The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-12
Important from Neutrality-suspicious. Naval
Expedition 70 some Place.

probably two or three sailing vessels, and TO get
them in readiness for sea with all possible haste.
The Crescent City accordingly selected one
of the squadron, two hundred seamen and four
hundred soldiers from the forts in the harbor were
put ON board of her, and she left here yesterday with
sealed orders, for the purpose of accomplishing the
objects which the government have in view what
ever they are. We have likewise learned that four
companies Of troops sailed from here on Saturday,
in the ship Florida and that they were ordered
to rendezvous near Tybee Island, at the mouth Of
the Savannah river, Further particulars of this
secret expedition will be found elsewhere in our
columns.
These very significant and important naval move
ments and military preparations of the government
created great sensation in this metropolis when
they became known yesterday; AMI many were the
surmises INDUCED in as to the destination Of the
troops and the object Of this secret expedition.
This expedition may be destined to the Southern
coast in order TO intercept the fllibusteros' COM
manded by the valiant General Lopez and prevent
them from vioatn; the neutrality laws by making
descent upon Cuba or it may be intended for the
seeessonists of South Carolina; or, pcrchance for
st. Domingo
BY accounts received from Washington day or
two since, learned that the Cuban expedition
had been fooled in the Southern states, in conse-
quence Of the arrest of some of the parties and
the vigilance of the government We are not so
that the expedition has been broken up in that
quarter. The bmglng manner in which the gov
eminent conducted the prosecution of Lop.s, in
New Orleans, has had the effect Of giving conf
dence to The invaders, and producing in their minds
contempt for the government. These feelings
entertained by large proportion of the people
of the South. II has also promoted the spirit of
enterprise to invade Cuba which has been awakened
within the past few years.
We have every reason to believe tina. there are at
ths moment encamped on the coast of Georgia,
Texas and Florida, especially the las named State,
bands Of young men who are ready, when the first
opportunity offers, to the gulf some fine night.
and invade Cuba The Florida peninsula and keys,
from Cape sable TO Cape Florida, afford to the
pedtionsts facilities for safely embarking for Cuba,
that viii render all the vigilance Of the United
States government and Of the Cuban authorities
Dctcetua! If the matter were properly managed.
The both sides Of Florida l. indented with
many bays. lagoOns, and inets, known to fishermen,
in which dozen vessels, containing ten thousand
Ia,n, could Le .cereted from the navy or revenue
vessels Of the government. The invaders. thu. stu
a,ed could sail under of the night, and reach
tho northern cr eastern shore of Cuba in twelve
hours, the distance i only about Ninety miles.
There nc two hundred of these keys between Cape
Sable and the Fortugas, the channels and passages
through which kno yn only to wreckers. hey
West i the only Island having any considerable
settlement upon Though key Vacas and Indian
hey, and some few others, have a few occupants
Il would take steamer a month to examine the
coast thoroughly, and another month to examine
the key.
These troops and this expedition may. however,
be- intended ultimately for l.avaca Bay in Texas
near the Mexican frontier. in case Of any difficulty
occurring between the two countries in consequence
Of orr neglect t. fulfil our part of the treaty of
Guadalupe lidalgs respecting the protection Of
The frontier. They may be intended, too, as the
CONNIE nccment Of hostile movement agains. the
black Emperor Of lIayti, fer the purpose Of compel
ling him t. discharge our claims against him for
outraces committed our shipping and the
right. If our citizens IF such i the case we would
MT - surprised 70 hear that similar orders have
been despatched TO Norfolk, Baltimore. and Pensa-
cola. BY ele graph, that large naval force may
10 concentrated in a week the Of that island
~ the purpose Of furnishing Faustin. We shall,
10 doubt, know al about the matter very soon.
81 CoMNERciAL Hoxos ND INTEGRITY = TuE
GREAT RArNrN SrAyTo.--A great many efforts
have been made. within the last few years, to
TX aud decide upon VIA; are, and what are
Dot, real, genuine, and unadu,erated principles Of
commercial honor and integrity, which ought to
be followed by all men, in the their transactions
with each ether. great deal oftime, labor, learn
ing, piety, Law, and gospel have been expended in
IL L.,. .I.E L.
without complete success. This i. TO be regretted
very much. AT tune It wa innoccntly supposed
that the merchant, the banker, or the broker, who
went e church three times sunday, and attend
"a cla.. meetings during the week. could define
such principles, and at on them ; but /, va m
illusion which wa .oon d.pcllcd. The fact Of a
man, attending church, will not, now-a-day-, help
HI credit g the amount q cent. in Wall street,
il qucnce of the bsclsliding. Of soms Of he
fashionable saint.
". ar glad 70 see, however, shat thu good work
~. not been abandoned. and hope the cHor,
which about e. BE- made. in the Court IT Sessions,
~ill - .sru, and that w. shsll have code o.
honor and morality agreed upon and defined, suit
ADJ, 1T The pulpit. for tie press, for The merchant
y Broad street. The banker and broker in Wall .
.t,eat AMI e,sn for the Five Points We are glad
!, perceive that the whole subject j. abou. to be
submitted & cour, anl Jury. ia tho of Cryder
AID Mckay, IA which il !. .aid Eamum-Jenuy 1,
Linz i.irpun,-actually got shaved himself out Of
.:.l.pb. instead * shaving y all street. THE
c.... si hrac IT i..ue the pdaciple- of honor and
htgHty eaugujtgd II Wal street. a-o how .
l..uru operate. il vau street T. make more 4
money t9f omo l. ,pe think they NJ exact
i 3 u r.aI lump. Il advisable = have