The New York herald., 1873-11-19

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tiago. He was in doubt whether, as her character
was so well known, Il spain had not somesright
on sn,e' sne high ' seas bound With With hostile iie
intent. or course he allowed there was a difer-
blockade runner, which might legally be captured
! il known and proven to be on her voyage, even
when 500 miles nom her destination. He hoped
that this matter would not result in war, though
reparation and indemnity. The cner thing
the unfortunate effect 1t would have castelar,
and the Republic of Spain. For his part, he let
the success OF that effort was OF more consequence
| than the lives OF lot OF irresponsible tbusters
| and Cubans, who violate the right OF shell
ting and movement He had no doubt Congress
would act promptly. supporting the Executive as
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no action to approve beyond that which the gov
ernuent was pursuing.
Judgment Of Judge Barbour Lewis, of
Memphis.
Judge Barbour Lewis, of Memphis, represents
the Ninth District of Tennessee, ana is Il man OF
convictions, even to the exten. of being convinced
that his own health was best conserved by absence
from the region OF yellow fever. Mr. Lewis is a
republican. lie dio not hesitate TO express his
opinion, when asked. that while the Spaniords
cruel and precipitous in their action at San
tago and the capture of the virginius
yet there was little occasion for war, the vast
ing OF sympathy or any special excitement
or the vessel. They had become a common nui-
sance, and there was little TO choose, IN his judg
! he mad no use Tor cuba, ana did not believe its
acquisition would be Of benefit to this country.
Yes; ne - would IKE 10 see ~ GuDa independent,
than to desire to put it IN peri. The administra-
tlon, IN his Judgment, would deal promptly and
iaIrly. and with due regard 10 national interests.
MIR. Lewis on the whole, regarded is time TO keep
cool and not tear passion to tatters.
Opinions OF John Ambler smith.
John Amber Smith is the representative rom
Richmond city, Va Mr.. Smith is native vir-
ginian, but republican in politics. the son.in-law
OF Senator Lewis, OF that state
In answer 70 the question what he deemed was
the opinion of his constituents on the subject OF
the Cuban troubles. he replied:-''I believe that
the sentiment throughout Virginia is that the
United States should at once organize an expedi.
ton to take possession OF the island. The outrages
committed there by the Spanish volunteers
have been so numerous that the whole civilized
world would justify and applaud such action. The
Spanish home government is evidently utterly
unable to control these volunteers, and 1t is time
some Power strong enough should in the cause OF
humanity, step IN and interfere"
Wbat would be the political effect in the South
ern States OF q war with Spain2''
1T would do more than all the legislation which
great national harmony between tue
tWS Wond raay respond ne TO sa for ygnn
teers with so regiments or more il needed They
would be the very best OF her population, all OF
them men who had served in the armies under
Generals Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and they
would be led by the very best OF his surviving
oilcers-such men as General George T.. Pickett,
who led the terrible charge at Gettysburg, and Fitz
hugh Lee and others scarcely less famous. There
would be keen rivalry among the southern troops
to see which should first plant the old dag of the
Stars and Stripes on the Spanish fortncations, or
make the most daring charge on the enemy's lines.
1t would not be many weeks before the Spanish
troops would be routed in all portions of the island
| and compelled to surrender "
III Virginians have such desire to prove their
allegiance TO the old flag, how is 1t that there Is in
that state such feeling of distrust against the
"That mas grown up really of bad management at
the eLd oil the war; The southern soldiers, or at
| least great mass OF them freely accepted the
situation. They entertained no hostility
against the national government, ana with
the proper tact the state might have
been won over to the more popular side OF politics.
1t voted for Grant because the people there had
more confidence in his practical common
than they had IN Greeley. The larger portion
of the Confederate officers were for Grant,
MGao among Qasrs %as wsS 70 b Een
democrat, openly expressed his high admiration
OF Grant as great military chleitain and man
we had very Indifferent set of federal officials
losted upon us, and that has created 4 dissatls-
faction which has had disastrous erect upon
the republican party. These appointments OF
others of like nature, and the continuance OF
them on having the wrong shown, has created
most OF the animosity against the present admins
traton, and did very much 10 defeat the party IN
! ever would be speedily dispeif1d by che stirring
excitement OF what would be universally deemed
iustidab,e foreign war Vrginans would be
proud OF the government and rally to It's support
with an unbounned enthusiasm"
"How would IL do to refef the question which, 1t
Is claimed. has been committed on our nag by the
capture OF the Virginius and the execution of her
passengers and officers and crew, TO arbitration
similar to that Of the Geneva Tribunal"
Not at all. In my opinion, public sentiment in
that state, which | in part represent would he
clearly against 1t. The disputes submitted to that
arbitration were entirely different from any iu-
vowed in the controversy with Spain. These were
questions Of international law concerning the rlght
OF a nation with which the United states were az
peace TO fit out war vessels which de-
stroycd our commerce. This is one in
which spanish officers capture vessel
on the high seas. sailing under Ameri.
cam fiGg, with American papers, haul down
the nag, seize the vessel as q pri2c and
summary execute number OF American citizens.
The. Spanish colonial authorities by their blood
thirsty hastiness have debarred their government
| nom any ground on which to submit the case 70
| arbitration. They have gone too far There
| Is but one course TO be taken. The spanish gov.
| ernpent must either punish the perpetrators oi
! these murders, make some indemnity 10 the alnl. a
lies OF victims, and proper apologies for the nsu,
| to our nag, OF by declining TO do II tncY in InuSs
| accept the alternative OF war TO ENFORCE e"o'0
| demands.v -. 80,
"Is 1t not possible that at the last momens d.. ,mc
United states may yield the claim of W. an
pete satisfaction and accept only pai si,.
tion, or even abandon IN tnc iass eA''osJ "
| declaration of war ~ 80 ,oon 10 ,,va
''No sir; President Grant Is not tne man 10 w give
way. Tie ia evidently Ia earoese' V0'luVa W"'v"