The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-29
En- president Tyler, and the Cuban
PrfsOnct.S.

Tie following letter was written on ex-Prcsdeat
y Ter on the subject of the re Of thsSe captured
the Late attempt upon the Island O. Cuba
sHrRwooo FoHHEsr, cHAElrs Cirs 90 Va
October Is. 1851
AZ ore period existed between cannot bring mysen
TO believe that you will either mcons,rue my motives
sdiressirs you. censure for doing greatly
ceived in The estimate which placed upon your char
actr, during my Ccal inercours. with you e. that
en- re Ions in fice ycu shall consider me stepping
btJora the bounds OF strict Froprety IN making SHOWN
TO you andg trust through you % your government
M wishes and feelings ON nul5ect, which, having
ceased to be political hns become simply 81 humanity
You will readily understand referring 20 the
Giiion Of The unfortunate and misguided he'll
In captivity by Spain because Of their participation Ia
what !, known "a the Lopez Expedition have beea
urged by the friends of those uufottause pee
sens tonercrde for thelr discharge un ier the hop,
entertained by theme mistaken one, IT may ba-thst
IN view Of The frier dly relations which assiuoaay
Cultivated with Spain during ny Administration Of tbs
Jnedsiates government she might be Inclined b listen
With come degree q favor, to my advice.
Reflection has, however led me to conclude In the
stserce q ether information that possess that
each and ell Of those whosre held in captivity occupy the
sane position and tbet the noted out %
should BE- me ed cut to a and therefore TO avoid all in
furious Determination cup cate mercy for each ana
eli alike. That those unfortunate led aslray
from their duty 70 their own country and guilty Of
aagTsnt wrorg to span am not disposed IN any to
question. Ldmonishei by their goverumeut Of the
error into which they were about to purg- they have
placed themselves. as seems TO BE- acknowledged.
beyond tie pale Of ts protection. and their only
bore rests upon the mercy Of Spain. IL there any
tive. which he's been esteemed through all ages and
in all countries BY the wise good The brightest sna
mos; precious jewel in the kingy crown ALREADY any
q their ctmssdss have made bloody stonemsnt foe
the.r their leader has met with NOUS
death, snd the entire invasion bss been crushed II
sacrihee wanting 20 deter Others nom the commits
sion Of similar oiience Il has been offered up The
vengeance Of great state has fsucn terribly and ally
and respectfully suggest that TO restore the smal
number In custody 10 hei- friends and would
peak effective tale than would ever issue iron
he durgeon the gibhet
la Of the fact that ths show of insurra~-
ton sgsinst your government the part Of uhab
tsn hut that the entire population Of Cuba hos
tile to, aud united In the destruction of the nvaier
each and every prisoner restored become the
United States the advocate q submission 10 the of
their own ntry and open opponent OF all further
eft rs TO disturb the peace and tranquility 81 spain
might plead the fact that several have received their dis
charge or the application Of friends who from eli that
appears, we're AZ much IN ysri dcu those remaining
In continent mt May not tolicit their release 90 wct
on the scoie q policy o. humanity
Pardon me for urging these considerations upsl y,u
coupled with The requsft that you viii lay them before
your gracious sovereign The apPesl IL made on behM
Of the unfortunate; a3d whatever msy be It's result
shall at least have acquitted myself Of the duty Of Q
Christian In visiting the csptive Ia his prison To -FOUR
august Queen the higher privilege belongs OF unbsrring
| his prison doors and settitg him free.
with sentiIne nts 81 high respect, am dear sir,
| Your most obeden. servant
JOHN TYLER.
To His Exceliency NJ. CslderOn de Ia Brcs