The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-17

your attention to this subject. You aware of
the position taken BY the United States:-That
they will not consent to the suhjugation of any Of
the independent States Of this continent to Euro
pean powers; to the exercise of Il protectorate
over them; nor to any other direct influence to
control their policy or institutions. Recent cir
cumstanccs have given to this determination add-
tOnal strength; and it will be inlleNlby adhered
to, whatever may be the consequences.
The subject is familiar to you and needs
no illustration | do not desire you to draw the
attention of the Spanish ministry to it by any for
NAL communication, but it.would be well to en-
brace such favorable opportunities may present
themselves to bring the matter incidentally to the
attention of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and
to make known the interest which this government
attaches to this subject, reminding him, at the
same time, of the policy concerning it, which has
been repeatedly declared by the United States; and
which will, in all human probability, never be de-
parted from.
With respect to the causes of war between Spain
and Mexico, the United States have concern and
do not undertake to judge them. Nor do they
claim to interfere in any hOstities which NAV take
place. Their policy Of observation and interlcr-
ence is limited to the permanent subugaton of anv
portion of the territory of MeXico or anv other
American State, to any European power whatever.
1t is very desirable that this government should
know whether Spain is about to send force to
Mexico; and if so, what is its strength; and also
what are the alleged causes and avowcd designs
will, therefore, thank you to communicate all the
information you can procure upon these points,
which you may deem important.
am, sir, your obedent servant,
tSigned) LEWIS CAss.
To G. \. Dodge, Madrid.
An extract from n despatch from Mr.. DODGE to
Mr.. Cass, dated Madrid, November Is, saws: ''Sir:
i had the honor on the 18th, to receive your No.
G6, dated 2ith ult., asking information respecting
the threatened hostilities between Spain and Mexi-
co, and expressing the well-knOwn determination
of the United States to resist the subiugation by
the European powers of the dav of the independent
States of our continent with view to exercise a
protectorate or any other political influence over
the policy and institutions of such States. On the
same day sought and obtained an interview with
Calderon Collantes, Her Catholic Maiestv's Minis
ter OF State, causing your despatch to be read and
translated to him, and at his request have since
furnished him with copy of the same.
lie took no ex option whatever to any of the
views or determinations therein expressed He as
sured me most earnestly that in the movement
which duty honor and selfrespect had constrained
ms government to make against Mexico Spain had
not the most remote intention of interfering with
the well known policy of the United States as ex-
pounded by President Monroe and reiterated bv
yourself or of attempting anything for the present
more than to afford protection to her citizens and
obtain redress for injuries done them, he averring
that they had been robbed and maltreated in the
most lnhuman manner.
He said that they would not receive back nor
attempt to govern Mexico, nor any of the South
American States, were she thev to request such
government tO-mOrrow-that all Spain expected or
desired in that quarter retention in peace of
her present possessions. He went on to saw that
the enormltles recently perpetrated upon his cOun-
trymen were of such an atrocious character as to
demand the presence of a suitable naval force off
era Cruz and Tampico, but that no troops to ope-
rate on land had been sent, and that the officers in
command had been instructed to avoid, if possible
any conflict with Mexicans.
As explanatory of what has been done, and the
reasons for doing it, send you a translation of
number one of ofmemorandum of observations of the
Minister of State furnished to after the inter
view, by Mr.. Comyn, assistant Secretary of State
a gentleman who, when holding a diplomatic situa-
ton in London, well known to Mr. Buchanan.
You will remember that have always given it
as my impression that there would be no war, for
the reason that have always believed that Eng
land and France would have sufficient influence to
prevent 1t, but to my surprise | now learn from
Mr.. Coantes himself, well as from the-There
occurs hiatus that in matters of recent COM
plaint, the Spanish Government have rejected in
the most emphatic manner, the prohered interyen-
ton of England.
remain, respectfully, etc.,
(Signedl c. A. DODGE.
70 the Hon. Mr.. Cass, Secretary of State
The excesses committed in San Louis Potosi by |
The Constitutional troops upon the subjects of Her
Catholic Majesty, induced the Capt. General and |
Governor OF Cub, to send to Tampico some yes
eIs OF war in order to guard against repetition at
The last named point of the outrageS suffered at |
he former place. These vessels entered the harbor |
li Iampico with permission from the Governor of |
he place and remained quiet spectators of the CON
llct winch was then raging when General La Gurza,
imposed upon Spaniards large war tax putting
n prison and injurng those who from want of
means were unable to pay it.
The Capt. General of Cuba then determined upon
endlng to Tampico other vessels of the ROYAL |
lavy. The expedition of these vessels has for its
ole object that Of obtaining from General La Cur
"a reparaton for losses and damages caused to the
subjects of Her Catholic Majesty: the refundinr of
mounts exacted from them, and satisfaction for
hese outrageS. If to obtain this end ii should be
necessary TO employ force any measures which may
De adopted will tend exclusively to the ACCOMPLISH
nent OF that object and protect Spanards against
'Xcesses OF MeXicans. These measures will have to
De proportloned to The extent of the evil they NAV
lave to encounter, but will never have any other
'bect than the one above Indicated
Inc instructions given to the commander of the
rlgate Berenguea, who is chief Of the station at
ampco, also includes protection of other foreign
subjects whose interests may be preiudiced The
assembling of a respectable naval force at Sacra-
lcios is for the same purpose. Knowing the ten
iency OF the MeXicans to engage in bitter perse-
,utlon OF Spaniards, the Spanish Government has
believed 1t to be its duty to assemble sufficient
means to force them to respect the lives and prop
rty OF Its subjects. These two expeditions are not
designed to interfere in any manner in the interior
Iffairs of the Mexican Republic.
Next follows dispatches received by the Secretary
II the Navy from Commodore Mcintosh dated Nov
18th, in which he says he had heard report that
IN officer was sent from the British frigate Valarous
% ppdru tne steamer W aSnlngtOn. He then
am taking immediate measures to get full par
lcularS from Capt. Jarvis, and will report them in
uil by next opportunity, but according to nv pre-
ent understanding of the matter it looks like re-
ewa OF the scenes which lately occurred around
he Island of Cuba, changed only from Africans to
lbusters You may rely on nv taking prompt
nd eihclent measures to protect the honor of our
lag. Should it become necessary, and if really her
'rltahhlc MaJeStys officers have instructions to
oard and examine American merchant vessels un-
er the very guns of the ships of my squadron, the
lme must be very short before most serious conse-
uences may be anticipated"
In subsequent despatch, dated Dec. Sd, he SAYS:
by copies OF correspondence with Capt. Aldham,
he Secretary will perceive Capt. A. claims protec-
crate over the harbor of Greytown. Capt. A.
nd Sir VIM. Gore Ouseleys secretary subsequent
PAD an unceremonious visit to Com. NJ MIntosh,
he latter no doubt, he says, being sent by Sir
' M purposely to remove all unfavorable impress
IONS, and to talk over, rather than write further
pom the subjects at issue. Capt. Aldham disa-
o"ed an intention OF interference with American
essels, his great desire being to act in concert
nth Com. M'lntosh in endeavOring to prevent the
lnding of tilibusers. That he could not possibly
ae the slightest cause for the apprehension of any
llhcuty, and that so far as he concerned there
hould be none.
With Mr.. Synge, Sir Gore Ouseley's Secretary.
he conversation equally frank He, how
yer, distinctly declared that England had never
bandoned the protectorate, but believed that be-
1re the first of January next the whole matter
'oud be finally settled. As to boarding and
earching American vessels they had already aban-
oned it, not from fear or puSillanimtv, but be-
ause England felt that she could do so honOrabIy
nd ought to do it; and it was not probable that it
'as now to be revived; that there was nothing Sc
ret or mysterious in Sir Wins mission which was
'e understood in Washington, and no officer in
Ter Maestys service would be less likely to do any
ct which could be construed offensive, or as an
Interference with us, than Captain Aldham
In this conversation, Com. Mcintosh had little to
ay for his position which had been taken in his
correspondence, and he desired there to leave it
lie does not pretend to give the precise words of
hese free and frank conversations but endeayors
o far as his memory serves, to give their meaning
terally; and, if there was sincerity in them of
Inch he has not the slightest doubt, he is happy
say that he can at present cause of appre-
enslons on our part of the recurrence of the pro-
eedings. He was much pleased with both the
entlemen, and everything done by Captain
'ardner and himself which hospitality and kind
ess could dictate to make them comfortable and
home, and they left the ship fully so impressed
Capt Aldham in a subsequent letter to Com
lclntosh sseks to convince the latter that he had
cted IN no spirit of interference with American
lerchant vessels and had not arrogated to himself
ny right that was not conceded bv universal Gus
ON to the commanding officer of the naval forces
fort belonging to or placed under the protec-
ion of his nation.
Mlntosh replying, says, that the inquiries which
'ere propounded by the boarding officer from your
nip looked at once 20 thorough examination and
1vestigation of the ship, and to the manner in
'hlch the United States officers had performed |
heir duties. This | consider as exceeding what |
'oud be characterised a friendly visit to which
called your attention, and which am constrained |