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The New York herald., 1873-11-25
ing possession OF Cuba, whatever might be the
course adopted for so dong.
Herschei v. johnson for Annexation.


Herschel ". johnson for Annexation.
AUGUSTA, Ca. Nov. -, 1878.
In an interview with the HERALD correspondent
Herschel v. Johnson, OF this State, said his views
on the Cupan affair were in fun accord with those
OF Alexander II. stephens. He has long thought
as Calhoun did, that Cuba was pear ready TO
drop into the lap OF the United States and the
pear was now fully ripe. war at the present
time woul0 harmOnlze North and South. The
tion OF Cuba, in the removal OF high tariffs
on the products OF tho island. In the
event OF war the Southern people
would do their part in sustaining the government;
but the war, II It takes place, VIII hardly be long
one, Spain ls In TOO crippled condition TO fight
long He thinks that Cuba should, from lts geo
graphical position rhe key to the Gulf well as
Tor other more potent reasons belong to the United
States. and now is the time to acquire the island.
In the event OF war cotton would go up to 20 cents
immediately, and the financial stringency, instead
OF being increased would be relieved at once.
Last night large Indignation meeting was held
In Columbus, at which the speakers were among
the most prominent citizens OF the place. Resolu-
tiOns were unanimously adopted requesting the
administration and Congress to take such decisive
measures as Will AT once stay the work OF slaughter
and bloodshed and avenge the insult offered to the
nation and to common humanity; that ito every
act OF the government looking towards
the recognition OF Cuba as a belligerent power
or as an independent republic we pledge our
earnest support, and Stand ready to vindicate our
pledges with the sword that copies OF these res0lu
tions be sent to the administration and to Con-
gresS, with the assurance TO them that we see in
war for the liberation OF Cuba the strongest
measures Tor cementing the different sections of
our Republic in the bonds OF harmony and pa
triOJSm.N
The New York herald., 1873-11-25

and the rights OF individuals Is tried in vain, our
voice il not for war"
The Houston (Texas) Mercury Ia In favor OF
adopting summary measures In regard to Cuba 1t
Insists that we should take the island first ana let
the investigation come afterwards II thinks 1.-The
civilized world should combine in one united effort
TO extlrpate the participants III this wholesale
slaughter from the island and seize and hold them
until lair and fun investigation was mad into the
whole affair. This course might be considered
summary, but IL would be just. They are outlaws
against civilization, obey no laws but those OF their
own WILL and, Cain-like, have turned their hands
against all men, Spain being unable to control the
island, the United States in taking possession oil It,
with the sanction Of the great European Powers.
would stop cruel war, which has been character
lied by brutality and butchery ana burning. and
has no present appearance OF coming TO any termi-
nation unless some third party steps in.n
The Augusta tGa.) Chronicle ana Senttaet wakes
savage over the Cuban question. IL says:-''lt is
impossible to conceive a course more insoent than
Spain has pursued in this matter, or course more
cOwardly than that followed by General Grants
administration Outrage after outrage has been
perpetrated, insult has been heaped upon out
rage. and still the administration hesltateS, wavers
and does nothing The blood OF the martyred Fry
and mis- comrades calls aloud to heaven for ven-
the government which is bound to protect the
person OF its humblest citizen, sends dispatches
and protests Prompt action 10 days ago would
have saved the lives OF nearly 100 men, but while
Mr.. Fish wrote General Burrlel murdered, and
Spain. rightly imagining that the administration
was afraid to aVenge the blood OF American citi-
zcns, treated the protests and the dispatches with
merited contempt. oh. iOr one hour OF '0ld
Hickory and democratic g0vernment!n
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
Views of Judge j. N. Tyner on the Feel
ing In the West.

Judge j. N. Tyner, Representative ln Congress
from che Eighth district OF Indiana states that the
feeling in the West so far as he has been able
to learn, is intense against Spain. Without dis.
tinction OF party, the people seem to be agreed
that the government fthe United States has been
grossly insulted, and that full reparation must be
demanded. He believes that should the news
paper despatch from Madrid relative TO the treat
nens ie ol General Sickles be confirmed by Official
ineeihgence and should 1t be true that the govern
, m,ens V. .ne enited states has, through our Min
,S.o,a ,a presented an ultmatum demanding the
prVSsece,on OF American citizens In Cuba and the
enaorcement ene OF tne DEGREES OF the Spanish gov
ernmeht on the Island, and which utimatum has
peen treated with contempt that no informative but
,na, eit. ne tnlnks u may be possible however,
was ,us nn, ueahanu presented by General Sickles
wa, nov an uitlmatum, and that perbons IL
aa,o,, may DC susceptible OF modification after full
hpo,a.ic ahpao,n.i negotiations. II, however 10 was an
states cannot with honor recede from the position
n pAS assumed Lie counsenQs the CAIN put aTm
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
Opinion of Congressma a n Num-.

Representative David A. Num-, IRON Tennessee,
fully accords with his colleague, Mr.. Thornburg in
his statement that Tennessee will orer large
volunteer force in case OF war with SPAIN He
says that the State is glowing with excitement on
the subject. There is feeling that Cuba
properly belongs TO the United States and that the
Spanish colonial authorities by their utter disregard
OF all the rights Of humanity and the laws OF na.
tions have Afforded US the opportunity to take It,.
In tennessee IN this matter there is unity Of
sentiment. The people all agree upon what ought
to be done. Confederate soldiers and federal
soldiers, republicans and democrats Will forget
their former contests an0 their present political
differences and hight side by side in the cause
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
CAPTAIN FRY'S HEROISM.
ee>-za.sY $3.50 s.ss.ccSs---,-cs cs---,-.-ss'1
Help for His Widow did Children nnd q
Monument 10 His Memory.
NOVEMBER 23 1873

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
VIII YOU insert the subjolned extract from alet
ter from Captain Fry, the commander or the ryir
ginius, to General Burrie written in behalf OF the
crew. IL states the whole thing plainly and with.
out extenuatlon:-
For years past IL is notorious the number of vessels
tnat employed in during the Americ
although captures were numerous single lie was
after short never heard word
the night o my sentence Of the Cuban law and the proc
h" the e wn coSd Be- is apy was
than international how complete must have been
the anorance o. these poor people Twas continually in
alluded he @et 0Ts' n ge Believe that a" i
the a are sss Sers % u DH sy on
SUI SUI know wen ,a, am not pleading Tor my life have
nave neither house nor country victim Of war and
o he % Ta % proPery Ss 1ng closed :. me
ior my wiie and seven children rem who know what 70
ing, and look upon what has happened as d bcnc.
any one.
/ would call the attention OF nv countrynten to
the sublime spectacle OF this sailor, gentleman and
nero, whose final utterances OF sorrow. stricken but
unconguered spirit will claim the heartfelt sym
pathy and admiration Of all men not utterly selfish
and cowardy. Taxing legally wrong but hazard
GUS service, TO support vile and seven children
captured-whether Justly or not, care not--bnt
most outrageously tried convicted and barbaTously
executed, as sailor and commander his last efforts
are for his crew; as n gentleman he bows them
farewell on his way TO his death, and as a nero he
dies
He bitterly says he has no country, because he
belonged to the list OF soldiers ana sailors by pro-
fesslon, who have never been permitted TO resume
their allegiance to their government.
claim hm for my countryman. claim MS ex-
ample and glorious death as legacy TO both pro-
fessions, TO one OF which ne belonged and claim
for all OF us the privilege OF avenging ms murder.
ask you TO accept contributions Tor q twoiod
purpose-f0r assistance TO his widow and children
and for monument to hts memory BE pleased
TO accept $500, 500 to be applied TO each purpose
VIII YOU not take charge OF the fund for this pur-
pose, and any assistance s1at can render win
cordially Qivcy AkMy.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
Godlove ). Orth,s yicxz

Godlove ). Orth one OF the members az ,aroe
from Indiana, arrived here yesterday. His former
connection with the House Committee on Foreign
Affairs has made him somewhat conservative in
expressing opinions upon international matters
until he Is in iull possession OF the iacts When the
Presiuent SENDS 10 Congress all the Information IN
possession oil the government he has no douht
that Congress will respond TO the sentiment OF Inc
people and second the administration in their
efforts TO sustain our national honor,
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
Attach the Arapiles.


To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
If the vrginius was an American vessel, sailing
under the American fag and registered according.
iy why don't the owners attach the "murderers' -
iron.ciad Arapiles, now in the pore, OF New YORK;
sell her. and what Is left OF the proceeds alter the
virginius IS paid for give 10 shc families OF the
butcnered victimsY DO likewise with all Spanish
property in the shape Of vessels belonging to their
government that may enter our ports, and they
will learn to respect the stars and Stripes and
those WHO sail under them. q. y. JOHNNIE.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
An Oriental story-TeiIeY Contrasts Our
Minister and Our Nation with Others.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
Two days since asked an English friend OF mine,
"what would your government have done II IL were
placed In the position OF that OF the United States
IN respect TO Cuban analrs 7" The prompt reply |
got was Certainly 1t would not have waited so
long.n lie was right. Asia knows II 10 her cost
and dread terror
In respect to Cuban aYairs Secretary Pisb re-
minds me OF the story OF two Pundit Bramins,
Who after the closest application and intense study
for aiteeu years In tbe HOLY CITY Of Bcnares.- I'm.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
Opinion OF Senator Chandler.

Senator Chandler, OF Michigan, arrived here
yesterday from Detroit. He Is uncompromising
IN bis views as to what Congress should do, and
viii advocate the sternest measures in sustaining
our claims upon Spain.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
An American Woman Who Wants Vcn-
geance.

NEW YORK, Nov. q, 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD D:-
Will you be kind enough to inform the commu-
nifty why it Is that President Grant treats the
murder OF his subjects with such apparent indirer
ence. l have read in your journal OF his attending
fair at Newark while the Spaniards are tread
ing the blood OF his poor citizens, slaughtered
by brutes more treacherous than Captain Jack and
his tribe could possibly presume to be (as 1t was
IN their naturel. Is he deaf TO the tears and
groans OF the deSOlate orphans and widows CALL
ing him to avenge the butchery Of their earthly
protectors, Is he afraid OF the Spanardsy Ii so,
why does he not vacate his post and give 1t to
some brave man who Is not afraid to uphold the
honor OF his country and wipe out the vermin
that dared insult It's nag notice that the editor
of one OF the spanish papers says tnat it Is the
HERALD alone that clamors for war, and
that to pacny that organ the President
OF the United States sent out one man.
ofwar, since which time the HERALD has
considerably cooled down What e1rontery Tor
any spanish cur to make such an assertion when
the blood OF every American man. woman and
cnlld this continent boiled with rage 1t the
insult they have received at the hands OF tue
Santiago nighwaymen. Down with them, crush
them, make an example OF them, hang their
heads over the gates-the late scene OF their vii
famous atrocitles-as warning to the scurtouS
race not to tamper with the stars and Stripes.
AN AMERICAN WOMAN.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25

action OF the administration In the matter, and
beiieves that while IL has strictly observed the
usual diplomatic usages and has done nothing
hastily or rashly. IL has shown an unmstakabe
determination TO sustain the national honor. lt
would not do In such cases to act on popular
clamor The matter must be calmly considered IN
every aspect, and the government must take no
step from which 1t will be forced to recede. The
whole subject will doubtless come up for discus
sion in Congress, and he predicts unanimity OF
feeling seldom seen in that body.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
THE PUBLIC VOICE FOR WAR.
spain Must Feel the Strong Arm OF n
Civilized Government.

GOyANsTOwN, Nd, Nov. 20, 1878.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
have carefully read all that has been published
in your valuable paper in relation to the ship Vir
ginius, her passengers, officers and crew. 1t Is
well known that the Spanish government ordered
the captain General OF Cuba to stay all proceed
ings In the case OF the virgnus; this order was
issued at the instgaton OF the United states after
Captain General and the Governor OF Santiago de
Cuba defant.y and contemptuously disregarded the
order and acted their individual responsibility.
This independence OF action was no doubt based on
two grOunds-frst, the inability OF the home gov
ernment TO enforce its orders and to punish its
belous officers; the second cause OF slaughter was
the inherited love OF shedding the blood or all who,
from any cause, may have helplessy allen into The
hands OF the cnivalric Spanish Dons. Ii the Vr-
gnluS was pirate, what position do these hu-
name Dons occupy Does spain rule Cnba No,
says the Captain General and the Governor. We
or the volunteers rule, and we Will rule as our
supposed interests or passion may dictate. Is
the CUBAN government recognized aS a national
government The right they claim is to act to-
international law when passion and interest
dictate. This il piracy, and should be treated
as such and no respite given until they
sensibly feel the strong arm OF q civilized govern
States or any other government from treating such
as pirates and compelling obedience to the laws OF
humanity and Civilizations The United States has
forborne until longer forbearance would be last
said as reported, ''that Spain was not myth, nor
Cuba balloon, and both would be found when
wanted" 1t Is another instance OF spanish inso-
lence, marked contempt for the outraged feel
ngs OF our people, and an indirect approval OF the
bloodthirstiness OF his oicia anu volunteer Cuban
friends. w.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
"Let Us Hoist the British Flag When In
Danger"

To THE EDITOR 2E TaE HEsALRin7s, in7s,,->---
Unless our government takes immediate action
and Furnishes those Spanish butchers for the bar.
Darous murder OF American citizens suggest thar
hereafter We appeal to England to protect us, IL
own government will not We are well aware
that during the Cuban struggle our consuls have
frequently been wrapped as 1t were, within the
iolds of the English nag as proof against Spanish
bullets, while our own once nonored Stars and
stripes noated useessly over them, to our
shame and degradation. Well may English
men feel proud OF their country We Americans
can now readily understand the reason
that Engllshmen always manifest such sincere
devotion to their nag and country. Therefore, II
our nag is not sufficient guarantee against insult.
would 1t not be good idea in the future for the
captains OF American vessels TO hoist the English
nag when IN danger OF capture by those spanish
Drutes, and assume TO be Engshmen, II we are not,
in order to save our ives9 The yacht Deerhound
was English vessel, manned by English sub
jects: the VirgiDius was an American vessel man
ned by American citizens. Take note, oh great and
glorious Republic AN INDIGNANT AMERICAN.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
Senator Browniovv for war.

SeHUtOr bTOWhIOW TOT ""r'
An intimate friend OF Senator Brownlow. who
arrived here last night says the Senator is for war
He favors the adoption OF vigorous and decisive
policy-a demand from the United States govern
ment upon spain for the immediate arrest, trial
and punishment OF the Cuban murderers. de Is In
favor OF the annexation OF Cuoa either by purchase
or conquest, and thinks that Spain has demon
strated her incapacty to properly govern her
American colonies, and that they should De taken
from her. He will vote Tor any measure that will
avenge Spanish atroclty.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
. Maxnnrd for AnrexatiOn.

Hon. Horace Maynard for Annexation.
Hon. Horace Maynard, Representative nom the
state OF Tennessee at large, Will lavor the adoption
of vigorous measures tor the punishment OF the
Cuban authorities but Is somewhat more conser-
vatve in his tone. He favors annexation OF Cuba
but VIII prefer to purchase, II the price ls reason
able.
The New York herald., 1873-11-25
A Voice for the Red Cross.


But few days have passed since l reaG in the
New YORK HERALD that the Cubans, battling for
the independence OF their country, required sur
geons the field almost more than any thing else.
Abstracting altogether from my views upon the
Cuban question-which are, as they ought to be,
in favor OF those who fight for ndependence-I be-
lieve that there is here every cause for the exer
else OF humanity. have been not q few times on
the battle field myself and am well aware OF the
horrors which accumulate upon it under the best
arrangements that civilization and organized
belligerents can make in order to meet the mourn
iul occasion II the United States declares with
SPAIN as am impressed with the idea VIII be done,
there will be great necessity for an ambulance
corps to supplement the duties which will devolve
upon the medical officers Of our army. 1t Is too
much for them to my own knowledge, to have to
attend TO their own wounded, without at all need
ing those who are Of the enemy's side, or OF any
other belligerent party Many valuable life is
lost, ebbs out slowly and painfully because the
surgeons on battle held have their hands too iull
OF work.
Now, II war there ne between country and
Spain upon Cuoan SOIL an ambulance-a volunteer
amDuance-can do a world of good Acting upon
the idea that humanity should be given the sym
pathy and the help which pity demands, we must
OF the United states in battle and while Spain in
battle Will have the skill and assistance OF trained
and able military men, the Cubans who fight, and
who may be our auxllarles to redeem the disdained
glores OF the stars and stripes. cry out already
meilcdl dsSsldHce. lulS, to NY ulu0, Is al lm-
portant fact.
II 1t shall so occur, which may Heaven avert,
that the government of the United States will
tamely submit to the insult and ignomny that has
already despatched Its nag with hlth and Will not
declare war upon spain tor the Cuban imbrogio.
there is yet room for the Initiation OF the corps
which advocate.
spain was a contracting or asserting power to
the conference at Geneva the conference since
well known as being the initiative OF the mission
Of mercy Of the Red Cross. During the late French
| war an Irish ambulance was formed Tor the service
OF the French wounded, under the auspices OF the
| Red Cross. That ambulance did its duty well
! that the Germans treated its members
/ upon all occasions in France with the
/ greatest courtesy, fact OF which / was
aware as was the first volunteer TO join IL, even
| against the wishes OF my greatest and most sin
cere friends. Now, should regard it as a great
| test OF the desire OF the Spanish government to
| conduct this war with Cuba upon basis OF human
! ity that Spain would not refuse 10 an ambulance,
| designed simply TO succor the wounded, the per-
mission to go to Cuba for that purpose alone l
| can raise suiciency OF medical men and assist
ants Tor that purpose within week and for the
first time suggest 1t, adding that In either case
which have referred to Will be the first voun-
I teer. Respectfully, JOHN q. WATERS, NJ ID.
IL HIGH STREET, BROOKLYN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-07-31

daughter Of the late robert smith, fell
through hay loft while hunting eggs
and was seriously injured, although
not fatally.
The contract for building the new
College at New Concord has been let to
a gentleman at Zanesville, who will
begin operations straightway, and
agrees to have the building completed
by the 10th of next June, in time for
the annual Commencement. He will
enclose it this fall. s-
Sun STROKE. Last Thursday was
one of the hottest days we have expert
enced this summer, and the complaints
of oppression of heat were numerous.
One man, John McAffe, employed in
George Greer's brick yard was sun
struck, while at work. He fell to the
ground senseless, and was carried to
his boarding house, where he remained
speechless until late on Friday, and his
limbs are still much cramped.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-07-31
About Third Terms.

The Liberal Republican and Demo-
cratic. organs and politicians who are
becoming so fierce and excited about
the possibility of the reelection of Gen.
eral Grant third time, who see in il
the overthrow of the Constitution. the
destruction of republicanism, and the
downfall of popular liberty of the Uni
ted States, would do well to read Mr..
Parton's article in the last number OF
the Atlantic Monthly" in regard to
Thomas Jefferson. Whenever .a-y-
thing goes wrong, or is supposed by the
opposition to have gone wrong, we are
pointed to Jefferson and his adminis-
tratiOn.. When an appropriation is
asked to build a railroad, we are told
to look at Jefferson. When an ap-
pOintment that is not satisfactory to the
Democracy is made by the President,
Mr.. Jefferson's ghost is raised, and we
are Threatened with the direst venge-
ance. Jefferson is thegreat regulator,
the guardian angel of the Republic.-
And now, while the third term fever
is upon the same party. we have them
ravlng and chattering in anincoh6rent
way about that golden age of the Re
public. But what are the facts? Mr..
Parton dispels all those rosy illusions
by mcrcilessly showing that the pure
and spotless JefieFsonian-D Democratic
Legislatures Of Vermont, New Jersey,
pennsylvania, Maryland and Georgia,
the Senate of New York and the House
of Delegates of Virginia ft,rnally re-
quested Mr.. Jefferson to stand for a
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