The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-18

iecta She drives them 10 that point where for. |
bearance ceases 10 be virtue. She, too, cannot |
violate great law; bat must fall into the ranks OF
progress, and harmonize with It's action Not by
violence will she be permitted permanently to de-
range the order Of its march.
And why ! Because the slnews OF the military
arm are whitening. In August, 1850, the Cuban
treasury contained one million OF dollars. IL now
contains $4,000. In January, 1851, the receipts
were Sl2O 600 less than in the month OF January,
1850. spain is in debt eighty millions. Her budg-
ct demand twenty millions, which are not IN her
treasury, after towns have paid their contributions
for two Years in advance al the point OF the oayo
net. Why were the proc.amations of the brave
Lopez, whom Spanish soldiers believe the invinci-
BILE bearer into baule of a charmed life, found
posted up within the walls OF the Havana garrlsons
Why did the Governor of Matanzas resign, after
his troops had refused 10 march against Lopez
Why does Spanish officer, who could pa IS in Spain
twelve hours on horseback unfatigued, now shrink
from the exertion and exposure TO the sun OF one
hour Why was that when the order was given,
on leaving Havana, 10 the troops in the cars, "Long
live the Queen, no response met the ear but SOL
diers taking oil his knapsack with the ejaculation,
81 had rather be pirate IN an wear his' Why does
Eillanueve, the able lntendente, whose great
wealth is invested out Of the island, threaten to
throw up his commission with the remark" when
I cannot, who can - These are signi6 cant facts;
yes, significant questions, and could answer them.
The military arm alone will not secure the pos
session of Cuba to Spain. When in the course Of
the progress of ideas-and no government, nor any
amount OF troops and cannon can stay the aerial
fight of immortal thought-when it shall come 10
DC Iti 10 the nedrt5 OF the masses and OF the
SCISSORS Of the wealth of the Cubans, that the time
has arrived when forbearance ceases to be viz
tue, and that the majority qualified for self
government, 10 her dominion will have passed
away forever in this island IL behooves Spain TO
proht by the present opportunities, and revive ex-
pirng loyalty, if she would rivst the island gem TO
her crown by the bond of mutual affection and in-
ferest the only bond that endures, because II is the
only consistent with the spirit of eternal pro-
gress.
Late lfGN haa not az
nerous are the petty tyrannles, so enormous the
heavy expressions felt here, much in the spirit of
the Turks treatment of those he calls Christian
dogs" ID Spanish treatment to the Cubans, il we
are TO believe them, that, CALLED beyond endurance,
should not be surprised, much as | should de-
precate it, and much as doubt its probability, if
revolution were to bsrst forth, before this year
grows many moons older. II is not improbable
that finger Ia even now being placed on the pulse
OF England TO test the question OF her disposition
TO acknowledge the independence of this island.
1t Ii probable that an agen 10 now with Pal.
merston TO that end. But England, will she
commit the inconsistency of acknowledging the
Independence of the new republic, with its
basis upon that institution, in eradicating which
she has destroyed her own Jamaica And
England is too we'll aware that Cuba's inde2end.
ence would ere long be followed by negotiations Cor
annexation to the United States. This would net
be contamination" by her "devoutly to be
wished She would prefer seeing Cuba attached
TO Spain on a more liberal footing than that now
existing. Will her anxiety prevent the annexa.
ton smother the Inconsistency of slavery, and in.
dnce her to seek q treaty acknowledging an inde-
Pendence that should not, while quitting Spain
bend its steps towards the United States but
pledged to remain alike independent of both, stand
protected by England Will Spain wisely seek
the commercial annexation of Cuba with the
United States, that may secure her own continued
POLITICAL connection with Cuba, or will she delay
until that political connection is burst asunder
Ii has been indicated why annexation of Cuba to
the niied States may not at present be expected,
nor ID II, indeed, on all accounts 10 be desired
at this moment. | believe there are also indica.
tons why the present state of things cannot
endure. We now come TO Condensation
OF the results | have stated that the cost of slave
isbor is high, and consequence of the excess of
demand over the increase Of supply, is increa sing
have shadowed forth in my third letter the pos
sibllfy of the mich COW drying up and falling in
the abundant supply of milk, and Cuba becoming
worthless to Spain, or being driven into revolt in
either OF which cases Spain loses the island. The
increase in the cost of LABOR here must continue,
save only in the even OF one or two contingencies
the importation of slaves from Africa, lie the slave
trade), or annexation 10 The United States. The
former Spain has Slnked At for two reasons. Il is
Jealous of the acquisition of a numerical power by
The creole whites over the blacks, and when
ever there appears TO be preponderance OF the
former, 1t seeks to promote the Increase Of the
black population. SPANS policy sees 10 the slave
population a rcd 10 be held Ia te,yortpl over their
masters fear of force that, in the event of rebel
lion, might rise IN Hayden scenes. And Spain has
winheo al the Importation Of slaves, because the
cost Of slave labor being reduced, the profits on the
staple prodBcuons were inc eased and she was
enabled to exact larger am NJ OF contributions
from the producers. But SPANS will cannot re.
vive the slave trad. in fall force We all knoy
why this is So Thus, annexation alone seem. 10
stand ady 20 answer the purpose of ensurng pros
perity TO the planting interest and 10 the island,
provided the means that have before indicated be
not empoyed-the adoption Of a ireer commercial
system.
Eventually i, mus, come 10 this thar So,iu
grants frt er trade with the nited safes or an.
neXauon by olution or by purchase, must en-.
cue There must be commercial o. political an.
ntxsuou; and it's we'll remembered that the latter
Woulo i1e u0e the former Thepresent policy OF S9ain
20 loosen The restrictions upos the trade Of
Cuba. II che refuse this. it - merely Question Of
umt-eithtr when The hour spoken Of 10 my fourth
lettr shall strike, CT SPAN shall sell the island to
the United States al a price Notwithstanding
step by step in inverse ratio with the rise in the
prlce of labor. So much is the cost OF labor in
creas'ng that i is ia contemplation to substitute
femaie Tor male N The manufacture OF segars.
The time has come not for revolution. not for
political neAation, but for commercial freedom
and liberal political concessions. This hour Il
about 10 strikethe hour for the Others il yet ia al
vance II US Fat the hands Of progress are ira
versing the dial Of time, and il will not DO for
sSpsin 70 fold her arms and snk 10 -lunber beside
we cannon Of tn Moro
"A liberal government may be abused through
he urftness Of the governed for acting as the
goveuofs-ihey cot ming short Of being educated
~ 10 the fitting point There must be a iii.
ting adaptation Of the people 10 the govern
meut and Of the government 10 the people. The
observation Of ciiiz Of the United iies visit
arg this island, n vet teach him that this people are
scarcely adapted yet the fee suffrage and trial
~ jury they exs, il hs own country. IL ad .
mitted al this momen into the Union, he popula-
uon Of Cuba would cause the United States as
much annoyance, black and white, political an
nOyance, ss would seriously diminish the benefits +
that might accrue from the acquisition Of territory.
But time, and commercial and social intercourse,
Will cure this. The practical commercial annexa.
ton meY ou~ the wish for, and supsrcsde the ne
ressiiy for, the more intimate ADD troublesome i'm.
mediate political annexation that . now tbeoreti
cAliy haunting the waking dreams ~ many 90 both
sides of the Gplgh stream. VIII Spain have the
wisdom 70 avail herself. practically Of this oppor.
unfy for laying the spirit % revolution that, like
spectre. II haunting her at this moment BEos.
HAVANA. March !, l-jl.
Tie Necessffy for a ConmVclai Treaty Betceen