Whitelaw Reid: “It is more or less, therefore, an artificial trade, as well as a trade in which we have lost the first place and will…”

Spain failed to maintain her title to the security she had pledged, but the lenders knew the instability of that security when they risked their money on it.

But proofs were not wanting of the spirit in which, to the very last, the conflict against the Government had been waged.

And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?

Public sentiment was against the sale of lands to the Yankees; “Get white laborers,” they urged, “and in a year you’ll make enough to be able to hold on to your lands.