American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-23

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CUBA" The Alamo " was the cry that called
thousands to the field of battle, that redeemed
the plains of Texas with the blood of the Next
cans, that excited the Americans to revenge in
every conflict, and that procured the independ-
ence of that country. Cupidity was not the
original sentiment prompting to that conquest !;
but revenge became the exciting motive at every
step in its progress.
The Castle of The Atares" is now the cry of
vengeance, and will never be silenced until the
standard of liberty shall float in triumph
throughout the Island of Cuba.
Cruelty and cowardice are ever allied, and
were never Witnessed in more execrable ugliness
than in the recent fend-like acts Of the Spanish
authorities at Havana. All the circumstances
attendant upon the execution, OF rather the
slaughter, of the captive fifty, are marked by
the base, the wanton, the malignant spirit that
never found place in the bosom Of any but the
most vile and despicable of the human race
men who merit nothing beyond the Office they
hold, OF the executioners of strumpet-queen,
whose shamefulness and prohigacy truthfully
indicate the degradation of the nation whose
"eternal idol" she is proclaimed to be.
The lives of the fifty captives were not ne
cessary sacrifice; buff they were, why should
all the forms Of so solemn rite as their execu-
ton be disregarded? Why were they denied
all means Of communicating their last adyices
to their kindred and friends? Why were insult
and outrage permitted to be offered to their life
less remains? Why were all these things per-
mitted and approved by the Spanish authori-
ties, the soldiery, and the degraded multitude
of spectators If this was done to overawe and
intimidate, it win prove sad and fearful error
Such scenes of horror can excite to vengeance
most fearful, but can never terrify the citizens
of the United States "TAe Castle of the Ata-
res" need henceforth but be spoken, to cover
the Mexican gulf with assailants, before whom
every tyrant must fall. A deed has been con-
animated that assures to Cuba her independence,
and that proves to the world the business of
her cause. He has read to little purpose the
history Of our country for the last twenty years,
who does not now see the fast-approaching re-
suits Of this inhuman butchery. Before Ave
years shall pass away, the names of the slaugh-
tered captives will be inscribed upon a monu-
ment reared upon the spot of their massacre |!
Where q thousand men were willing ten DAYS
ago to aid the patriot cause, tens of thousands
are now ready and eager for it, and The Gov
eminent Of the United States has not the poVer TO
control them.
The President of the United States and most
of his Cabinet are far away from the scenes Of
their duty. Perhaps it is as WE'LL they best
know. Yet there are men in our nation who,
if they held these Offices, would be here, and
would prove potential for good in this fearful
crisis. But the fitting hour has probably gone
by, and revenge and slaughter will once more
precede the birth of freedom.
Our Consul ut Havana was at his post; but
we would that he too had been absent A let
ter-writer in the New York Herald says of him
"The saddest portion of the history ,shich /
have to relate is the Indifference of the Ameri-
can Consul to their sad fate. Mr.. Owen was
called upon by an American gentleman residing
here, to know if he had made any effort to see
those of his countrymen who were thus nhu-
manly to be shot; the Consul took the ground
th1t they had been declared OUTLAWS 5y Mr. FIJI
more, and he should not interfere in the matter
After some conversation he concluded that he
would write to the Captain-general, which he
did, requesting only an interview. At two
o'clock he had received no answer.
"The diplomat may shield himself behind the
Proclamation of the President the Consul
may allege the want of power; : but where
will the man hide himself when the fathers and
mothers shall ask him tidings of their sons
when the wives and daughters shall ask him for
the last words of their husbands and fathers;
when their brethren land wherever liberty
scatters her blessings they have brethren) shall
ask him what of our brothers? These are not
vain words, but it is the outcry Of young Cuba,
from Capa Marsi to San Antonio, and her thou
sand hills echo back the cry. This will be the
voice of a sympathizing people that fill the land
shadowing with wings"
THE GREAT SLAUGHTER lin reference to the
late news, the Pennsylranian truly says that the