The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-24

REPRESENTATIVES by the President and constitute portion
OF the ostend papers
M. Borey 10 H. Scale
mo on DEPARTMENT STATE
Washington, March Ii, 1864
Sm: have only time, before closing the mail for the
European steampacket apprize you Of outrage
committed OF citizens by the Spanish anhor-
tiles Havana which cannot fail 10 excite deep and lndg
feelings throughout this country The Transaction 70
which aude the seizure by these authorities Of the
acting American consul that port and that OF the owl
Of the vessel addressed TO this department eoples OF
which herewith sent viii supersede the necessity OF
presenting herein detail the facts of that Transaction
You win perceive they of character to justify
the excitement which Is likely TO result from The rom9
cation OF them Congress has already called upon the
President for the information he possesses on The sub
iect; and ia communicating H. be VIII probably make
some distinct recommendation the mode and measure
OF the proper satisfaction which will be required for TINS
injury and outrage cannot in this communication IN
form you what IL will be.
The hitherto pursued in regard 10 our complaints
Cor the illegal and oppressive acts Of the Cuban auhor
ties has been TO appeal the court Madrid through our
minister there TO her Catholic Maestys minister hefe
This mode OF proceeding has almost always been attended
by great delay and generally by most unsatisfactory re-
snlts Even II complaints could receive prompt atien-
ton which has been rarely the considerable
DELAY would be unavoidable The datory proceedings on
the part the Spanish government in many cases have
been but aggrayaon of the wrongs suffered by our
citizens and in Others have led them to abandon their
just claims orredress In this respect there something
anomalous in relations with Spain The offending
authorities doors and the authority to which we
Obliged apply for redress is in another hemisphere
This has suggested Spain the only remedy
for the evils of this condition Of things but she has
fused it, We must continue therefore in this embarrass
ing state, devise and apply remedy Those who do
the wrong should have the to redress il aud the
suffering party should have the right apply directly to
for that redress With such vicerega powers to in
e injuries the capangeneral should have authority to
afford satisfaction for them am not instructed by The
President say what Of action he will recommend
for obtaining redress in the of the Black WARRIOR or
what Congress will provide for that purpose but
quite that neither the government nor people
Of This country will suffer the delay consequent upon
dilatory and protracted negotiation.
If the case of the Black Warrior the only grievance
the United States have to complain Of the difficulty of adj
using il would be less embarrassing but it is of
long list Of unredressed wrongs which must be settled
The prompt interference of Great Britain and France in
behalf of Spain in the late disturbances in regard to Cuba
may have embodened her experiment upon the patience
of this country; but not prepared to believe that
powers whatever be the schemes embraced in their
joint policy this hemisphere will sustain her in such
causelesS aggression upon and national
rights Were ii certain however that she would be
enanced in this conduct towards by these powers the
United States would be thereby deferred from taking
the which justice their injured citizens and
cred regard for the honor of their flag alike require them
TO pursue.
1t may be thought advisable to make our appeal for re-
dress the very place where the injury inflicted and
in adequate satisfaction promptly made the spot
then the viii be ended but should different
be determined proper satisfaction withheld
shall have occasion communicate fully with you the
subject and furnish you with the instructions Of the Pres
dent for the guidance OF your conduct IN this unpleasant
affair.
am sir respectfully, your obedient servant
w. i. MARCY.
PIERRE souLr Esq, &c, &c, Madrid
Ab. Marcy 70 Mr. Soui&
mo 10. DEPARTMENT or STATE
Washington March IL, 1854.
Sin You will perceive by the documents which accom-
pany this DESPATCH that the seizure Of the Black Warrior
at Havana occupying the serious attention Of the Pres
dent and Congress The outrage of such marked char
acer that this government would be justified in demand
ing immediate satisfaction OF the wrongdoers the Ha-
and in of their REFUSAL OF taking redress
hands but the President anxious preserve peace
m relations with SPAIN has determined bring the case
10 her Catholic Maestys notice in the hope that she will
not only make prompt rearaon to the injured citizens
the United States but visit with her dspesurc the Crban
officials who have perpetrated the wrong.
The Presidents message to Congress clearly Indicates
the course which it is expected the Spanish
will adopt in this Neither the views of this govern
ment the sentiments of the country will brook any
evasion delay on the part of her Catholic Majesty
of such fragrant wrong. You are directed by the
President present the is set forth in the
accompanying documents and demand satisfaction for the
INJURY The damages to the Of the Black Warrior
and the cargo estimated at three hundred thousand
dollars and this amount you will demand the nde
nifty to the injured parties claimed for them by this govern
gnent.
Having presented the in its strong features il moi
expected by the President that you should
further discussion Of it, but you will obtain as early re-
ply as practicable to your demand The messenger who
VIII deliver this communication to you has instructions
90 the bearer of the reply you may receive very few
days il is believed, will be sufficient for tina. purpose
The course hitherto pursued by the Spanish
IN regard to our complaints against the conduct the
hores at Cuba will not meet the exgency Of this
That course has in effect been evasion Of our claims for
redress and resulted in practical denial cf Justice The
government OF Spain has usually delayed denitivc action
by referring applications for redress the offenders at
Cuba and then presented their for misconduct
as tue answer to these applications Such course an
ordinary case is very unsatisfactory but in case
the seizure Of the Black Warrior without any plausible
pfeiex and foreiby taking from citizens property
70 the amount Of S300000 will be regarded as an
hggrayation Of the wrong II is expected that Spain
VIII PC prepared, when you shall present the de-
ihina, 10 apprze this government of the course she
INTENDS TO pursue In this matter and that course will
be either dsavowal OF the of her officials M Cuba
ana an immediate tender Of satisfaction or the as
sumption of the responsibility OF UNFOLDING their con-
duct In matter of such high import involving her ami
cable relations with this country it is be assumed
that she has not full knowledge of the subor-
dinate officers at Havana.
Should prompt redress follow the demand for satisfac-
ton in the of the Black Warrior it would be taken
by the President indication Of favorable disposi
ton the Of Spain adjust other claims heretofore
brought TO her notice and maintain friendly relations
with the United States
am SIR, respectfully, your obedient servant
w. l.. MARCY.
PiKRRE SouLE, Esqa &C. &c, Madrid.
Mr.. Souif % Mr.. Marcy.
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