Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-04-20
Topics of the Day.

The news from all parts of the new and old
world, is of momentous Importance. "Wars
and rumors of wars" are brought in by eve
ry mail-and heard on every tongue The
whole world seems to be in commotion, and
the turbulent waters of the sea of human ex-
istence seem to be moved to her very founda-
tien, while her angry waves are foaming and
lashing against one another in fearful and
maddening discord. Where shall all this end
Will it result to the good of poor and weak
humanity, or will the blood of the slain arise
up in fearful judgment against the living ?
God only knows, but one thing is certain,
armies upon armies are hurrying to the field
of carnage. 1t is now no longer doubted
that all Europe will soon be engaged in muir
derous war, and by the next mail we shall
probably hear of some decisive steps being
taken in the progress of its course. Russia,
it is supposed will be opposed by all the other
principal powers of Europe, the details of
which may be found in another column. But
we need not look alone to Europe to find a
field of active discord; it may be found in
Asia, in South America and upon the Nor
thern portion of the Western continent. In
Mexico, the revolution has already begun,
and Santa Anna, brave as he undoubtedly is,
has sufficient cause to tremble for the fate of
Ehis new made honors. But to come q little
nearer home, our OaCn country is threatened
with approaching war. The authorities of
Spain at Havana have again perpetrated an
Outrage upon our rights in the seizure of the
steam ship Black Warrior at that port. con-
trary to justice and to the established rules
The following extract in explanation which
We take from the New York Herald, will
doubtless be read with interest
"The greatest excitement prevails through
ont the U. States, owing to the authorities in
Havana, having seized the Black Warrior,
for having entered herself as ballast when she
had some bales of cotton on board. It ap-
pears that such was the custom of the port
with steamers that landed no cargo. The
Captain gave up the vessel to the authorities
who discharged her cargo. He, with his crew
went on board the steamer Fulton The Black
Warrior was still in the hands of the Cubans
at last accounts.
On the news reaching Washington, the
President sent Message to the House oil
Representatives, in which he intimates to
Spain that if she does not make all atone
ment for past insults and injuries to our citi-
zens and commerce. and provide security
for her future good behavior, she must abide
ithe consequences, or, in other words resign
herself to the loss of Cuba such, if it means
anything, is the construction that is to be
placed on its language. 1t is in fact, sort
of war message, and viewed in this light, it
seems to have been favorably received by the
House
"A special messenger sailed in the steamship
Arctic on Saturday, with dispatches for Min
lister Soule, in which, it is understood, he is
instructed to perempt0rily demand immedi-
ate satisfaction of the Spanish Government
for the outrage upon the Black Warrior at
Havana
In the event Of war with Spain. we shall
probably have side blow with Mexico, the
result of which, like that with Spain. will
result in loss of portion of their terrific
Fy.