Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-22
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FROM. HAVANA AND KEY WEST.
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From the Charleston Mercury, Extra, Junei
The papers are mainly occupied with de-
tails connected with the late invasion Of the
Island. A large number Of crosses and oiher
honorary distinctions have been conferred on
those who were prominent in repeiling the
invaders at Cardeuas, while liberal contrlbu-
tions have been made for the support Of the
families of the killed and wounded on that
occasion. Much excitement still prevails
throughout the Island, and the feelings OF The
old Spaniards and the Government officials
run strong against Americans and the Ameri-
can Government. '-
The officers, crews, and passengers of the
American vessels still remain in close con-
fnement. Efforts have been made by tor.
lure 10 ex,o1 confessions from the Captains
of the Georgiana and Susan Loud, bat in vain
They declared repeatedly that they regularly
cleared from New Orleans for Chagres, as
was confirmed by their papers, that they had
no knowledge os the character or objects OF
their passengers until the steamer Creole
came alongside, when a number OF them
went on board of that vessel, and that they
were proceeding on their course TO Chagres
when they were captured by the Spanish
steamer. The captains were then suspended
ia the air by cords attached TO their thumbs,
but, despite the torture, they persisted in
their statements. r..
Among the prisoners was young lawyer
from one of the Western States, whose symp-
toms of trepidation gave expectation that by
working on his fears confessions might be
obtained that would tend 10 criminate his
companions. A halter was accordingly pla:
ced round his neck, and cannon balls attach
ed 10 his feet, and with the threat of imme
diate death hanging over him, under promise
of pardon for himself and for some of hi:
companions whom he named, he made Ger
tain disclosures upon which the authorite,
based their further proceedings.
The American Consul was peremptorily
refused all access to or communication witt
the prisoners. To give color, however, tt
the proceedings of the Court, the presence o
the British Consul was invited. A stron,
disposition was manifested 10 dispose Of tn
two American captains by a summary exc
cu,ion, but against this course the Britisl
Consul warmly demonstrated, and warne'
them that such a course would inevitably in
volve them in serious difficulties with tn
American Government. In consequence G
these remonstrances the decision of the Cour
upon their case was postponed.
The chief engineer Of the Matanzas an
Sayanilla Railroad died suddenly at Havana
and it was supposed by poison, but there
no doubt that his death was occasioned b
over excitement and perplexity consequen
upon the invasion at Cardenas.
We have been informed by highly intelli
gent gentlemen that the excitement and TEL
ror at Ma,anzas, Havana and throughout tn
island, upon the spread of the intelligence c
the landing at Cardenas, was extreme, an
in many instances the authorities SCENE
perfectly paralyzed. 1t is their opinion tina
if a thousand brave men, well appointed, an
well officeted, had pushed on promptly fror
Cardenas, they could have placed themselve
in the centre Of the city of Havana wi,hou
serious resistance.