The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-08

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II the most authentic character-in relation TO the
recent transactions and present condition OF the
island Of Cuba.
The accounts given Of the progress and prosecu-
ton Of the slave trade, in which many of the subal
tern officials of that dependency are interested,
win strike at once public attention, with force and
regret. But it seems that if the slave trade is still
sealthily and secretly prosecuted in that Spanish
dependency, the evil receives aid and support from
seine Of the strongest anti-savery States in this
Union, and probably from anti-slavery ship
bsi!ders, who are the loudest in denunciation of
slavery Of all kinds. From the facts furnished in
correspondence, it appears that vessel, prepared
as slayer to trade between Cuba and tho coast Of
Africa was built in this country and narrowly
cscaIcd arrest and condemnation, when it first sail
ed on its illegal missions it is doubt equally true
that many OF the other vessels sll engaged in this
eoptraband traffic in that region have been furnish
ed fIom several Of the ship yards in New England
the builders being probably among the loudest in
their denunoatons of everything like slavery in the
South, OF the slave trade any where.
II is evident, therefore, from the information be-
fore us, that if these Spanish subaltern officials, and
Others in Cuba, deserve the severest condemnation
of the civilized world for following out this traffic,
part of the blame is due in all justice, to pious,
reverend, religious and moral shipbulders in the
ant-slavory States in this country. The Spanish
colony of Cuba win not, must not, monopoze all the
Indignation ard cXecaton of the civilized world, but
We claim for certain benevolent compatriots of the
| shiIbuilding districts Of New York and New Eng
land due share Of that execration and condemna-
ton. This principle Of conduct in our anti-slavery
ship-building patriots, they inherit from some Of
| their ancestors-the same who originally peopled
the unfortunate Southern States with the progeni-
tors of the existing slaves, whom the people Of those
| States are now obliged to support and for which
the men Of the present generation denounce and de-
test chat part Of the Union as only fit for the
exocraion and domination Of the deepest and reddest
| kind.
| The other intelligence from Cuba is equally inte-
| resting. Though relieved from all further appre-
tensions that might arise from ridiculous expeditions
originating in this country, there still exists in that
dscontented land condition of society and state Of
| things which neither the generosity of the Queens
government at home, to the recent unfortunate and
lawloss fiibusiros, nor the magnimty good sense,
and discretion Of Gen Concha, the present Captain
General, win be able We fear, to remove, super
sede by better more healthy condition of affairs.
The discontents that have grown up in Cuba
during the last twenty years aud which affect its
internal tranquility, are similar to those which
spring up in every civilized colony on this side Of
| the Atlantic, belonging to civilized community
| and government on the other side The local mis-
government which omentcd the discontents in the old
thirteen colonies Of England. and which resulted in
| their separation and the establishment Of the
| present republic Of the United States, was Of
similar character. The evils and the discontents
which during the last thirty years fomented the late
! attempt at revolution in Canada, were Of precisely
the character as those which, during the same
time, grew np in Cuba, till they exploded in the
| recent abortive attempts under the Lopez cxpedi-
tons. Colonial government removed to a long dis
lance, the circle Of its action and gradually
| becomes concentrated in few individuals
nected BY family or other ties. The local govern
m ent Of Canada had dcgenerated into the famous
Family Compact" which gradually caused the
colony to burst out into the revelation of 1897
Since that period, the British government, assisted
by the good OF the colonists themselves has
establisheda system of government for Canada which
allows the gas of politicians and the fumes of dscon-
tent to eyaporate gradually and easily through their
| annual elections and parliamentary discussions, as
well through the free press Of the provinces During
the last few years in Canada we have seen even the
question Of annexation to this country, publicly de-
atcd in open meetings ard advocated in the press,
| mud in their legislative assemblies, without any
| ham or any discomfort, my weakness being felt
| on the Fart Of The government. Canada, by recent
reforms and the extension Of the electoral franchise
and other rghts-by the gradual introduction flibo-
rel IDEAS and the common sense Of the people-has
now reached that point Of strength and activity in
| winch she can act rs part Of the British empire
without any attempt at revolution. and can wait pa
tienly til the great crisis in human affairs comes
| ronnd-as il viii come-when she must be gradually
! absorbed into this vast republic, with the mutual
4 consent .? tie United States. of Canada, and Of
| III gland herself.
Now. if We turn to the present condition Of Cuba,
and look at It's social and political institutions, watch
the conduct Of is government, and treat with candor
ard forhearance all the members Of its combined
| social and political system, every one must admit
that it is far behind the British colony Of Canadian
the tranquility Of its present condition the pros
| poets Of future Of peace, industry and growth.
| General Concha, the present able and excellent
| Captain General Of Cuba, is undoubtedly one Of
the most enlightened and liberal minded men
sent to that island for the last thirty years but
have the best for believing that the very
nature and condition Of things which necessarily
grow up in distant and dependent colony, are too
radical and too deeply rooted 70 be modified or
amended by all the right minded or liberal principles
that can be brought to bear upon them. In the
social and political condition Of Cuba there
| seems to be nothing Of that character Of adap-
tation to the spirit Of the times which existed
in the British colony Of Canada, after the
failure Of their recent attempt at revolution. The
government Of the United States may maintain the
faith Of treaties and act up to the highest principles
Of honor in relation 70 Spain and Cuba, but there
exists on this continent, originating in this republic
and IFS mighty influences spirit Of absorption
aud rlovement-moral social, and political-which
no government can reIress, treaty can annul, and