The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-01

nah.
The Georgian of Monday gives the following
count Of the arrest of General Lopez at Savannah,
and the scenes that occurred on that OCCASION
On Saturday evening. about eight o'clock, Gen
eral Lopez was arrested by the United States mar
shall, upon writ issued from the United States
district court, upon information lodged by the
Spanish consul in this city The order for this
rest appears TO have come from Washington,
and was received during the day by telegraph.
The facts, we learn, are these. On the arrival
OF General Lopez from the island early in the
morning, information was communicated by tele-
graph 10 the Spanish minister in Wasbin eton who
Immediately demanded his arrest by the Govern
ment. During the day despatch was received
from Washington by the United States attorney,
Mr.. Williams from MIR. Clayton, the Secretary Of
State, directing the arrest of General Lopez, on
charge of exciting in the United States an insur-
rectionary movement, for the purpose of attacking
and revolutionizing the government of friendly
the General arrested. The hearing was had before
his honor Judge Nichols of the United States dis
trict court, at the court house
The arrest created great excitement, and the
semblage Of large concourse of citizens of all
classes Col. Gauldin and Judge Charlton APP
peared Ms counsel for the General The occu-
pied but a short time for its decision. There APP
peared to be informality in the warrant of arrest
and an entire want OF evidence to establish the al
legations set forth in the warrant. Several wit
nesses were examined, not one of whom could
testify of their knowledge, aught against the Gene
raj. Ii is well known that an attempt has been
made to rcvolutionize Cuba, and also that General
Lopez headed the expedition but there could be no
proof adduced to warrant his detention for the vio
aton OF any existing law of the United States.
General Lopez was consulting short time in al
adjoining room, with his counsel, and, when the
court opened, entered with all that dignity and
composure which can be felt by one when conscious
OF having committed no act which could in the least
tarnish the honor of honest and true pa
triot, or as having done no more than to attempt
the freedom of his fellow citizens, from the CALLING
chains OF despotc government.
On his appearance he was highly cheered by the
audience, at the risk of contempt of court. His
honor Judge Nichols, through his officers, quickly
restored order, and the hearing of the case pro-
ceeded quietly. The interest excited was intense
throughout the whole affair, and, when General
Lopez was discharged from arrest, the courtroom
rung with the applause of the audience, and could
not be suppressed by the officers.
THE AFTER-PIEcE.
After leaving the courtroom and the shouts of
applause having somewhat subsidized, an Immense
party escorted the liberated General to the City
Hotel, where he received amidst the most en-
thusiastic cheering. Here, after few moments
pause, and the burning impulses of his spirit, ava
kened by the tokens of friendly feeling towards
him, he made short but impressive speech, which
was translated by our friend Col. Gaulding, who
kindly volunteered his services in behalf Of the
General.
The substance of his remarks was that he had
felt the calling influence of the old Spanish rule
that his all had been taken from him in former
years, and that now every thing gone from
him but his undying love for his country, which
would only yield with his life. Yes, though he
had felt, with bitter anguish, the bitter chains of
her oppression, his vigor yet alive, and he
would exert it until her liberty had been achieved,
and her citizens enjoying the freedom of such nsti
tutions as were enjoyed by the people of these
United States.
The health of General Lopez and success to his
cause were given with echo that resounded to its
A he colo ole and
tains were on hand. But the small hours were near
at hand, and all felt the importance of keeping
them sacred.
After receiving the warm congratulations of his
friends at the City Hotel he was escorted by the
whole party to sour House," where the richest
scenes OF the night were enacted. The Savannah
boys were there in full spirit, each giving vent to
his heroic determination in the loudest sentiments
Tor liberty. IL may be said truly, the spirit was
among them; all that needful was the word
ego"
eyes," said the old General, ''never in the course
of my eventful life, This eyes beamng with the fire
OF patriotism,l have ! received such tokens of
friendship Gentlemen, would that could express
my feelings of gratitude. | am resolved to become
a citizen of these United States and to enjoy alike
with you, the fruits of your free institutions"
Nine cheers were given for General Lopez and
Liberty.
Several speeches were made and some scenes
enacted which beyond our description. A
speech made by our townsman, MIR. Ponce, who
spoke Tor de General, was exceedingly rich, but
we have not space TO give it in full.
Such an excitement was witnessed ON Satur-
day night has seldom, if ever, occurred in Savan-
nah. There appeared to be but one feeling among
our citizens, which was in favor Of General Lopez
and his cause.
We have no: heard of the first unpleasant cir
cumstance occurring
Gen. Lopez and his friends left here on yesterday
morning for Mobile and New Orleans.
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