The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-23
THE UNION.
From the New York Sun. May %.
Further from me Cuban Patriots


Further from ths Cuban Patriots.
The Steamship Creole Tk Ponds Of Landing Ssisci-
sd-Msssags Of General Lopez 10 the Cubaas.
The New York Sun learns that at the moment of the
sailing OF the Cuban expedition, il was decided not to
attempt the landing either at the island OF Pines or al
sa,eoa but 70 make descent on the northern coast Of
For distance Of $50 miles along this coast, there
innumersbe isies under the lee Of which the vessels OF
SLY land The spanish Vessels o1 war therefore, which
have been for time cruising the key between the
west point Of Cuba and Yucaan, viii not have oppor-
The selected Is only approachable for vessels Of
light draught The Cubans therefore, have no fear OF
being followed in to the shore
The steamer in which Gen. Lopez and staff sailed
the Creole, and not the Fanny OF the papers,
who know nothing Of the matter, have stated
The Creole lsa very fast vessel and as she was to re-
turn Immediately for second detachment OF troops will
doubtless bring home the glorious OF the success
full landing OF all the patriots.
We are momentarly expecting the news Of the re-
suit II received to- day, we shall Immediately issue an
Extra Sun.
Below present the address Of Gen. Lopez to the PEG.
sh II they succeeded in landing, this document was to
be circulated bya chosen band in every part OF the
island
ADDRESS OF GENERAL LOPEZ.
To THE CuBA' The moment has arrived in
which, by Divine mercy you will arise from the abect
condition of coonists exercise freemen the unpre-
scrbed right which all people have govern themselves
when Cuba Ignorant and weak obliged to submit 70
as Fl
ization has advanced and Cuba, which, in spite Of her
that sun Of liberty which sH. Tie dsstinirs Of the great
North American nation longer able TO bear the
6aSs s
rights she desires she . able she ought and she shall be
be but confident. The instrument Of Providence, and Of
Cuban paotsm for the realization Of 50 heroic
denakng, and nobiy sustained BY patriotism worthy Of
Cuba and by freedomb bringing mission, profoundly
have meda.ed upon the responsibility q my charge;
You all know that long time has already passed since
the flag Of political regeneration was st displayed
commenced plans which, they completed,
discovered and rather than risk the the
ouon Of Cuba wlihoa. the surety Off quick and happy
which dcspotism would sacrifice PREPARED TO absent my
sell for the moment. with view likewise better prepare
our exterior resources
Inow myself in the plazas Of oppressed
ae; wherein recognise the hand Of Povdsnse extended
towards to aid in the defence OF sacred and
At the head Of brave force to defend niumphanty
the Cuban flag against all the power Of its enemies,
hoped for have left behind prepared and resolved aid
the support OF revolution, band of glorious chiefs
sf aa "'" An'~n h00sn''' '' ~0'a 0' 'nsi va0' ana
Cubans! three centuries and half Of niquy and ,y
speak better man words me reasons o. our fev0n
Is there one among you who not the degra
daon which he Ives Is there single ignorant
that while the absolute of recognise
despoed Of hssi Are there any who do not know thar
Cuba being the heavily ia x-ridden country any
chains and preserve me court Of Spain from dissolution
any blind not that life honor and properly,
from no motive but rapine no law bu, caprice Are any
ignorant that the so-caied governor Of Cuba, 10 satisfy his
violates the sacred promises of nation pre-
cipaies the island inevitable ruin Has this
governor his agents scandaously acclaimed, in
the face Of the civilized world that he would send Cuba
ruin before he would consen, 70 see her free and given
What hope remains for Cuba while she Is governed such
Propretors to whom no law secures the possession Of
properly against the caprice and cupdiy oil
robbed BY hss Of your hardearnsd savings; aIisans
who gain bread by your tolls unless disputed by the
your sons, them lawfu
professions in Cuba all rich who sleep
no ss o
the purchase Of Hess inhabitants OF the isand
.sns himself at the cal q Cuba siIdsd for the fshii
And what occasion could be more proPtiousf The
pei from the minds European spanards Old ideas
devotion the king and monarchy the Spanish soldier,
weapons against his brothers. offers them 70 his adopted
sS hs v. as a
the glory OF fighting In the cause Of liberty.
The monarches Of Europe drop in dismay their projects
Tor Obtaining influence among the American governments
she reposes in the liberty human race presents
spectacle OF the only government whose future free from
Our and the liberty OF our institutions are
founded on her security and well.being. New event.
Grave, important, sufficient of itself 70 decide des
tiny.
From the first instant OF life in newborn republic.
thousands OF Anglo.Amercan neighbos will rush
suecor aiding chains asunder, and shar
ing with OF liberty which is the Of ty
which consoldates the happiness and tranquility Of
a people which eevates nation the summit of that
rependent glory from which guards and leeds The
cause Of humanity.
To the authority OF bsyonets upon which only the
pious prtensons of desposn has succeeded the
preme power Of the peoples WILL projected by the sacred
rights OF To aim this truth TO the Cubans, In
ibis great day for country, Is achievement Of glory
which In this life far above any laures which
have fallen my lot in the fields Of honor.
LBRRTY and JUSTICE Such the supreme treasures
which Cuba aspe and TO which my energies and those
OF my bra We companions directed With liberty and
justice for our guide will demoish despotism will
make foundation Tor public orders will respect and
defend all In their rights OF properly and will lend
aid at the establishment OF that form OF government
which may be best adapted TO our necessities.
The mission of benehcence and glory shall be fulfilled
The decrepd rule OF disconnected yrans upheld by
soldiers who ony victims, signing for alienation OF
their suerngs, possess no element able TO resist ma
estlc and terrible rising Of people who swear to be
FREE, INDEPENDENT, AND SOVEREIGN And
people who could with security
God OF Armies viii raise mp aids for those who combat
jsstice and the well-beDng OF the human
II must not be understood proclaim n war Of VEN
geance and determination Generous Cubs forge her in
ures her back upon the past and, filed with faith
and hope enter upon lie with bright promises IN
future With her ,hers distinction Creole
and Spaniard between native born and foreign. All rush
with confidence fight liberty
common enemy despoc goyernnent For this object
all Cubans Tor all there place in her bosom, and
she invites all with her treasures
Inhabitants Of cuba The country calls you through my
he