The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-14
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The CAPTURED WAR STEAMERs-A PROTEST Fro
Pixies PEAK-FoRNEY's TESTIMONY BEFORE I'll

THE CAPTURED WAR STEAMERs-A PROTEST FROM
Pixies PEAK-FoRNEY's TESTIMONY BEFORE THE
COVODE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
Official information received here leaves no doubt
that the Spanish vessels captured off Vera Cruz by
our squadron, while in the act of CARRYING supplies
to Mramon, will be condemned in New Orleans.
1t appears that at the time of capture Capt Marin
threw overheard all the papers compromising the
Cuban authorities in the expedition. The papers
We're, however, picked up out of the water, and
they are now in possession of the Court. They
consist of copies and originals of letters and re-
ceipts of Cuban officials the Governor of the Port
Captain of the Port, &C., specifying the amount of
ammunition, and guns sent from the Cuban arse
mails on board the vessels. 1t is believed that as
the condemnation of the vessels takes place,
our Government will call the attention of the
Spanish Government to the facts, as gross viola
ton of the neutrality laws. and an example of in
reference in the affairs of a neighborng country,
which, if followed by US, would permit fitting
out of flibuster expeditions, and the practi-
cal setting aside of the neutrality laws, which
alone, at the present time, prevent the freedom of
Cuba. The Spanish Minister has discreetly kept
silent.A protest in behalf of the people OF Pixies
Peak has been presented to the Secretary of State
and by him laid before the Cabinet. 1t was brought
by special messenger from that Territory and
signed by both the delegates. The following Ian
guage is used:-The people OF that part of the pub
lie domain contemplate public convention for ac-
tion in regard to the protest and declaration of
rights against the non-acton of Congress- They
protest against the total indifference OF Congress-
anu say IL Is Weldehned point that a govern
ment bound to protect its citizens, and give them
laws to be governed by. international law lays
down the doctrine, and however loyal the sub
Ject may be, it is not presumed his loyalty shall
tend to his destruction; and therefore the people
will protect themselves They also refer to the
anticipated Indian troubles, and earnestly appeal
to the administration for immediate action.-The
Coyode Committee to-day concluded its testimony.
Forney and Wendell we're the last witnesses. The
formers testimony shown to the President and
several members ofthe Cabinet. Among other things
he stated that he had been offered by Mr.. Buchanan
the Consulate to Liverpool, or the mission to Rus
sia or Prussia, If he would acquiesce in the policy
of the administration; but he declined. Mr.. Wen
dell testified that he carried ten thousand dollars
in his pocket for weeks to present to Col. Forney,
and if necessary was authorized to increase it to
twenty or twenty-five thousand dollars, if he
would accept the Liverpool Consulate or the mis-
sion to one of the great Powers of Europe; but
Forney declined.--Judee Black has discovered
couple of letters written by Webster, at Forney's
suggestion, in regard to PostofIice blanks, which
are said to be very damaging to Forney Mr..
Pearce succeeded in carrying an amendment
through the Senate to the Appropriation bill, to
abolish the Art Commission, which was established
to control the decoration of the Capitol.--The
report that a cock-fght is shortly to come off in
this city, between pairs of fowls owned, respect