Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-06-04
General Lopez, the Cuban Patriot.

From very long and diffuse account of the
life of General Lopez, which appeared in the New
Orleans Delta, of the 10th and 1th ultimo, the
Philadelphia Bulletin has condensed the follow
ing sketch of career which is brought to point
| of interes! By the enterprise on Cuba, which now
attracts so much attention:
Narciso Lopez was born of wealthy parents; in
1898 or o. in Venezuela, and is now a little over
fifty years Of age. He was the only son that
grew to manhood, though he had numerous SIS
lers. He was trained to'the saddle, as the Gus
toms in South America. His father being oblig-
ed by civil disturbances 10 remove 10 Caracas,
where he entered upon a commercial life, bis son
Narciso superintended a branch of the house at
Valencia in the interior. Here, during the trou.
bles Of Bolivars time, in 1914, young Lopez took
a prominent part on tie popular side, and mar
rowly escaped from massacre. AT length, when
reduced almost to desperation. he enlisted in the
army, as his only chance for life. AT the end OF
the war between Spain and the insurgents, Lo-
peg found himself Colonel, at the age OF 23.-
lie had also received the cross OF San Fernando,
as further reward for various gallant deeds dur
ing the war. On the evacuation OF the country
by the Spanish army, Colonel Lopez returned TO
Cuba.
Since that time, (Is23O Lopez has been a
Cuban, having married and established himself in
the island. He was known TO be possessed OF
liberal principles, which prevented him from OBJ
tanning office in the island and thus remained in
bles in Spain, Lopez happened to be in Madrid
with his wife, urging private claim on the gov
eminent. He distinguished himself on the gov
ernment side; was made first aid-de-camP to the
Commander in Chief, Gen. Valdez, and received
several military decorations. He became the
warm personal friend Of Valdez, who was after
wards the most popular Captain General of Cuba.
He was, for time commander-in-ChIet oil the
National Guard of Spain, and subsequently, com.
mander-in-chiefo of several provinces. During all
this period os favor with the royalst party, it is
said he remained faithful to his democratic prin-
ciples; and though caressed by the Queen Mo-
ther Christina, he despised and distrusted her.
On the termination of the insurrection which
ended nathe expulsion Of Christina from the re-
gency, Lopez was made Governor of Madrid,
post which he held until Espartero became re-
rent when he positively refused to hold it, in spite
Of the solicitations OF Espartero. As Senator OF
the kingdom, from the liberal city of Seville, he
tuIied the politics and institutions of Spain, and
hen FIRST LEANED the condition of the Spanish
colonies, and especially the expressions under
| which Cuba, the country ofhis adoption, laoored.
The expulsion of the Cuban deputies from the
Cortes further disgusted him, and, resigning his
Offices, he departed for Havana, Hor without OBJ
tanning permission.
At this time (ls39.) Gen. Valdez was Captain
General of Cuba. During the various political
troubles of Spain, Lopez held dlferent posts OF
honor aud emolnment in the island but at length
he resigned all except HE rank as General, and
then undertook the working of an abandoned cop
per mine, as pretext for returning to the Cen
trail Department. Here he began to mingle with
the people and concert plan for the liberation
of Cpba. The euterprize oflast year, which mis-
carried SO completely, the result of his first
efforts. The second efior:, better matured and
more extensive, is now on foot.
REIlG1ous.-The General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church, cold school,) convened at
Cincinnati on the 18th ult., the following dele
gates being present:
New York Ia, New Jersey s, Pennsylvania
30. Virginia 10, Ohio 9, Indiana II, Illinois 8,
Missouri A, Kentucky A, North Carolina !, Ten
nessee s, South Carolina 8, Georgia q
The exercises were commenced by sermon
from the Rev. DR.. Murray, the Moderator ot the
last Assembly, and afterwards an election was
held. which resulted in the choice of the Rev:
DR.. Leland, of South Carolina. as Moderator, and
Rev. Mr.. Eels as temporary clerk. Rev. DE-