Washington sentinel., 1854-01-29

he shall do something for The preservation Of the
island, he will in all probability do too much.
There will be thousand plans for reform. Many
changes will be made but everything will tend to
promote that very catastrophe, which Is so much
dreaded by Spain. This any ordinary mind can
comprehend which has any idea ofthe state OF this
island. The inhabitants are discontinued, and
nothing short of freedom would cause them TO be
comparatively contented.
The changes that will be made will not promote
the prosperity Of the island nor make the position
Of the Cubans any better. The first act in regard
10 the emaneipados, although just ono, is begin
ming TO work its evils the slave population is
made discontented and aspires for freedom and
the contemplated change in the currency will do
much harm the planter, should II be carried out
Added 10 all this, the want of knowledge and wis
dom in our rulers, and the working behind the
scenes Of the British government, will hasten US
10 great changes and great events and expect
for the future 10 have much to chronicle for your
information.
There is no liberay in any Of the changes of
the Spaniards. Safety TO them appears TO be in
restriction. Il is said that an order has been sent
10 Spain for approval which is TO deny 10 the Gu
bans the right Of going abroad. except on the pain
of not being allowed 10 return 10 the island, and
no teachers are to be employed except Spaniards.
By such measures and the prohibiting Of news
papers, it is expected the possession of the island
will be secured.
AT place called Bermeia, about thirty miles
from Cardenas, il was reported to the captain of
partido, that gambling was going on at some place
within his jurisdiction. With eight soldiers, he
went ont to detect apd secure them but, after
spending the night in fruitless search, he next
morning early appeared at the railroad station Of
the place, and, after accusing observation-disclosures Of
having been at play, had five stripped and soundly
logged. The injured parties went TO Cardenas to
make complaint 10 the governor, but at last ac-
counts the only satisfaction they had was the adj
vice Of the governor to withdraw their complaint.
The British frigate Vestal has again come into
our harbor from Jamaica, and many other vessels
of war are 10 follow TO these shores. The British
steamer has been at Santiago de Cuba, and the
Daring, brig of war, at Cenfuegos but il is TO be
feared that all their vigilance will not prevent the
landing of slaves, If that be the errand.
The weather, which has been cool, is now very
warm, and winter appears TO have departed. This
winter We have had comparatively few american
visitors. Archbishop Hughes / have heard
nothing of since his arrival therefore, shall ex-
pect that he is very retired
have just been informed that the audiencia
has been debating about several vital subjects In
regard to thiss island. Il is resolved to suppress
| all the junta boards, such as the junta fomenta,
&C.; also to do away with the university, and
TO establish a consej0 colonial or colonial coun-
Gil or board Another question: which is not yet
settled, 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
government are in constant communication, and,
the consul says that he is very fine man, j. Q.
the governor, we may suppose that he does all in
his power to please the British government.
The port Of Mariel is to be closed on the 1st of
April next. 1t is understood that next week an
order will be published lowering the doubloons of
Spain to sixteen dollars.
Having nothing more of Importance to commu-
aicate to you by this opportunity, conclude this
epistle, trusting it may afford you some points OF
interest upon which TO reflect