The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30
NEW YOKK HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER go 1856

spirit which she deems 80 Offensive to her ideas
OF civilization, and so subversive Of the rights
Of nations. There is NO other way to reach
her object. Protests she has found to be I'M
availing; remonsranees have only exacted RI
dicule and laughter; intrigues have been in
sufficient to secure her purposes bluster has
failed; she has been unable to impede our pro-
gress, and has done little more than to make
herself . successful aspirant for the honors OF
that species of distinction heretofore exclu-
siyely enjoyed by our grandiloqtent Mexican
neighbOrs.
Meantime, the position Of the Spanish mo-
narchy forewarDs us that the Cuba gem must
soon tall from that crown. In the movement
Of nations few years more OF less are no
thing. Time is rapidly closing the accounts
OF Spain as an Independent nationality. Cuba
and Puerto Rico are her American assets. The
destiny Of the former has been fixed by it's con-
tiguity with the United States The existence
of the republic assures its absorption into this
country. Nothing but our overthrow can re-
lease it from our grasp; politicians may dis-
avow this conclusions; crazy abolitionists may
rail at it; European governments may de-
nounce it; war may be threatened and precipi-
tated 10 prevent it, but the laws OF population,
the cOnquests Of enterprise, the organized re-
suits of past labor and the necessities of the
future demand it and will have it, Its uses for
the human family demand it; benefits to oil
the world demand it; humanity demands it,;
equality demands it; and justice TO the people
Of Cuba demands it.
From the decrepitude Of Spain and her con-
sequent inability to retain the island without
great exertions and expense, it win soon be
found necessary to relinquish it. Even now
her military establishment required to keep it
in subsection has reduced it to mere instru-
ment for recuperating the fortunes of few
poverty stricken officials at home. 1t is no
longer source Of independent revenue to the
Madrid exchequer. The influence Of this state
Of things, with no prospect of relief, but u GER
tainty of increased endorsements, will soon
be found to loosen the bonds which bind it to
the Spanish crown.
Is England prepared to prevent its absorp-
ton in such contingency by the United
States? We say here, in advance, that we are
prepared to receive it and will have it, II is
we'll to look such questions in the face-to be
prepared TO meet them. In this state of things,
it is well that the British government, even
now, should undertake it's work of interven-
ton. She will never be stronger-we shall
never be weaker. Try it on now, then.
THE NICARAGUA DRAMA.-It appears quite
certain that General Walker is determined
not to allow himself to be over set 10y any
treachery On the part of the Nicaraguans.
The example of General Corral, who was
detected in o traitorous correspondence with
one Of the officers of the old legitimist army,
was tried by court martial and shot, will
undoubtedly have its influence on his fell
low countrymen. There is probably some
thing to be said on Corral's behalf. A man in
his station cannot be shot at the present day
without loud outcries from his friends; we may
soon hear Walker branded as an assassin, and
Corral canonized as martyr. At the same
time, it is beyond doubt that the fatal fault Of
the Spanish Americans has been their want of
ing oaths and breaking them-for setting up
governments and conspiring against them
which has been their own ruin and that of their
country. They inherited the quality from their
foreiathers, and each generation has improved
upon it.
Clearly, when it is known that indulgence
in this national sin will be followed by condign
punishment, and that the highest rank will not
shield the traitor, restless men will pause to
reflect before they plot. And this should be
taken into account when it is proposed to cen
sure Walker for deviating from that excellent
principle of modern policy-that political Of
fences do not merit death.
As to the rest, General Walker appears q
wonderfully successful man. When he left
for Nicaragua, only few weeks ago. he was
hunted 6libuster, despised by the public and
mathematical by government officials. He
now appears to be at the head of party in
Nicaragua strong enough to establish order
and keep down its enemies. Friends are flock
ing to him from all sides Several of Colonel
Kinney's party have joined him, and Ameri-
cans from California and the Atlantic ports
have cast their lots with him; believing no
doubt that the time is close at hand when the
Americanization Of Central America shall COM
mence, and the Anglo-Saxons shall supersede
the mongrel race of Spanish Indians When
the means which Walker had at his disposal,
the character he bore, and the temper of the
foreigners among whom he went are called to
mind, this result will appear so startling as to
be almost unparalleled
The subject viii engage the attention Of
Congress at an early day. 1t is to be hoped
that when it comes up it will be treated sober
ly and sensibly; that members will not
be frightened by foreign taunts of fill
bustcrism on the one side, or blinded
by the smoke of Walkers victories on
the other. The policy Of the State is clear
With Central America il has no concern. and