Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
Senator Summer Opposes the War
Fever.
Reported Executions Not Confirmed
Trials still Continue.

has been made pubic hefe'
Santiago dc Cuba, Nov. 12.-There
have been no further developments.
The man-of-war Isabella La CattOlica
has arrived here to convoy the NTginitls to
HAVANA. The attitude of the authorities
is unvielding. They insist on their perfect
right to dispose Of the Viginius as pirate,
in accordance with international law, and
that 40 one has a right to interfere with
them. There have been no more eXecu-
tions. but the trials are proceening. The
British man-of-war NiObe is still here. 1t
is reported that correspondence is going on
between her captain and Governor Burrlel
about British and other foreign subjects
captured on the Virginius. There are ru'
mors that an American corvette from As
pinwall, and another from Key West, are
on the way here.
The Viginius at Havana.
HAVANA. Nov. Is, p. M.-The steamer
ViTginius arrived here this afternoon. She
entered the harbor with the Spanish colors
at her masthead. a procession was formed
consisting of the Isabella la Cattolica and
another man-of-war in advance, the Vir-
ginius following and her captOr, tie gum
boat Tornado, bringing up the rear. in
this order they passed up the harbor, the
shores of which were lined with crowds of
citizens. There was some cheering along
the lines of spectators as the Tornado pass
ed.
DemOniac Delight.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-CoStello, the
commander of the Tornado, in his report
of the chase and capture of the Nirginius,
saws: "The enthusiasm of the crew simply
battles description when success crowned
its efforts. The prisoners were treated
with such consideration as their characters
deserved, and the necessity of their safe
keeping demanded. In addition to the Sc
we're lesson given to the enemies of Spain,
the capture has made the people Of SANTA
90 delirious with enthusiasm"
Recruiting Land-Lubbers.
A Washington special says the Navy De-
partment has ordered recruiting offices
opened throughout the country, and the
navy will be recruited to the utmost capac-
ity allowed by law.
There are at present 2,34Tmen employed
in various departments Of the navy yard,
and it is probable orders will be given for
the employment of 1000 more. Secretary
RolbisOn arrived in the yard at one o'clock.
accompanied by Mr.. Hanscow, Chief-of the
Bureau of Construction at Washington.
The Secretary came from Washington for
the express purpose of inspecting the pro-
gress of the work of fitting out vessels of
wal. 7IfanScow. in conversation, said that
within three weeks we shall have from fif-
teen to eighteen vessels Of war ready for
Cuban waters. Secretary Robson stated
that he was determined to remove OBJ
structionS and place the navy on a secure
footing, ready at all times for peace or war
Recruiting for the navy is going on brisk
| " here. The Charity Dramatic AssOcia-
| ton give performance at the Academy OF
Music Oh Dec. 20 for the benefit Of the
widows and orphans of the victims of the
| NirginiuS massacre.
Arms that May be Used Against Us.
This afternoon the Havana mail steamer
| Wilmington took out fourteen large cases,
! containing several hundred Remington
rifles for the Spanish government. She
also took out IA large quantity Of provisions.
Fred Douglass 10 the Front.
! WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nov. IS The
colored citizens of the District Of Columbia
will hold mass meeting on Thanksgiving
evening" and sympathize with Cuba. Fred
erick Douglass will be one Of the speakers.
Another Regiment Ready.
! TITUsvII.LE. PA, Nov. ga full regi-
ment of one thousand men was rendered to
the President to-day, by this place, to the
Cuban cause.
British Views.
| London. Nov. lS.-The DdUg telegraph
| this morning has another article on the
Virgnius affair. Ii says: Considerations
of policy and humanity would lead Eng
land to view fayorably the annexation Of
Cuba to the United States. That the
| American Government will await the re-
assembling of Congress before taking ac-
ton. is evidence that its policy will not be
governed by popular clamOr. We do not
despair of peaceful solution of the ques-
ton. In view of the difficulty the United
States would experience in retaining pos
session of Cuba if annexed, we would adj
wise the Government Of that country to ac-
knowledge the belligerency Of the insur-
gents. and ultimately guarantee the indie
pendence of the island, asking in return the
abolition of slavery.
Exactly.
MADRID. Nov. 1S.-The Spanish Cabi-
net are unanimously in favor of a satisfac-
tory and honorable settlement Of the Nir-
ginius difficulty, but regard the mainten-
ance of the integrity of Spanish territory
essential.
senator Summers letter on the Cuban
Question.
| NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The Tribune to-
morrow publishes the following letter of
Senator Sumner, which was to have been
read at the Cuban indignation Ueeting last
| night. but which the committee state was
received too late:
Boston, Nor. 1S.-Gentlemen: 1t is not
in my power to be with you at your meet
ING to ask for justice in Cuba. Allow me
to add that longing for immediate enamel
patton in this neighbOring island where
Slavery still shows its infamous front, and
ALWAYS insisting that delay is contrary to
Justice, do not think it practicable, at this
moment, on existing evidence, to determine
all orr duties in the the recent case where
civilization has received a shock. 1t is
very easy to see that no indignation ut
the dreadful butchery inconsistent with the
spirit of the age, but unhappily aroused
by an illicit fillibustering EXPEDITION from
oIT own shores. kindred to that OF
the Alabama. for which England has been
Justly condemned, in damages. can make us
forget that We are dealing with the Span
ish nation struggling under terrible diff
culties to become a sister republic and,
therefore. deserving from us present for
bearance and candor.
Nor can we forget a noble President.
whose eloquent voice pleading for mnmani-
tv. and invoking our example has so often
charmed the world. The Spanish Repub-
lie and Emelio CASTELAR, do not deserve
menace of war from us. If watchwOrls
are needed now let them be immediate
emancipation and justice in Cuba. Sue
cess to Spanish Republic. Honor and graf
itude to Emeion CASTELAR,, and peace
between our two tiOns.
Bearing these in mind there will be nc
occasion for belligerent preparations OF the
) last few DAYS. adding to our present
. Cumbersome expenditures several millions
of dollars and creating a war fever to inter
fere with the general health of political
body.
l am, gentleman, your faithful servant.
CHAS. SUMNER.
The Crew Disposed Of-Wllai OF tht
, Passengers.
HAVANA. Nov. 1S-Of the members O