Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-11-04
TIMES, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER T. 1852.

pursuit Of legitimate and peaceful busl-
ness, to be turned from their port on one &C.
casion, and refused communication on ALI
other, merely for an imputed offence COM
mitted III the territory of the United States,
(for which offence, if actually committed
within their own territory, the Spanish au-
thorities had no right to punish an Ameri
can citizen) for on two occasions the under
signed has, in plain terms, denied that Pur-
ser Smith wrote anything against the Span
ish government in the newspapers Of the
United States. But the wo'd of an officer
who has heretofore enjoyed the confidence
of his government and the company ii seems
has been entirely disregarded by the Cuban
authorities, as if they were ignorant of the
polity which governs civilized nations. On
the contrary, they have pursued a vindictive
and unIriendly coarse, which must, if per-
severed in. nflict great and serious injuries
on the commerce of the United States, and
against which course, as applied to this
ship, or any of the company's, the under
signed once more strongly protests.
The undersigned begs leave TO draw the
attension Of the Spanish Government in Gu
ba to the fact that the Crescent City sailed
from New York with large number of Gu
ban and American passengers on board, ev-
cry one of whom had with him a passport
from the Spanish consul at New York,
granting permission to sail in the Crescent
City, for the port of Havana, with guaran-
tee Of safe landing on the shores of Cuba
Moreover, that the Spanish consul at that
place did not inform the passengers, or give
any notice 10 the United States Mail Steam
ship Company, that there was any likeli-
hood of the Crescent City being prevented
from entering the port of Havana.
1t is true that manifesto was issued 10
the undersigned, but the Company were in
no wise bound by such manifesto, having
perfect right TO consider it the hasty and i'll
advised act of subordinate officer. Mar
tin Gallano, (by whom it was signed which
act, if persevered in, would interrupt the
| friendly intercourse of the two countries;
and which they would likely not respect af-
ter the disavowal of the imputed offence by
the undersigned.
The Spanish authorities in Cuba have, in
most arbitrary course pursued by them,
violated the treaty Of amity existing between
the two countries-have inflicted serious
injuries on private individuals and on this
company. Interests of large amount are
likely to suffer by the non-deliverance Of
the mails entrusted to the Government off
Ger Of a friendly nation, and the wheels Of
commerce, as far as regards this ship. are
entirely at stand. Mr.. Smith, the officer
in question, has been long time employed
in the company's service, with the full
knowledge and previous countenance of the
Spanish authorities who have driven him
from their harbor; and it is well known fact
that the Undersigned, and those under his
command, have always abstaned from any
act Of Interference with the affairs of the
Island, either by speech or act, though il
might naturally be supposed that they could
not help sympathizng with the misfortunes
Of the unfortunate captives.
In conclusion, the undersigned takes this
opportunity to protest again, in the strong
est terms, against the indefensible dsre-
garded Of the treaty of amity and law of ma.
tons, by which American citizens are, with
out notice and legal accusation of offence, OF
opportunity offered to defend themselves
subjected 10 prescription and severe mer-
camille loss; the flag Of the United States
treated with scorn and contempt, and the
Government treated with dsrespect, in the
person of its officer, who, though, command.
ing ship owned bya company, is placed
in his position by a written order of the
United States Government, and by law o.
the Congress of the Uuited States. The un.
dersigned also protests against not being al.
lowed to make known to the American con.
sui the situation in which he is placed. hav.
ing been refused most positively permission
to communicate with the representative o.
:. the United States in the Island of Cuba
An appeal TO the consul of country is even
respected among the barbarian powers, from
whom knowledge of the law of nations j.
not so much to be expected.
Respectfully submitted,
d. d PORTER, 1t. L. S. Navy.
To the authorities Of Cuba, Oct. IA, 1862.
I CAPT. McCLoYs New BoAr.-In OIL