The New York herald., 1873-11-22


heavy armament as that would interfere with her
speed. She is reported as capable OF making six
teen knots an hour and the service she is to per-
form wiz be to carry dispatches to any part OF the
Cuban waters other despatch boats win be fitted
out to run between Key West and Havana. Nor
folk and Key West and Washington and Norio;E.
THE RECORD OF THE yIRGiNIUs.
The Chief OF the Bureau OF Statistics furnishes
the following description OF the steamer vrginius,
as recorded in the American and foreign shipping
list in 1s72:-Sidewheei steamer schooner rigged,
46. tons burden; home port, New YORK; b7iit at
Glasgow in 1864 of iron; two oscilating engines,
two boilers nine feet draught.
War Rumors-The Legitimate Rights of
the virginius-The President Calm,
but Earnest-spnin Getting Alarmed
The Public In Possession or all Essen
tial Facts.
WASHINGTON, NOV. 21, 1879
More excitement than heretofore has prevailed
to-day consequent on the latest intelligence from
Madrid, and the probabilities Of war with Spain
circulation adding to the widespread excitement
and causing numerous inquiries at Official quar-
ters as to their truth, II only to get assurances
that the government was without oflcial advices
confirming them.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT
is making earnest inquiry for Information to be
forwarded to Minister Sickles as to the legitimate
rights Of the Wrgnius to all the privileges and pro-
lection guaranteed TO an American vessel on the
high seas. The subject has been thoroughly In
vestigated in the navigation division OF the Treas
ury Department. There is no reason to believe
that any rregularity exists in the registry papers
OF that vessel This fact has been communicated
by the Secretary OF the Treasury to the Secretary
OF State. and was OF the subjects that received
attention at the Cabinet meeting to-day Mr.
Richardson producing the copies Of papers and
records Of hts department concerning her.
THE CABINET SESSION
was opened precisely at noon-an unusual occur.
renee, as it is generally halfpast twelve or one
O'Clock before all the members arrive-and re-
NAMED In session, with every member IN attend
ance, until four O'Clock, being the longest session
ever held under President Grants administration.
Upon the adjournment it was remarked that the
meeting mad been one of the most important ever
held, member stating that the whole time had
been occupied upon the yirginius matter and its
attending complications. Cabinet officers are still
careful not to permit word to escape them as to
the conclusions reached, either at this or the two
preceding meetings. 1t can, however, be stated,
in speaking OF the public sentiment In Spain as
being Of violent and unriendy character towards
the American Legation; that
THIS FEELING IN SPAIN IS BRUTAL AND UNREASON-
ABLE,
and it really seemed that Ministry could not
stand which would grant what is reasonable. The
government is without advlces con1rmatory Of
the reports that the social relations between our
representative at Madrid and the Spanish Minister
OF Foreign Affairs mad been interrupted. Regard
ing the rumors OF further violence against the
Legation and Minister sickles personally, which
were in active circulation to-day, it be author
itatively stated that reports OF that Character
are confirmed by official dispatches.
THE PRESIDENT,
IN conversing upon the subject Of our relations
with Spain, is free from anything Ike passion. his
manner being calm, but at the same time. indica-
tive OF earnestness He is evidently in full accord
with the general sentiment OF the country; but
viii do nothing that Will, even by implication,
place the United States as in the wrong before the
world. While the United States sympathiZes with
Spain in her efforts to establish q republican
form OF government and viii give all possible
moral support in that direction, this movement on
her part will not serve in the least degree to re-
strain our government from exactlng the full
measure OF redress for pending grievances and pro-
tecting all interests covered by the national nag.
1t was said by well known Senator tonight,
after conversation with the President, that
THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS SOME ALARM,
not wishing to provoke hostilities with this gov
ernment that all Americans may rest assured the
proper measures will be taken to guard against
possible or probable repetitons OF outrage, either
by Spanish or cuban authority, and, further, that
the President will submit the whole matter to
Congress for their advice and direction and it can
be added, the Information having been received
from high Official source, nothing has been re-
ceved by the government essentially different from
the news published in the newspapers with refer
ence to Spanish or Cuban affairs, and when Con-
gress meets there is doubt that the public will
be satisfied that prudence, combined with due
regard to our national honor, has been observed
by the Executive Department Of the government.
Secretary Fish Says the Unofficial Re-
ports from Spain Arc Exaggerated-
The Mob in Front Of the American Lee
CATION mt Madrid Promptly Dispersed
The CASTELAR, Government Anxious for
Friendly Relations-Return of the
Secretary Of the Navy.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81, 1873
Dispatches received by the Secretary OF State do
not fully confirm the special kilograms from Madrid
in regard to the situation there. There have been
demonstrations against Minister Sickles but the
Secretary is Of the opinion that the specials are
somewhat exaggerated. mob which collected
in front of the American Legation was promptly
dispersed by the government and there
is no doubt here In Official circles but
that the authorities at Madrid are fully
capable OF preventing any outbreak. The position
Of Minister sickes is very uncomfortable, but 1t is
not believed that any violence will be offered, as
Mr.. sickles telegraphs that the Spanish officials
are equal to any emergency. Minister Sickles is
hourly in communication with the state Depart
ment, and his dispatches indicate the existence OF