Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-29

| the United States. That this last eoiices-
| sion is logical consequence OF the first can
liot be denied.
surrender of the virgi1ins Requisite:
1t was reported on apparently good a,l,
thority some days AGO that Spain would
consent to let the custody Of the ViTglnins
pass into the hands of some mutual friend
ly power, which should act as an arbiter OF
the question, whether the Nessel
had forfeited her right to carry the
American flag and c1aiift It's : pro
lection, but personal friends oil Mr.
Fish allege that he will never consent 10 an
arrangement which does not involve the
immediate surrender of the Virginius 10
the United States, and the jurisdiction OF
her national character and rights by an ap-
propriate American tribunal.
salute 10 the Flag.
The remaining questions are much more
easily solved. The salute to the American
flag may possibly be deemed needless
compliment, if its dignity is so far respected
as to insure the surrender of the VirginluS
after Spain had assumed TO treat her as
pirate.
ReparatiOn and Punishment.
The money compensation of the families
ment of Gov. Burriel and the other Spanish
officers who committed these outrages at
Santiago rests on stronger and more impreg-
nable grounds than the demand for the ves-
sci, and il is believed will not be denied,
inasmuch as these butcheries were clear
violation both of the treaty of 1875 and OF
the Spanish law applicable to such acts
BY Telegraph to the Associated Press.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-It is stated on
what is believed to be good authority that
our government has extended the time for
a definite reply from Spain to the demands
of our government. and it can be said as
coming from an official source that nego-
tiations are still in progress, but
affairs are in such a condition that not
even an intimatiOn can be given of their
character. There is reason for saying with
certainty that the prospect is not so favor
able for an adjustment Of the Virginius
difficulty, as several days ago, there were
grounds for believing the report that
the Spanish Cabinet had agreed to
surrender that vessel, which was predicated
mainly on professions of amity, and an
expression of willingness on the part Of the
CASTELAR, government to do everything
compatible with honor in satisfaction of
the wishes of the United States, and also
from friendly assurances of Admiral PalO
the Spanish Minister, and his action
i'll the premises. Government yesterday
and to-day was in receipt of dispatches
from Madrid Of an elaborate character, Civ
ing the result of interviews between Min
lister Sickles and the Spanish Minister of
Foreign Affairs on points in controversy,
which are not vet concluded, nor, from
present indications, is it probable the mat
ter will be soon terminated by negotiation,
although it is hoped there will be some
thing definite to lay before Congress on the
day the Presidents message shall be trans
mtted to that body. As negotiations are
still pending, there can I've no truth in the
report freely circulated to-day to the effect
that Minister Sickles had left Madrid for
Paris.
Reported ScuttIing Of the Yirsinius.
Another report prevailed, that the Vir-
giniuS had been scuttled in the port Of Ha-
vana. Inquiry at an official source tonight
failed to confirm its truth The President
this morning called on Secretary Fish, with
whom he had a consultation on pending
negotiations.
New YoRH, Nov. Pit was announced
that private letter from Santiago stated
that twenty men who embraced the CathO-
lie faith did so on condition that their lives
should be spared. They We're, however,
shot.
Circular by Gen. Burriel.
\ Havana letter says that Gen. BuFriel
has issued a Circular to the Lieutenant
Governors and Captains of the Eastern De
partment, calling on them to aid in crush
ing the rebellion by arIesting all persons
suspected Of completely with the isurgents,
''who soon." he says. with all help cut off,
by sea and land, will perishl like wild beasts,
as they deserve"
Subscription for Capt. Fry's Family.
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Nov. PA subscription
has been started here for the family of
Capt. Fry, commander OF the Nnginius.
UuSeawOrtiIy.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 27.-The Govern
ment vessels Powhattan and Manhattan re-
turned to the breakwater this afternoon, on
account of heavy weather.