Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-05

sor Inc vigilance OF English has much
,eiaSed for some months justify the belief that the Brit
sh Government is connvns al The introduction of slaves
into Cuoa as we know that there is disposition pro-
mote the development the agricultural resor-cns o the
island to the detrIcnt Of their colonies we can draw
but one inference from which wouli otherwise bo
neypcabe She has always concnded that the nrgroas inn
ported since the treaty for the suppression of trade
in lSl7 entitled 10 their freedom; and those
duced since the supplemental treaty OF 1885 she has cameL
guardianship aCi right OF interference. ii is estimated that
much than moey Of all the slaves in the island
in this Category. The price of present immunity from the
interference must be future emancipation.
ms probably the question in This hemp pherc on which
Lord Clarendon mat the policy of France and Eng
land, however antagonslc heretofore is entire har
mony. He aIude 10 any other subject than Cuba
ia" several years the countries acted in their
difficulties with The Argentine Conied.racy until their final
Adjustment and am not aware OF any part OF this hens
phere with the exception OF the United States where any
occasion Tor concerted action has existed exist: and
the surface least there appears elsewhere dis
urbng clements would puzzle the mos, ingenious head
to imagine where. this side the Atlantic these loving
allies 10 dspuy their harmonious policy except towards
Us in Cuba. 1t s fortunately not improbable that
they will find themselves sufficiently occupied home
Aud here 1t may be Inappropriate say how much il
to be regretted that in the Russo.Tukish quarrel the
tcntOn Of the country has been directed the
question in lis aspects affecting political ine
As between rude and vigorous barblrism of the
Cossack and the Gillette nationality of the Moem find
room Tor active sympathy scarcely for abstract
preference The grautous and unwaraned declarations OF
our Minister, Mr. Spence in his presentation TO the Porte
calls for something decided than rcprimand II made
IN the terms stated 10 the newspapers with every appear
OF authenticity there is bat one fitting remedy his -
mediate and unqlillcd recall. Should the contest
many believe il will, Il of the number be diy
decided in favor OF The Western allies OF the Porte, Louis
Napoleon having and continuing TO WELD despolc power
may only abandon all hope Of any early reaction in
favor of liberal principles In Europe but may look to pro-
babe collision for which are by no means prepared.
Ii true that we have just made one short step In tho
right direcon we have appropriated three millions ior
half dozen gates and have had the good 10
give large discretion to the mode OF construction the
able Secretary Of the Navy, which feel confident will
duce of the aborions under the old
tem ships unworthy of great naval reputation But
England has now fifty sixty war steamers aoat, and
France many more ready their services may
be dispensed with in the Baltic and Black Seas to Illustrate
shores the happy accord which Lord Clarendon ira
yelled Of the record Extensively 10 state existed be-
tween the Powers in both hempheres We have for
tunaey been orewarncd il will be own fault II we DO
not furoarmed This menace should least have sag
tary effect that OF checking the disposition 10 scatter with
much profession the public treasure on every side on OBJ
ects of than questionable justice or utility We seem
To be- in dread of financial Plethora and anxious
depee 10 every way excepting In preparations for de-
fence.
With these as think conclusive evidences of the inten
tons Of Great Britain and Fronce-lnenons which, II re-
aIZed will soon after of blood and horror, from
which every not blinded by fanatcism must distinctive
reccl convert this fair island into second Hayt-what
course have pursue2 Shall remain passive spec
until the fatal kow has been struck shall We at
pncc put ourselves attitude rcpcl uud m
counsel neither negotiation remonsance on this subject;
we have The remedy in hands, IS that Indicated IN
the resolution which have submitted Arm the President
with The simple power TO untetcr the limbs OF our people,
aud the Government will have occasion 10 put forth the
eneeies OF the nalion individual enterprise and oeraty
the
Je the native population of Cuba to shake Oil the yoke ot
l their traDs.A tanc tyT8EtS.
desire the part OF our citizens until tho
CublnS shall have their shoulders D the wheel
They huvs been reproachcd for their pusilnmy; but let 1t
be understood that IT, by their efforts to vlndicatc
their rights, they show themselves worthy Of our sympa
Ihes the of the Federal Government will not be intel
posed behalf Of their oppesorS. lnisss than six months
the flag Of frccdon, The lone STAR would the
whole lsand-he Moro may perhaps, hold out somewhat
longer. One thing is CERTAIN that In despite of all your
statutes your your arsras yonr army and navy
ha i'm
maintained Tor few short weeks no Administration
prevent citizens rushing the in such numbers
will secure its lriupha Democratic President would
not desire To IT, deprecaie much as can such
. contingency. There is but mode In avert It, Enrnst
the power suspend The neutrality laws 10 The President.
He will not exercise it lightly; and in all probability, the
knowledge OF his power will dispense with the necessity Of
exercising ii OF all France and England will etract their
mschevous counses and orders will be given the Capt.
General 10 his steps.
We have already had experience Of the emptiness Of
these OF interpretations they tended rather prec
pate than etard the acquisition OF Texas and will if
persisted in produce effect pow repeat would
denrcae any movement not invited by the UPRISING of the
people OF Cuba but they be driven 10 1t by the conviction
that they doomed by their aors 10 the horrors OF
vile war; then say hands OIL the people will not cannot
prevented from giving them aid more substantial than
their prayers They will not permit black empire under
British potecorae, the key OF the Cult OF Mexico, nom-
nay independent but for every purpose Of annoyance and
aggression British Dependency 10 be established in sight o
our own shores.
Cuba s studded with the and capacious por
from whence enemy may menace if not command the
immense and constant increasing which must
pas through strut that separates rom Florida
We bay repeatedy announced 10 the world will
permit fall into the possession OF any other Euro
pean Power Than Spaln This declaration has met with tho
hearty unanimous OF the nation, and YET its ccssion
either France England would be less dangerous to Tho
South than of pretended independent black
Emperor or Republic. say nothing Of the value Of the
i.IInd in financial point Of view; its nexhaustibc fertility;
annual exports amounting TO nearly thirty Millions
and which would be doubled under good government
where any confidence reposcd in its stability AT this
time agricultural property is not worth more Than three or
four years purchase estimated tho basis of present in
come. plantation yielding nett OF SIS 600 can
b. bought for less than Sl0O0 600
think il unnecessary 10 mike more than passing a!!u-
sion Of occurrence and which has been
the subject Of communication from The President To the
House of Representatives, mean the seizure OF The Un
ted States mail Black Warrior nj Havana and
sca of her This but One the most Outrageous
indeed OF long series of insults and vcXati0ns by which 1t
has been attempted 10 exclude our steamers rom Cuba
They complete the proc! have adducrd oi an u
terstandng probably aiarcr consummated by treaty
between Spain France, and England The Cuban autori
iss woud never have dared offensive step they
had not relied on The support OF those Powers have no
onbt bat the policy indicated by The President will be
,qeticay pursue and a full pccunlry repaa!i0n to the
owners OF the Blak Warrior and apology fox the nsul: TO
our ig vii! uim .tciy be obtained.
II But rccrc that we are look for this Madrid.
should pre- erred TO see it cxacted in more summary
way by blockade Of Havana ind the other principal ports
the island 1t is high time that we should have remedy
for these insults Immediately at hand, and that me
Captain General should be compelled 10 use his power which
is only restricted by his ultimate responsibility at Madrid
as well for redress aggtesson have been satisfied
for the last three months that the power Of supendng the
neutrality laws should conferred the President now
think should be done at once Perhaps It may be proper
to 90 further than have proposed and TO make it dscre
onary during the session OF Congress- but
have been restrained by belief that the President will only
have 10 the representatives, OIL the people anu
Of the States that the contingency has arrived and ca io
immediate action and his appeal will be promptly responded
TO- The issue eventually and We cannot choose
a more proper moment for its solution
Mr. BENJAMIN observed in the course of sone remarks.
that the present the proper occasion TO go into the
he however endorsed the facts brought forward BY
his coeae and expressed The hone that the subject would
be referred 10 the Committee Foreign Relations, whcn
after their report should ask to be heard the subject
Remarks were also made by Ncssrs. HUNTER, SEW
i ARD MALLORY, BUTLER and CHASE.
Mr. CHASE desired the subject postponed for wcca
but subsequently, withdrew his notion and the resolution was
adopted.
i RAIL ROAD MEETING IN CAMPBELL.
Al adjourned meeting Of portion of The irends OF ne
Apromatox and Staunton River Rul Road Company eid
at Mouss Church. the 2ih April 1851 IN ihe absence OF
the Chairman D.. John .. A:msiead was ca!ca 10 the
Chair and w. G. Miller appointed Secretary.
II After some discussion it was unanimously,
Resolved That this meeting in view OF obtaining char
to cary on the road prudent lowing 10 the length
hat