Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-13
TIE OsrEND MANIFESTO.
Mr.. SOCLE To MIR. MARCY.

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UsIrkD SrArSs LEGArIoS To SPAIN
. London Oct. 20, 1854.
SIR-Herewth have the honor to transmit 10 Won T.
joint communication from Mr.. Buchanan Mr. Mason and
myself emhodying the result of deliberations on the
subject about which had been desired to confer to-
gether.
The issues with reference which we were instructed
to express our judgement Of momentous
port not TO all the discernment and discretion in our
power, and II was with deep of solemn RESPONSE
b that We entered upon the duties which had
signed 10
May we have accomplished our task in a manner moi,
unworthy OF the great object for which it conferred
on US,
Ny colleagues have had full view of the difcutie.
anu dangers which the question presents; and will
see that they have not hcsitated the express
Sion OF sentiments according stkingly with the ntima-
lions repeatedly thrown out in your dispatches me.
do not kno~ IL We shall be found sufficiently explicit
in the language through which have attempted to
yey our Impressions trust however. that it will be
found sufficiently free from ambiguity TO leave no room
even for doubt as to its true meaning.
The q"estio" OF the acquisition Of Cuba BY gain.
ing gro""dds hgrors TO be more 'riOsy agated and
considered Notc Is tie moment for be done ,cim IL
for zee delay al. solution, oe rA certainly repent that
ne let escape III. Jdrsst opportunity could erer be fur
"i'hod 'e'h Of bringing Il 20 decisive test.
Present Indications coifid encourage he hon,
that 'ce may come 10 that solution peacd6iy
But rere Othsrteise-f IL Is 10 bring npon us The
calamity Of dodr-Lf be tchiie the great Pouers of
1rAggfc
ehieh cannot but engage all their strength and tar all
their e"ergies long 1t lasts and may before e,ds,
| coHruiss them oil.
Neither England nor France could be Hkelv 10 infer
tere ieith US.
England could bear he suddenly shut out of our
market aud see her manufactures raralyzed by
! temporary suspension of her intercourse with u.s.
Aud France, with the heavy task on her hands
aud when she eagerly asppres take seat A the
acknowledged chief OF the European family, would have
no nduceent TO assume the burden Of another war nor
any motive TO repne at seeing that took our keep
ing the destinies Of the New World she will soon have
| those of the Old.
close this despatch in haste As have no time left me
| 10 il further.
Mr.. McRae leaves for Liverpool within few minutes
entrst TO him details which could not have easily found
place here nor in the other despatch. He will impart
TO you what OF my mind am able TO pour out in
these lines Respectfully yours,
PIERRE soULE.
Hon. WM. L. MARCY Secretary of State &c
AK Ia CHAPELLE, Oct. is, 1854
SR-The Undersigned i'll compliance with the wish eI
presssd by the President in the several confidential de-
spaiches you have addressed u.s. respectively to that
effect have met in conference first at Oend in Belgium
on the 9th 10th and lth instant and then ut AK Ia Cha
pele, III Prussia, the days following up to the
date hereof
There has been full and unreserved interchange of
views and sentiments between which are most LA
Ply 10 inform you has resulted cordial coincidence OF
opinion on the grave and important subjects submitted
our consideration.
We have arrived at the conclusion and are thoroughly
convinced tina; immediate and effort ought tn
be made by the government of the United States TO pur.
chase Cuba from Spain any price for which can be
obtained, not exceeding the sum of -.
The proposal should, in opinion be made in such
manner ~ To be presented through the necessary po-
matte forms TO the Supreme Constituent Coes about TO
assemble. On this momentoua question, in which the
people both OF Spain and the United States deeply
interested all proceedings ought be OPEN frank and
public They should be OF such character as to challenge
the appreciation Of the world
We firmly believe that in the progress of human
events the time has arrived when the vital interests ot
spain are as seriously involved in the sale those
Tie United States in the purchase Of the Island and that
Tue transaction will prove equally honorable both ma
tiUns
Under these circumstances we cannot anticipate fail
ure unless possibly through the magu influence Of foreign
Powers who possess right whatever interfere in the
matter.
We proceed to state Of the reasons which have
brought this conclusion and the SAKE OF cearne
we shall specify them under two distinct heads:
J. The United States ought il practicable to purchase
Cuba with a. little delay "a possible.
2 The probability is great that the government and
Cortes Of spain will prove Wing sell IT, because this
would essentially promote the highest and interests Of
the Spanish people.
Then. l. IL must be clear TO every rejecting mind that
RON the peculiarly Of its geographical position and the
considerations attendant IT, Cuba l. a. necessary 10 the
North American Republic any Of its present members
and that it belongs naturally great family OF States
Of which the Union is the proyidenia nursery
FROM ts locality it commands the mouth Of the Ms-is.
sppi and the immense aud annually increasing trade which
must seek this avenue TO the ocean.
On the numerous naygabl. streams measuring an 40.
gregate course OF some $4,000 miles, which disemboguc
themselves through this magnificent river into the Gulf OF
Mexico the increase Of the population within the last ten
years amounts than that Of the entire Union AT the
time LOusiana was annexed TO il.
the natural and main outlet the products Of this en-.
TIRE population, the highway OF their direct intercourse
with the Atlantic and the Pacific States can never be
cure, but must ever be endangered whilst Cuba il a de.
tendency Of distant Power in whose possession it Ina.
proved to be- Of annoyance and embar-
rassment 70 their interests
Indeed the Union enjoy repose nor posses.
reliable security a. long as Cuba is not embraced within
its boundaries.
IT. immediate acquisition by our government is of para
mount Importance and We cannot doubt but that il is
contamination deyouty wished for by IL inhabitants
The intercourse which it, proximity our coasts begets
aud encourages between them and the citizens Of the Uni
ted States has IN the progress Of time united their inter
ess aud blended their fortunes that they look upon
each O'her ne II they people and had but
destiny.
Considerations exist which render delay in the acqui
sition OF this island exceedingly dangerous TO the United
The system Of migration and labor lately ORGANIZED
within its limits aud the tyranny and oppression which
charcerze Immediate rulers threatened an insurrec
ton AZ every which may result In direiul conse
o quences 30 the American people.
Cuba has thus become 20 unccasng danger an,
= permanent cause Of anxiety aud alarm.
But We need not enlarge these topics. II car
scarcely BE- sppehcnded that foreign Powers in violation
o international law, would nterposo their influence will
Spain prevent our acquisition Of the island Its inhab
itants suffering under the Of all possible go
vermeus that Of absolute despousm delegated by dia
tsnt Power 10 irresponsible agens Who charged
short intervals and who tempted to improve the bre
opportunity thus afforded 20 accumulate fortunes by TN
] basest means.
As long this system shall endure humanity may il
vain demand the suppression Of the African slave trade II
the island. This is rendered impossible whilst that nfa
traffic remains irresistible temptation add
OF immense profit 20 needy and asacous officials who
to attain their ends scruple not trAmpe the most
j principles under foot
, The Spanish government At home may be well disposed
experience has proved that II control these
4 mote depositaes Of lie power.
Bcsds the commercial nations Of the world cannot IA
TO perceive and appreciate the great advantages whc
: would result their people from dissolution Of IN
forced aud unnatural connsIon between spain and Cubs