The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-06

clear annual income Of more than million and half of
gree as 70 leave deficit cha rgeabe 90 the treasury Of
Spain 10 the amount of six hu ndred thousand dollars
pecuniary point OF view thereore the island Is an
ncumbrapce, instead OF source Of profit 70 the mother
county.
Under probable circumstances can Cuba yield
to Spain one per cent on the largo amount which tia
United States willing 10 pay for its acquisition But
Spain Ia in immineat danger Of lcsi Cuba. without re-
Extreme oppression is universally omitted jus
titles any people In sndeavoring to relieve thpseves
the yoke 81 .ae opp Sun.
ton ssariy entails upon tho inhabitants Of Cuba,
cannot fail 70 stimulate and keep alive that spirit Of
sistance revolution against SPAIN which has, OF late
years, been often manifested. In this condition Of
affairs is vain 10 expect that the sympathies Of the
people OF the United States will not be warmly enlisted
in favor Of their oppressed neighbors
We know that the President is justly infexble In bis
determination 70 execute the neutrality laws bat should
the Cubans themselves rise in revolt against the oppss
sion ~hicn they suffer, no human power could pre- en-
citizens of the United Staes and liberal mined men OF
other cour tries from rushing to their assistance BE
sioss the present Is OF adventure, In which rest
less and daring spirits abouna in every portion Of tho
world.
1t is not improbable, therefore, that Cuba may he
wresed from Spain by successful revolution and 10
that event she will lose both the island and the price
which we now willing 10 pay for it-a price far be
yond what was ever paid by one people to another Tor
any province.
vexed question by the ccssion of Cuba u the United
States would forever event the dangerous complica
tons between nations TO which may otherwise give
birth
1t is certain that should the Cubans themselves orga
nze instruction against the Spanish government and
should other independent nations come to the aid of
Spain in the contest, human power cou d. in OPT
nop prevent the people and government Of the United
States from taking part in such civil in support Of
their neehbofs aud friends.
But If Spa,n dead TO de roice Of her Interest and
pJass sa c@ e rs sa he. he S"so~ ,c;a
aohdt ought 10 be the course Of the american goue1
nien under such circumstances
SeJJresardticn Is the first ldw Of nature ,ih States az
ue as pth ,ndi,1dals All nations have, at different pc
RODS, acted upon this MAXIM. Although 1t has been
made the pretext for committing fragrant injustice In
the partition Of Poland o.her similar which his
tory records yet the principle ITSELF though often abused
has always been recognized.
The United States have never acquired foot OF terrific
except by fair purchase or a. In the case OF Texas
upon the free and voluntary of the people Of
that independent State who desired to blend their dosti
Even our acquisitions from Mexico are no exceptions to
thus rule because, although might have claimed them
by the right Of conquest in just war; yet purchased
them for what was then considered by both parties full
Our past history forbid. that We 81 oud acquire the
island OF Cuba without the consent OF Spain unless jus
titled by the great law of preservation We must in
event preserve our own conscious recude and
Whilst pursuing this course we can afford to disregard
the censures OF the world to which have been Of
ten and unjustly ex coscd.
Atv ace shall hare offered Spain price for Cuba far
byond us present ralue, and this shall hare been refused
ito then be time TO consider the question: does CUBA, in
e possession Of Spain, seriously endaager internal
peace and The er,aence q our cherished Union:
Jy erey lac human and dirins, shall be justified in
'rsng iron Sfdsn ne posses ne poes,; and M,s
al,n ms rery sans wim,ps nas aoaao ,agyy az 'nas
there s1e no dhr means Of preventing The flames from
destroying his house.
Under such circumstances ought neither 10 count the
cost regard The odds rhch Spain might enlist dgdina
We Jor1edr 10 enter into the question: User The pre-
sent condition Of The Island uold justify such measure
gallant orefders, and commit base treason against
rostri s1d pe pernsit Cuba ote vcanisef and be
With lie ndar horro
10 the white ard suffer the fumes TO extend 70
neghboring shoree seriously to endanger actual
ly 10 consume the fair fabric OF our Union.
We fear that the and current Of events
pdly tending towards such catastrophe We however,
hope for the bes though We ought certainly TO be pre-
We also orbear to investigate the present condition OF
the questions nj issue between the United states and
spain long series OF injuries 20 peope have been
committed In Cuba by Spanish officials ana unre-
dressed But recently most fragrant outrage on the
rights Of American citizens and on the flag of the United
States perpetrated in the ha Dor Of Havana under
crcums,a. which, without immediate redress, woulI
have jus ted resort OF war in vindicatiou
OF national honor That outrage Ia not only unatoned
but the Spanish government has deliberately sanctioned
the acts OF It's subordnates and assumed the response
Nothing could more mpressively teach the danger
TO which those peaceful relations II has been the
policy OF the United States to cherish with foreign
tons constantly expos ed than the circumstances Of
that situated spain and the United States are
the latter have forborne TO resort TO extreme
Blu, this course cannot with due regard TO their own
dignity ms an independent nation continue; and our
commcn aiors now submitted, are dictated by the firm
belief that the cesson Of Cuba to the United States with
stipulaons beneficial to Spain rs those suggested
rs the only eeciual mode Of settling all past differences
and Of securing the two countries against future col
We have already Witnessed the happy results for
both countries which followed similar arrangement In
regard 10 Florida. Yours, very respectfully,
J Y. MASON,
PIERRE S0ULE
Hon. wN L. MARCY, Secretary Of state.
MR.. MARCY TO Mr.. sorIR.
FrAkrNES1 OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Nov. IL 1854.
SIR-The communication OF the 18th uumo, embody
ing the Of yourself Mr.. Buchanan and Mr. Mason
upon our embarrassing relations with Spain, has been
received ard submitted to the President He has given
10 that document the deliberate consideration due alike
TO the Importance OF tho subject therein discussed and
opnous and sassessons contains When Ss rs, en-
tered upon the duties OF his present station he found
intercourse with spain much disturbed by the conduct Of
the Spanish authorities nj Cuba II has been his anxious
desfc, and tbv object Of hs sire efforts 10 preserve
peace aid restore cordial good will between that country
and the United States. The OF past difficulties
with Spain, and OF apprchensions Of future danger
clearly disclosed 10 the report OF yourself and asss
ne ,n, ssne 'ncren pfoschisa-tnc purcnase OF
cuha-is probably the only one which would with GER
tainiy place the relations Of the countries the
sure basisof enc uring friendship.
snd the chaaacter OF Der rule Unchanged (and
change FOR the better can hardly be anticipate)
noysnCes 10 our trade and difficulties beiweca our ct.
zens aud The local authorities win be Of frequent occur
renee; and Is scarcely reasonable 70 expect that peace
thus rendered precarous will remain long unbroken.
Cnceving that the transfer Of Cuba 10 the United States
the honorable lous you have been instructed 70
offer, would lie as important 10 her "a to them,
hoped that would nnd her Catholic Majesty govern
mcnt disposed 10 receive and discuss proposition for
that purpose Tho President desires you keep this I'm
ror,ant object Of your miss on In view and 10 enter upn
negotiations In relation TO Il whenever favorable op
portunty occurs.
no longer, believe secrc, in Spain that the Uni.
tel states wish 10 obtain the ccsson and that you have
authority 10 treat the subject Tho knowledge Of these
facts will he ey TO elicit opinions in reg ard 70 that inca
sure, not only rom the Ministers OF her Catholic Mscs
ys government, but from other II nIeutsl individuals
81 the nation. The Cortes will assemble, and that
subject will undoubtedly be discussed by the members
OF That body in their social circles, II docs not become
subject OF public elaboration. by free and friendly
Intercourse among official and influential men, you viii
enabled determine the proper be pursued
in regard TO opening negotiation for the acquisition OF
Cuba.
shord you end persons Of positicn influence dis.
otcd 10 converse ON the subject the consider atoms IN
syor of cession many and strong that thoss
who can be brougbtto listen would very likely become
converts 20 the But should you have r.
hs. tha In a.