Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-12-08
Mr. Saunders to Mr.. BucAanan.
E. LEGATION or THE UNIrED STATES;

! MADRID, August Is. IS48-
! Sle reached here this morning from La Granja.
and was somewhat surprised to fnd the gentleman
who had engaged carry my dt spatch 10 Liverpool
had not yet left but expects to do to night, tits
perhaps as well. as it enables add information
on the subject of definite character. On the
18th instant had an interview with the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, in which was more explicit in nv
communication, and he more candid ia his reply. I
repeated the interest which the Uni,ed States felt in
the present and future condition Of Cuba, and the be-
lief the President that possibly e existing state of
things might render it desirable for her Majesty 10
enter into negotiations tie subject. He said he
had been informed by General Narvaez OF the narre
OF my communication TO him, and of my authority
that, wished 10 press the matter further at this
time, he should like to hear whethes Proposed 10
treat for the cession Of Cuba to the States.
Tor Its security TO Spain and, in the event of diff
Guilty with England, whether Spain couid rely for any
aid from the United States.
answered that it from the fear Of a difficulty
with England, and the threat on her part 10 seize on
Cuba. which had in part induced the President to
give me the special authority he had done present
that, as his excellency would see, an open rupture
betweenSpain and Eng ng!and-the allies of the United
states-might greatly enbarIass her as 10 the pArf
which she, as neutral, might find 1t necessary tN
take; that whilst se!fpreservation and the interest
OF her commerce might prevent her from remaining
passive In the event OF any pressing danger, shs
would greatly prefer direct purchase Of Cuba to
involving herself in war with England that ac-
that, from the present state of things, he did am
clPae any thing of the kind that it but candid
in him to say he could not hold out any prospect at
present of a cesson that possibly time might bring
1t about Cuba was reported to them as being Sc
cure but there was telling how long it might re-.
main So. He was pleased to receive my .communi-
cation should treat it entirely confidential and if
any thing should occur to produce different state Of
things, he should not fail to inform me ofit.
The above IS, in substance, what transpired. I
did not deem prudent to urge the matter farther at
this time, but shall not fail to keep myself fully n-
formed of everything which may occur. and should
see the least prospect Of success, SHALL of course
avail myself Of it. u,
You may possibly see in the English papers some
reference TO the relations with Spain, and the anxie-
~ the part of the latter have those matters ace
commodated. doubt if this be so. Al least am
certain Gen. Narvaez has manifested no anxiety on
the subject. Senor Mon has just come ino the cabi
net as M mister of Finance He is the brother n-law
of the Minister of State; is the peculiar friend and
partisan OF Christiana; is reported an honest man,
and from his character, is likely improve the mon
eyed matters of the country The calculation is that
ne and Naryaez may not continue to act very long
with much harmony. | doubt if he is likely to con-
tribute any thing to my success in regard to Cuba,
have received from the Minister of State the note
copy OF which l enclose, inviting me, you will
10 be present at the accolchemen of the Duchess
Of Montpenser. As found most of the diplomatic
corps intended going, deemed it proper for me to
accept, and shall go off wihin few days. This .
may rather ridiculous matter TO us, but, as
you know, is considered necessary ceremony among
the regal families of Europe. have been given to
understand my prompt acceptance was quite CRAFTY.
ing, both to the Queen and her mother. trust.
therefore, in the absence of any direct instrocons
the President will approve of my coarse,
?: am, sir, very respectfully. e.Es
r. NJ. SAUNDERS.
JAMES BUCHANAN. Esq. sc. &c.