Washington sentinel., 1854-01-29
Gemeral SnteIliaeute.
Havana Correspondencc.
Correspondence Of the Charleston Standai

FHff havana COrrespOnuenCcs
Correspondence Of the Charleston STANDARD
HAVANA, Jan. 81, 1S54.--In opening an inter-
course with your readers, desire merely to al
lude the intelligence from this island for the last
two or three months, in relation 10 attempts on the
part OF the British government TO coerce Spain TO
the adoption of policy Of her initiation or sugges-
tion-the substitution Of the apprenticeship" or
colonization" labor for the slave institution.
Notwithstanding the grave denial of Lord How
den to Mr. Corbn at Paris, which was diplomatic
subterfuge, the allegations made and which have
often been repeated through the press OF the Uni
ted States, were true. The manner of the accom-
plishment has only been changed, 10 enable the
British government TO escape responsibility and
possible accountability TO the United States. The
denial and want Of knowledge on the part Of Lord
Howden, and other distinguished agents who have
dabbled in the matter, only applied 10 their official
action and Official correspondence; and, with the
allowance made as claimed il is my impression
that public documents, which will probably be
published in the course of time, will convict Lord
Howdeh Of the utterance of wilful falsehood, to
secure himself and government, while we have the
positive evidence OF the untruthfulness OF other
subordinate officials who have come up TO the
rescue.
The ea1osure ofthe proposed secret convention
frustrated that plan, and Spain was then told that
she had the right 10 do Of her own votion all that
England required, and without her permission, from
whence sprung the several emancipation coloni-
cation, and other premonitory edicts, in prepara-
ton for the abolition of slavery and the introduce
ton of voluntary emigrants from Africa, for labor
in Cuba for any term of years that the white con-
tractor might choose TO write in the bond. As the
facts have been spread through the land, shall
not repeat them now, but shall have occasion to
alude to them the policy progresses in practice
Although, as blind TO our neighbors, Africa was
not inserted in the ordinance, legaizng the intro
duction Of colonists, TO fill the hypothecated wants
ofour labor yet blank permits in great numbers
have been executed and delivered TO individuals,
who have already commenced preparations forthe
usual business on the coast, which will not change
its character in the least with the change OF name
but will be pursued with the same avidty, through
the same agency, the same hunting and purchase,
and with the same conservative shackles, for Sc
curity in the same deposit-sheds and baracoons,
for the consummaton of the voluntary system,
which has no limitation period of contract.
These things deserve the careful attention and
consideration of the south, and indeed ofthc Union,
wherefore shall let no item pass without notice
that occurs in connexion or association with the
| new policy, which is just opening before us; the
one great danger being now, perhaps, in more de-
Unable shape than il could have been under the
sanction and guarantees of treaty stipuatons.
The prospect, unless political change should in
tervene TO save the country of black community
and black power, springing into being onaur
very borders, TO be founded and cemented with
the white blood of Cuba.
Perhaps have extended these preliminary re-
| marks beyond any present necessity; at any rate,
for this communication have given all the space
/ have TO spare. We find orders published the
10th instant, from powers of two distinct royal
orders, the first founded on the Queens order,
dated 9th of November, forbdding the introduce
tion and circulation in Cuba of Spanish news
papers, printed in foreign countries, with exdep-
ton OF the Cronfcn, under the especial patronage
of this government in New York, El Correo de
Uhramar, El Eco Hispano Amerfcano. The sec
ond predicated upon royal order of the 18th Sep
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island OF Cuba of the Courier des Etats Ua.is.
This paper, having been opposed 10 the govern
ment of Louis Napoleon, has become obnoxious
TO the Spanish government and hence its inter-
dicton. The circulation in the island of Cuba was
far exceeding that of any other foreign periodical
aud although il has never taken any part in Cuban
politics, in opposition 10 the present civil organ-
cation of our society, yet its free and able discus
sion of the theory and working of the imperial
system, fastened upon France by Napoleon, has
tendency too much to enlighten Cubans upon the
subject of their own rights, and induce reflection
that may impair that "ever faithful devotion to
the ancient monarchy, and by accumulated know
ledge make their burdens too ponderous for fur
therendurance.
The latest abuse of power that we learn of has
been perpetrated some days since in the district
Of !" NueUa Bsrmca,n by the "Captain of partido,"
Espada, recently appointed TO Office by General
Pezuela, who, on the 9Th instant, ordered the ar
rest and punishment Of several persons, who, at a
by playing cards, not being disposed to dance, or
having no taste or practice in the amusement
They were stripped, tied to bar and whippedwith
a common field negro whip, without any form Of
investigation or trial. Their respectful remon-
STRANGE will probably have the attention of Gene
raj Pezuela. This Captain Espada, of the army
has n o honorable associations in our community;
he was, with his wife, pander to his own infany,
having sold her 10 the late captain-genera, 10
whose palace she was in the habit Of paying night
visits, on which occasion she was escorted by her
suppliant spouse, for which he was compensated
by the possession of sinecure table in one OF the
engrossing Offices of the initiatory branch Of the
administration, where he was found by General
Pezuela.
We have had orders issued and published for
general information for celebrating the birth Of a
prince, should the official announcement con-
firm our hopes, by discharges of ordnance from all
the works surrounding Havana twenty-five
from EACH in prescribed succession; and after
wards the event will have especial and royal ce
LIBERATION, TO be arranged under the supervision
and direction Of our supreme authority, Of which
you will be duly advised.