The Express.
London, England, 1850-06-04 00:00:00

"The lard of the free and the home of the brier."

The people of Cuba would not need that the first guard of
honour around the flee of her nascent independence should
he nudely composed of their future ft llow-citize s frcm the
Milted States, hut for the peculiar eircumatancts which
have hitherto given to her tyrants a prelim:4( clutch upon
the throat of her prostrate victim.
Unarmed, and unable to efitct the first begianing of
oreaniaation for insurrection, and menaced by Spain's per-
petual threat of 000vering into worse than San DAningo
the richest and loveliest of islands beneath the sun, your
Cuban brethren have Bien compelled to wait and 1 ,ng for
the hour when a first ecuel,is for their revolution shall be
afforded them by a gallant band of,ympathising friends, like
that which 1 es'eem it n iw the highest honour of my lite to
lead to this brilient eirerprire. The flag on which you be-
hold the tri-velour of lieerty, the triangle of strength and
order, the star of the future 'state, and the stripes of the
three departments or Cubs, once unfurled to the wind on her
shores, will be girar.ed by a legion of choice spirits, amply
powerful to deal, Buena Vista fashion. with sty force which
the detested Spanish government in Cuba will be a`-le to
bring against up.
Toe patriotic people of Cuba will rally in joy and *imi-
tation to its support, while you leave behind you untold
thousands eager to tread in your glorious track, ands, the
lead of one of the most eminent chiefs of the 1114 ex-titled
Mexican campaign., utiles., indeed, we anticipate them by
consummating cur splendid task before they have time to
fellow.

Soldicrs of the liberating expedition of Cuba,—Our first
act on arrival shall be the establishment of a pr.ivi.ionsl
consti,ution, founded on American principles, aLil adapted to
the emercencicsot the occasim.

This constitution you will unite with your brethren of
Cuba in swearing to support in its principles us well as on
the field of battle. You have all been chosen by your offi-
cers as men individually worthy of to honourable an under-
taking.

re y implicitly on your preienting to Cuba and the world
a signal example of all the virtues as well as the valour of
the American citizen s ; and cannot be deceived in my
eoatidenos tnat by your discipline, gout order, moderation in
victory, and sacred respect for all private rights, you will
put to shame every insolent calumny of your enemies. And
when the hour arrives for repose on the laurel, whids await
your grasp, lon vri all, I true', establish permanent and
happy homes en the bounufiti sail of the island you go to
, free, and there long enjoy the gratitude which Cuba will
I movie tail generously to bestow on those to whom she will
owe the sacred and immeasurable debt of her liberty.
NARCISCO LOPEZ.
GENIIIAL 14^PEZ'S ADDRESS TO THE SPANISH SOLDISILS

IN CIJBA ON THU OCCASION OF RIB
Soldiers of the Spanisa Army.—Called by 'hi inhabitants
of this island to pisci-znyself at the heed of a great popular
mooement, which hasfcr its only ohjict political liberty and
independence, and upheld in this just calms by the power of
a great and generous people, I now came to these plans at
the head of war-worn troops, determined to consummate so
glorious an undertaki'tg.
So know that you endure both the despotism and
the harshness of your chiefs ; I know that, torn from your
firesides, and from the arms of your father!, your brothers,
and all most dear, by the barbarous law of conscription, you
have been confined in this country, where, in plies of mild
treatment, which would, at least in a meesitte, soften your
misery, you arm treated like bears, and in the midst of the
most protound peace, are subjected to all the fatigues and
rigiurs of war.

Former companions in arms! yon know me, and I also
know you; I have seen you in a hundred battles.
I know that you are brave, and that you &serve to re-
cover the dignity of men; and to you I open the ranks of
my army, and invite you to cccupy within them • place
ameng the champions of liberty.
Thus will you be able to have rest and a good reward af.er
the struggle—which will be short—is over; or the free
return to your firesides, where the voice of family affection
calls you.
Soldiers! between liberty and the continuance of your
ignominious sir/little. citooae.
But think well with your swords drawn, and sbeadie them
not until you have left assured the liberty of the whole CAM-
' try. Thus will you fill with tree= your former pineal,
the commander-hi-chief of the Liberafing Army of Cuba.
NARCISCO LOPEZ.
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The Herald says:
It will not be uninteresting to our remlen to learn some-
thing of the history of General Lopes. A South America
by birth, he is a Creole and not a Castilian. In the civil war
which raged in the Spanish South American provinces, when
only at the age of 15 years, he felt compelled to Übe up arms,
and acquired a high reputation as a soldier. Cuba became
his country by adoption and marrisfe. While senator of the
kingdom he studied eldeely the gloated policy of Spain. The
repulse of the Cuban deputies Bred him with a resolution to
' become the liberator of Cabs and to devote his life to the
object. He resorted to various method, to make himself
known, and to gain personal popularity with the eonatry
people for the purpose of preparing them for • rising is
favour of independence. One method sou that of • volua-
e'er dispenser of medicines and minim' advice to the country
psop:e.
Respecting the prospects of the expedition, the
New York nun has the following:
General Lopes's popularity, it Is believed, will cause some
defection among the Spanish troops. Another cense of
defection among the royalists will be the already proclaimed
intent of old Spain to remove from Cuba all officials of long
standing, for fear they may sympathise with the people. The
various chances of success and defeat have teen carefully
weighed. If the patriots succeed in landing, there can be
no doubt of their triumphant success. General Leper and
staff left New Orleans on the Sib inst. by steam. Bir
admirable were his operations carried out, that the Spanish
consul at that place, although his spies were out in every
direction, did not know of his departure until the 10:h.
A majority of the committee on use Cialphin claims
have agreed on the following report. It is considered
a victory by the opponents of the present cabinet:
1. Resolved, that the claim of representatives of (horse
Galpbin war not • just demand against the United thaw.
2. Resolved, that the Act of Comm es made it the daty cif
Secretary of the Treasury to pay the prinaipal of said claim,
and it was therefore paid " in 000formity with committee
and mordent."
3. Received, that the got aforesaid did not authorise the
Secretary of the Treasury to pay interest on said claim,
and its payment was out • in conformity with law and pre-
eselost.'
Rumours of the disruption or overthrow of the
cabinet continued to be rife ; but, like our own,
though frail and valetudinary. it appears to be en-
dowed with great tenacity of official life.
The advocates of the Clay compromise speak con-
fidently of its prospects of swims in Congress.
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The Hibernia had arrived oat. Her mews woe

leaked gin in a formable light, for the advance of
altos is -Enema wu anticipated.

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