The New York herald., 1869-05-28
WASHING I ON.
The Destination Of The Quaker City
Said to be Hayti.
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Secretary Fish Declines to In
terfere In Her Case.
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PLAIN TALK TO THE SPANISH MINISTER.
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Strong Sympathy Of the Ad-
ministration for Cuba.
M'MAH0N at AGUNCI0N.
M'MAH0N at AsUNCIoN.
General Reauragard as q S:,sirical
Letter Writer.


yHe Quuser City AGrir-The Vessel Destined
for Rayti-Neutrniity Laws 10 be Strictly
Enforeed-spcy Letter from Secretary Fish
ON Gnban Matters.
The despatch which sent you last night concern
Mg the demand made by Minister Thornton for the
release OF the Quaker city, The ground that it Is
the property of British subject and not intended
for abustering purposes, proves TO be strictly
rect Mr.. Thornton had an interview on Tuesday
last with Secretary Fish, during which he assured
the latter that he had Information from the British
Consul In New York city that satisfied him the
Quaker City really the property Of a British SUBJ
tect; that tt was engaged in legitimate CONNER
cal business carried no contraband goods, and was
destined for Kingston, jamaica. Mr.. Fish told
Mr. Thornton that he had no Official Jurisdiction over
the vessel, as it was in the custody or Collector
Grnnell, officer OF the United States Treasury;
but that nevertheless he would write to Secretary
Boutwell, and recommend that the vessel be allowed
10 depart on giving bonds that she was engaged In
legitimate business. This promise was fulfilled BY
Mr.. Fish; and, In fact secretary Boutwell, had pre-
pared instructions for Collector GrinneL directing
the latter to allow the vessel depart upon giving
the necessary bonds, but was prevented from send
ing these instructions by the receipt OF letter from
Secretary Fish announcing that the Quaker City had
been lbelled on the complaint OF the Spanish Con-
sui, and recommending that under the circum-
stances 1t would he better now 70 leave
she settlement of the whole subject 10 the
courts. In this connection il may he stated that
there is very good reason to believe that the re-
presentations OF Minister Thornton the effect that
the Quaker City is not intended for Cuba, are strictly
true ! have 1t from good authority, that the real
destination OF the vessel is haytl where 1t is to b.
used N some way either for against Sanave.
People here who are well posted as to Cuoan move
menis declare that the Spanish authorities are on
the wrong track altogether, as regards the Quaker
City and state that the Cuban agents in this country
know nothing whatever about the vessel. Under
the circumstances therefore, the law VIII be allowed
to take its course regards the vessel. The
Government is inclined 10 the belief that
Mr. Thornton's representations are Trustworthy
but doubts its authority TO interfere in the
matter, now that 1t has come under the Juris-
tieton OF the District Court. Even were it certain
of It's absolute right TO order a suspension OF all
further proceedings, 1t would not feel disposed TO
exercise that authority now. such act might be
construed into a refusal 10 allow the neutrality laws
10 be enforced, and our government desires TO take
no step that would expose it with good grounds 10
such charge. Through Secretary Fish, President
Grant has not hesltaied 10 INFORM the Spanish Min.
lister that while our government and people sympa-
fhize with the Cubans and would rejoice to them
achieve their independence, still while the neutral
ity laws remain unrepeaed they viii do
no act In violation thereof. / informed
that some time ago sehor Roberts requested
Secretary Fish to take some stand that would ndi-
cate more publicly that the United states govern
meDt did not favor the Cuban revolution. Secretary
Fish said he could not do anything OF the kind; that
he intended TO do what might fairly asked in
cution Of neutrality laws, but that at the
time he wanted 1t to be understood that he himself,
the President and the American people no, only
strongly sympathized with the Cubans ana would
behold their triumph with favor, but that they also
hoped see the day when every inch Of the Ameri-
can continent would enjoy the blessings OF republi-
can government. These sentiments, have reason
20 know, were subsequently communicated 70 sehor
Roberts In writing, and In language quite as en-
phatic that used in conversation. when the whole
correspondence on this subject comes to be published,
believe 1t Will show that Mr. Fishs real views have
been misrepresented, and that so far from being
anti-Amcrican, they have been slightly ahead OF the
Monroe doctrine.
Dispatches from Admiral Hon.
The Navy Department IL to-day In reoeip, Of
dispatches nom Admiral HoG 10 the 18th inst.
They give no intelligence whatever concerning the
progress OF the nsurrecion IN Cuba, and merely re-
late 10 matters of ordinary Official routine.
Minister Mc1Iahon Heard From,
To-day despatch was received from our Minister
in Brazil, stating that Minister Mcmahon had arrived
safely at Ascunclon.
Appointments by the President.
The President has appointed samuel u. NJ Byres
Consul at Zurich.
The following appointments have aso been
made:-
Postmasters-H. NJ. Turner Macon, Ca; j. f.
Bryant, Augusta, Ca; Samuel P. Drake Portsmouth,
Ohio; William H. Louderwelk Cumberland Nd.
II. A. Reed, MARSHALL. Mich; John chandler, Cold.
water, Mich; James NJ. Reed, steuDenvllle, Ohio;
l. NJ Cox, Thornton, Ind.
Uriah Bruner has been appointed Receiver OF Pub
lie Moneys at West Point, Nebraska; John Mean.
shaw Supervising Inspector OF Steamboats, for the
Third district; William Reynolds, Collector OF
customs for the district OF Marbleheod, Mass !:
William =. Fernold, Assessor Of Internal Rev.
Collector OF Internal Revenue for the Tenth district
OF indiana; Newton Cooper, 70 be Collector OF In
John a. Hunter, % be Assessor Oi informal Revenue
Tor West Virginia.
Increased Mail Facilities in Texas.
prominent Texan recently had an interview with
the Postmaster General the subject OF increased
mail service on the old Butierheld overland route,
running from Fort smith, Ark, TO Fort Conchee,
Texas on the thirty parallel more generally
known at present as the Fremont Pacific route, via
III Paso. At present only weekly iuau s running
on this Itne The Postmaster General iptimated tnat
after the details Of his department were more fully
settled matters Of such public importance would he
carefully conudercd.
General Emory's simeeure In Danger.
1here are solne spicy rilnOIs anoai to-day, cDll-
TernlnR General shernaa and Major General
Emory, growing out OF she appointment OF the
latter os Governor Of the Soldiers Home, outside
washington. sherman has opposed Emory's an.
poiDtment oil slong, contendlng that he should he
ordered TO reloin his regiment adj, Isome invalid
oficer given the snug berth of the goders Home.
islt Emory outmonWuyrcd sherman ia the busi.
ness and induced President Grant 70 sig.e him the
appointment Notwithstanding all the on, oston.
~ now appears that sherman stn oblects, and
shat bis opposition 10 Emory's taking hold OF lie
snng berth Is 70 strong that Emory win probably
conclnde TO resign the appointment. II 10 said