Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25
United states and spain.

Our affairs with Spain do not at present wsa
very favorable aspect. The correspondent
Of the London Times, writing from MadriC
says: .t.l
"The affair Of the Black Warrior assumes
very unpleasant, and even alarming aspect fol
the Spanish government. Mr., Soule, to wuom
the .forttior in re seems much more habitua
than thesuaeater in nOdO and the extreme bras.
qaerie, not TO say bad taste, Of whose proceed
ings on more than one occasion since bis arri.
val in Spain, can only be extenuated by his
inexperence as adiplOms.ist and his ultra dem.
ocratic associations, has demanded in notes SC
strongly worded as to be offensive TO the
Spanish government, an indemnity OF $780,.
600, ami the dismissal of General Pezuea and
Of some other high OficiOls from their posts in
the Island Of Cuba. Il remains to be seen
upon what ground the United States base their
claim 10 an indemnity apparently so exorbt-
ant N a,l an
The delay and utmost possible detriment oc-
casioned 70 the owners Of the Black Warrior
cannot possibly be estimated at any thing like
this enormous sum, and 1t is not, believe usu-
al in such cases TO claim larger amount than
that of the charges and loss actually experien-
ced, or for one government to take the adVaD-
tage Of its superior strength to levy fine up
on another for the misconduct or mistakes OF
its officers. Yet this appears 10 be the course
adopted by the States in the present instance,
the amount Of the fine being the difference be-
tween 100000 and the fair claim Isupposing a
fair claim TO exist which is by no means as yet
proved that might be made by the owners OF
the American ship. 3 -
The Spanish Government has replied, it ap-
pears, in strong terms,--so strong, indeed that
his colleagues were obliged to exert their au-
thority to make that feeble gentlemen, Senior
Calderon de Ia Baroa sign the note--taking ex
ception to the offensive form of Mr.. Soule's
communication, declaring that they have al.
ways steadfastly sought to maintain amicable
relations with the United States, declining to
comply with the conditions he demanded, and
stating their inability To reply upon the subject
OF his note until they should nave received
particulars of the affair from the Havanna..-
The American courier left with answer on Fri
day last, the day on which was published the
DEGREES for the better regulation of slaves in
CUBA, and Tor putting stop 10 the slave trade
The coincidence is doubtless accidental but at
the same time, one cannot help observing it.
IL is added thai. the Spanish Minister, Just
as he was despatching bis second note, recteiv-
ed information from HAVANA, which enabled
him 10 repel the charges brought against the
Colonial government, TO reject the terms pro
posed, and to vindicate the Cuba authorities
from any deviation from the laws and establish.
ed usages Of the island. The writer ridcules
the idea Of demand from the government of
$500, 900 az fine, instead OF an actual indem-
nifty for the injury received from the misconduct
OF the officer, had there been even good
ground for such demand"
When we take into consideration the charac-
ter of the person conducting the diplomacy with
Spain, i cannot, with much plausibility, be
COnjectqred, shat this matter will be closed
without difficulty. Mr.. SOple is known to be
friendly 70 the. Pir4t!cal scheme Of invading Gu
b.. In his speeches, in the Senate OF the
pEit4d States and elsewhere he syOwed him
self an advocate Ofthat Wild and rapacious pol
Icy which has sought to suspend the neutrality
laws. Yea, more, on the very eve Of his de-
partgre for the scene Of bis diplomatic func.
tons. be was waited ppOn at bis Hotel, in New
York, by . large number Of the Society Of the
"Lons STAR" q fraternity of tillibusters, and
there 70 them delivered himself Of speech ip
which he intimated bis devotion to their cause,
with sufficient distincRess as to call forth loud
bursts Of applause. II ''.'a s'.''it Saa &
There are persons amongst US vho are anx-
ious for difficulty with spain, that they may
exhibit their chivalry 10 behalf Of the adminis-
tration, and his Southern allies. They cOyet a
war with Spain. and are waiting with anxiety
for some plausible occasion fora violent con-
Hict. eee 9i ra ad6s ses7 +.
The Washington Union. the organ of the
AdninistralioB. speaks out boldly and says
'IF The famors which we're current at Mad.
Tid at our latest dates be reliable. the Spanish
cabinet hes eeclined TO afford prompt repara-
tion for The @rop6 committed against the tlagol
The United States in the ins stance OF the Black
Warrior. The intelligence. from the beliefthal
it's true is justly producing a mighty sensation
thFo'outth the Union. The period for diplOmatzing
at distance Of four lhdRsand miles Tor redress
ior pnproyckea, aagrant Insults and injuries su:
tanned BY oql country 4 tie hands Of the in.
solent. and, 80 FAR as We are concerned, irres.
ponsible authorities at IIayunna, has at length
passed BY. Duty tc ourselves requires that ",
should prepare for settling pPQn The spot wher,
they are perpetrated the offences to our homo
and rights Weare quite free to state and il
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