The New York herald., 1873-12-12

TO give great proofs OF constancy. Goa and the
same Americans who. secure and respected. live
sIiII passing during the long days OF mortal an
guish; but they also know that in this populous
city or Havana has reigned-to-day responsible
nistory-the most perfect tranquility.
THE VOICE OF PRUDEScR.
The Constaacid takes the following threatening
attitude:-
At the present time, after the arrival oftne
Minister OF Ultramar OF his decree upon the rails
ing OF embargoes on property OF foreigners OF the
opinions expressed in sundry places BY some ofthe
impossible to keep a profound reserve for the
questions or TO be or not 10 be- for such are all the
questions LOT the loyal spaniards Of the Island OF
Cuba, which obges US TO swerve from the line OF
conduct which we marked out aud have faith
fully followed since October, 1865. The loyal
Spaniards OF Cuba. both native and pennsulars,
during the past i've years, have committed faults
have been too confident some times and at others
too careless. and frequently too tolerant
with the immoral public Iunctionares ana IN.
scrupulous merchants. contractors and note SHAY
ing spectators. these weaknesses and the little
attention they attract obey the general custom OF
our times. In the United States, as in England, III
France, IN Germany and IN Spain immortality and
speculation in pubic misortunes have made rapid
progress In these modern times, as has repeat
edly been stated In our columns; but in the Island
OF Cuba, Notwithstanding the errors that laye
Spaniards have not forgotten Tor single moment
their firm intention OF not abandoning this land
which our forefathers discovered. colonized and
enriched. although there may be nothing lett OF it
but heap OF ashes ana ruins.
The loyal Spaniards OF the island OF Cuba must
comply with their solemn Oaths. We who have so
often taken them, and we have taken the trouble to
remember IL. that friends and enemies alike may
recolect tfem must to-day say to our friends, that
is TO say 10 all the loyal Spaniards OF the island Of
Cuba born in the Peninsula in the Antilles or
elsewhere, who are identified with us, that the
know by the continued communications they
write are not entirely wanting in foundation. Its
necessary that the people should know 1t, and
everyone should be considered as an enemy who
endeayors 10 allay US 10 sleep when we need to be
awake to prepare ourselves for the struggle, TO
conquer or ayense ourselves, as belongs to men OF
heart who desire TO be worthy sons OF heroic Spain
The hour has arrived .or telling the truth to the
loyal Spanards OF the Island OF Cuba, and may the
curse OF God and the verdict OF history fall upon
the heads OF the infamous ones w ho endeavor TO
make a bargain with pubic spirit.
Far from putting Off the question, in order TO
prolong, although but for day. an insupportable
positioa IL Is necessary TO say to the Spanards OF
the Island OF Cuba that the hour OF trial we fore
told has arrived, Tor we have seen 1T coming since
october 1868. The hour has come to prove that
we are forewarned, and that we must fulfil our
to the knile, as said Palaox, the Governor
OF the immortal Saragossa, to the French
Cuba, will be promptly seconded by our brothers of
the Peninsula, and we shall conquer by land and
to thrust US out ANONYMOUSLY from this island,
and those despicable men who pretend to regen-
crate humanity, commencing by selling their coun-
Let us conhde in the worthy Captain General of
the Island OF Cuba; let US wait until he informs
method TO overthrow the intrgues oil those who
know all, thanks to the traitors who lend them
powerful aid. s
commenced from to-day to organize resistance
ana the attack by sea ahd land to all kinds of
leave the island who are In the way, and refusing
passports to those who can be OF service either
with their persons or fortunes.
The superior authority cannot. ought not, waver.
All loyal Spaniards, native and peninsular, will
give him their unconditional support because
we consider II as
in whom we trust and confde. that these events
should have taken place after General Joaquin
the command OF this island.
..True heroes are tnose," says French histo-
rian speaking OF what was done IN Chile aud Peru,
with means scanty, as compared with those Of the
enemy" The Captain General of the island OF
Cuba may not possess the elements oil triumphs
over his powerful enemies; but he will always
have more than enough TO struggle until succumb-
ing with honor
The Gorro Frigio (repubcan), ends an article
in which it insists that there exist no fears of war;
with the following recommendations
Let us follow, yes, quietly towards a better
future, freed from bramDles and briers and stony
precipices. Let US step more or less swift, but
and happiness OF all. Thus we we Will display
prudence and wisdom. Thus we will be q
people worthy OF the mother country ,, Thus
manner we will give prestige in these
ATTITUDES TO modern Spain and to the Latin race,
which Is 80 severely combated. Let US say to the
colossus OF America Spain peopled and civilized
the New World and Spain to-day the most lib
the road OF its redemption TO all the oppressed
peoples, will never consent to the pairing OF its
ti0nal integrity.
La Legatidad republican, ends a long article
entitled 'warr in the following words:-
Calmness and tranquility in all minds, serene.
ness and prudence IN thought. We have them
firmly because II we do not expect everything
through the iorce OF Ideas, we are completely as
sured OF the mperlousness oil interests. Never do
the beneficial influences OF modern progress show
themselves TO better advantage than in the critical
days OF peoples. It Is true and say 1t, with the
full faith OF our heart with all the sincerity OF our
character, IL Is certain that we shelter, to-day,
more than ever, the hope OF the dawn OF peace.