Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-16
MIR. soule aud the black ,yarr,or Afa,r.

eHect mat al conference between MI Soule and two
of the Spanish Ministers, the affair of the Black
Warrior had been settled 10 the satisfaction of all
parties, is totally false and unfounded Interviews
there certainly at about the time mentioned BY
the French journal, but they unfortunately led to no
such desirable result as that announced Nor were
they even of an official nature, but rather of that of
private conversation and regards anything that
has been done here the question is as far from ad
iustment when last entered into it at some length
in my letters 10 you. My information on this head
is positive. 1t appears that after this Government
had agreed to return the $1,000 fine, VI. Sartorus
saw Mr.. Soue and expressed strong wish that
means could be found amicably and finally to settle
the dispute between the two countries This being
said in the course of official conversation and as
a private wish of NJ Sartorius, the American Minis.
ter, taking in the light of an appeal to him to lend
his good office to the termination of the difficulty did
point out manner in which he thought it might be
concluded to the satisfaction of both parties
AT The very time that this occurred, and with that
double dealing which is characteristic of Spanish
Ministries, the Government IRE had decided to send
special messenger to the United States to try to
settle the question without Mr. Soules inte. venton-
According y within forty eight hours after the con-
versation, Nj. Guliano started for Washington the
bearer of written dispatches and oral instructions
from NJ Calderon de la Barca. Affairs of State,
however, are not long secret in country ruled by
woman indscreet of speech and addicted to favor
ties the present Sovereign of Spain and it appears
that before the departure of the special envoy Mr.
Soule acquainted with its approach, and with
the ma ure of the mission. The Ministers then tried
to persuade him that NJ. Guaanos papers and in
structons had reference to the settlement of cid af
fairs pending between the two countries, and had
nothing to do with the Black Warrior, but Mr.. Soue,
il appears was too we'll informed to be put off with
such idle tales, and doubtless considering that well
attended attempt his part to facilitate the friendly
arrangement or a troublesome affair had been met
with dupllcy and underhand dealing, he referred
NJ. Calderons note to the United States Government,
from which he awaits instructions before proceeding
further in the business.
Even if | were not we'll assured that this is the
present state of the negotiations pretty strong IN
ference that the dispute had not Gas stated in Paris)
been completely settled eleven days ago. might be
drawn from the facts that naval and military prepar-
ations for reinforcing Cuba are continued here with
as much activity as Spanish administrations ca
pable of, and that 100000 reals have Just been
decreed for strengthening the Notifications of Cadiz
letter to the Morning Cronicle of the same date,
says:
that the affair of the Black Warrior had been arang-
ed after conferences held by MIR Soule with the Pre-
sident of the Council and Minister of Foreign Al
fairs, ia quite incorrect The matter has been refer
red by Mr.. Soule TO Washington. and he can take
official step in it without further instructions. Mr.
SouIes conferences, therefore, have been of official
character, and arrangement whatever has yet been
made; while the measures adopted by the Spanish
Government 10 reinforce the garrison of Cuba, as
semble squadron at Cadz, and repair the fortifca-
lions of that port lead the inference that the as
pect of affairs is not favorable pacific settlement
The Boston Military the Supremacy o the
Laws.
The first battalion of the light Dragons of Boston
have held meeting and adopted resolutions declar
ing that they hold themselves in readinesss cti-
soldiers, at all times, and at all hazards, when
called upon to support the supremacy of the Constl
tution and the laws of the United States and of
Massachusetts. They have also resolved to contrib
ute funds to aid in urchasng the freedom OF Burns
the fugitive slave. lately remanded back to Virginia
Hamilton Willis, Esq, one of the members it is said
is willing to give $500 for the purpose.
The Boston Times says that nearly one-half of the
members of the ''Ancient and Honorable Artillery
refused to parade on Monday last, because they
to be commanded by person who hung out the first
black flag of rebellion and, it is rumored melted per-
sons to commit more awles acts during the cercmo-
MES of returning the fugitive Burns, on Friday last
During the day, new commander was elected which
restored harmony. The Artillery gave their annual
dinner at Faneuil Hall, on Monday evening, and
among the speakers was Gov. Washburn, who said
60 not into the exciting causes that led to the
mutitudes of last week. | merely speak of the du-
ty of the military, and God grant they may always
maintain their allegiance Tremendous cheering. ]
Experience has taug that there are times when the
militia are needed Cries of ''good" and 'thatsi til
We have among us persons OF differing opinions but
and making seditious remarks among crowd in
street. He goes to work He does not stop to scruti
Mise opinions. He obeys orders. Great Cheerlng.]
Gentlemen, stand here a member of the COM
munity and one OF your associates When the pub
lie peace is endapg ered there should be stopping
to inquire into the original causes of tumult 1t may
sometimes occur that portion OF the press, under
the influence of political local bias, will withhold
It's approval but justice to you will soon be dcne
heretofore for peace is too valuable 10 be long dis
J-l.o
of Office into dead obscurity, If saw such noble
body of men, and did not stand by them. Vocifera-
lions Of applause
THE REFUSAL TO SELL BURNs.-Mr. H. w. Allen,
of Louisiana. says that Col Suttles refusal to sell
Burns was in consequence of an existing law OF Mas
sachusetts which provides that any person selling a
slave in Massachusetts is liable TO fine and imprson
ment The volume containing this law Mr. Allen
carried Col Sutte, and reminded him that he was
already under arrest for kidnapping, and if he sold
Burns he certainly would be held answerable under
the law forbdding such act upon this he posi-.
lively declined selling Burns in Massachusetts,
Therefore, his refusal to sell Burns consequence
of the lar of Massachusetts,. Mr.. HalIet the U. S.
District Attorney, was in responsible for
the failure of the SALE The sale it is said will yet be
consummateda party having left Boston with authorl
~ and the money TO make the purchase.
MONEY LOST IN THE MAns-An applicant for a
patent on his Withdrawal of his application, ihstruc-
ted the Commissioner of Patents to forward TO him by
mail the sum of twenty dollars due him from the
Government to said withdrawal The Washington
Star says:
The money was sent agreeably to his instructions,
and was lost in course of transmission. On his appli
cation to be remunerated said it was held that
the Post Office Department is established for the con-
venience of the people, and is medium for them to
transmit and receive intelligence and all mallable
matter but it is not an insurance office. The postage
charged is not more in the estimation of Congress
than fair compensation for the services actually
-l...A and is not 4 rema I'd for anv risk run in