The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-06
Our Washington Correspondence.


Our Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, March s, 1855.
Senor Ryan de AcHnas Pamphlet the Cuban Question.
spanish acquaintance Of mine has just placed in my
hands copy Of Ser Ryan dc Acuna important pamph-
let ''The Cuban Question at the CONNIE ncement Of
1855 which the correspondence of the London
journals has created sensation in Madrid The
which the writer takes Of the policy of Spain with
regard to this country striking to induce to
send 20 you the following resume of its contents:-
The writer by observing that there are NO
Cars In Europe and that under any circumstances,
whether OF peace OF they will always take care
not 70 require Of one another any concession that may
diminish their authority the people That Spain
plays precarioas and humlating part among the
European nations, greater proof In the opinion Of the
author be adduced than the treaty for securing
the possession Of Cuba, arrangement winch
TO be q fact The writer says that Mr.. Powall, Lieu
tenant Governor Of New Jersey, vas tbs first who in
1Ib3 prophesied that In the OF time federation
would arise in North America comprising Antilles
that subsequently plan was iavoraby received by the
suggestion has Of late expanded into mpathy
tor an oppresed neShbor Ia the preponderance Of the
system the American people. according 10 the writer
see an object Of danger 20 the Southe Satesand
70 The peace of the whole Union Euglsh influence
apprentices which abe berates openly requires to be
liberated nourishts pc seIful arm which may super
sede both Spanish and creole rule.
The proteetorate over Cuoa impars the principle of
Spanish collective sovereignty and forces Spain follow
the destiny which the Western Powers may be pleased
TO assign her and in case war necessarily puts Caba
IN the hands OF the allies Cuba IN rupture with the
United States may be the OF such injury will
dertroy the equilibrium among the beligersnts, and
bring victory 70 the enemies OF the United States
and perhaps eopsrdze both this Institutions and M tioa
al existence Of the latter Why will Spain compromise
tine .e o. Der eolosy ihe peace OF her Neighbours her
violent dominion over toe colony The mercsn repub.
ic does not impose terms She states reasonable grounds
OF alarm, and naturally cesires to them taken away
On point the United States resolvedthat the
superior authority OF Cuba be Invested with power to
settle between citizens and of
both jointly VITA the consular agent
Though not giving 10 the prospective Improvement ia
the conc icn OF Spain the character of demand, Anne
ncan diplomacy wou1 auxiousy desire to influence the
rising OF the Spanish nation TO s proper level As long
the waters Of the Mediterranean and tue Atlantic
battle the shores OF the peninsula she has the to
exercise the greatest influence among the nations of the
world II any thing could destroy the germs OF Spanish
greatness would have been destroyed through foreign
envy and the insanity Of her For tue
OF interests and principles cherished free
tons statesmen look TO SPAIN however much
the latter may be ignorant OF her Spain aud the
United States In alliance Of liberty
be successful IN Europe Otherwise it may hardly be
supported in America lat refuge. Napoleon Third
system Of oppression which he limits 10 France.
spain viii be the frat to the Law from the arber
of East But how different II SPAIN without going
10 war; would exercise At this juncturs functions
aiculatsd 10 raise Der influence and POI yer and
nable Der to turn the seals of events Ia the side
Il freedom-n she only would show herself
esolute and beyond the reach Of the snares
f despotism which would pcrpetuate ner old insisui6
cance To raise her hea and ally herself TO the
tf the New World Is the true poncy Of Spain. Both
Countries would march iorth and aid each other In q
political and commercial labor for their mutual benefit
and the we'll icing OF the maaknd The first step taken
in this direction will have deep moral weight in the
cause OF the liberty of Europe by hssenng its success
Spain would require Dependence on England aud
France hers would not be existence granted BY mercy
but one based her own resources and distant friend
could not II he would, exercise any control her
Instead OF anxiety TO IN ske and keep spain nuty.
natural desire would be shown ths part OF the
ally 20 elevate kline red nation in the western world
Considering the vast extent OF and trade Of
America 1t is obyioas how much she needs safe centric
Of operations IN her intercourse with the Old World.
where security and growing rapid develops cent may
be given to her interests nation the Mediterranean
sea- icented 10 pursuits and common social interests,
would be invaluable. The distinct nature of the pro-
ducts both countries, the liberal commercial policy
advised by good sense this similarity In political creed,
and the agerandzement Of Spain, not TO be expected
upeer Der European rulers have caused the American
ststesm. look the latter the proper nation for
an important and sincere European alliance.
But II this be refused the American government
woule recommend the policy the administration OF
the colony approved by ;ne liberal party while 10
the ooprosition-this may take away the danger for
wish 10 rob Cuba although they believe that in the
natural course of inevitable events, Cuba must be
annexed 20 the Union Only the right Of self preserva
ton could authorize its seizure American policy
sders the Antilles of great danger to the public
1heer 2, Inc and Win these convictions rather
turbing cause or Spain did not adopt very pre-
cautions against the Of evil would try TO dspel
take possession OF the territory whence II To
defend our own existence Is not to attack the rights OF
another.
England and France viii witness unmoved a contest
between the United states an Spain On the basis Of
the 22d article Of the treaty Of 1875 the United states
propose free commerce betse Cuba and the United
States. aud diminished restrictions to that with the
Spanish penns American policy would aid efficiently
restoring the relations and between Spain
and her ancient colonies Other aspirations of the proud
spanish heart such TO recover Gibraltar and to civil
dre Africa are also feasible under the farseeng policy
OF the New World. Portugal would be sarily at
tracsed 10 make nation in view of the power Of
Spain.
The last suggestion OF Spain would be to pro-
vide funds TO regulate the finances the first ndspen
sable step towards her regeneration Mr. soule never
suggested proposition Tor the sale Of Cuba.
The Spanish deputies Augustus Unoa, Pedro Cavo AZ
Aio and Juan Bantsa Alfonso explained these views
to the Cabinet Of Madrid The noble spirit of Senior Luz
guraga the Spsnsh mister OF Foreign Affairs praised
the sincerity and wisdom of these gentlemen and pro
missed TO avail himself Of the skill which had originated
their remarks asserting that his own wishes did not
difer from those by them expressed.
But the pi'h Of these demands becomes 50 rough AZ
the period low reached by PEN the author adds,
that We are bound through prudence not to point out
other facts which form the natural continuation this
report. We cannot omit TO mention the constant
ciiiatory disposition OF Mr.. sout throughout these
scenes.
WASHINGTON, March 4, 1856.
Fnas Of the Session legislative Sabbath Breakers-Con
stifrtion Of the Board Of Cid,ms-7he Corporal Trim
ofne White Houss Promoted a Step, &C., dc.
The Thirty third Congress expired at meridian to DAY.
amid the groans and contortons OF assembled aud
highly excited audience. Colonel Benton left at IL
clock last night contending John ouncyiAdams did
in 1885, that "the evening and the morning was the
dst day" and the divine division Of tne Col Benton
10 probably right and the Dissertation Of the Sabbath
chat point OF time snatched fron the rapacy Of man
should have been avoided Colonel Benton went to
church, and set an example worthy Of all imitation,
while men protesting godline@ were numbered
With Sabbath breakers and transgre ,sors among whom
am sorry TO say the great Texas Senator General
Sam Houston, Of whom better things might been
eSpected-Jes even things which accompany saliva
ton.