The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25
The South-Cuba.

from the charleston Mercury
Il is seldom that foreign Ambassador returns
to his country under circumstances m ore painfai
than those which attend t,e case OF Mr.. Soule. We
all remember the prestige ard high expe tatioa
bosst of Liz feLd sDd Of the party with which be
unfortunately permitted his name TO be aesociated
that the acquisition of Cnba would crown mis-
diplomacy. IL w8s, moreover, equally hoped by
many, that shouts Spain refuse 10 sell Cuba, Mr.
soul4 would manage In come way, 10 matter how
or what, 10 get up o quarrel between the two cOun
tIies, End thus the conquerors hand might snatch
she prize !: could not peaceab)y yin. Toe prospect
OF rupture growing out OF the Black Warrior
ssir was hailed with the veliest satisfaction, and
wren IL finally appeared that, in spite of Ghcea-s
ard bullying, no difficulty could be got up dsap-
pointment ard chsgrIn we're evident IN macy qua,
tess. For our part, never fell pto this uaiu OF
hopes ard expectations, aod therefore never re-
gyet I'd tie peaceful relations between Spain end
The Upit,o Statea II Cuba was 10 be acquired By
force on The part OF this country, ~e thought at
ss might justify il ia the eyes OF civilized Ba-
,iops, and in that form Of right which narions, no
less than individuals, cannot with inpuniiy srample
upon.
But from the fret, we had little hopes OF the
succsss OF Mr. Soule's avoVed mission, and il is Diff
cult to c0mpIebeD nd the confidence which he ia6ulg
ed, when before him lay the repeated refasals Of
Spain to part with Cuba, and the whole current OF
her past history Had be lest sight OF that stubborn
pride Of possession which has ever chs1s ,terizsd
The Spanish people? the desperate ;enacity with
which spanish dominion on this conrtne at chung TO
its impoverished, emssculated colonies, till after
long and bitter struggles, it led TO let go
it's hold : Nor was tots his only obstacle. At the
head Of the bpsnish government stood a woman,
who bad so fer forfeited the respect Of her people
as TO have been Kissed in her own tneaJe in Mad
rid-whose administration was hopelessly weak and
rotten, and whose and life were constantly me-
mace by mobs and revolutions. Was IL likely that
measure OF 80 much magnitude and de!icacy as the
sale Of Cubs2 And vher too, to add to these ankle
ties and pelils the powerful embassies Of England
and France united 10 oppose it, with arguments
the vanity Of presumption shat could Lead men TO
expect this result
Tbe revolution brought no promise Of better things
for Mr.. Son es mission. Everything Was in chaos
and turmoil, and the victorious party had their
hands too full in maintaining their slippery ascen
depcy, TO listen to proposals which found ne sympa
thy or response in the bosoms Of the Spanish peo
pie. It does not appear, therefore, tbs. there vas
Vt any time during the mission OF M. Soule, the
ella htest bance Of purchasing Cuba. Had he never
delivered his Cuban Junta speech in Ne York, nor
promulga ted in advance doctrines woundng 70 the
Csstilisn pride; hsd ne, Ia word, been altogether
acceptable TO the Spanish government, we do no.
believe that he could have succeeded in his nego
tiations for Cuba He has, therefore, failed 10 &C.
conpsh what was impossible under the circum-
stan ces The recent action Of the Cortes, Is the
quietus to s hopes of the purchase Of that island
for the present
Mr.. Soule is shout 70 return TO America. How
should We receive him? Shall we turn upon him the
cold paI of indifference end disuaia bec cause be
has failed in such case Shall we the less sppre-
ciste bis zesl and eauestness because ttey could
not accom- plsh impcssibilities No! Il bshoovss
rs to he generous towards bim-to tighten to the
utmost The burden which now weighs poa the faith
FIJI, IL unsuccessful, public servant; 10 throw open
wide to him that field Of public service in which be
has before labsrt SO brsvely and nobly.
Least Of all should the people Of tue South CON.
sent that such enc as Pierre Soule be dropped or
thrust sside, in the race of party tools and little
men. They can nsve, forget his bold and vigorous
struggle for their interests in The United States
Senate; with what convincing lagic, whitening de-
puDciAion and brilliant eloquence, lie fought in
their ranks and never gave back until amid treach-
cry, co-srtie, and federal homage, the good cause
vent dosn. While we write, toe recollection of
bic great speech upon the California bill il fresh 10
our nipds. A speech which may well be classad
smoDg tie fIess efforts ever made in ;he Senate,
M one Of the most unaDswerable, ia opposition 20
Inst fserapt IL quity. There 10 room, ample room,
for Mr. Soule, At home The South Will before long,
five jut &c Night, need all her talent, and courage;
and sbe msy indeed welcome with open arms tue
return Of enc, Who If he has failed in project OF
doubtful wisdom has genius and devotion again 70
offer in the inevitable crisis Of her existence and
honor.
WEATHER AND EiRTHoUAKE AT THE WHITE NOUN