The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-23
HAVANA, Jan. 8, 1854.

The Emancipation Question: Liberation snd I'm
migration Decras-7he Policy Of England and
the Policy Of the Planters Chances of the Ftli-
bssfros.
The new crop Of sugar Is but slowly coming in
and prices range from TO 81, with some demand;
but disposition is shown on the part OF planters to
hold on TO their crops for higher prices but it is
my opinion that they will miss the mark, as the
years crop will exceed last year, and its being so
slow coming in now will have tendency to glut
the marke when planters wish to sell.
The immense mortality among the negroes by
cholera has not materially affected the amount Of
labor, ~ the vacuum has been filed up by ne
groes from the Cities The greatest drawback TO the
crops will be the want Of rain, but that will be in
part made up BY the increase Of acres cultivated this
| year.
The emancipation Of the negroes in Cuba is still
going on. The Captain General has issued de-
cree, setting forth the liberation Of all those negroes
who were imported prior to 1885, and setting forth
the rules by which they are to be guided in the
future. They are to be hired out and receive
certain wages to be agreed upon between the
| government and the employer, the one quarter Of
which must be paid in ADVANCE to the government.
All transactions OF the kind to be conducted by on
Ger of the government appointed for that purpose.
The government has also issued decree authori-
| zing the emigration of Yucetan Indians Spaniards
and Coolies from China, all Of which must be entsred
at the port Of Havana and there sold to the highest
wishes ofthe government, who, through officer ap
pointed for that purpose, must see aud sign every
contract made in the matter The English wish to
abolish black slavery in Cuba and institute white
instead. What glorious country for human free
dem Is England Her system Of exa ting the human
race Is truly spleI did, and really worthy Of imitation
by the caunlbals Of Africa. The next, thing we viii
hear Of will be that Cuba will be used a. q rendez
vous for runaway negroes from the South. Canada
is getting too full, and it is rather far away Il must
not be thought that the planters idle in the prem
ICES; their minds are busy at work, seeking remedy
for the coming Crisis they feel satisfied they cannot
expect mercy from Spain In former treaty with
England she received 100000 ,OOO) flom
that power to pay damages to her citizens for stop
large amounts but not one cent have they received
Of the fund nor do they expect to receive any- is
NOT gvoS rrolicy to pay il on the part of Spain.
The health Of the city is improving as the cold
weather increases We have had frost in Matanzas,
but not enough to do any injury.
The government are taking all precautionary
measures to enforce their servlle treaty with Eng
lard. Troops are being sent hther and thther for
being examined and repaired soldiers are drilled
and reviewed, and in fact every precsution is taken
to prevent revolutionary movement among the
people; and il flbusterng expedition was to land
their reception would be warm one, AMI would no
doubt end in the. same manner as tl-o before il;
and so long as England holds bond SRI cuba Tor
$50 GOO 900, 1t is right to presune She will not
look on with indifference and see tue isaud wrested
from Spain Her armies would put down a rebellion
and reDstate Spain, even II the rebels we're to sue
coed In gaining foOthod. England is bound, both
by treaty and interest to protect Cuba and she Is
anxious to fulfil her contract. The "Monroe doc.
trne" will not deter her in the least. G. DsP.
HAVANA, Jan. 10, 1854.
Postal Arrangements Of Cuba--A,rival of the
Ne,c York Herald-Rush to Read K-Dange of
Doing so-1he american Sailors IN Prison
Their Case and that of Kossta-Addaional
Facts for Mr.. Marcy-7he Emancipado Decree
-Heahh Of Bishop Hughes-A Christmas Feast
to the American Prisoners Shipping Theatres
and Sports.
Tomorrow the Crescent City, from New Orleans,
and the Black Warrior, from New York, are ex-
pected; and although am much pressed for time
will give you the contents of my budget collected
since last wrote you, and send it by the first named
steamer-that Is, if / can get my letter mailed on
board the vessel--as the stringent measures
adopted by our new Captain. General would, in all
probability, prevent is reaching you If sent in the
usual way.
The letters due by the Crescent City from New
York have not yet been received. Whether this Is
the fault of the mail agent Of this government
cannot tell; but we are certain that all letter. and
papers from the United States are scrutinized with
unusual vigilance; say papers, for they are entire
/
at home, is here q perfect God.send. The Last one
| received was dated Dec. ~, and we were obliged to
read it secretly, of course. Had we been detected
permi sion to ea7e the island at once or situation
where we could not leave it, would have been grant
ed us; and Heaven help the American who is award
| ed the last.
| pel me to state that the nine Americans Of
| the bark Jasper are still in " Punta Castle, !"
| three Of whom have been condemned to four
| years hard labor in the chain gang, and the other
| Al~No H.
onesided, ca pa,te examination Of the Fiscal with
| out the privilege of defence, trial. What have
these men been guilty of-what terrible crime, tina
they should be iDcarcerated in dungeon for seven
OF Havana for years, loaded with chains, and their
boasted government not even raise hand or voice
in their defence? Our ex.Consul, Mr. Clayton, has
transmitted all the facts to Secretary Marcy; the
| Acting Consul, Mr.. Robertson, has done the same.
The HERALD has repeatedly stated their case, and
still the promises Of President Pierces inaugural
remain unfulnlled. Protection-prote tion 70 Amer
csn citizens abroad do you call this, when not even
trial is demanded by our government for theml No
| doubts Of nationality, as in the kOeZta case exist
here, fer SIX are native born Americans and three
are adopttd citizens from Nova Scotia. Among them
We find the old man of seventy, with whiteDed locks,
| (Hussey, Of Nantueket,) and pale smooth faced,
boy, Ueo,) If Niagara county, MY, only eighteen
OF years Of age. They shipped and sailed from the
port Of New York to the coast Of Africa for palm
OIL and ivory-instead Of which the weasel took il
slaves for this market, and was run ashore Oh the
south side of the island, aod landed three hundred
| and fifty negroes; the English Consul made com.
plant; the captain and sere arrested, but all
have been released except these nine Americans,
who were unwilling actors in the affair. They are
made example OF for show, and because they have
no government at home that will protect them or
that is respected here.
Mr. Marcy and President Pierce can easily come
| at the facts Let them ascertain of the agent who
shipped them-a Mr.. Woodward or Woodworth, Of
BurliDg slip, New York-for what purpose they were
shipped, and what kind o! voyage the vessel sailed
II they Innocent, (and there IS no doubt OF
the fact) President Pierce should remembet the pro-
mises Of mis- inaug and act so that protection to
! American citizens will not become byword here;
and better opportunity can occur for bun +, vind
cate his own character and create respect Tor the
| great American nation
| On the LIST Of January the Captain General issued
| decree that all slaves held in bondage under the
| emancipation acs emitted to freedom, should be
lleIafed. luf L but " of those Tho