Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28
From the Columbia Times.
CUBA AND A SOUTHERN REPUBLIC

From the Columbia Times.
CUBA AND SOUTHERN REPUBLIC.
Notwithstanding the opinions of many who
occupy prominent posts, we urge the immt diatc
capture of the Island of Cuba, and all the pre-
liminary arrangements necessary to the formation
of Southern Republic.
The quiet and conservative press Of the coun-
try, among which the Savannah Georgian is most
conspicuous, referring to the recent outrage
upon an American vessel, remarks:
The CUBA OUTRAGE.-Anolher outrage has
been committed upon American commerce--an-
other Insult offered to the American flag. A. u.
5. mail sleamer peacefully traverSing the waters
adjacent to the Island Of Cuba has been fired
upon by n Spanish iligate, without cause or
provocation. When we have made this state
nent we have said all There are no cxtenuat-
ing circumstances. 1t WAS cold, deliberate act
performed in open day, and simply because the
Cuban authorities happened to feel in q mood
for it,
Were this the first act of the kind, we should
feel disposed to keep silent and await that judi
cial investigation which the matter will doubt
less receive. But our relations with Cuba are
no longer the subject Of Cabinet Councils alone ;
they concern the whole world. 1t is high time
that The people spoke out ana insisted that some
thing be done. We have had encounters of
cunning diplomacy enough, we now want action! !!
action! Our commerce is languishing, our honor
insulted, and yet we look coolly on as though
it was matter that by no means concerned us.
We are by no means advocates of violent
mepsures We would have this much vexed
question settled quietly and in peace. We be-
leve, indeed it can be if it be brought in i pro.
per and energetic manner before the Govern
ment of Spain. If she cannot be induced 10
anticipate an inevitable event, and part, for n
liberal consideration with possession, which
she can hardly expect long to hold, We can at
least insist upon some guarantees for the future.
Satisfaction for past insults which have already
reached goodly number, we do not speak OF,
though the list is one to make American blood
run cold. We speak for the security and inter-
est of American commerce in the future.
IT cannot be denied that the principal cause
of these frequent and shameful events is the
irresponsible character of the Cuban govern
ment. For insults so coolly offered we must
seek satisfaction ut the distant Court of Madrid
Considering the changeabe character of The
home government itself, this amounts, in fact
to no satisfaction at all. All who are I. .nver.
SAINT with late Spanish negotiations, know how
difficult it is to bring Cuban affairs before the
government. Even in case a minister is success
ful in the incipient step, the shrewd Spanish
diplomat manages in some way TO put of or
entirely evade the issue.
Another, and perhaps the real cause of all
the difficulties, is the interference of the French
and English government in affairs on the Amer.
can Continent. Confident of protection, in case
+ a., ,l,o Il. H., oj
in Il course of conduct towards the United
States that no other civilized country would
ong endure. We can, indeed, we'll conceive Il
people jealous Of the rising fortunes Of the
American Republic, secretly urging on these
irresponsible agents from insult to insult.
The course of our Government in this matter
is plain 1t is to insist, after the satisfaction Of
past injuries, seriously, ana with that dignity
which becomes great people, upon two distinct
uAimate-frst, upon some security for future
good behavior; secondly, upon the withdrawal
of their menacng fleets and the entire cessation
of British and French interference in the affairs
of Cuba. A commercial treaty, too, between
the two countries, should be pressed upon the
consideration of the Spanish Government, that
our commerce be no longer subject to insulting
embargoes, whenever it plcases The colonial
authorities 10 amuse themselves with detalnlng
and searching American vessels. BY the insruc-
tiolls of the Stale Department to our Ministers
ut rhe Courts of Westminster and Madrid, we
understand our Government has already taken
this stand, automatically. But what we want
now is not diplomacy, but earnest, serious, au.
lhUritatrc action.
THE BLACK WARRIOR CASE SE1rLEp-The
substance of the following information was
given to the public some days ago. 1t came
then in the form of Il rumor, and no very great
importance was attached to it. The Washing
ton Union, however, gives it an official coIOring
in The subjoined announcement:
We have reliable information as to the change
in the determination Of her Catholic Majesty in
regard to the Black Warrior affair." and have
reason 10 know that the following extract of a
letter on The subject from Madrid which appears
in Gagnants Messenger of FEBRUARY 26, 1855,
is correct: i 1t appears, (siys the letter. that
the Spanish government has decided on pro-
claiming that Ie authorities of Cuba exceeded
their powers in the affair Of the Black Warrior
rs regards the two principal points of little
description Of the cargo and the time allowed
for the production Of the ships manifest. In
consequence, it is disposed 10 accord Il just in
dcmnily." Assuming this in NATION TO be
true, il is gratifying TO know Mr.. Nlarcy's
argument has had the effect of securing an ad-
justmcnt of this affair, which will be consum.
mated upon taking the necessary proof as to
the amount Of the damages
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS Is NORTH CAROLINA.
The legislature of North Carolina, ut its late
session, made most liberal appropriations in aid
of internal improvements. The State owns at
present in works constructed aud being compile
led stock To the amount of S3.432,500. The
total prospective subscription for the next two
years is S3,O0O,OOO: total amount of endorse
ment for The same period, SSl,550,O00; total
amount of present Stale debt for works OF
internal Improvement, S2,772,000.
RUSSIAN SQUADRON IN THE pAclrIC.-Reports
from Batavia, December 2Sth, stale that the
Russian squadron, consisting Of steamer, two
frigatrs, and two smaller vessels, was cruising
off that port. Two vessels, from England were
over due, and it was feared they had been cap
tured.
The Missing u S. SHIr ALBANIA letter
dated Havana, March ID, says: "By y recent
arrival in port, we have report which is of
Importance 10 those who are interested in the
fate OF the Albany. A mast has been picked
up near Turks Island, whose shape and dimen-
sions hive led 10 the belief that it belonged to
this unfortunate vessel Accurate measures
have been taken of it, and it may prove clue
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