The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-25
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We take the following fran the Washing
ton Chronicle, Of the 22nd:
It has been known for some days that the
Spanish Government has submitted evidence
with regard to the Virginius and her claim
to the right to bear the Gag Of the United
States, and that the President had submitted
this evidence to the Attorney General for
his opinion thereon.
The Attorney General has given the opiu-
ion that the vessel had forfeited the right to
bear the flag of the United States, and that
at the time Of her capture she was CARRYING
it without right and improperly. The evil
dence clearly shows that the papers Of the
vessel were procured by perjury Of the par
ties applying, the details Of which will be-
given tolthe public in few days. In ac-
cordance with this decision the Spanish
Government will not b. required 10 salute
the American IA, on the 25th Of December.
Il also appears that some Of the passengers
on board the Virginius were persons who
had been previously released on thsir parole
gwen to the governing authorities Of Cuba.
The evidence exhibits some curious facts in
connection with the character of the vessel
and the passengers she carried that will be
OF interest to the public Blythe terms of
the protocol the question Of determining the
right Of the Virginius to carry the Amer:-
can flag was left entirely to the United States
authorities, and this decision being against
| that right, under the terms of the protocol
it will become the duty Of the United States
to adopt legal proceedings against the vessel,
and against any Of the persons who may ap-
pear to have beea guilty Of Illegal acts in
connection Herewith.
PARIS, December 21.-A cipher despatch
from the Herald correspondent at Madrid
announces that Spain demands the restora-
ton Of the Virginius. There is great exul-
tatIon in consequence Of Secretary Fish's
admitting that the Virginius was not entitled
to carry the flag Of the United State. The
demand was delivered on Friday. General
Sickles has autographed to Washington, in
sisting on the acceptance of his resignation.
NEW YORK, December 2l.-A special
| despatch, dated Key West, goth, says In
formal ion reached here from Havana yester-
day which, if authentic, is highly important.
1t is rumored there that serious complications
in regard to Cuba have arisen, it is under
stood between the Spanish and British Gov
ernnents. Precisely what these difficulties
are does not yet appear, but it is certain that
the British Wesd India squadron Is to be
speedily and largely increased. The Ia
vana authorities, it is stated, consider that
the English Government intends some inter-
ference in Cuban affairs, and in such man
ger as to complicate the relations between
this Government ard Spain. Admiral Scott
Hooks for the arrival OF our European squad
ron in a few days, when Admiral Case, unless
relieved, will assume command. Il is now
/ looked upon as certain that the salute to our
flag required BY the terms Of the protocol
Will be made in as informal manner as pos
isible. The feeling among the officers of the
squadron here is one OF much Dissatisfaction
The Visgiuius passed here yesterday to tie
the north anchorage Of the Ossipee in q
leaky condition.
/ Later-Since the last despatch was sent
it has become known here that the British
Consul General at Havana has received des
patches from Lord Granville to instruct all
naval commanders 10 the West Indies te
ediately rendezvous in Cuban ports. Il
is stated that in official eircles4it is certainly
known that the British Government will as.
suredly demand the punishment of Burriell
The British Admiral has left for St. Thorn
as, where he expects to be relieved
Hon. ). I. Harris, the representative in
Congress from this district, voted to repea
| the bankrupt law. W. will await to sec
| Mhather he Will nualifu this vote hu faunrina