The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-04-14
Spanish View of the International
Question,

which they attributed to Mr.. Souie, the opin
ion, or at least the impression, that a rup
ture between Spain and the United States
was inevitable, and the prctext assigned in
the letter is an alleged failure by the Gov.
ernment Of Spain to extend towards Mr..
Soule and the country which he represents
the consideration to which they were enti.
tied.
"Cotemporaneously with this letter q
pamphlet has appeared in which an effort
is made to throw upon fhe Spanish Govern
ment the responsibility of the complications
which exists between the two countries; or
at all events, the responsibility of having
failed togivc these complications solution.
In this pamphlet there is attributed to Mr..
Soule a benevolent disposition towards
Spain; SO extreme indeed as to be almost in
consistent with maintaining the interests
OF his own country"
This matter was brought up in debate
between Sir RANGES and Sir Luzariaga, the
Minister Of Foreign affairs. During the
speech OF the latter, after disclaiming any
discourtesy shown to Mr.. Soule, either on
the part Of the Ministry or the Government,
he expressed sentiments and intentions cred
table to himself and tho Government he
represents. The Minister remarked:
Under these circumstances, gentlemen,
the Government Of her Majesty received
the information b which have alluded,
and being now able to proceed according
to its own free will before the eyes of the
world, has directed allthe questions no,o pend
ing scith the Government Of the United States
to be studiously gone over dne,c, and has laid
down as the principles on which its investi-
cations are to be conducted, not an endeav-
or to seek arguments against the claims Of
the United States, but fair effort to ascer-
tain what is just, il order that when ascer-
tained it may be conceded and conceded
spontaneously andfreely. This Government
repeat has resolued Of its oaon accord to yield
to 'chatever IS just, md to yield ,citAout press
ure. It's confden Of meeting the same SEN
timents on the partof the Government of the
United States. ThGr President had address
ed the House of Representatives in the
same spirit, declaring that justice is his only
object.
The two nationsare thus of one accord,
and being both sincerely so, this Govern
mcnt chcrishes an lbiding hope of arriving
at an entirely peaceful solution, L say an
abiding hope, because gentlemen, in refer
cnce to this affair md to all others which
may be presented lere, I frankly announce
to the Cortes that whilst have the honor
to direct the foreign policy of this nation
| shall be governed by the dictates ofgood
sense and of justic, by the principle that
they should yield Who arc not in the right.
When | am persuaded in any controversy
that my country islot in the right, l believe
that | bring her NJ dishonor, that | dero-
gate in nothing fpm her dignity, by saying
that yield. In such a course there is
strength and not weakness. 1t is thus that
amicable relation are to be maintained
with other counties; it is thus that we shall
establish our rigt to exact justice from
other Governments in their dealings with
us.
| cherish then, ,ihe hope that these ques.
tions will have PEACEFUL ending, and cher
ish it the more beause the American people
the true American people-are of gener-
GUS and elevated sentiments and between
two great nation, having such sentiments
in common, thereare thousand motives for
cordial sympath,. Under these circum-
stances, gentteme, the passionate influences
being removed, which, from their irritation,
are SO baneful tothe intercourse of nations
all foundation foIdoubt, suspicion, and pre-
judice will disappear, as the good of both
so impratively demands that it
should. | trust hat the wishes of the hon
orable Deputy will then be satisfactorily
accomplished"
The SCARCITY OF BREADsTUFFs AND
MEATs.-The shot harvest of last year is
to revel itself now very striking.
ly. The N. Y. lost says that the opening
Of navigation doe not add to the supplies;
on the contrary, tie dealers Of Albany and
Troy are making purchases of wheatin the
New York marke. The Post adds:
"The stock Of wheat is reduced to 25,
300 bushels, neark all southern and Cana
lian. When thecanals open, it is not ex-
pected that the supplies will be heavy, either
rom Canada or he upper Lakes, whence
,nly supplies can pe had. No supplies of
grain or -four can come from Ohio or the
Interior of this Site, so that the sources of
supply until after lext harvest, are very lin
ted. There are 10 receipts of importance