The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-01

Earing the mace, to the common jaol. Upon tho
ergeants return that officer reported that the body
Mr.. Hague had been delivered In custody, a. or
rod.
public meeting had been held at Hanover to
Pnsider The subject of government retrenchment,
very strong resolutions were passed unanimously
ladies' anti-sayery meeting had been held 10
iDgston at which several speeches were made by
inistcrs OF religion, and memorial 70 her MOST
racous Majesty agreed to- The several resolutions,
well as the petition, were drawn up by the ladies,
though they did not speak to them. The " fair
les,. however, made themselves extremely useful
collecting subscriptions in aid of the cause.
The weather had considerably improved and the
land generally was healthy.
British ship called the Glentower was adyer
sed TO sail for Australia the first week in April and
Or taking out large number Of passengers was re-
hrded as matter Of course.
~ AsERxATION or CUBA IN A BRITISH COLONIAL
FONT or VIEW.
ifom the Jan aica De spv1ch Of Feb. 10
The important question Of the annexation Of the
land OF Cuba to the United States OF America has
late been occupying considerable share Of public
tention in America The melancholy fate ofLopez
pa his companions seemed for time to have check
The impetuosity Of that spirit of adventure which
one time animated the minds of Americans; but
Time rolls on, and the memories OF Lopez and his
lbusters wore out of the popular mind, there were
u wanting Others equally rash and inconslderate to
olect iresh saies upon the island WIN view as
NATION Of the colony to the model republic. We,
the time Of the contemplated invasion, denounced
undertaking in very plain terms, because we ex
srienced no difficulty in seeing our way clear
rough the mists and clouds of popular deluson. We
|ud not for o moment believe that band OF mex
nrenced and undisciplined men could successfully
pose themselves to regularly trained and well dis
plined troops, nasmuch as the invaders were bad
armed. badly ACQUIRED, and supplied with scanty
DIVISIONS. Besides, the expedition was of a ri
hcal nature; it was concocted and carried out
"motley group Of men Of all nations
though the scheme was originally projected
America. from whence the vessels sailed
tn the intammable crew. fThe United States
vernment did not openly sanction the hostile move
mt, and, therefore, it was not national expedi-
q, though in the main prosecuted by American
izens But although the government did not give
invaders the seal of their appreciation, hos.
vessels were permitted to leave the shores OF
nerica amid the shoutings and hurras Of the popu.
9, and without any attempts being made to pre-
It them. No doubt this was one OF those elements
liberty Of which our American friends vaunt so
lch, but which we are happy we are not permitted
ENJOY under the constitution Of Great Britain The
ult however, Of the ill-advised aud rash attempt
right the people OF Cuba from their propriety, re.
ted az we were confident it would-the invaders
70 routed on all sides, and those who were not
by the merciless sspades Of the Spanish soldiers,
to Tee for succor into the mountain Businesses OF
island, where for days together they subsisted on
spontaneous productions of the earth. From this
eat numbers OF them were hunted by the soldiers;
ers suffered the most cruel deaths, and many more
torn TO pieces by the savage bloodhounds. The
OF their young leader is well known; and as this
edition terminated, so must all others got up in
wild and inconsistent manner-whether the
e Of attack be Cuba or any other island.
luch as we are DESTROYS that the Cuban slave
nd be liberated, and be made free to do and say
. pleases. we could never be party to his libe-
on under such circumstances. Slavery is in its
essence opposed to all institutions Of beneyo.
and humanity; and, consequently, all mon
ing the slightest pretensions to these heaven
principles. must hate and abhor, with all his
ut, the murderous system. But there certain
gs called treaties, and as good men and loyal SUBJ
we are for the strict compliance with all con-
ms IN which the public faith and the national
Or are involved. We, therefore, could never agree
the rights OF the Spanish nation, as secured to
by solemn treaties, should be by any means in
ID, and we considered the imprudent attack Of
- great infringement Of those rights. But while
re disposed to respect treaties, we are DESTROYS
Other nations should be equally conscientious,
il they refuse to be So why then they ought to
ade 10 understand that treaties were not made
The purpose of being violated. Though we do
think that any body OF desperadoes would
stied in encroaching on any slave State to free
slaves. (Which 1t Is manifest they could never
,ed in doing9 yet we maintain that where treaties
nteredintot their atipulations onghttobe complied
Thus, as has been seen IN referenceto the slave
and England, that country paid upwards Of
900 to Spain, and sonie fi00 600 or $500 900 to
ngai on the express conditions Of their suppress
ne save tiale, IlIG nave SEEN what little
has been given. 10 these bonds. It il, therefore,
that these treaties should be enforced, even If q
With spain were the rtsEllt of the position which
Britain would have 10 assume in the matter.
such claims upon Spain; England could. if she
sincere in her professions, strike the letters
the Cuban slave and hiring light and liberty to
lousSnds of immortal souls who are now trodden
foot in the island OF Cuba and in the Brazils.
inds claim il paramount one and stands be-
II Others and we trust that the efforts which are
icing made win have the effect of crushing for
Inc baneful and accursed system.
said at the commencement Of our article that
ibjeot has attracted attention in America. 1t
one ~, and there " a contrariety Of opinions ON
lbject. The slaveowners are DESTROYS OF staving
not altogether preventing, the annexation OF
land, except the institution Of slavery can be
lued there while the antislsvery party are
US for annexation and the liberation of the
The question had become a subject Of ami
discussion in the House Of Representatives,
the pro-slavery party acclaimed against the
idea, It was urged by the same Mr.. Venablc
om we yesterday referred, thai they had vast
OF land entirely uncultivated and that it would
lilly impolitic 10 attach Cuba. He thought that
ng so they would not be doing justice to the
5h authorites- no doubt because the liberation
unfortunate slaves would be sure to follow
"a the force Of public opinion throughout the
and the acquisition OF the island would then
Ia Pandoras box. 1t is - well, however, that
are not agreed on this question, because if
ca resolved upon selling Cuba, it could not for
aloof where she Ia so iaminently Interested;
ter the rejection by the United States govern.
pf the tripartite treaty, which was agreed to by
ld and France, the latter country would not DC
II spectator of any unconstitutional act OF the
States government.
MARsETs.
SION IA, Feb. lz.--Business IN tho import mar.
moro than usually dull during the fortnight, and
operations confined TO purchases for hnme
pDsu option al the same time supplies generally
in excess of the ordinary inquiry, aud II docs not
that holders disposed TO realize at reduced
Produce continues firm, especially a. regards
nd rum the deliveries OF which are still on very
TO scale, owing 10 the continuance of bad weather
agricultural parishes, and the mpractcable
4 the roads. Bntter-1he previous stock Of Irish
n all disposed OF at I'D and holders of new
re endeavoring 70 establish all advance IL ID. to
now generally demanded, and in the absence Of
ana American, II is expected that the outside
ri be realized. Beef The market has again been
md no operations Of any Importance have trans
Cornmesl continues in limited inquiry at Us: the
still abundant Corn-Amercan may be quoted
a.. Sd per bnshsl, In moderate parcels; the stock
heavy and the demand langrid. CodAsh--A CARO-
lfax has been parcelied out at Ids for fierce and
per box; bat terces alone would not realize the