The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-10-16


TO tell you that the political funclionares of
the Custom Houses keep sharp lookout, and
do not suffer Il single copy TO enter France
1t is certain, however, that il has sold we'll
among foreigners. Victor Hugo, in conse-
quence Of this publication, received orders to
leave Brussels, and he departed, few days
ago, with his family, his destination being the
Isle OF Jersey.
"Great preparations are on foot for celebra-
ting next Sunday, the 18th of August, that
being the anniversary OF Saint Napoleon. If
the weather permit, the fete will be very bril-
liant; but twill cost a round sum- that is to
say, upwards oftwo millions.
LET me repeat, before | close, the condition
upon which this wretched regime exists. It
is that of amusing the people 'Panem ct cir
senSes.'"
CUBAN AFFAIRS IN NEW YORK.
How much soever the two political parties
may be divided on other questions, upon that
with regard to the late insolent conduct o. the
Cuban government to an American steamer
they have but one mind.
A mass meeting of the Eighth Ward Scott
and Graham Club took place on Wednesday.
in consequence of the following Card:
THR STARS AND STRIPES AGAINST SPAN
IeH IE.oLENCE.-EighlaW Ward Scott and Ora
ham Club Attention!-Ihe public newspapers
have spread before the American people the
astounding statement that our glorious flag has
been insulted, our ships and citizens denied
their just rights, our national honor married.
pn hi I rrIrtI .nta fha hns
record Of Spanish lnso!ence. In view of This
intelligence, it becomes US a. American citi-
ZcRs, as lovers OF our country, and as friends
and supporters OF our great leader, to sustain
the principles We avo~, the love OF country
we cherish, and those principles of doing unto
others as we would that they should do unto
III to meet in council, to boldly and earnest
lv assert our determine ton 10 stand by the flag
of our country at all huzards; that while we
repudiate unjust and unlawful efforts to dis
turb the peace of friendly powers, We never
theless pledge ourselves to stand foremost ss
the protectors OF our rights and the defenders
Of our countrymen, vino, lawfully pursuing
their av0cstiOns elsewhere, are tainted by in.
suits from other powers. 10 this end we will
meet at the Broadway House on Wednesday
evening, October Is, al 7 O'Clock, to consider
what measures shall be taken to secure repa-
ration for the past and security for the future.
spec fully invited to join i'll this act of duty to
the whole people. Per order.
Fl n. WILD, President.
john SILcOCK, Secretary.
At the meeting, Mr.. Wild, after short adj
dress, offered the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted:
Res0ired, That the wings OF the city Of
New York have heard, with the deepest indis'
nation, of the recent treatment of American
citizens at the Island Of Cuba, and of the OBJ
structions imposed upon American commerce
by the Officers Of the Spanish government at
that islanU.
Res0lsed, That regarding the statements
which have been made ia reference to the
treatment of Purser Smith, as true, we pro-
nouncs the conduct of the Spanish authorities
harsh, unfeeling and infamous; and if not pro-
perry explained, must lead to serious hostility
between two hitherto friendly nations.
Resolred, That the conduct Of the Spanish
authorities towards r. l.. Ward, master of the
bark CorneIis, of New York, in boarding his
ship. in placing it under guard of a body Of
Spanish soldiers, in seizIn. the United States
mails aad ship papers, together with the Off
cial insults to the Captain, the detention of the
vessel, and the holding in durancs the Captain
and one OF the passengers, both innocent Of
any offence against the laws Of Cuba, is such
an outrage upon the commerce and flag Of the
United States as calls for prompt and com.
plets redress.
Resolved, That while we claim no right to
interfere with other nations, or to infringe upon
.helr laws, rights, religion, liberty, or privileges
OF the people OF foreign countries, our heart
felt sympathles are nevertheless with the op-
pressed people Of the earth. We abhor tyran-
ny in all its forms-and hold in utter delesta-
ton those despots who are the instruments Of
oppression. tCheers.)
ResOlved That While the government of
Span presents the picture of cruel despo-
tlsn under which there is neither the right of
franchise nor the liberty of the press, nei.
iher the desire Of free government on the part
OF the the rulers, nor the hope of constitution
al or personal freedom on the part of the sub.
ject, such government is undeserving the re-
spect Of the friends of true civilization, or en-.
llghtened humanity.
Resolred finally, That we adhere to the po-
hey OF Henry CHEERS )-proclaimed by
MN as Secretary OF State in 1895, in letter
10 Mr.. Middleton, the American Minister of
Spain, IN which he expressly declares that
we cannot allow transfer of the Island of
Cuoa 10 any European power" So say we
| tChsers.) e"o"'S -
| Resotced, That we learn With pride and sat.
isscuon, 'hat the action of q whg astionsl ad
| ,;nn.t L' !" Iesafo 10 this question of ma.
uonal honor, has been prompt and energetic.
giving ssfull assurance tina, We viii h,ve ny
occasion to doubt of immediate and ample re-.
so :ior tne wrongs attempted by Spanish of.
| oh Inc same evening q Democratic meeting
al iammany Hall adopted the following rsso-
lu,ions: '''o
Aeso'ced, That this committee. represent.
ing the democratic republican vonnr mn ~
.ae cny and q, county of New York, feel for the ~
,aa.s o. liberty oil over The world, and det.s,
found. ""s'e'ef 'hey may be
hesslced, That we favor the s,r;c, MANI.
Iee o. al treaty obligations. and regard anx
VIOLATION OF them on the part of an Amer; r ~
cltIzsn a. violation of the faith he OWES ! h i.
| government. MS
| Resolred, That this government b,. ,.r.x
Jailed to fulfil all its treaty stpuIa, lion. w;,h
the government Of Spain. and Inn, ito conS,'n.