Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-11-27

difficult theme to discourse upon, the ideas that
compelled this speech coming-throbbing-f from
the heart of the people Of this great country. He
then gave brief but glowing sketch of the histo-
ry of Cuba and its inhabitants, past and present,
and the recent action of Spain, as compared with
ancient Spain, and their effect upon the feelings
and the purposes of America. The history OF the
Virgnius expedition and the massacre-he de-
clared this to he fact which no diplomacy could
vile away; barbarity so brutal that all humanity
must brand it as barbarty all nations regard it
in common sentence of vengeance for the COM
mitting of a bloody deed.
He referred to the prompt action Of the British
government in regard to the imprisonment by the
King of Abyssinia of some of her subjects. he
drew beautiful picture from the bondage of Paul,
and his declaration that he was Roman citizen.
He held that the Cuban patriots who left our shores
would not have done so unless they felt that they
would be protected by the American government
or revenged for their death. He believed Con-
grcss would give this matter its first attention,
which would result in declaration of war against
| Spain. He believed war would harnlonlze the
discOrdant sentiments that now rankle in clvlll-
| zation. He should expect to see the men in that
war who wore the blue and the grey-the ancient
shout of the old soldiers ofthc Union and the IA
milar yell of the men who were in the rebellion
and the guns of that race who were held i'll bon
laCe and now are free He believed the old Con-
federate soldier better than the cause he rep
resented; and this would give him chance to be
baptized again upon the field Of battle and under
the United States flag.
He gave an account Of his observations of ten
months in Cuba in 1866. He said one of the COM
plants of the owners of slaves, was that nearly
one-third of those brought there stabbed them
selves to the heart to relieve themselves from such
thradom. He believed that it was the duty to
carry the war to that extent, until The American
flag should be respected everywhere
Purvis, colored, Adjutant General of the
State, also made speech. He said he should
vote FIR the resolutions as an American citi'
zen-not as a negro He looked upon it as a
duty to uphold the national honor. He
thought there was q good deal of blowing.
He wanted it understood that black man
was not any longer a specially. He had no
need to thank the other side that they fought
against them or to thank the Northern man
for making the colored man free.
Mr. Hurley did not want people to under
stand that this was meeting of the Legisla-
ture, but meeting where every one might be
heard.
After this, as the Uuion- Herald informs US,
the proceedings ran off into kind of debate,
during which it seemed to assume more the
nature of criticism of mems motions and un.
derstandings than anything else.
In the North Carolina Senate, on Thurs.
day last, series of resolutions was introdu-
ced by Major John Dunham, Senator from
Wilson, asking the Government of the United
States to demand reparation for the outrage
which has been offered to its flag and to &C.
cede belligerent rights to the Cuban patriots.
Major Dunham is a disabled Confederate
officer and Democrat
The Richmond Enquirer calls for Cuban
meeting in Richmond, and in doing so, says
that "people of the South feel that the flag of
the country has been insulted-that the laws
of civilization and humanity have been out
ragged, and that the interests as we'll as the
honor of this government demand prompt
and positive action on the part of Congress" "
Another enthusiastic meeting Of the friends
of Cuba has been held in New Orleans. The
resolutions express admiration at the devo-
tion and sacrifices of the Cubans during the
FIVE years contest The Virginius tragedy
was denounced as utterly outrageous. The
Monroe doctrine is reasserted, with pledges of
support and coincidence offered to the fami-
lies of the victims of the recent butchery.
Four thousand Germans assembled at Ger
mania Hall in New York, on Saturday night,
and by public resolutions expressed sympathy
with Cuba and favor vigorous policy to-
ward Spain.
On the other hand, the more sober views
of rejecting minds do not accord with the
war-lke utterances and sentiments above
quoted. Senator Sumner says:
~ do not think it practicable, at this moment,
on existing evidence, to determine all our duties
in the recent case where civilization has received
shock. tits very easy to see that no indignation
at the dreadful butchcry inconsistent with the
spirit of the age, but unhappily aroused by an IL
licit tillibustering expedition from own shores
kindred to that of the Alabama, for which Eng
land has been Justly condemned, in damages, can
make us forget that we are dealing with the Span
ish nation struggling under terrible difficulties to
become sister republic and, therefore, deserving
from us present forbearance and candor. Nor can
we forget noble president, whose eloquent voice
pleading for humanity and invoking our example,
has so often charmed the world. The Spanish Re-
public and Emelo CASTELAR, do not deserve men
ace or war from US. II watchwords are needed
now, let them be immediate emancipation and
Justice in Cuba Success to the Spanish republic.
Honor and gratitude to Emelio Castelar,, and
peace between our two nations Bearing these in
mind there will be no occasion for the belligerent
preparations of the last few days, adding to our
present burdensome expenditures several million
dollars, and creatinga fever to interfere with
the general health Of political body"
Senator Sargent, of California, who has
been interviewed upon the subject, says:
"Takng possession of Cuba would certainly be
an eifectual remedy; but there are several things
to be taken into consideration before we deter
mine upon such steps. It will be war to attempt
it, and the doing so re-establishes monarchy in
Spain. CASTELAR,, the President of the Spanish Re-
public, iSstrvng to make Republican institutions
successful in his country. In this effort the only
friend which he has among the great powers of
the earth is ourselves. He looks to us for sus-
tanning sympathy and aid in the effort to make his
country free. We destroy all his hopes and ruin
the Spanish Republic by warning against it. This
consideration alone should induce us to act with
the utmost caution. I am not as yet decided in
my mind as to what is best. 1t is very evident
that the Spanish home Government has no power
to enforce its DEGREES over the colonial authorities
of Cuba. That island and its officials are COM
pletely under the control of the Spanish volun-
teers, who do Just what they choose, and compel
the military and civil officials to comply with all
their demands. They are acting in the interest of
the shareholders of the island. 1 think that it
would he wise policy to advise the Spanish Coy
crnment to decree the abolishment Of slavery in
Cuba, and that the United States wonld aid Spain
in its enforcement and also, in the establishment
of its authority that the perpetrators of the re-
cent massacre could be properly punished"
On being asked how he thought it would
fare with American commerce, in case Of war,
he replied:
GLADLY at first for the reason that Spain has but
comparatively little commerce, and ours is eXten-