Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward.
The minister of Spain has had the honor to receive yesterday’s communication from the honorable Secretary of State, enclosing one from Mr. Savage, acting consul general of the United States in Havana, dated the 20th instant, informing him of the landing of negroes near Cardenas, and stating that the superior court had appointed a commission, consisting of one of the justices of said court and the notary, José N. de Ortega, to proceed immediately to the spot and institute the requisite proceedings. The undersigned understands this communication is meant to show the strict enforcement the Cuban authorities intend to give to the orders of the Spanish government for the suppression of the slave trade.
The undersigned herewith returns the said communication of Mr. Savage, according to request, and accepts the opportunity to renew to the honorable Secretary of State the assurances of his great consideration.
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.