The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-03

justice should continue for ever? me people OF
selves. asking iavors OF Spain. the people OF
this republic have. They stand IN the same rela-
tion TO Spain that our toreahers did 70 England 10
the time OF the Revolution, and cannot mis- great
republic afford TO be as generous to them as the
monarchy Of France was to usf Kings and tyrants
tended holy, as well as unholy leagues, to uphold
their power and To frample on the rights OF man.
snail not ane American people be ~ aea0rs y,
pies OF right ana Justice al tvrants have ever been
iu the destruction OF those rights But some over
prudent and humorous people VIII say the immediate
recognition OF the independence OF Cuba will involve
US In war with Spain. do not believe Il; put
the right II ever the time snail come that this great
republic shall lear to speak a righteous, brave ana
generous word for the encouragement OF people
struggling for their liberty shall cease to feel proud
OF being an American citizen. Such selfish indifference
to the fate OF others would be but melancholy sign
which has so eminently characterized our nation,
and might so react as at length TO endanger our
own Liberties. the truth Is, the American people,
without distinction OF party, sympathize deeply Win
the cause OF the Cuban republic and should the gov
eminent OF the United States suffer them to be over
whelmed by their blo0dyminded 0ppressors this ad-
minlstration will be held fearully responsible for
the consequences. as no deny that they hold
the destiny Of The people Of Cuba In their hands.
am, gentlemen, with great respect, yours &c.,
b. +. WADE.
THOMAS WEBSTER, and others.
FROM HON. s. 8. cox.
NEW YORK CITY, Nov. 90, 1869.
GENTLEMEN-It Will be ont OF my power TO assist
IN the meeting you nave called IN aid Of the Cuoans
II strikes me as burning shame which ought to be
branded upon some one that the fair island SO near
and dear to us by associations OF many kinds, should
be wasted by the hands OF violence and almost rem
dered unfit for human occupation, when, under good
government, honorable conditions and republican
liberty 1t might shine as the select gem OF the hem
isphere. With respect, ;. >. COX.
THOMAS WEBSTER and Others, Committee.
FROM HON. SIMON CAMBR0N.
HARRISBURG, Nov. 90, 1862
GENTLEMEN-It VIII be impossible for me TO meet
you ON the Attn OF December. me preparations Ior
time. have long been anxious for the emancipa-
uon OF Cuba from the Spanish yoke as one OF the
last and by far the most important part OF our con-
every proper occasion to secure the end which
have so long hoped for and now hopefully expect to
sec speedily realized. Yours truly truly c..rpor
THOMAS WEBSTER and others, Committee.
FROM GENERAL BUTLER.
LOWELL, Nov. %, 1862
GENTLEMEN-Pu Public duties Will prevent my being
present at the mass meeting relative to the affairs OF
In me to write letter upon matters to which am
to be called TO act officially within so short time
l am yours truly BENJAMIN i. BUTLER.
Messrs. THOMAS WEBSTER and others, Committee.
FROM HON. JOHN HICKMAN.
WEST CHESTER Nov. %. 1869.
GENTLENEN-Your letter of the nth inst. inviting
me to attend mass meeting at the Academy OF
Music Ito concert measures for securing the imme
diate recognition OF the independence or the infant
republic 0ACuba Kind In ts terms and the object
in view humane and American In It's character that
am almost forced to say in reply. 'les, Will be
pleads against strong inclination and overcomes
1t. God knows, and 1 wish you to know, that
II cannot be with you. am OF you. love
liberty and hate oppression. l would rather die
than suaer prolonged invasion of my natural rights.
We are all men alike. and all born ,ree and selfish
ness alone prevents the proper order OF States.
The Spain OF to-day manifests ten times the mean
ness OF the Spain OF Isabella. The present gov
eminent, Y such Is not a misnomer, Is disgust
pure body OF truth IL deserves to be under the con-
troll Of deeper depravity than The late Queen ex-
MN harn onto DrtnV 10 I'M fnf
modern impostors and pretcnderS, and the Legisla-
tive body his week tools. Such combined wlckedneS5
talities to secure present and permanent good. If
Spain should be liberated from arbitrary and unjust
power by revolution why not Cuban | cannot
men should do to you, do ye also 10 them
likewise" Our government should iinmedl-
critics and recognize Cuban independence We
all hope for the liberation OF the island, why
should we fear to say sor ! for one, certainly DO,
CAPABILITIES between master aud slave. spain has
become brutaiized under dlssolute ruler, and her
resolves OF to-day conclusveiy prove the fact There
has been no progress in Madrid. WHAT Prim and
his dupes would designate progress Is infamy-
give naa p my Whas
'''''' '''''- ~ '''''' N'0' ~ JOHN HICKMAN.
Thomas Webster Edward Pennington, Jr., Robert
X. Corson, Charles $. Ogden, Joshua Spering.
FROM SENATOR MORTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1859.
GENTLEMEN-I am receipt OF your letter inviting
me TO be present at a mass meeting to be held for
the purpose OF concerning measures TO bring aDou
the independence OF cuba. The condition OF my
health, the amount OF labor devolving upon me be-
fore the assembling OF Congress- prevents my accept
ance Of your invitation. Yours, truly,
o. r., MORTON.
THOMAS WEBSTER, ROBERT CoRsoN and CHARLES
S. OGDEN, Esqs., III SAMSON street. Philadelphia.
FROM SENATOR ROSCOE CoSKLiNG.
UTICA, N. w. Nov. q, 1869.
CENTLEMEN-I have the honor to acknowledge
your letter of the nth instant, inviting TO address
meeting to be held IN Philadelphia next month in
aid Of Cuban independence. Constant occupation
In committee since the receipt OF your note has
till now postponed my answ er. NV sympathles
very strongly with Cuba and with the ideas
embodied In her effort 10 be free. In far rs tn ose
ideas can be .espoused IN her case, with honest
gard for the requirements Of public law. ! trust
they Will be espOused in THIS country by government
and people. IL would give me pleasure to attend
any meeting OF the citizens OF Philadelphia held IN
behalf OF liberty, but 1t will not be in my power to
be present on Saturday next. Upon the question or
the recognition OF Cu0a rs republic by our govern
ment at this time l abstain from expressing an
opinion. have the honor To be, your ooedent SER
want, ROSCOE CONkLlNG.
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