The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-11-25
Letter from washington.
The Spanish Question.
Lcorr.,poudsnes Of he DsIta.l

iNUfeegv"ue"te " We DtNaI
WAsniNoT0N, Nov. L.
In relation TO the diplomatic cores.
pondence between this government and
thet OF Spain, as to the American prs.
oners Of the Lopez expedition, can
now give you some interesting inlor-
nation. President Fillmore upon his
return from Virginia, addressed let
ter, through the acting Secretary of
State. Mr. Derrick, TO the Spanish Min.
ister. The substance OF it was. that
thpagh this Government did not pre-
tend to any right to prevent the en-
lorceineht of the laws of Spain, in re-
gard TO the offence committed by the
invaders, yet he would, after what had
passed, urge upon her MPjesty's Cow
ernment the expediency of exercising
great leniency as to tbs prisoners ia her
hands. lie added, significantly, but
courtoously, that "a different course
wonld lead 10 complications of diff
| Guilty to the two nations, which might
be destructive of their peaceful rela-
tions in future. A reply has already
been received from Madrid, rs it il,
as have reason to believe, of very
moderate aud conciIIiatory tone. Her
Majesiy's clemency will induce her to
pardon and send home he prisoners;
bll her Majesty expects that the Gov
ernmenl ot'the United States will sec
iit to make suitable prep ration for the
indignitics offered 10 the Spanish Con,
sui, at New Orleans. Some further
correspondence has taken place. Mr..
Webster have no doubt, made some
! reply to the last communication, but of
what character, do not know.
1t does not appear that reparation or
compensation 10 Spanish subjects. res
ident in New Orleans, is insisted upon.
In what mode, or 10 what extent, repa.
ration is to be made to the Spanish
Consul, personally, or his government,
may be question. But, If my inlor-
nation or my surmises prove to be cor.
rect, there is no longer pending any
serious question between this govern
ment and that of Spain, or the powers
VIII ch guarantee her rights in Cuba. in
regard to the late transactions. There
may be an abstract question as to the
right OF propriety ol the interposilion
of France and England for the proiec-
tion Of Cuba from hostile invasion, by
ordering her naval forces to int rcept
hostile expeditions from this country.
The orders were never attempted 10
be executed, and met with protest
from this government. When the case
arises again, Il will be time enough Tor
this government 10 act.
AS ! remarked in former letter.
have no doubt that the administration
have lately taken occasion to renew
former declarations as TO tn. policy
OF this country in regard to Cuba.
!. No appeal has been made TO the
government for position IN Inc
case Of John Thrasher. The state
ment from your paper, copied into the
lntelligencer. that Mr.. Thrasher was
released on The 18th rlt., is doubted
here The administration presses take
the ground that Mr.. Thrashes is amen
able to the laws of Cuba, and that this
government has no right TO interposs
for his relief,
-Four weevs from this day Congress
will meet. The President will then 81
: COURSE communicate all the correspon,
dence in reference to the Cuban af-
: fair. w.