The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-03-30

a SPKcK or WAR.-The American ship Black
Warrior, With her cargo, have been seized at lia-
vana, by the authorities Of that place, under COW
err Of violating Spanish law, which seizure has
created and is likely to create considerable feeling
not only among the Americans there, but Throughout,
the United States. The Captain Of the vessel pro-
tested against the proceeding Illegal, and applied
to the American Consul for advice, but the authori.
ties needed nor his protestatlons and soon Invested
the vessel Of her cargo. The matter has been lad
before the President OF the United States, who i'd
dressed message to Congress on the subject, setting
forth his determination, should "the measures taken
for ancable adjustment Of our difficulties with Spain,
unfortunately fail, not to hesitate use the authority
and means which Congress may grant TO ensure the
observance OF our just rights TO obtain redress for
injuries received, and to vindcate the honor of
flag
We trust the matter will he anicably settled and
from what know Of Spanish character we are
led to believe that it will be. Spain will make the
necessary eNplanaiion-pay all damages and here
further difficulty will cease.
Since the above was in type observe dispatch
been received from the Cuban authorities at Havana
Of the most important character. Regrets had been
expressed that the Black Warrior had been seized
and it is believed that ample compensation had been
made.
EuRorE.-Francc and England are sending troop.
to Malta, the rendezvous Of the combined forces.
France has ordered transport of 40 900 troops,
and England 5000. The fleet fitted out by the Brit
ish is said he the formidable of any since the
last war, and ii is thought that the combined fleet in
the Baltic viii be the strongest armament IN the
world. Sir Charles Napier is To command it.
The Russian troops numbering from 50 900 to 60 =
900 have thrown themselves around Kal,f,t, but in
consequence OF having met with strong resistance
at the town OF Tshetate, where a battle was fought,
they are somewhat slow TO commence their attack
Of The strong holds Of Turkey, as kaafat
most certainly is. When they do attempt to take
that place. strongly fortified as il is, we may look Tor
teri BILE battle and great loss of life for the Turks
will not yield it until every man bites the dust It
is an important point being the other side of the
Danube. and the probabilities are that once conquer
ed by the Russians, Widen, on this side Of the
river will also all, and then, unless other powers
interfere the enemy vii! rush down on Cons,antino-
pie. We hope the Iu,ks viii remain firm a, Kala-
fat.
Louis Napoleon has written a letter to the Gar in
which he proposes that a treaty Of peace should be
negotiated between Russia and Turkey, on the basis
OF the Vienna note, modified by the Por,e---,h,t the
Depot atoms should lake Mace between = Euss;.n and
Turks. planipotentiary.
We entertain but little hope that this will meet
the wishes of Nicholas, for it viii only tend to pro
long the coming contest. 1t is certainly late in
the day to recommence this system Of I,oiishness
alter the stubbornncss displayed by the Car, and
the quicker the blow is struck the better. IL will
teach him good manners