New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-07

THE subject IN HMCn Ih8t Us oe6Vmou tuci tuc 'Psn
i.h Government would feel it to be due TO the United
States a. well TO Spain to manifest is disclosure
toward ts Cuban officials a. soon ~ II should bee ,me
syge Of their gro.s misconduct In thst case. This
reasonable expectation vas clearly expressed to You
in the dispatch of the 18th OF March last bu, he did
rot Indicate in i, any particular manner in which that
dsoeasure should be manifested. 10 your note 70 the
Spspish Minister Of Foreign Relations pres sntng the
demand of your Government for satisfaction yo1 spe-
cited particular mode ia which her Cathlic Majesty
ought exhibit her dispeasure toward these often ding
ofbcer, viz: Their dismission from Office. As ini'
would be moet emphatic manner OF msnue'ung
her displessure at their conduct this Governnsn.
would have been well satisfied to nave naa a
adopted but the President does not WISH yoa 70
assume the position that the case cannot now De a.
usted in manner satisfactory to the CDte1 S's'e',
II, by O change of circumstance inst precise moae
cannot be literally adopted Insrs are o.uei ~ ~
ceivable modes Of publishing the official persons who
nar.cinated 10 that outrage, besides removal from
Office which the Governm mt Of the United sta'es
might hOnsrably accept, II fu satsisct IN ior the
ouirsge and ample Indemnify tor INJURIES ana 1o.sss
AT Havana would have been very appropriate man
uer Of manifesting the displeasure Of their Govern.
,nept at their niscOncuct and would fully meet
the Presidents expectation in this respect
that street compliance with the demsad
for this particular punishment has now become impos
able In that case, another manner Of treating these
WRONG. doors, by the Government Of Spain. sqproor-
Ststes. The Minister Of Foreign Relations having in
apparent good faith officially declared that Pezusla
The Cspsin General and Arguelles the lntendant of
the Customs, not removed rom their official pO-
stons st Havana for the purpose of evsding or de-
feaing any part Of claim for redress the fact OF
ihCr baying been already renewed ought not, there
fore in the opinion of the President, to be regarded
a. preventing Tn lsurmount, ble obstacle TO the adj
iustpert Of the case Of the Black Warrior. Should
there be others ia office who participated in the out
rage il that case it is still expected they vii be dj-
missed foI that Such treatment will be bu.
seht punishment for their offeDse, and will have
ssiutary Influence, IT lehoPeo,.uPon .hel sue s
cessors. The removing Of General Pezuela aud
Arguelles, 90 the assumption that II was not
made with view TO embarrass The setdement oil that
case Goes Of deprive The Spanish GOvernnent OF the
ability TO manifest its ol5plea toWsr1 'he or tns
part they took in that eggravating wrong. Should
the Government Of Spain recede from the ground
taken in Mr. Calderons note 20 you the 7h of May
last disapprove Of the conduct Of the authorities at
Havana in the csse of the Back Warrior, dissvOg
their acts show in any appropriate manner its die
pleasure toward them on that account and offer full
Indemnity for the losses and Injuries which our citi-
zens sustained in that sl4r, you viii entertain these
propositions, and signify the willingness of your Gov
erDmept to adjust the case on such terms In that
event you will be furnished with proper instructions
to bring it to close. The claimants for conpeDsa-
ton for damages for the arrest and detention OF the
Black Warrior are numerous, and their demands,
some Of them are not properly sustained by proof.
AS Spain has not consented to Indemnify them, they
have not yet gone to the expense Of preparing their
respective claims for presentstion II is not expected
that Spain will stop at the adjustment of the case Of
the Black Warrior Our citizens have MANY other
claims originating from the conduct OF her officials
at Cuba which, in justice and honor, she s also bound
to adjust There must be pressed upon the attention
of her Government, and they will also be prepared
for presentation, ~ eOon as they can be AFTER II Is
known hat Spain is willing to sd just them. 1.-THE ces
sion of Cubs has TO be hopelessy abandoned for the
present another very important matter will come up
for consideration. The United States have asked AMI
will most pertineciously insist upon some security
against the future misconduct Of the Spanish .uthor-
ties at Cuba. Looking to the past, the reasonable
ness of this demand must be acknowledged by Spsln
compliance with II lie but an act OF Justice to the
United States and Of prudent precaution to herself
Giving Spain credit for the sincerity of her re-
peated and solemn assurances OF an intention. in
all times past. 10 respect the rights of this Gov
eminent AID the interests OF our citizens. the fau.
ure of all her efforts TO effect this object must
convince her that there is inherent defect in ser
present system of governing Cuba, and that ITS
continuance will unsvoidably lead TO new difficulties
If Spain persists in maintaining her despotlc a1nns.
tra'on this dependency, situated so far beyond
ner immediate supervision by vesting in herCapaln-
General powers which have been so often abused, i:
is incumbent upon her TO provide for direct appeal
by the injured citizens of friendly powers to him tor
redress. There is local public opinion TO exercise
a retaining influence over him in cases where forelgn-
ere ore concerned and freedom of the press to eS
pose end animadvert upon his misconduct In re-
gard 10 such foreigners the present Arrangement
imposes no adequate responsibility uOon this officer.
and lust causes of complaint will certainly arise "a
As they have Heretofore arisep until some change 10
mad in the present system II the feelings of Spain
toward this country be such she processes she
desires 10 psrpetuate the relations OF peace with the
United States she will yield to our just demands on
hs suheci Direct diplomatic intercourse by an agent
Of the United States with the CaptanGenera OF Caoa
for the mere purpose of presenting grievances VIII
not meet the exigences Of the case. fhe Captan-
General must be under an efficient responsoiity
TO redress the wrongs to our citizens COMMITTED oy
his subordina.es when brought 70 his notice. l
have indicated what ought 70 be accomplished
by such gil arrangement. should there 90 no
hope of opening q negotiation for the acquisition OF
Cuba, you will then present TO the Government OF
Spain the importance of some arrangement FOR future
security in regard to our trade and intercourse with
Cuba. and state to her the objects to be secured
by IT, If she processes willingness TO make su,h
an arrangement plan in detail will be Tor:
vsrded 10 you for the purpose of being lsd
before her Government. In resumlng regouauons
with Spain, you will, in u firm but respectful
manner impress upon the Ministry that II - ms
determination of the President 10 have all the
matters in controversy between her and the ni'ed
States speedily adjusted. He Is desrous TO nave II
dome nv negotiation and would exceedingly regret
that failure 70 reach the end he has in view in this
peaceful way should devove upon him the duty OF
recommending resort to coercve measures to vlnd'
cate our national rights and redress the wrongs OF
citizens. ,,.
w. L. MARCY.
PIERRE souLE, ESQ &c, &c, hsdhd