The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1850-06-22
THE G uDA AFF AIR.
Important Intelligence!


following intelligence brought by the mai
steamer lrabel, which arrived Ut that poH o.
lhe lllh inst, bringing dates from Havana "a
the 9Th insii -
The papers arosaal1lg occupied with de-
tails connected with the late Invasion of The
leland. A large number OF crosses and 9th
er honorary distinctions have been CONFIRMED
on hose whs-ssst- trruHliUTtl in repeliing
tho ipyadors a. Chrdasisr elillo liberal con-
tribulious have been mAde for The support
Of The families oilhe killed and wounded on
that OCCASION.
Much excitement s,iltproynila throughout
the l,lsnd, and the feelings Of the old Span
ards and The Government officials run strong
against Americans aHd the American Coy.
crnmont.
The uilicera, crows aud passengers of the
American vessels slll remain Ia close con
/ finemcuL Efforts have been made by tor
luro TO cXtou confessions from the captains
Oft Georgiana aud Susan Loud, but IN
vain, They declared repeatedly that they
regularly cleared from New Orleans fir Che
grrs, M was confirmed 10y lhoir papufH, ihat
they had no knowledge of The character or
objects of their passengers until the steamer
Creole came alongside, Nhon a number Of
them went on board OF that vessel, aud that
they were proceeding on their course 10 Cha
gres when they were captured by lhc Span
ish steamer.
--' fhu cHprhtUH were ihen suspended ~ the
air by cords attached to their thumbs, bot
despite the torture, they persisted IN their
statements.
Among ihN prisoners was young lawyer
from one of the Western States lo'c symp'
tons of iropIdntion FHvo- expectation that 10y
workihg on his fears ~rs-flrvsious might hr
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companions. A halter was accordingly
placed around his neck. and canton balls Ri-
iachod to his feet, und llio threat OF immcdi.
ate death banging over him. under promise
nf paGlon- -kIss,s.'lf, sS,'i for oft frs
companions whom lac uAmed, Ice tsede Ger
tain disclosures upon which the authorities
based their further proceedings
Tie American Consul was percmplorily
refused all access TO, or communication with
the prisoners. To give eulor, however, TO
the proceedings Of the Court, the presence
of the British Gonsu. was Invited A sttettf
disposition was manifested To dispose of the
two American captains 10y n summary exc
cution, but against this course the BRUSH
Consul warmly demonstrated, aud warned
them that such course would inevitably in
yolyc them in serious difficulties with the A.
mcriean Government. La consequence OF
these "Reminiscences The decision olIhe Court
upon their case was postponed.
BALriMoRr, June l2h.-The L. :. steam
er Saranne arrived at Norfolk on Tuesday
morning, having l,4t Havana on the 9Th inst.
Capt Talnhll, her commander, arrived At this
city in the Norfolk steamer this moruiug,and
proceeded Immediately TO Washington. lie
received assurances from the Spanish uu-
thoriIics that the prisoners captured should
he honorahy dealt with, until adyiccs should
bo received from the United States govern
ntcut.
'Lle report that the Saranac has been pnc-
ed under the authority of Cubn, TO assist IN
capturing vessels with hostile parties on bonrd
WINS incorrect The prisoners Of the late
Cuban expedition, had been treated with
grcal kindness. All tlie Island was quiet
when the SarRnae len..
The prisoners Hrc AT Havana, and will be
sent home. The Spanish authorities express
ed much satisfaction at the course of the a.
mCrirau Government.
The Captain, ofthu Suruuuc cHiied on the
Captain. General of Cuba, mud stated the ren
sous why the men captured nt Conoy had
abandoned the expedition aud inquired what
course the Spanish authorities inie.dcd ~
pursue IL relation To tbosc captured at Con-
toy and CRlJenas, In reply be was told TINT
distinctions had been made between those
taken at Contoy and those who landed n,
Cardenas. The former were we'll treated,
and would have fair opportunity TO prove
their iniiGceuce, though no one was permit
ted 10 visit lhem altogether the interview
-ruusirirrrri- EutiSfHrrury. iftTruu HUNTS
after the Saranac anchored at Havana,
Spnnish man Of wnr came ia with the pris-
oncrs, but no prize; the Inter, IL was suppos'
ed, having been ordered TO some other port
TO avoid n collision.
FRoM CARpENAs.-The brig Atlantic,
Iatt ng
ed Yesterday morning. Capt s. states that
three of the five prisoners lell behind 10y Lo-
tt,z, trerr strut nj Mu,unzas before he saiied
A letter dated May 3lst, received 10y tile At
Inniic states that the American invaders hav-
ing left hopes were entertained that quiet
would bo restored aud business revive, but n
more nnMeri1l "inrddern- had appeared, Hiz:-
Cholera, which was creating great panic and
dismny among the inhabitants, and conse-
quenl interruption of business.
TuE PosTMAsrER GEsERAI.--Thc New
York Journal of Commerce of Monday, speaks
of Judge CoLLAMER in the following just
terms.
,"The ~post Office department, under its
present organization, il in bettor condition
than II has been for years, in point of etfeien.
cy and promptness in the Transmission of mail
matter Judge Collamer has proved to be
capable and efficient officer. Changes have
been made in mail routes in every section of
the country, whore any tune could be saved,
and every suggestion tending to insure dis
patch, secures immediate and favorable con-
alteration. p"
The rtfUmg nttEStUuaTy- pays Judge COLA
meF a high compliment for the business and
intelligence displayed in the discharge of his
Alsllalss
ing friend of cheap postage at the head Of
the Department,