Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-03
RICHMOND, Oct. LIST, 1851.
Reception Of The Cuba Ne,cs IN Europe

Reception Of The Cuba Ne,cs in Europe.
The following extract from Madrid letter
dated Sept. 10, and published, we believe, by tht
London Times, mentions an important rumour
| The diplomatic world is occupied with the negotia-
| tons between France Eng and and SPAN, for joint
representation to the government OF the United States
10 induce the latter to act with energy against the pi
ratcal expeditions directed from Its States against Gu
ba 10 case tless designs should be overtly fomented
an alliance offensive and defensive, for the protection
of the rights of nations this question, will it said
be formed between the three governments above men
| toned.
The London Chonicle, of Sept. l6, after hear
ing of the execution of Crittenden's party, and
not knowing the issue of the expedition, speaks
| thus:
On this side of the Atlantic there can be but one
opinion with regard 10 the guilt OF the invaders; and
there will doubtless be some persons who look ng
merely the gravity OF the crime will think that the
summary execution OF fifty prisoners was but oh act oil
iustice-or, the official apelogist OF the Spanish gov
eminent terms it, the most simple and primary duty "
We must nevertheless, condemn this wholesale Judi
cia massacre The extreme plea OF right is no justif-
cation for precplate act OF vndicve cruelty. 1t it,
indeed asserted that on the previous OCCASION OF the
attempts at Round Island and Cardenas, the utmost
clemency exhibited by the Spanish authorities,
but without the effect OF preventing urther aggression.
this most insufficient lustiflcation and the fact
of The invaders having disregarded the warning then
given, and having made piracal ncurson, is no
excuse tor savage severity the part OF the Cuban
government. 1t was, no doubt, the duty OF the latter
to infc punishment upon their prisoners but
summary execution alike cruel and lmpolilic 1t
has dsonored and damaged the Spanish cause 1t has
exasperated the American people, and it has increased
the difficulties OF the federal executive. In defending
The acIs OF his government, NJ Isturl,Z has thought
proper to alude to the proceedings OF the English
cruisers in the eastern archipelago, aftordng
alagous case. But the parallel is exact There is
great difference between destroying body of savages
ltu nd Iha ia
of prisoners. The operations OF our ships in the East
were, in reality much like the war at the Cape
campaign against barbarons races, who, by repeated
oil plumber and mnider have provoked their fate
But neither our naval officers Sir Harry Smith,
accustomed to shoot their prisoners maSse,
the contrary, except on the field OF battle,
manders have rather erred on the side OF lenency.-
Nor it be admitted that such indications OF au
thoriy necessary TO the interests OF society. Such
principle is strictly pennsuar one; and though it
may be acted upon by Narvaez and the military states
men OF Spain, it will scarcely be recognized by the
rest OF the world. Again, it is alleged that the
Der and resources OF the invaders aggravated the crmi
nality OF Their attempts but it would be equally true,
and to the purpose say that the power and
sources OF the Spanish government which rendered
summary proceedings unnecessary for its immediate
security heghten the mpudencc il mol the guilt OF its
conduct
Notwithstanding the difficulties arising from the ex-
cited feeling OF The American people, 1t appears that
the government oil the United States is taking vgor-
Gus steps TO prevent any further ntracton OF treaties
We may be sure that the Cuban speculation will not
ia Tor want OF agitation on the part OF its promoters
and there dangerous population of adventures 10
the United States, who ready for any undertaking,
however eynava2ant, and whose attention is fixed
upon the plumber OF the wealthy dependency of Spain
1t will be a hard struggle between the good sense and
moderation OF the community at large, and the reckless
audacy OF lerocious aud manageable party On
it's result must depend in great measure, the attitude
OF the European poweis So far this county s con-
csrned, no one can desire 10 see any indication oil a
n FlpfA in
men are suificenty sagacous to perceive the interest
which Great Britain haa in the peaceabe settlement
OF the question, and they probably aware OF the
feelings that would be produced on this side of the
water by an American occupation of the Havana. But
until Interests really endangeed interference
-ould only do harm , for no American government
could subsist Tor hour under the suspicion of being
dictated TO by European power.
FINE STocK.-Since the issue OF our September num-
Der there has been received at Richmond from Mr.,
Aeron [ lement OF Philadelphia, superior Cotswold
buck and two pair OF pigs-one OF the famous Chester
Coon,y STOCK, the other a between the Suffolk
aal Hampshire stock. We are informed by agentleman
VINO saw them landed that they the finest speci-
mems he has ever seen. The buck for William Har-
rlson, Eco Of Brandon, the pigs OF General Richardson