Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-02-25
WHOLE NO. 438.
From tho Sov Orleans Data.
CUBA.

"There are slight indications that the Spanisk
government docs not intend TO rclhquish her right
to this island, either for love money. For In
stance new rate Of postage has just been pub
lshed. which, almost on account OF its exorbitan-
cy, amounts to prohibiton--thus showing its In
tention to keep us in ignorance as far rs possible,
in relation TO what is passing abroad for the ptfe
pose Of rendering minds inert, 50 thai we mny
be more manageable. Every newspaper from for
cign parts Is TO be charged at the rate Of twelve
and half cents per ounce, and magazines at
double that rate.
"The movement in regard to the cmancipated
negroes-another indication Of the policy Of
Spain--cleary indicates the intention of Sphin ~
abolish slavery entirely at no distant period and
this Is made more apparent by the conduct Of tho
British consul, who, although negroes ore being
landed as frequently ever and vessels are beiTig
sent TO the coast Of Africa in great number, not
withstandihg the stringent order promulgated
against such act which demonstrates no anxiety
to be aware Of these facts, from the knowedgcI
undoubtedly, that all will soon be made freomon.
About two thousand omanc pados are now return
ed to the government, and the greater part,
am informed, refused TO be hired cut by the au.
thoritics, as they consider that, being free. the
government has no right so to do. This act in
regard to the emancipados is beginning TO create
aspirations Of freedom among slaves, who aro of
opinion too, that they will also be free very soon.
g. have been informed that law has been sont
to Spain for the sanction Of the home government,
by which all Cubans will be prohibited to go
abroad upon the pain Of not being allowed 10 re-
turn to the island and that only Spaniards shall
be allowed to instruct our children.
In regard to tho Captan-Genernl Pezucla tho
New Orleans correspondent in another letter, datod
January 2l says:
"I now begin to have an idea of the capacity Of
our governor. 1t appears to me that ho will
prove himself unsteady and show want Of decisions
I lie is quite pet with the British consu.general,
ha 10 ba nj of
parently."
In postscript to his letter Of the 2lst Janusry.
the writer states
"I have just been informed that tho Audiencis
has been debating about several vital subjects in
regard to this island. 1t is resolved to suppress
all the junta' boards, such MS the Junta Fonento,
&c. Also, to do away with the university and TO
establish COnseio Colonial or Colonial Council
or Board. Another question which is not get set.
tied is the introduction Of free blacks from Africa.
The change in the value Of doubloons is not yet
decided upon. The British consul and the goternI
: ment are in constant communication
= "The port of Marel is to be closed ON tho 1st Of
J April next. 1t is understood that next week an
: order will be published lowering the doubloons Of
: Spain to SIG"
: CIRCULAR OF THE GOVERNOR OF CUBA.
Q On the 18th January the following circular was
addressed privately, by the Cuban government to
the several boards that constitute the administra-
, tion and to few private individuals high IN its
confidence:
Gotierno Cdpitdnia General Being desrous
of reporting to her Majesty accurately in regard to
the labor applicable in this island to agriculture,
request that you lay before you opinion upon
this subject, taking into view and studying the
situation of the slave relative to our internal
and external relations and the manner in which
laborers can be increased in sufficient numbers TO
cover those requirements of agriculture which are
not reached by the newly instituted system Of coll
oniaaton, the propriety Of resorting or not with
due respect to our treaties with other nations
gording the slave trade) to the introduction Of
African apprentices; and finally, the form and
manner in which this system can be best estab.
lished, and whatever else may occur to you upon
this subject of great importance.
God preserve you many years..
"EL MARQUES DE La PLzuELa.
Havana, 18th January 1854"