The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-15

siates--WarIIke Attitude OF MIR. Web
ster--sem mi -ohicial Exposition of his PO-
ncy.
lFrcm the Courier and Enquirer, Nov. lSl
No very precise survey can be made by the
press of our present relations with Spain, reposing
as they do under the veil of diplomatic correspon
dence but still is evident that these relations
now wear somewhat threatening aspect. Amid
the popular exctements which ATTENDED and fol-
loved the late invasion Of Cuba, Spanish authority
received injuries for which she is jus y entitled to
some kind OF reparaton. A demand for redress
der the circumstancesis natural and proper enough,
aid II made IN proper spirit, and within rea enable
hmits, would undoubtedly be accorded by govern
mept. But this unfortunately is not the case. The
tone Of the Spanish press 10 this county, in Cuba
ard at tome, and the attitude of the Spanish adj
Dns'rs'ion and its representatives, are certainly
net such as promise an early settlement of the diff
culiss between tie t~o countries IL is wrong to
piesuue bat, because Spain IL weak, the late Of
fences may be easily accomm odated. This very weak
IN fact mskes the after far less easy Spain,
In site OF oil Der long adversely still retains her old
Castilian haugttiIess and that haughtiness is
az much more capious and acting, as il has the
fever resources to draw upon, and the less conf.
der CO In It's OWL inherent strength It's with IA.
tions as with Northumberland are most punclili-
Gus in regard to their honor, who have the leas.
strength to maintain it. and the most fearful Of
IT'S security. spain makes up, or rather tries to
make up, tor her eebleness among the nations by
an extra cultivation Of her dignity This DISPOSE
ton frequently impsls her to sets of positive fool
badrese, as Tor instan e when three years sgo she
ran the British minister ont of her domnions loaded
with indignity, though England kad long had
against her just cause for war, and that war If pro-
voked would have been her utter ruin. Such is the
party with which our government: has to deal-a
peiy TOO weak to be feared and yet too proud to be
reconcled.
1t seems to be pretty clear that the Spanish minis
ter at Washing ton, acting under instructions from
home, las mace demands Of our government in
gard TO the reinstatement Of the Spanish Consul at
New Orlears which have not been, and could not
well be granted. IL statements are correct, II is
required that the coDtul be conveyed back to New
Orleans In national yossel, that he be honored
with a national salute, and be indemnifed Tor bis
property destroyed by the mob Right as IL may be
10 heal the wounded honor Of Spain, these demands
are evidently too extrsvsgant to be granted We
are Under TO obligation TO aoase ourselves because
iorsOCth, we have accidentally tripped for moment
the dignity Of spain. The attack upon the residence
Of the consul 81 New q leans ia no respec; ns-
,ional act TWAS the deed an angry mob, Of which
the government had notice, and agars 81 which IL
could exert no power Neither did the govern ment
sanction IT, nor did the people approve OF ~ for Il be-
cane known throughout the country only to elicit
universal regret aud contamination Under such
circumstances there was nc national guilt How
then can national s,onement be dem for what
was rot national offence And az am, the Spanish
consul was not expelled from New Orleans. Il left
the city at his own motion, with the counsel Of his
fears alone. Ii Is low olsimed by the authorities
OF rev orleans, that tbetc fears we're purely i'm
sgirary, aud We have seen no evidence tnat shows
The contrary The mob neither pursued nor search
house, they gave Themselves very little trouble to
learn whether he vas in cut of the city Inc
CODsui was probably right 10 thiaking himself
worth saving, but he ought at least 20 show that
there was positive necessity Of his running away,
before the American government is askei To carry
m back sgail " state, and with the roaring OF
cannon announce to the world bis TO his rost
With face at they are, SpHn.w we believe, will have
oyeiy Ieason to be content IL our government Ia
dt nj lies her for the property destroyed. and also
ttnieTs her such regrets at the untoward circUm-
stance ss IL most assurtdly feels. Events like
thee ofteD occur between nations, aud they have
always been regarded rather as casualtes to be
overlooked abc forgotten, than as iudignitss to be
resented and averaged Our Own natior, in Is day,
has borne its share Of these same injuries and
son etimes ia the case of the burning of the Car
olne. The responsibility OF whi;h was directly as
supcd By the British government, tn y have taken
a shape much more aggravating than this, and yet
the exchange Of fsw diplomatic notes, settled |
Our government, We are confident sill /
DO, ard our people will acqutsce in, whatever is
lust end reasonable 10 the premises but IL Spain /
choose 10 be Quxotic in regard 10 the ms'ter In
Der Quixotism alone will she End her reward
AS Illustrative Of the unhappy spirit in which the
present difficulties are judged BY the Spanish peops
generally, we make tte sUhjoined TRANSLATION Of an
'rticle from late number 81 In Cr0ntd, the prin-
'ipal Spanish organ IN this country. II presents
lome We've which are worthy enough Of considera.
ion, but the temper which pefvades he waole pro-
ucton is only ftttd to excite The keonost iisdain
Ibe Spatiafd may sheer. if he HFcs, a. tho weak.
'ess o' our gsvsrrnent but. for bis own sake, We
futt that bic rulers will not be mad enough TO test
ts strength lie may inveigb, " be please against
ne evil instincts Of On i directed multitude !"
hot the laie publication. ia their ven midst. of a
tslsr illcd, from day 10 day with sucs foo sster-
cts j. "a answer that -hnud III scr lbe very fion.
Il The caumniatcr who serves qovefnt en-. TIA.
"a i've tuly ~ Ragging IL domestic lenI,a We
20 bet doubt iha' Cunsul oven hss been IN some
tsrccts hsIscly judged hut o. ch.rge that our m
ioitl aduUistrGtIln vas d.lyca o. HE removal
y uiuf poplar cano- ia VII liy rtn.ptoul
beWtr Mt oven, urc, re eifeun ..rnces art.
toteTlT on tETtCrtfly. iL NOT Itetirrrv boz behalf
the hfy Irisorsfs. tie TACT is updeoiabIe .e,t
o does rot Jssstss The TfqDisiie qnalifcati ,os
" the pressrtrtd i-;gie dlties " his station lie