The New York herald., 1862-11-20
The Burning or the Blanche.
Translated from the Daro de Ia Marina Nov for hs


We have correspondence direct from Washington
dated the Goth OF last month which confirms what we
yesterday stated relative to satisfactory settlement Of
the question which has arisen between the Spanish and
United States governments in reference to the burning
the English steamer Blanche the coast Of Marianao
According 70 this correspondence (which nowithstand-
ing it's private character merits entire reliance
the illustrious representative Of her Majesty
Washington Senior Tassara received ION the goth
tober) the details Of the casewhch we're RENTED to
him without delay by watchfu chief authority few
days after the occurronce-he visited the Secretary Of
State the same day, and read to Mr.. Seward the
despatch OF his Exceency the Duke de la Tore he Cap
tain General Of Cba) in which the facts OF the
stated and the necessary reclamation made Mr. seward,
Who as It seems, had official knowledge q the matter
assured the Spanish representative In the most categor
cal manner that the United States government hliy
disapprovsd the conduct of the officer who had vo
lated laws and territory and that 1t willing
soon as Is In possession Of all the exact circumstances
uent Of Span and to satisfy all the other proper reca
nations.
Our Jealous representative after this drst ser drew up
the proper reclamation, without loss OF time
gso bat very reasonable note which, according the
much e we Ss excess S. @
series Of excesses, committed by the com:
mander Of the Montgomery; The Secretary Of
State promptly replied, confirming all that he had
say said 70 senior TassaIa, adding that his government
would nantes. s profound dispeasure at the conduct
appears Also that Mr.. Seward took advantage the
rst opportunity of communication with Europe direct
assurances to the Spanish government with which the
United states desires to conserve the best
relations.
In regard " The English legation the same corespon
deuce states that II has yet made any reclamation
tnasmuch rs up 10 that date her Britannia Maiesty's
Charge dAnsres had not received the details which he
doubtless expected.
such was the state Of this affair the date OF the letter
which We refer and up to the 10Th according % an
other letter from Washington, no alteration had akea
place In the negotiations.
As may be seen this question is the way OF salts.
factory settlement, foresaw from the beginning
Tho government OF the United Statcsand this truly
honors it-has not hesilaed moment to recognize the
injury, condemn the action aud otter the necessary
ration Nor ought anything else 10 have been expected
in view Of the evidence from the beginning OF the
tain right Of the Spanish nation and The absence OF any
reason 70 Justify, excuse extcnuae The outrage.
In condemnng II al the Cabinst at Washington las
observed much digniled course than " II had EN-
ploysd the subterfuges and INTERPRETATIONS which are
often used in diplomatic negotiations and which might
have seriously affected the relations of the govern
ments such admit of no other scttemcst than
admission and reparatiop.
For our part We although most jealous Of The honor OF
SPAIN desire that her go' eminent should maintain sood
relations with all others aud congratulate ourselves
that cherish such well founded hopes Of an carly
and satisfactory arrangement of the present drcuy 10
which good result the zeal and energy well as the pr.
dent moderation with which he matter has been con
Quoted by the highest authority u Cuba her Maostys
trlbuted.
Thc Following Il appears, is the indemnity claimed for
the burning OF the steamer Blanche according 10 nfo,ma
To the Engisb consulate for the estimated value Of the
steamer Blanche fsu Op0
40 The consgnees for tho value Of the cargo Of
the steamer, computed dat....,........... at. 14S,53o
For damage and injury TO the cargo according 10
the claims Of the ccusgnces ...........'.. 50 900
TO the value OF the effects OF the crew and OF a
passenger according 70 the same .....y. -. 20i9
For the wages OF the crew, according TO tho Eng
lish Consul, whose total Is reduced 81 sos by
the sale of the remains OF the steamer 90. 500
For the charge for fsegbtagc, calculated at
three cents per pound for rhe cotton, with
which she was loaded, with cne per cent acd
nfty per cent more for the extraordinary
expenses OF tho, vessel. ..4....... "a Clio
Amount OF the costs, &C., In proving the occur
renee. ce....................... $500
Total. .s2s7 s2o
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