Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-05
LATEST NEWS.
LIBERATION OF THE AMERICAN pRIs.

ONERS.
by tho arrival Of the steamship Africa at New
York Friday, we have one weeks later atci-
genoe from Europe. By far the most important
item OF Intelligence brought by this arrival is the
gratifying news of the unconditional pardon and
rclease of all tho American prisoners concerned
in the late Inflated expedition of Gen. Lopez
against the island of Cuba.
The Madrid Gazette of the / 18th inst contains
tire announcement in the following official form :
MINISTRY or FOREIGN AFFAIR4.
The reply which the government of the u. States
has given to the recafnatIons OF Her Mdesys Gov.
ernment, has Just been received by an extraordinary
channel.
The frank aud honorable manner with which the
federal government has conducted itself on this occa
son acknowledging the Insult offered to the Spanish
fla by sedieus crowd, approaching il in the same
terms rs the government; Of her Majesty, and Offering
TO Tho latter all the PREPARATION which is lust possible
and decorous for both countries and in the most sa
,slactory terms has decides her Majesty to consider
herself ~ fully satisfied on this subject ordering The
note addressed by the Hon Mr. Daniel Webster, Sc.
crenry of Foreign Affairs OF the United States to Don
Ang.l Calde de la Blrca NJ mister Plenpo,en-
iary Of her Meiesy at Washington, to be published
In the Gazette.
Her Majesty has ordered the publication Of this i'm
portant document, because in 1t is consigned of
justice which SATISFIES spain as much it cxalts the
jes,ys government never ceased to expect that il
would dlsarprpve such painful evenis and that the
loyalty OF its conduct this occasion would offer new
guarantees and greater securities for the ma int
OF the friendly relations which, with reciprocal ad van
tage, have conganlly existed beween The two govern.
ments. That oil her Majesty considers ii as an event
of the highest importance for boh countries that the
negotiations reailye 10 this grave subject have ermi
mated 10 so satisfactory manner.
MIR. Websters note, which Is long one, is dated
Washington November ID, and commences by giving
atI Nap
circumstances as, though not using them in any
way, to put them under the least aggravang aspect,
not premeditated, but arising from the excited feel
ings OF mob OF persons, none OF whom were ia any
official capacity, and who were under the impression
thai many American citizens had been put dea tn by
the Spanish authorities, without trial OF any kind
Mr.. Webster at the same time declares that his oov
eminent considers those ourages unjustifiabe acts
as equally ignomlnious, and patent ihiraction of
duty and OF decerum; and that 1t disapproves them az
truly and depofes them az profoundly, Senior Cal.
deron or his Government can do. The Spanish Con
sui was IN this country fulfilling official functions and
protected net only by the principles of the law of
tons and ct the laws OF the country, but also by the
express stfpuations of treaties; and the undersigned
has received orders from the President to Sc
nor Calderon that these events have caused him great
sorrow, and that he considers il due 10 her Catholic
'''"e'' " ""' "eA'''"euse
The note goes on TO say that the American Govern
men will indemnify Mr. Labode, the Spanish con sui
New Orleans for all losses he sustained on the oc
cason; but in answer to Senior Caderons demand
of the same indemnity for other Spanish subjects
whose shops were attacked their claims arc
considered TO be of difet ent character The first
has right 10 a speciel indemnify, the latter have
a right 10 the same protection rs American Cit.
zens have and it is added that, in applying to
the trhu nails for redress. Spanish subj ects have
even some advantages over American citizens as
they are ent tied either to the tribunal OF the United
States, or those OF The Slate they reside in at their
option. The note concludes thus:
The President is Of opinion as have sal that for
obvious the of the Consul is different and
that the gov rnment OF the United States ough to
give Just indie mnication Senior Laborde; aud he
will recommend il to the Congress in The first sittngs
OF the next legislature. This is all that it is ia his
tacses to do; il is without precedent but the
Pesdf Mt being OF opinion that Senior Laborde ought
10 be Unidentified, has not thought it essary to seek
for precsdeuts oil it.
In conclusion the undersigned has to say that if Sc
nor Laborde returns to his post, or the government
OF her Catholic Majesty should me another consul,
orders will be given TO the funconales Of this gov
eminent. resident In that city, to receive him aud
treat him with courtesy, and with national salute
the flag of his ship, in he arrives ia Spanish
vessel, demonstration OF respect that may make
known to himself and to his government the rerre-
baton OF the government OF the United States Of the
enormous Injustice caused to his predecessor by
bsded mob, we'll the oifenc. and insult com.
mtted by them foreign nation with which the
Uned States are, and desire always 10 remain on
terms of the most friendly and pacific relations.
(sgned) :" ''D' DANIEL W WEBSTER.
The .Zete continues thus =
The result, satisfactory having been thus obtain
ed, and the Queen our lady, desiring TO give to the
spectacle President Of the United States, aud TO his
government, testimony oil her friendly disposit ons
has thought filthy spontaneous act of her royal Gle.
mency, to pardon al the prisoners proceeding from
the last expedition against the isle OF Cuba, who may
be citizens Of The United States whether they be in
Spain fulfilling their sentences, or whether they still
main in Cuba.
Finally, she hereby approves the conduct of her
Minister at Washington, who has known ell how
comprehend the respective positions othe Spanish 60
vernmen, and that ct the United States 10 order to
bring to happy termination and in the most conca-
tory manner, important and delicate business
And in order to give him proof OF her royal esteem
she has conceded him the CIR and Cross of Charles III
in virtue OF the following:
ROYAL DECREE.
Desiring TO give proof OF how pleasing to me have
been the distinguished services OF Don Angel Cade-
ron de la Barca, my Minser Plenipotenliary in the
United States during the time that he ulfIs that i'm
portan misson and sngulary So in the last and deli
cae negotiations charged 10 his zeal and LOYALTY by
my COVE rnmen and satisfactorily termin ted; con-
forming myself with the proposal of my Minister of
Foreign Affairs, in accord with the Council of Minis
ters hereby concede to him the Grand Cross OF the
royal and distinguished order of Charles III.
Given in the Palace. Dec. 9, 1851.
Is signed by the royal hand.
(Coun ersonedO
Ell MARQUISE DE MlRAFLORES,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
n Soaor Laborde to leave the 10th instant for
Havana, and to go thence in ship Of war to New