The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-18

ton Of Cuba against the United States, 1t would
lead TO the most DISASTROUS results. He feared
sss but he felt coaGsns he people would oppose,
10 their utmost any interference on the part Of the
government. Let the Americans teach Spain . les
son Of h0nesty-let them strip her OF that AFRO
gance she has 50 long Haunted against the rights OF
others; and, il she be not able to compensate for
her folly, let them take the island Of Cuba and give
its msgoverned people the political liberty to which
they are entitled. These are the sentiments OF the
English people, greeting US wherever we go. Now,
what is the fact with respect to negotiations for the
securing Of Cuba to SPAIN now being carried on by
the British government? It is wen known here,
(he Captain Generals declaration TO the contrary
that q project has been devised, which, in case OF
emergency, ia to be carried into effect for the pro-
lection Of Cuba from American invasion. The
government Of Great Britain processes great privacy
in all its movements. Nevertheless, 1t Is q well
known fact that persons moving in certain circles
can always get an mixing Of its secret movements
Now and then they get into the papers, but nobody
knows how, or who is the divulging party. In the
affairs Of Cuba, it is well known in certain circles
that the British government has consented to be-
come the nurse and protector OF Spain and ts very
valuable Queen OF the Antilles; and that conven-
ton has been drawn up having for its object the
emancipation of the slaves as an ultimate resource
Of protection. We care not how soon the negroes OF
Cuba are emancipated; but, for heavens sake, let
us have no double dealing about it. The principal
movers in this scheme, 1--WE have authority from
an undoubted source,) are my Lords John Russell
and Clarendon. And, too, it is well understood
that this plan has been sanctioned by the Queen,
and submitted to Louis Napoleon, who is said to
have given his assent to its propositions, well as
intimated his readiness to act in unison with Eng
land to protect the possessions OF Spain against
the aggressions of the United States. These move
ments on the part of ministers became known to
members OF Parliament, one Of whom made q motion
that the correspondence be laid ON the table Of the
house How was this met by the government and
what inference are we to draw from 1t! Lord John
Russell admitted there had been some correspon-
dence on the subject Between Spain and the British
government; but, although he regretted the misun-
derstanding between Spain and the United States,
he thought it would not be advisable, at that stage
of the negotiations, to lay the corespon lence on
last dispatches received indicated an amicable set
Element of the difficulty. If these dispatches con-
tained such favorable indications, what objection
could there be to laying them on the table2 Lord
John, in suggesting that it were better not to di-
vulge the nature of the negotiations disclosed the
fact of the government fearing they would COM
promise them in the eyes of the people. When
ever government displays such scrupulous
may rest assured they contain something
of doubtful character at the bottom. But this is not
the only instance in which Lord John Russell has
risen from his seat in Parliament to evade certain
with all his tact, and while struggling to shield his
policy, found himself making statements (perhaps
Internationally at variance with the facts. 1t is
scarcely two months since an hon. member put o
question to him on the subject Of imprisoning sea-
men in South Carolina, and, although his Lordship
was in possession Of the facts, his answer to the
question was quite the reverse. If Lord John Rus
sell-England's greatest tactician-will jump the
truth on one question: he certainly will not scruple
on another, especially when driven to the wall as
he evidently was in the of secret convention
with Spain. The very quivocation sufficiently dis
closed the truth Lord John struggled to suppress.
Our international questions drag on, without any
nearer prospect of settlement. Clarendon has his
hands quite full enough of the war, and cannot be
supposed to have time for consulting with Mr.. Blu.
chanan on such patry things the fishing, Central
American, and other questions OF minor importance.
One thing at time is well understood maxim
with English diplomatists, and my Lord Clarendon
is just the man to adhere to it. Mr.. Buchanan has
been unIemtting in his endeavors to complete an
arrangement by which the vexatious fishing ques-
ton might be settled, but to no purpose. Perhaps
If some Lord Sterling to take possession of the
banks Of New Foundland, by virtue of his grant
from King James, my Lord Clarendon (the aniable
foreign secretary would be made to feel the
importance Of settling this question ut an early
matter Of doubt with some whether he was
q New York or Virginia Duke) did US the
honor of sojourning among us for few
weeks for the purpose Of advising Queen Victoria
on American affairs, acting as mediator between
Mr.. Buchanan and the Foreign Office, making it
known to all England what IN honest set of fellows
we Americans were, how much we detested priva-
teering, and pedging the whole United States-gov-
eminent and all, with General Pierce thrown into
feel and sympathize with the Western Powers in
their struggle against the Russian 0ppressor, Lord
Clarendon could find time to enjoy the Dukes bril-
liant conversation over the festive board. Tie Duke
had his Lordsbip's ear then; and his Lordship lis
tened with great concern to his advice On State at
fairs, and certain changes at Washington. Had he
employed this time in consulting Mr. Buchanan on
the straightforward business of the countries,
and tba tian hot, tlarn h0w lpuch
better it would have been for the interests Of both
The disnterested Duke would have saved his aristo-
cratic tom foolery, and Lord Clarendon would have
been spared the trouble Of listening to advice on
American affairs, as harmless it amably Civ
en-. This, however, may be excused on the ground
that it transpired, (by means Of certain articles
which appeared in the HERALD, and which made it
inconyeniently warm at times, for the generous
Duke,) previons to the qualities of the Duke being
disclosed, and certain lords and ladies' turning up
their hgh-blooded when they learned that the
Duke expected soon to become an extensive coal
and iron m0nger.
opinions on the Nebraska bill. tmay be condensed
into very few sentences, as given TO friend 81
do not what earthly good 1t do the South II
it passes. And had been consulted upon it pre-
vious to its being introduced should have advised
against the expectancy of introducing anything that
would, by any possibility give rise t. discussion on
the subject of slavery, and by so dong, disturb the
peace OF North and South without REM aring good to
eltEeT, ycC, were III Tile ScndIe, HOW ti'SI
is introduced, and making so much trouble, should
vote for it. At the same time, am opposed to in
Producing anything that will embitter the feelings.
Of one section of the country against the other. y
These sentiments Mr.. 3. has fully expressed to
those who have conversed with him on the subject
OLo.
Cur Taris Correspondence.
PARIS, Thursday, June |, 1854.
A Gentle Fail for a Disgraced Dip,onatist-Loais
Ncpo!eon among TIE Rose Buds-Nouss on the Po-
Mical Chess Boaul--France Taking the Llitia.
tie" after her old Fashion Saistria.-The A6er-
deem Ministry Shaking an The IVmd-Notions ofMs
French Ministry Regarding iheirNelc Companions
in Arms-Death of Girdud the Vel Sinker-
Distress Of the Jews in .Palestne--Visa Of their
Majssties to the Theatre Fraacais, &c.
General paraguay d'Hlers was yesterday closet
ed with the Emperor at st. Cloud for more than two
hours The most determined eavesdropper, unless
his auscultatory power was proof against those
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