New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-22
The ArgueIies Case.

To "a. Editor Of rAe A. Y Tybv.s.
SIR: We are authorized to rectify the error
and, moreover the impostnres published in the ssw>
papers Of the City Of New.York by Don JOSS A gust,
Arguelles, who was Lieutcnsnt.6overnor Of Caios
in tho Island Of Cuba 1t Is true that he obtained
wenty days permit TO come to NewYorf; bat II Il
also true tina. few days after. he recalled By he
Judge conducting tho trial concerning the istrs1set
Of slaves captured by Arguees. He not only neglected
10 obey the command. but refused even 10 esd my
We do not dispute him the merit sf vhich -
much bosst has been made, Of capturing TIE hsssxs
(muzfe ncgroes). in which he did more pan fsl1l
glory; but it Is also time that he received ne pro
MUM awarded by the Government 10 cspors even Dc
fore the tribunal had issued declaration in HE Aver
Such Is the grave charge against Argnsles s'st q
(ozalss). who instead Of being emsncpaiel Or reed
have been sold as slaves which fact destroys Al as
merit Of the service 70 which ho attiohes 70 nos.
Importance First be acted against the law III
prohibits the traffic OF slaves; secondly. he sbard ns
law of humanity making commerce OF hnnsn fesa
for which he himself denounces sl~ emportert, oai
without their risk; thirdly. taking into account e.
price at which slaves are sold (sL0u). the pnefc w
perceive that ArgBeiles sctusted more BY eap<V
than libcraty in the fuhIiment of his duty.
lfSehor Argueles has grounds upon which - oortfs
dict this charge why does he not come forward " d.
lend his attacked as It is by the exis'rrs
he has brought upon himself His own r-prescnstioa
Of HE cannot reach her Majesty, for being scfcs
criminal trial, 10 must await sentence trea ~
tribunal
To suppose Il is through irri-uc that he has hesu
accused is presumption 10 which nobody ~ced gre
credence. Why does lie not prove these intrignes
lie not authorized by law to reiule Judgment II re en
Sohor Arguellcs has assumed q strange position
defense which is" Al are rroHr Sxcep; aysV|
That which further proves the gnBertd fayor Q; 10
CaptanGenerai toward Argue.ieo Is tie
made on this for the Government Of Colon the snrct
paed premium for captcre vi the ,fves, and h PSI
nit 70 come 10 hew.4ork
Does Sehoi Arguell.s believe IL 90 be noble or 1'
friendship thai would close its eyes "a faults oT aeh
quenciesi Does he pretend that the favor Of ta zap
tain. General shoud make him accomplice ~ w
roblery Of the ncgrof Do not law and Justice t sN"'
all conside ratioas Of friendship -
In the mcanu hc. Arguelles was knov!nrl! gtlay
flsehood when saying that the Captain Gensrai i'a'
certain permits to the Audenoe. We know mat ~
has never withheld them. +,
senior Argulles knew this when he issned eircriai
letter. dated April H. on the occasion OF sendlns ~
resignation OF his military employment 70 n. a.
Queen Of Spain. This memorial was forWareeN "
Captaln-Genera through the Secretary, who ilas'Hs
Arguelles that his Excellency could not SEND u W
reasons already explained.
Sehor Arguelles suggested 10 the Secretary ih.s F.
haps IL would b. convenient 10 publish Inc ietsel ~
ing his memorial. The answer from Oh" Scn''sf! =
why ho has not published il IA because 10 N'an -"
stFoy the fundamental principle oil his ehiH''''"'
jeo.." ..,,, al
As TO the question with regard TO the importation 2.
L (.
principal obstacle to the traffic is as iass o. y
ainous There has not been any such introdnenoh 10,
OF the three expeditions that tried 10 dsemuols
tho one captured BY Arguellcs all have been tn
either OF the moment of touching tuba or ~
high reputation of tie Captain-'ienerai Is Do WI
lshed TO be tho object OF calumny. ,,r a
ro conclude. II Arguelles be the innocent vrtio -.
intrigue why docs hc not present himself 70 os
acqnttalf His honor demands that be shopHi assf,
tain the high and gcntcman!y spirii OF wIsn .rslr,t
md which so III aeeords with his Accusations ,s n-,
his bencfacor who Is forced 10 blush iof .po
lection he bestows ON one whom be believes " " W.
than that he nu, Is
The public nay now judge. a. ,,e .l.
The Island OF Cuba has already done 80 " ~,,r--
loyal Lieutenant Governor Of tolsn, anu ns.ave sat
spondenoe BE- truthful he Will BY 10 means ,sst VI,
isllctory letters Arguelles need not e1pees ~ lis.
will enter into moro explanations with rysI .s.ion
writings The tribunal viii soon pass ~ wsi,h We
There are other facts relative 10 TINS cose, s,yw
have been informed extra judcialy' but w 81
more at present
WORK June Is, 1851.