Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
M. TYLER AND THE CUBAN PRISONERS.

The following letter has been written by ex-Pre-
sldent Tyler the subject of the release of those
captured in the late attempt upon the Island of
Cuba. II does honor to his humane feelings:
SHERWOOD Foarsr, cHARrEs CIrr Co, Va,
OcroBER IS, 1851
Mr. DEAR Sra Conside ing the pubic relations that at
one period existed between us cannot bring myself to be-
ieve that you will either msconstue my address,
Ing you or censure for doing am greatly deceived
In the estimate which placed upon your character during
my official intercourse with you il, that longer
in Office shall consider stepping beyond the bounds
OF strict proPey in making known to you, and trust
through to your Government my wishes and feelings
subject which, having ceased be POLITICAL has become
one simply OF humanity. You will readily understand me
referring to the cond on Of the unfortunate and msgnided
men now held in captivity by Spain because Of their parc
patton in what 10 known the Lopez expedition" have
been urged by the friends Of of unfortunate per-
sons 10 nerceds for their discharge, under the hope enter
tanned by hema mistaken one, it may bethat, in view of
the friendly relations which assuousy cultivated with
Spain during my administration Of the United States Govern
ment, she might be inclined TO listen with degree of
faver to my advice.
Reflection had, however. led conclude in the abb
Of other information that possess that each and
all Of those VIII, held in captivity occupy the posi-
on and that the mesd should be meted
out to all and therefore, TO avoid all injurious discrimination,
suppcale mercy for each and all alike That those unor
unate men were led astray from their duty to their
try, and were guilty OF fagant wrong to Spain, not
disposed in any TO question: Admonished by their
Government of the into which they about plunge,
they have placed themselves, to be acknowledged
beyond the pse of its protection and their only hope
upon the mercy of Spain Is there sny obstacle in the way
Of the exercise Of that reogave which has been esteemed
through all sges and in all countries by the wise and good
the brightest and most precious jewel the kngy CROWN
Already fifty Of their comrades have made bloody
for their their leader has with ignominious
death, and the entire invasion has been cushed II sacr-
flee wanting deter others from the commission Of
similar offence has been offered up The vengeance Of
great State has fallen terribly and ataIy and respectfully
suggest that to the small number in custody
their friends and homes would speak sectve tale than
would ever issue from the dungeon or the gibbet.
In view of the fact that there show of nsurecton
against your Government the part Of the Inhabitants but
that tie entire population Of Cuba hos lie and united
the destruction Of the INVADERS each and every prisoner
restored would become in the United States the advocate of
submission to the laws OF their untry, and open OPP
ponent Of all further efforts disturb the peace and tranquil
ty Of Spain. might plead the fact that several have
ceived their discharge the application Of friends who from
all that appears, much in pari dectu those
naming in confinement May not solicit their release
we'll on the score Of policy as humanity
Pardon me for urging these considerations upon you,
coupled with the request that you will lay them before your
gracious sovereign The appeal is made behalf Of the
unfortunate and whatever may be its result shall least
have acquitted myself Of the duty of Christian in visiting
the captive in his prison. TO your august Queen the higher
vege belongs unbarng bis prison doors and setting him
free.
With sentiments of high respec dear sr your most
obedent servant JOHN TYLER.
To his Excelency NJ. CALDERos BARcA