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Mr.. Koerner to Mr.. Seaoard.-[ Extract
LEGATION OF THE UsITED STATES,
Madrid FebruaTp %, 1864

Some time previous to the receipt Of your last Sr John
CHAMPION had called upon me, aud had explained the
grounds and the object OF the circumstances which his
Government had felt itself compelled to make to the Spa
nsh Government respecting certain failures 10 the proper
execution OF treaty spuations existing between Great
Britain and SPAN to the suppression of the slave trade
He also informed of the Presidents promises to sup
port the British reclamation according 10 the Washington
treaty Subsequent the receipt Of your despatch upon
that subject had another with Sir john 10 which
he informed OF the conversation and the correspond
enoe which had already had with the Mini OF State
on the question aud Of bis prospects Of success.
In pursu4nce Of your despstch have addressed note
to Senior Arrazoa the Minister Of State, copyof which
have the honor to enclose have also furnished cppy
TO sir John.
have the honor to be your most obedient servant,
GUSTAVUS K0EKNER.
Hon WILLIAM ii SEWARD,
Secretary Of State, Washington.
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ENCLOSURES |

The present Captain General of Cuba has acted in good
faith 10 carrying Tut the treaty obligations Of Spain for the
suppression 81 Inc slave sde aud the Spanish Govern
meDt spgss to have hitherto approved the proceedings
OF that NJ 'e Inc result has breu that the number OF
slaves introduced ioto Cuba within n. twelve months
ended the Both Of last September is estimated 1t from
seven to eight tbousaDd compared with eleven tn usand
two hundred and " 'our tne number introduced 10 the
core, poi ding twelve months Of the ptecrc,ng year
This mnuuOb 10 thu Cuban slave traffic would he s,t
isfact ~ il that IL is NANNY owing "a the ~
er ns indlv dual svoe, General Duc- the present
Captain General OF Cuba, who, IL must be borne 10 mind
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Mr.. Seaoard TO Mr.. Koerner.


DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, february 6 1864
SIR BY the 9th article the treaty Of Washington OF
the 9th of August 1912 between the United States aud
Great Britain 1t stipulated that the parties Will unite IN
All becoming representations aud remonstrances with any
and all Powers within whose domnions such markets or
African negroes all wed to exist, and that they will
urge upon all such Powers the proprey and DUTY OF CLOS
ing such markets efectually at once and forever
Spain believed to be the only Christian State In whose
domniOns African negroes are new introduced as slaves
She has treaty with Great Britain STIMULATING for the
suppression of that traffic instrument was concluded
ut time and under circumstances which as seems to
US, imposes peculiar weight OF moral obligation on SPAN
to that her spuations were carried INTO u ensct
It ia understood however that the just expectations OF
the British Government in that respect have been sgha
disappointed his has, no doubt, been mos " owing 10
the fact that great parto the public revenue OF SPAN
has hitherto been derived from Cuba, the prosperity OF
which island has quarters been enormously sup
posed to depend upon continued supply OF slave
labor This is believed to be the source of the disregard
Cuban slave dealers Of the humane policy Of the Home
Government and the alleged neicency at times OF the
colonial authorities.
We have no treaty with Spain the subec of the
slave trade but as the the United States charac
terzed 1t as piracy long before treaty with Great Bril-
above referred to, think ourselves entitled TO oon
slider that trade offence against public law so lar az to
warrant our faithful compliance with the stipulation con-
tanned In that treaty Herewith Itrasmit copy of an
informal this subject of the 4th instant addressed
to by Lord Lyons and of the papers to which II refers
From these appears that though the number OF Africans
introduced into Cuba diminishing yet that tn municipal
laws force there require amendment before stoppage
of the traffic can be expected The peculiar relations of
Great Britain Spain with reference to this topic may
Justify to the ul extent the of the OF Sir John
Champion the Marquis of Mrah,res The relations Of
the United States to Spain, however, of different
character but the President authorizes and directs you to
address communication in general terms to the Spanish
Minister for Foreign Affairs setting forth the treaty stpu
la,ions between the United States and Great Britain
this subject, and stating that it would afford the most
satisfaction in this country any obstacles existing in Cuba
complete suppression of the African slave trade
should be removed
! am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM Fl. SEWARD.
GUsTAyUs KoERNER, Esq &c. DC. &c Madrid.
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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS

The Union State Convention Of New Hampshire" met
at the capital OF that State on Tuesday Ell Governor
Hale presided. Hon. 0nsow Stearns, President Of the
State Senate; j. b Clark, Egq,, OF Manchester; Ex-
Governor Hale, and w. Il. Sawyer, Egg, we're chosen
delegates TO the Baltimore Convention. Resolutions were
passed in favor of the reelection Of President Lincoln
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SPON NEE.
Mr.. lScroqe TO Mr.. s. acdyd.

UNITED sTATrs CONSULATE GENERAL,
Harana. houtnber 20, 1868
SIR Over ono thousand African negroes We're brought
IN TIN. civ few days since 1t is reported that they
VIZ re landed from steamship whose name and nsil"n
,ty are ~ known) in the ueghbnr ood Of Cardenas or
qua Very prCmneut and wealthy persons are SAID To
be lmpl cat. d IN this business
hove the honor to be, with great respect your ODE
THOMAS SAVAGE,
Vice Consul General.
Hon WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
Secretary of state Washington
The steamer not captured 1t is believed that she
went to Nassau alter landing the negroes. i. o.
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Mr.. Tdssara TO Mr.. Separd.
LEGATION OF SPAIN IN WASHINGTON

LEGATION OF SPAIN IN WASHINGTON,
Harrington, dprH 5, 1864
The undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary aud Minister
Plenipotenary of her Catholic MS7sty has received in
formation of the arrival in this country OF officer of The
Spanish army named Don joe Agustn Arguele escaped
from the Island Of Cuba under the charge of having sold
groes Into savery.
The circumstances Of the to be follows:
The above named officer November last Lieutenant
Governor of the district of Colon and Effected whilst
this capacity the SEIZURE Of large expedition of African
negroes The Government, pleased with his zeal paid
him large sum his share OF the prize money usually al
lowed to the cnptors Of such expeditions The officer sub
seQueuy obtained leave Of absence Of twenty days to
proceed to New York upon representing that the object
Of his urney to purchase Spanish journal published
in that CITY, bat since his departure it has been discovered
that he and other officers Of the district of Colon retained
and sold into slavery hundred and ortyone of the
groes captured by them The Superior Court of the
island having exclusive jurisdiction such has
taken cogn OF this and requires the presence
Of Arguees before il TO insure the prompt liberation of
the hundred and forty victims. Without such pre-
sentatoE it would be very difficult, and, at all events it
would require long time to tain that humane object
The undersigned well aware that extradltlon treaty
exists between the United States and Spain, In virtue OF
which thu der of Arguelles to the authorities of
Cuba might be obtained Yet considering the gross and
scandaaus outrage which has been committed we'll
Of this matter he has not hrsated in submitting the
this confidential way to the consideration OF the United
States Government order to ascertain whether in.
cid mt cxcep onal could not be met with exceptional
me- asures
The undersigned has been the induced to take this
step that he has good to believe similar sppca-
ton TO have been made also in confidential form by the
Captain General OF Cuba.
The gned avas himself Of this occasion 70
to the honorable Secretary Of State the Of his
highest consideration.
GABRIEL G. TASSARA
Hon. w. ii. SEWARD, &c. &c &C.
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Mr.. Seaoard to Lord Lyons.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WashingtOn March III, 1864.
My LORD: Recurring to your note OF the 4tb nimo
speeding the arrival in Havana of thousand imported
negroes which the desire Of her Maestys Government
for any information the subject sgnifed, have the
honor to enclose copy Of despatch of the 9th instant
from the United States Consul General at that port which
relates to the matter.
have the honor be, with high consideration my lord
your ob.dient servant WILLIAM I'll. SEWARD.
The Right Honorable LORD LYONS &c &c. &c.
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Hon WILLIAM II. SEWARD, &c. sc. &c.
Mr.. r. W. s aoqrd to Mr.. ,Savage.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington february s. 1864.
SIR: Your dispatches from ll6 To lla, both inciu
ave. have been received Referring to your despatch NO
no. relating the landing of certain negroes rom AFRICA
| have now to transmit herewith copy of note from
Lord Lyons from which you will perceive that the Gov
ernment If Great Britain desires further information 10
regard to of the vessel and the parties
in her proceedings You will have the goodness, there
fore TO endeayor TO such Their information as you
can, and communicate it to this apartment
am sir, your obedent servant
r. w SEWARD, Assistant Secretary.
THOMAS SAVAGE, Esq
United States Vice Consul General, Havana.
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Mr.. Se,oard to Lord Lyons.
DEPARTMEN OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT. OF STATE,
Washington, November %, 1863.
NY DEAR LORD Lyons: have taken the Presidents
Instructions UPON the suggestion, communicated IN your
p,te Of October 10, Of Earl Russell concerning JOINT
appeal to be addressed TO the Government OF
Spain for amendment Of her law which tolersts the
bondage of imported Africans landed in Cubs after they
have beoume form the property Of owner Of al estate
in that island If Earl Russell with his large experience
Of is evil a., Of the III uty Of obtaining correction Of
IL will prepare the draught II such communication he
shall think may properly BE- addressed u the Spanish Cab
met President WILL with great pleasure, authorze ne
to communicate with the spanish Government IN the
sense and spirit With which shall be adopted BY her
Britanoc Mnjesty's Government shall b thankful If
you will inform Earl Russell that the President apprec
ates very highly the liberal and humane sentiments which
have inspired The suggestion t. which have thus replied
j am, my dear Lord Lyons, very truly yours
WILLIAM III. SEWARD
Right Hon. LORD LYONS, &c. &c &c.
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THOMAS SAVAGE,
Mr.. ,Seacard 10 Lord LIONS.

DEPARTMENT 6F STATE,
Washington, NoUsmber -, 1868
NY LORD: 1t appears from iuformiuo this day re-
reiy.d from The Consul General Of The Untd States al
Havana that over one thousand African negroes
receo,y brought that city 1t is reported that they
were nd from steam hip, whose name and nationality
are NJ knew ID the ghborbood Of Cadruas Saeua
and that vey prominent and wealthy persons said 10
be implicated in the business The steamer not cap
tured 1t believed that she went to Nassau after lat d.
ing the negroes his intelligence has been communicated
t. Il Navy Department ..
have the honor to be, with high consideration your
lordshp's obedient servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
The Right Hon. Lord LYONS, &C. &c. &c.
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ths xvss ware landed but they viii take measures 70 ss.
cover II possible tho Of the vessel sad the psrass
implicated 10 her proceedings and they VIII be very maon
Obliged II the Goyernm OF the Uoited States WIN oo
mupicata 10 them any information the subject which
the United States horities may be able TO iurn,sn
have the honor be- with the highest CONSIDERATION
'"' 'ou' "''' 0''' LYONS.
n,,,,.x. III SpxuApn Se &c &s
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NATIONAL INrELLIGENCER.
THE EXTRACTION OF COL. ARGUELLEs
OFFICIAL PAPE R s

The President of the United States on the lst
instant communicated to the Senate, IN answer 70
resolution of that body, the following report rom
the Secretary of State and accompanying uo0u-
ments.
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Mr. ,Se,card 10 Mr.. Tassdra.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Washington, dpriI 16, 1864.
SIN; In acknowledging the receipt Of your nhdentla
communication of the 9th instant have the honor to In
you that the Consul General Of the United States at
Havana has been instructed to state 20 bis eIceency the
Captain General Cuba that il suitable ocer be sent
New York gu steps may be proper will be taken
place his charge for the purpose indicated IN your
note the Spanish officer Don Jose Agustin Arguelles
BE pleased to cept the renewed of my very
high confederation.
WILLIAM Fl SEWARD.
Senior Don GABRIEL GARCIA TAssARA,
&c &c &c Washington.
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liable h be reaeysd al aug 1aemsat whsa Ia oil prob.
ability the trse would ssaIq resume lts wonisd y4os
General Duioe coanpaaa bitterly Of the want OF sum
cen power conferred him. aud OF the insdequacy OF
the provisions of the spanish penal code for sUppressng
the Cuban slave trade and if officer so we'll disposed
the present Captain General OF Cuba hods IT mposs
bic to put stop To the importation of slaves into Cuba II
may easily be inferred that less honorable officer would
find ample for the performance OF his duties in
this respect
In order to put an end to the slave trade in Cuba it s
necessary that the Spanish Government should take steps
for amending the laws prohibiting the introduction OF slaves
into that island The existing laws admitted by the
Spanish authorities to be insufficient for the purposes for
which they framed and, uut they amended the
sincerity good faith of the Spanish Government will be
liable to be called in question.
The 4h and 18Th articles of the penal code only serve as
protection the slave aers The former OF these ar
tces prohibits the by the authorities OF any newly
imported slaves matter how notorious may nave been
the violation of the Spanish laws in introducing the ne
groes the slaves have been conveyed 10 properly
plantation in the island
he 18Th article on other hand provides that the
legal punishment of slave dealers and their accompces
eau only be inflicted in virtue of sentence OF the Royal
Audencia Pictorial " but IN consequence OF nearly the
whole the population of Cuba well the subordinate
auth rites being xed up and Interested 10
the slave trade impossible procure evidence to con-
vet the parties engaged in the traffic. and this article re-
mains therefore entirely imperative.
Eleven hundred slaves have well known to the Gov
of the United States been recently seized by the
Captn neral OF Cuba after they had been successfully
landed and conveyed to plantation 10 that island AT
temps will doubtless bs made to procure their restitution
the ground that they have been illegally seized by the
Captain General but If of these negroes is given up
to the slave ers either by the orders of the Spanish
Government by the decision of Judicial tribunal her
Msjesy Government trust that the Government OF the
United States will unite with her Maestys Government
in addressing remonstrance on the subject " the
Spanish Government
aTU a. 1864
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Mr.. r. w. Seaoard TO Mr.. Savage.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, ApriL IA 1864.
SIR: Your despatch No 1856 has been received in which
you call attention TO the of Don Jose Agustin Ar
gueles instructed to inform you that il the Captain
general will send to New York suitable officer steps
WILL If ppssbe be taken to place in his charge the above
named individual for the purpose indicated in your des
patch You will immediately communicate hs puIport of
this instruction, in confidence to the Captain General
sm, sir, your obedient servant,
T. W. SEWARD,
Assistant Secretary.
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w. SEWARD,

THOMAS SAVAGE, E.q.
Vice Consul General Of the Uuted States, Havana
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-04-29

MIscEGENATIoN IN New YORK The
New, York correspondent of the Philadel-
.phiai Press, ssse,ts fiat there are two la
sdicspf wealth aud good position in that
city, rho h He black husbands. One of
them inarris4 the negro, it is supposed,
from spirit of gratitude, for his reseu.
ing her when thrown from her carriage,
aud his attention during her subsequent
illness. They have never cohabited, how.
ever, though frequently walking arm in
arm through the streets.
The writer says this lady is "A stately,
magIGieent woman, possessing fine intel.
Ieetaai.and. moral eadewuents, and q cul-
ture on ali that'prtains 10 sociai accom-.
piishtneuts; which, perhaps, is only too
rarely met with. She was an orphan, aud
possessed 10 her own right, property valued
at $4,000.
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New Hampshire Democracy.

TIE Democracy of New Hampshire, at
their recent State Convention, unanimous
ly pronounced the following highly patri.
otto, out spoken, and solemnly determined
purpose. We commend the sentiment
highly. It. is worthy of exalted praise,
aud the determination to maintain free
ballot will meet with universal approval
from the Democracy Of the entire Union,
who cannot but fully appreciate the high
toned sense of duty aud conviction of
right which prompted the declaration:
Resolued, Tha. the freedom of the bel.
lot must and shall be maintained sacred
and inviolable; aud that we, the Democ-
racy Of New Hampshire, will unite with
our brethren of other States, by force of
arms, if need be, in resistance to every at
tempt, from whatever source it may come,
to overturn or abridge, by nenaces or d.
rect interference BY military force, the in
dependence and purity of the ballot box
in the ensuing elections, State and Ma.
tional, and to this end We pledge, each to
the other, and to our brethren of other
States, our lives, fortunes, and sacred hon
or, being firmly resolved to maintain at all
hazards our rights as free and patriotic
citizens of the American Union.-IK Wash.
CoaSt. Union. ,.... '.. .
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OATS AND WINE The COMMISSIONS,

OATS AND WINE The Commissioner
of Agriculture has recently received a
very superior lot of black aud white oats
from Stockholm, Sweden, weighing forty
five pounds to the busbel, which will be
distributed among the farmers in quart
packages, upon application to the Depart
ment. Our Minister at Japan, Mr.. Pruyn,
has forwarded a choice variety of grape
vines and rare plants--a contribution from
the Tycoon. The exchange of plants and
seeds with foreign countries has done
much to develop the resources of our soil
and climate, and recent experiments re-
ported TO the Department have demonstra-
ted the adaptability Of the North to the
production Of many articles which it was
heretofore supposed could only be cultiva-
ted n the South Washington Intel.
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The Late Ohio scott, Eso.

= During the session of the Circuit Court for
Hartford county, On Thursday, the 26th inst,
Henry w. Archer, ESQ, in few feeling re-
marks, announced abe death of Ohio Scott, Esq,
the oldest member Of the Bar of this Court, and
then moved an adjournment of the Court as a
mark of respect for the memory of tue deceased,
which was seconded by Henry D. Farnandis,
Esq, who passed an, eloquent eulogy on the life
and character Of the deceased, after which the
Conrt adjourned.
A meeting of the members of the Bar of the
Circuit Court for Hartford county was. then Or
ganzed, by calling Hon. John Fl. Price to the
Chair, and appointing Archer H. Jarrett, Esq,
Secretary. vy-res-, sss-.sss-as-s, -s,-..
On motion, Stevenson Archer, Henry W. Ar
cher and Henry D. Farnandis were appointed
q committee to draft resolutions expressing the
unfeigned sorrow OF the members of the Bar for
the loss Of their friend and i.rother Ohio Scott
Esq, wien the Committee reported the following
resolutions, which were seconded by Stevenson
Archer, Esq, in u few appropriate remarks, and
were unanimously adopted. =, q; 49,.
Rtsoloed, That we deeply lament the death of
Ohio Scott, Esq the Oldest abest and most dis
tinguished member Of our Bar, whose eminent
abilities had won for him the highest rank In his
profession, aud whose uniform kindness and
al ms associa pe' .b.a,1a4 ass, sair
Resolued, That we regard the death of Mr..
Scott as an irreparabe loss TO the profession Of
which he was so bright an ornament to the COM
mnnity in which he lived, where SO many looked
up to and relied upon him for aid and counsel,
and more especially to u.s. his more intimate as
sociAtes and friends, to whom his profound and
varied knowledge, his agreeable social qualities,
and all the best traits of his character were more
fully known than to the world at large.
R.solUed That we tender to the family of our
deceased friend and brother our sympathy for
their sad bereavement, and as a mark of respect
for his memory, we will wear the usua! badge OF
mourning for thirty days.
Reso're5 That these resolutions be reported to
the Circuit Court for Hartford County, with the
request that they be entered upon the records of
said Court that they be published in the County
newspapers, and that the Secretary transmit a
copy OF them to the members of the family of the
deceased.
JOHN II. PRICE, Chairman.
ARcHER Fl. JARRETT, Secretary.