The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-13

outrageous detention and connscaton OF the American
steamship Black Warrior, and the plundering of her
cargo by the Spanish authorities Of this island.
more wanton deliberate high handed act Of piracy
was perpetated without the least justification or
cause, and entirely upon the principle that might
makes right" they seized upon their prey. Demands
outrageous in themselves, and contrary TO- and In di
rect violation Of all customs and usage were made TO
the commander and agent of the vessel With the al
most certain knowledge that they would rejected or
ut least not complied with, and then with the excuse
that the pirate only gives to his booty they took
possession of their prize perfectly regardless Of the
that must unless the American nson
ana people are entirely lost to pride and the maintenance
OF their just rights.
This is but the beginning the rst move of the ne
Captain General acting under instructions from Madrid
and in accordance with the secret treaties existing
tween England and Span the purpose of closing the
ports of the island to American vessels Gripping ana
eventually destroying her commercial intercourse vita
our country
1t is but few days ago that an article appeared in the
D1dr'0 dc Ia Marina, recommending levy of heavier
duties and put charges upon American vessels re-
wrong and at the same time proposing to extend greater
advantages to England and France. Yesterday the same
paper stated that it contemplated TO build eight
steamships, to ply constantly between Havana, Hayre
and Liverpool
Spain has endeavored in every possible way for years
to restrict the traffic with the United States and yainy
attempted to it to herself She has levied tonnage
duties upon vessels and upon produce and manu-
factures SO heavy, that It was intended and contcm
plated they would amount to an ontire prohibition.
For instance-the best Of wheat be raised this
island but Spain viii not permit it to be cultivated
this is but fair sample of what American commerce Ia
to contend with here and Notwithstanding these srea
disadvantages The United States stl supplies Cuba with
at least fourth Of all her imporiaons and from our
natural position and the enterprise Of our people VIC have
continued to enjoy the largest proportion of the traffic
with the island.
Spain feels that she can stand this no longer and Eng
land jealous Of her rights and the extension Of our
Pupnc IS willing to join in any attempt to strangle the
trade and commerce with the United States Thus Is the
true object Of her secret treaties with Spain She
not whit for the emancipation of the negro-a her phi
anthropy and sympathy extended in that direction is
the sheerest " "humbug" else why does she wink at
the sham enforcement Of her emancipado treaty and
consent to the nhuman transfer Of the slave from his
old master to the governments reversal to new one
for seven years longer Here doubts the policy
OF these governments here where facts upon u.s.
we can scarcely be mistaken and the conclusion all
Americans and their commercial interests in Cuba All
that can be done win be, and the affair Of the Black
= mot
energeticaly others, If possible more outrageous will
follow A year ago the inaugural address Of President
Pierce breathing the true American sentiment struck
terror to the hearts Of these people, and they fully made
up their minds that the hour of trng had passed. that
ton not repeated that American citizens must
be respected and for time all went WE'LL but now pre-
sumng upon the soft shell sentiments of the present
administration, they have commenced anew their out
RACES, and it remains to be seen whether shak be
farther dsgaced before the nations Of the world by
whether there is enough Of "Young America left to
convince this naughty nsolent treacherous Hidalgo"
that there her is a q point beyond which he cannot 60
and crew. and in full possession of the Spanish author
ties who have already taken about 800 bales of cotton
out Of her Part Of the crew will leave in the Phiade
Fearing that all the facts Of the Black Warriors case
may not have reached you will briefly repeat them
1t has been the custom for al steamships touching
at this that did not take land freight to be cleared
and entered in ballast only; the authorities well under
Since the secret treaty with England it has beon deter
mined to cripple the trade stop this almost constant
intercourse with the United States. Your papers and
sentiments extremely obnoxious and hence this de-
cson in relation to the Warrior Mr.. Tying, the agent
usual entered and cleared her in ballast before her
arrival After the arrival he has twelve hours to make
port entry and finding that the ship likely to be de-
tanned under the former entry he at once and within
the twelve hours the law allowed offered to make the
They would not permit him. he then insisted that the
fine that the law specifies should be enforced SO as to
permit the ship to proceed with her passengrs &C. this
also refused, and the whole cargo claimed
price, for evasion Of the law attempt to smugge
to remove the cargo Captain Bullock abandoned her
der protest This act rather took the Captain General by
.n
ing it had to 60 back-positive evidence against them
they therefore decided push ahead the third day
they resumed their hbors, and it will take at least
month to her entire cargo in the lower hold the
cotton is screwed in with jacks and they do not under
stand how to remove it. Captain Watson OF the Fulton
there was talk about his taking her out under the
guns Of the Moro Why he did not take possession Of
her and hoist the American flag Is wonder to me- but
believe it is entirely owing to proper Judgment on his
part as well upon the part of old Colonel Robertson
the acting Consul sui we want man IN n station ION with
sells of to back him. and unless have these things
to check the game shall be driven from the harbor
trely. Americans here have but little confidence in
Pierce and they think this will be considered private
matter of damages-n his opinion-of not sufficient i'm
portance to demand immediate attention. and that he win
fha Modrs and Ita
his Inauguration when the shot fired the bow
Of this same steamer he said in reply to question put
immediate apology and give satisfaction he would blow
their island to he'll before they could send to Madrid"
Let him act now he has the power.
troupe leave the oath for Mexico they hired for
puch month and expenses paid; they have done well
Mere, and will make money by their trip Weather fine,
usual
There many claimants for the credit Of releasing the
nine American prisoners merit all belongs to the
HERALD The prisoners feel this T. A.
HAVANA, March 9, 1854
The Entering and Clearing Of Veses-Casc Of the Black
Warrior and the Cuban Erchequer-7bal Amount Of the
Pcnton Dues-Osr National Account Nth Haoana-A
Call the People-Spamsh Steamship Line to Liverpool
Cargo Of Africans-Arrival Of English War Vessels
A RerieW Of the Cuban iSoldiery.
pressure Of time only permitted on the LIST inst
to send you hastily written note stating that the Black
Warrior had been detained by the Custom House author
ties here and had been consequently abandoned Capt
Bullock.
As is important full and correct account should go
forth to the public respecting this affair have been at
some little trouble to collect the following for the truth
Of which pledge myself. 1t has been the custom
here to permit steamships having cargo in rdnsu to
center and clear in ballast" In accordance with another
rule Of the Custom House here in order to prevent delay
or detention to steamships they permitted to be