The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-04-01


tiles of Havana. She was on her way from
Mobile to New York. The most favorable ac-
count states that she was seized on the plea
that portion of her cargo, consisting of cot
ton shipped at Mobile for New York. was not
exhibited in the manifest submitted to the Gu
ban officers The Spanish authorities, if this
be all the offence the steamer committed, will
have to back out from their position, and make
due reparatiOn, or fight. The President has
sent the following message to the House of
on the subject:
TO the House of Representatives.:
In compliance with the resolutions Of the
House OF Representatives of the 18th inst,
herewith transmit report of the Secretary of
State, containing all the information received
at the Department in relation to the seizure of
the Black Uarrior at Havana on the 2Sth ult.
There have been in the course of few years
past, many other instances of aggression upon
our commerce, violations of the rights of
American citizens. and insults to the national
flag, by the Spanish authorities in Cuba and all
attempts to obtain redress have led to protract-
ed and fruitless negotiations. The documents
in these cases have been volumnious, and when
prepared will be sent to Congress. Those now
transmitted relate exclusively to the Seizure of
the Black JTarsOr. and present so clear case
of wrong that it would be reasonable to expect
full indemnity therefor as soon as this unjus-
tiliable and offensive conduct shall be made
known to her Catholic Majesty's Government;
but similar expectations in other cases have not
been realized. The offending party is at our
doors with large powers for aggression, but
none, it is alleged for reparation.
The source of redress is in another hcmis-
pierre, and the answers to our just complaints
made to the Home Government, arc but the re-
petition Of excuses rendered by inferior officials
to their superiors in reply to representations of
misconduct. The peculiar situation of the par
ties has undoubtedly much aggravated the an
noyanccs and injuries which our citizens have
suffered from the Cuban authorities, and Spain
does not seem to appreciate to its full extent
her responsibility for the conduct of these au-
thorities. In giving very extraordinary powers
to them, she owes tito justice and to her friend
ly relations with this Government, to guard
with great vigilance against the cxorbitant en-
erclse of these powers, and in case of injuries,
to provide for prompt redress. l have already
taken measures to present to the Government
OF Spain. the wanton injury of the Cuban au-
thorites in the detention and seizure of the
Black Warrior, and to demand immediate in
demnity for the injury which has thereby re-
suited TO our citizens.
In view of the position of the island of Cuba,
Its proximity to our coast, the relations which
It must ever bear to our commercial and other
intcrests-it is vain to expect that series of
unfriendly acts. infringing our commercial
rights, and the adoption of policy threaten
ing the honor and security of these States; can
long consist with peaceful relations. In case
the measures taken for amicable adjustment of
our difficulties with Spain, should unfortunate
ly fail, shall not hesitate to use the authority
and means which Congress may grant. to insure
the observance of our just right to obtain re-
dress Tor injuries received and to vindicate the
honor Of our flag. In anticipation of that con-
tingency. which | earnestly hope may not arise.
! suggest to Congress the prOpriety of adopt
ing such provisional measures as The cXigencics
OF the case may seem to demand.
(Signed) FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Washington, .norch 10, 1854.
The brothers Cathcart have formed part
nership again, under the name and style or
Cathcart Il Co.. and will be ready for the spring
street. with large stock of new goods, which
will arrive by the first boats. They are going
to do business in future strictly for cash and
sell at greatly reduced profits. They have now
on hand about the best stock in ST. Paul, and
are selling cheaper than ever, to make room
for their new stock.
DECLINES RCNNlNC.-We are authorized to
state that John W. Cathcart who was nomina-
ted as Assessor for tie I'd ward, at the meeting
held at the Court House OH Wednesday. is not.
aud will not be candidate for that or any
other Office.
The fire Of Friday evening makes quite a hole
in the face of Gaena. 1t will soon be filed M
again with tall elegant brick or stone struc-
tures.-.7dre,tiser
Hneighbor lIoughton considered those old,
unsightly habitations of filth and vcrmin a part
of the face of his city, we should like to know
where he would 90 to find the reverse parts.
GREAT FI.O0DIN THE OHIo-At last accounts,
there were symptoms of a tremendous food in
the Ohio. The rains had been unusually heavy,
and the river was rising so rapidly that people
could not get themselves and their property
out OF the way. The rise was at the rate of two
feet in three hours at Cincinnati. All the trib-
utaries were pouring out in perfect floods, and
the scenes of 1882 and 1917 were expected to
again occur. We wish they could send some of
Their surplus water up this way.
New FIRM.-Nessrs. Kellogg & Kinney haze
purchased the stock of Groceries. &C., ofC. ID.
Fillmore. and will continue the business at his
late stand. The stock is still quite complete,
and will be sold twenty-five per cent below
former rates.
EXTENSIVE FIRE AT GALENA-Wc learn from
the Advertiser. that on the evening of Friday
week last. fire broke cut in the stable OF the
Galena Hotel, oaCommcrcc street, and in few
minutes spread to the adjoining buildings and
was beyond control. II swept down Commerce
street and across to Main street, DESTROYING
every thing in its way. Crossing Hill street.
1t burnt the American House. and the row of
stores on Main street TO the firc-proor store OF
l.. 5. Felt. 1t caught on the west side of Main
street on the front Of DR.. Newhall's Drug Store,
and also, the ST. Louis Store and in several
other places, but was cxtinguished without