New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-30
MORE ABOUT THE CUBAN STAMPEDE.
Full Particulars Of the Fight and the retro
grade Movements.
From the Savannah Republican, Extra Nay y,

n Savannah
II appears that in looking after the Creole ine
p;zarrn encountered the bark Georglana' "nicn
nd returned from the group OF Islands near tne
cns., ~ Yucatan. whence the EXPEDITION SAT-
ed The Georgiana had on board some thirty or
forty men who preferred not TO accompany the ex-
pedition. These men were taken prisoners 80.
Thesapding was made on the night OF the lsth
inst The first attack the following morning
was directed against the Jail, on the supposition
that Il was the barracks The Kentucky regiment
led this attack which was warmly met by the SEN
tnels on duty there, and some troops who were
with them.
met with hot reception from all quarters, being
fred upon from walls, housetops, windows, &c.
bodv Of Spanish troops moving towards the Gov
ernors house being hailed returned an answer oy
firing The Governors house was early attacheu'
bat not until after Gen. Lopez had sent three or
four distinct summonses 70 surrender. Inc mousse
was then set fire to- when the Governor, some Oh
oers and some forty soldiers retreated 70 the next
house. which was fred in its turn. They then
made their way TO a third house, on whlCh were
several ladies' and others collected The ROOT OF tins
house. which was a low one gave way ana zen en- ll
but no one was seriously hurt. In this condition
the inmates with the fire at their heels, and the
soldiers in danger OF being blown up by their own
cartridges, had no choice but to surrender A white
flag was, therefore, soon hung ont at the window
onthe point of bayonet. In the absence OF any
thing else to serve the purpose ola nag one OF the
Young ladies present CALAMITY offered an article oil
her under garments which was used for the pur
pose.
The place being taken, Gen. Lopez, who had
TINS far been unable TO get speech OF the lnhaoit-
ants which he was anxious to do, In order 10 save
bloodshed explained that the expedition came 10
the Island To offer liberty 20 the inhabitants not
with the purpose of plumber. He issued az the
same time strict orders that no property should be
en- without being paid for and gave other neces
ssry orders. The effect OF these measures was
that the Spanish soldiers put on red SHIRTS ana
cockades k the invaders, and Distributed through
the town WITH at least the ostensible object oil con-
ciEatipe the people in favor of their new visitors
(, does not appear however that much impression
was m ade this way and tits certain that the span
ish officers all renamed faithful to their flag, exit
biting throughout courage, worthy oil the days OF
old CASTLE.
The loss on the side Of the invaders was some
killed and perhaps 10 wounded, while it is pre-
snmed that the defendants OF the place met loss
of some 90 Gen. Lopez is OF opinion that there
were not probably more than 100 regular soldiers
of the line in Cardenas, at the time OF the attack
but during all these transactions news had been
sent to Coliseo post ten miles distant, and 70 Ma
tanzas for reinorcements and large relniorcemeuts
were approaching the city, near 300 men having
arrived before nightfall During the day, too, some
of the invading force had become little disergsn-
lied by drinking, aud portion ot them had been
coal ON board the Creole, in order TO enable her 20
return at once for reinircements. Influenced by
these and other strong considerations, Gen Lopez
determined to reembark his command on board the
Creole, which was done soon AFTER nghtial Of the
same day on which they landed ll9th inst On
their way to the boat they were attacked by =
force of 22 lancers and As infantry These troops
fought the invaders with desperate courage chacg
ing up to the bayonets. TIE lancers were killed,
almost to a man. One Of them, common soldier,
returned twice alone, searching like the French
officer at Waterloo ior some point where be might
pierce the line.
On leaving the hsrbor Of Cardenas, the course
of the vessel was laid in a N. w. direction in
order TO avoid the risk of meeting Spanish men Of
war AS soon the land faded from view, Gen.
Lopez gave orders to stand westward, his inten-
ton being to make another landing at the town
of Mantue, in " Vuelta de Aboj0." The district so
called is ali that part o. the Island of Cuba west
ward from Havana A large part of the command
had, however, become discouraged by the warm
reception they had met with by the Spanish
troops, and had resolved not to attempt another
landing. The orders of Gen. Lopez were re-
peated, when a council was called, and some three
iourths Of the force determined TO land at Kew
West, placing a guard over the boats compass to
insure It. The officers generally were willing 10
follow the General.
The Creole ran aground in leaving the harbor Of
Cardenas, and remained six hours in the expecta
was only got of after throwing overheard a large
quantity OF ammunition and Professionally 30 OC
rounds Of ammunition remained. The Creole, il
going To Key West, took the south passage, Will,
the Piszaro took the north passage. Thus they
missed each other while outside. Had they cam,
IN contact, bloody struggle would doubtless hav,
been the result. The Pizzsro had on board iou
companies Of grenadiers-iprobably2 200 menl
Itis q curious circumstance and one well wor
thy Of mention, that the cholera disappeared II
Havana the moment that the news OF the LANDING
ofthe expedition was received This circumstanc,
Is well sustained by the experience Of all disci
pinned armies in the field on the eve Of battle
when the sick list dimnishes rapidly. The excite
ment in Havana was, in like manner, so great tina
not a case Of cholera was reported the day ate
the arrival of this news.
Ii is worthy Of remark, in explanation Of the let
ter of our Key West pondeut in regard IN,
reception OF the invaders that they did not antci
pate any considerable assistance from the peopl,
OF Cardenas. Their chief reliance, as we learl
from officers Of the expedition now in this city wa
upon Matanxss, which place they were prevente,
from reaching by an unlocked for occurrence, a
will be seen below. The popularity of Genera
Lopex In Matanzss and the adjacent country, i
Represented to be almost unbounded
We are further informed that while the CFeol
was lying aground ioS six hours at CardeDSs, witt
the momentary expectation OF being attacked by
Spanish man-of war the steamer Pi-arro cam
into the harbor at night side Of it in searc
of her, and passed out on the other side, withou
discovering her. Had the P.$ary0 attacked TIA
invaders. however, they bad determined to boar
her ard take possession OF her, which they hav
since learned would have been an easy matter.
Some thirty or forty soldiers came passengers b.
the Isa5el from Key West where the remainde
Of the expedition was left IL was their intention
to leave Key West as soon as possible, and return
70 n cir homes in the States.
Egbiy.iour doublooDs were found IN The Trsasur
AT Csrdenss, which were brought 10 Key West
and by order Of Gen. Lopez distributed for the re
lief Of the sick and wounded among the soldiers.
Correspondence Of the Savannah Republican
KEY WEsr, Wednesday, Maya
MEssRs EDITORS; Oar city was thrown int
eonstei nation yesterday morning, BY the arrival