The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-03

What we have gained by this conference ! am
at loss to understand Ihas me Japan
General was most anxious that the mattor
should be settled amicabiy here, considering
how deeply, by his own folly, he had involved his
government, was only natural, IN order to save
himself fIom dsgrace but 4 1t IS trae that ne has
admitted. and, il admitted, recognized Judge
ConkliDg's authority to treat with him directly,
and not referred hin-ss has been the case upon
all previous oecasiOns-to the supreme government
at Madrid, then has General Caneio afforded pre-
cedent which we will know how TO adopt upon
future occasion
The real fact of the case il, that General Cansdo
discovered that his secretary, Senior Gaiiano, had
led him all wrong, and that he remained almost
isolated in his opinions to the course which he
thought proper TO adopt with regard to the Cres-
cent City; and knowing tho consequences which
could not but ensuo by delay, or reference to
Madrid, he has-it We are to believe the rumors
which were last evening so extensively circulated
in the city granted the concessions above referred
to- But it is for the people of the United States to
judge whether the mere conceding to them Of what
was only their right will be satisfaction for the re-
peated indignities offered to the national dag, in
twice dismissing United States nail steamer from
the port Of Havana, and other outrages committed
by those authorities, amongst the most glazing Of
which was that of riding the mail bag Of the bark
Cornelia and the scandaous tire atment Of her cap
tain by self constituted authority (the Captain OF
this port), as published by Captain Ward in the
columns of the New YORK HERALD.
II it il true that such arrangement has been
come to respecting the Crescent City, and that she
will be allowed to enter the port and land her mails
and passengers as usual fear alone has dictated the
measure, and all the rhodomontade, of which so
much has recently been published in the columns Of
the Dt0yio de la Marina, as to the right they have
to do as they please with vessels their waters,
goes for nothing, but only places them in a more
quotations from vatteI, Puffendorf, and 50 on.
to swallow the pills to which they have shown
SO much objection
Cuban Government.
:, From the Diario dc la Marina, Oct. % 1881
To say that our neighbors of the United States
in general and New Orleans in particular are still
keeping up their fayorite pastime, in the shape Of
warlike meetings important only from the shame
which they bring upon those participating in them
would, Of course, be saying nothing new, and
nothing which could surprise our readers; and so
monotonous have become the incidents of this
species of recreation that we would pass them
in silence, did they not occasionally present unusual
sights and incidents worthy Of being scuptured in
marble, for the greater glory and eternal renown Of
the country
The first item worthy of attention is semi-auouy-
nous communication OF the most renowned mer-
chant captain Porter, read before the assembly.
This epise, it is said, was directed to the American
Consul at Havana, and cacuiated to prove that the
vessels of the United States were in the habit of
being insulted in our port. The event especially
pointed cut appears to be Of remote date, and its
particulars enveloped in silence, though have
to suppose that the aluson to the steamship
Ohio at the time of tho affair at Cardenas in 1850
If this wise precaution has been taken to avoid
fiat denial all the pains taken with this view have
been taken in vain. We shall not descend either to
recount the circumstance or to retaliation. Lot
it suffice 10 say that the hero appears TO be re-
doubtable FierabIss, who puts to fight an infinite
number Of Spanish officers and soldiers, while. at
the same time, he exhibits great rmness in his in
tercourse with the authorities; and goes so far
as to give them Lessons Of lrbanity and propriety.
These same authorities on the other hand act bar
bQrOuciv vii tne IF
water TO a thirsty crew. The only answer such
allegations deserve, is to be branded as shameless
calunries. Doubtless, Mr.. Porter recollected his
conduct in the case Of the French fugate Laura,
and, by singular confusion of ideas attributed to
Others what he would, perhaps, have done in 81
milar case. The little Importance, moreover, with
which this stale and aried-up complaint treated
by tho American Consul ut Havana, is clearly
shown by his slo nee; md VIC from this Judge Of
the consideration 70 which it is entitled.
But though we refuse discussion with an adver-
cary Of such character, It would, perhaps not De
amiss to place matters In their proper light. When,
IN the beginning OF 1916, the question Of Oregon
was being debated, with great warmth and interest,
before the Senate at Washington, and tue rival
claims of England and the United States, brought
into contact, appeared likely to produce collision
between the countries, there was small ins;g-
nifcant paper published at Washington, known as
the Times This sheet oHe day veDtured to accuse
such Of the Senators Ms entertained and expressed
moderate opinions this subject. of being sabone
by the gold OF England. il went still far her,
snd presented, proof, banquet given by the
English minister pleDipotentiary on wAich occasion
the bargain and sale OF these parliamentary con-
sciences WAS debated and effected. The indignation
OF the senate was, as Day well be imagined, i'm.
menee, aud the editor summoned TO justify bs
accusation. IL was then a.ccrtaiued that the
author OF these aceusatiOns certain Nc Porter,
lieutenant in the American navy. gentleman (by
courtesy whose Election is sufficiently clear. The
worthy youth did rot hesitate to acknowledge that
he was the author of the grand discovery
brOurnt np
however, compel led to acknowledge that his
suspicious only rested on the profound contempt @
which ne mad from time immemorial entertained
against the manufacturers Of English diplomacy in
general, and DIR. Pakennam in particular. Unfor-
tunately, The profound contempt Of so eminent
parsonage did net convince the Senate and both tae
editor and his inormcr were expelled from the seats
reserved for the press as mark Of high esteem,
which their conduct deserved in the eyes Of all ho-
norable This is one OF the facts in ITSELF suf-
fcient 20 depict the character OF men who, when
urged By their Unsuitable desire to become notorious
nothing can deter-not even the com mission of dis
graceful and degrading acts
But let us abandon Mr. Porter, the patriotic
citizen whose Anglo Spanish preirsices arc worthy
OF no further notice, aud let return to the meeting
which we mentioned al the beginning Of this arti.
Gle IL would a. fret sight have appeared impossi-
bic 10 surpass the fayngs and doings Of former
meetings, but an orator has been found TO Under
take the Task, and come out successfully. TINS ora.
tor, 10 make the scandal still greater, happens
to be a judge. Yes, gentlemen, Judge, o m1gis-
trate, en- Interpreter OF justice and the lawa-Juige
LaTrue, Is we find the name written in fall. Tds
orator, we repeat, did not take roundabout way
but attacked the matter openly and boldly awe
wish for Cuba he said, " and soon not only tbat
island, but also Mexieo and Canada. and all the
continent viii form part Of our country As for the
international law, such as it is written ia Grotus,
Fattel, and other sutaors sc have nothing to do
with that 1t has fallen into disuse and is contrary
TO the spirit Of he ago.''
To parody here the oft-quoted ihyeetivcs Of Cice.
IN CT -. IL Al
saSor OF tee ridiculous, though IL is seldom
that we can o1caim with better reason, y, Temporal
O. 0i0r.s' But there j. no need Of borrowing foreign
eloquence, and bringing it to bear on this; tue
woIda We have quoted left in all their nudity spsak
eloquently enough for themselves. They are worthy
\ Of being tIumpeted anywhere and everywhere: ana
even though VIC HAD at our command the hundre /
4 iabled tongues Of Fame, We would not hesitate TO
! emnlnN them for the nftrnnsn Wnnld L. unn-r.,