The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-02
AFT AIRS IN CUBA.
Insults and Outrages upon American Citizens.
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENTS.

Hopes (Vdin) that Franklin Pierce ictu Remember
has Inaugiral-Endearors Of the Spanish Government
to Destroy Trade .oh Caba-Releass Of the BIacE
Wanior-7ae Captain General the Tool Of the British
Government, de-, de-, dc.
At O'Clock tomorrow morning the Isabel sails
for Charleston. The Empire City arrived yesterday
morning, or rather she arrived Sunday evening;
but in compliance with the regulations Of the port
. relic of bygone and barbarous age-she was
not permitted to enter until sunrise, (nor can
, vessel sail after sundown). She brought the
welcome and, at present. the much sought after
HERALD with the latest up to the 18th Of March.
II we lived in free land, where expression Of
feelings might have been given would have lit bon
Ares, and held meetings of reoicings to find that the
American people have been awakened to proper
OF pride and dignity that there is seeming disposition
upon the part of to resent outrags and
maintain her rights abroad We have truly become in
spred with hope that Franklin Pierce has not forgotten
the American sentiments of his Inaugur11aat
eeiyed with much applause throughout the nation
the principles Of the party and the overwhelming ma
jortes that raised him to his present eevateb position.
Looking upon the fate of the nine American alors and
the inactivity of Marcy and Pierce during The long term
Of their confinement, We had begun to despair and
feared that present executive treadng in the
footsteps Of his illustrious predecessor"
The Spanish government too, long unchecked, had
istakng American forberance for cowardice they
Adently believed there extent to which they
could not 60; and embolaened by leniency and mac
tivity, they determined upon stroke of policy that
would only cripple but eventually destroy, the
tire commerce between this faithful isle and the
United States The pratcal seizure Of the Black Warrior
was the FIRST move in this game; but the prompt
action Of the American people and the determination
evnced by Congress and the executive to resent this
outrage already had the effect to check the game in
a measure The Black Warrior has been surrendered.
Yesterday the agent notified that tho vessel and cargo
would be edelivered to him upon the payment Of fine
Of ooo The agent has accepted this, and paid the
nne under protest. claiming damages for the entire
losses including detention loss Of passage money, da
mage to vessel, expenses of crew, &c.
She will be reloaded, and probably sail Friday
or Saturday next, without passengers, for New
York This decision and disposition Of the mat
ter by the Captain General either eyinces an
an unusually generous feeling, clear, unequyoca
back out. While the passengers yet board, and
before the had been the agent offered to
pay fines under protest. give bonds for the reapear
anee vessel if they would permit her to proceed
on her voyage But nothing short Of the whole cargo
and vessel would satisfy their vorncty then Now after
are willing to take the fine and surrender the balance Of
their booty Instead of palatng does not this
mission their part that they cannot sustain the
Without justihcatl0n, and with the utmost
disregard for the neutrality laws existing between Spain
and our country they feize upon and cOnscate yaua
BILE steamship and cargo-and for what Why. for en-
terr the harbor has been the custom Of all steam
ers since steamers have oaed and for using form of
manifest prescribed by themselves for mutual convent
ence and interest And now finding they cannot sustain
their nos,on in Justice by their own laws or customs
they coolly demand So 900 for cheating the poker"
judging from the congressional proceedings and the
decided upon before this letter reaches and that
eourse we sincerely hope will be total repeal Of the
neutrality laws existing between the United States and
SPAIN OF what use are they the and people
of the United States, when the nsolent treacherous
Spanish government violates them at wilR The many
acts of outrageous insult to ag the perfect disre
gard of the rights of American the expressed
contempt by Their official journals for chief mass
trate and nation during the past two years. speak
in tones sregardcd by people possessed of the
least national pride or sense Of justice
~ ne P ns tomnar;nr longer with this remnant of had
nation in the vain hope that mild policy,
that system of forbearance and Kindness, will the
better enable Mr. Soule to succeed in his mission, and
effect the purchase Of the island and wipe away the many
acts of outrageous insult to which have long sub
rnted purchase Of the island entirely out of the
question Whichever party may rule in Spain there is
hope for IT, England objects, and she is the present
ruler Of the island The viceroy Captain Genera at
English consul Caneio was removed, and this man APP
pointed tho willing tool of Lord Clarendon Backed by
British he has grown bold in insoence and eyinces
perfect disregard for existing treaties with the United
States.
Under all these circumstances we are more than justi
6edwe are absolutely compelled for protection
and the maintenance of our national honor-to act
promptly and energecaly, and, without delay repeal
There laws of neutrality which the governments OF Cuba
and Srain have long and often violated The time
has Young America 10 act she cannot avoid it,
Impeed by her principles by sense of duty honor and
self protection, to redress wrongs long sueredagsra
waited and unprovoked nsultand to respect and
indemnity for the futureehe must take her position be-
fore the world and teach this mbece weak but proud,
nsoent and people, to respect treaties before
they win be renewed with her. YOUNG AMERICA.
HAVANA March e. 1854
Black Warrior Ourdge-AnoE French Auidnce wita Spain
Their Relatirc Fbrcc-Preparation to Resist Fyi5as
tering E1pcdaions-Landing Of Slaves 7rinidad-
Capture If SlauerFsars tia. The Government cH not
Seek Becoming Redress the Insult in the Black Warrior
A6air-An american Sentenced to the Chain Gangs for
Rceiringa FGfibuste,ing Paper .-Insuls to american
OstiscHs in Cutd, DC, de-
Other correspondents will undoubtedly give you all the
particulars Of the Black Warrior outrage and the further
insult of surrepderng the vessel and cargo TO the agent
upon the immediate payment of coo fine This decree
Of the Captain General clearly settles the question that
the seizure confscaon and detention of her commander
prisoner wanton acts of crucyregardless Of
the rights of passengers owners respect for the Ame
can government. The steamer sails In the Of
hour and will only have time to give you few items of
news that will prove interesting at this moment.
As 1t Is an admitted fact that England and Spain
operating with secret treaties and understandings in rel
ton to the destiny OF Cuba it may not be amss to the
American people to know their relative position and
forces On land the Spanish force variousy estimated
ut from a. 600 to $4,000 menhe first number is nearest
the MARYLAND they consist Of just such men as tho
Americans encountered in Mexico with the difference that
these forced into the service Aaoat the Spanish
have twenty three Indifferent vessels of war, made
mp Of worn out briggs chips and schooners, two respect
able steamships and eight small coast steamers.
The English feet consists of fifteen vessels cruising in this
vicinity, eight Of which steamers The vessels Of
both nations are acting in perfect concert FOR the potec
ton of the island and capture of savers In the event
of Glibuster expedition the English vessels directed
to capture, If they can, and carry their prizes to Ja
mt lea Dispatches to the Captain General and alo to
the British Congul, have been received from Washington
The government is on the alert and the Spanish fleet has
been ordered 60 sea.
10 locker on The new government Of Cuba with Eng
land its ackcr and wire pacr works most beautifuly
everything done so qot, prompt and efecualy that
you cannot Ltlp but admire without the least flourish
OF tfum-Ctc. n well regulated Lnvlsh Cnanish