North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-13
FURTHER CUBAN NEWS.

FUR THEIR CUBAN NEWS.
General Lopez Shot Tn E6igy-.9musement octhe Rad
I 0e-hef"rn Of IFoops-Scene at the Execution
The Capture Of Lopez-Names IF Prisoners-Con
rn'ation Of The Indignitiea to the bodies Of Criten
den's Command, Sc.
! We have the following additional particulars an,
| details of the Cuban news:
The next day, (Sunday,) after the announcement
of Lopez's capture, which is generally holida,
there, was donbly so now in honor, they said, o
the victory of the Spanish troops. Guns were fred
from morning to night Shouts and vivas for Conchs
and the Queen were continually offered. Lopez was
shot in efgY in different parts of the town. He was
dressed in the full uniform of general and under
MS lett arm was game cock, and in his right hand
pack of cards. The rabble amused themselves by
shooting at the effigy all day. 1t was reported on
Sunday that the Pizarro had gone down for Lopez
but 1t was afterwards ascertained that he had been
in the city all day. but kept perfectly quiet
order to prevent confusion. Late in the afternoon
the steamers Habanero Almendares, Pizarro and Is
abela Ca;holca all arrived loaded with troops being
the remainder of those engaged in the several engage
ments with Lopez. They were marched to the Plaza
de Harnas, where they were inspected by Concha,
after which, retired to ihef rendezvous, complete
ly exhausted and tired out.
At halfpast six o'clock on the 1st of September
the troops were assembled at the place of execution
which was at the Sc Ponto," the entrance of the
harbor, directly opposite the Moro. There were on
the ground at the time 5000 troops 5000 infantry,
and 1000 cavalry, and about 5000 citizens. few
minutes before seven, Lopez was brought forward,
and assembled platform, (about fifteen feet high,)
which was chair of execution. He evinced not the
slightest trembling fear-his step proud and
firm, and his voice clear and distinct. few Kisses
and groans were heard from the crowd after the exc
cution-save that, everything orderly and quiet
Lopez. when taken, was wandering about the coun-
try alone. There are various reports to the
ner of his arrest. Some say he captured by Dogs
another report, that he went to farm house, and
asked for something to eat and permission to lay down
which was granted him; he fell asleep, during
which time the owner of the place obtained the
sstance of four who bound Lopez hand and foot,
then despatched person to the rendezvous of
troops, when he was made secure.
There fears of an invasion. The annhila-
ton of Lopez and his forces has restored in
ure, peace and quiet in the city, and the excitement
is fast subsiding.
The following is the military order announcing the
arrest of General Lopez
MILITARY DEPARTMENT..
The Lieutenant Governor of San Cristoval, under
date of yesterday, at 6 p. m, communicates to the
Captain General the following:
Most Excellent Senior: At this moment, which is
p. M, the traitor Lopez has entered into this town,
having been apprehended by Don Antonio San
los Castaneda, which notice lay before your Excel
ency in great haste.
And by order of his ExceIency, this is announced
in the Gazette extra for the information and satisac
lion of the public. PEDRO EsTEBAN.
Havana, August 80.
The following are the names of the prisoners thus
lar taken:
Elias Otis, New York Bernard Allen, Havana
Thomas Little, Philadelphia; John B. Brana, New
Orleans; Julio Chassange, Havana; Francisco Cur
oia Garcia, Havana; Jorge Bau:ista, Hungary
Thomas S. Lee, New Orleans; Michael L. keenan,,
New York Cornelias Derit, United States George
Metcalf, Ireland Pelen Pallos, United States; Jose
Dovern, Cuba; Henry Metcafe, Ireland /; Capt. Jas.
Abuelli, New Orleans; First Lieut. Robt. M. Cric-
Ter, Kentucky Lieut.. Mabon Fl. Scott. do.
Soldiers. George Wilson. Philadelphia William
Fl. Cameron, Virginia Isaac Freedom, Ohio; VIM.
H. Vaugae, Kentucky; VIM. Caussans, England
Thos. McDellans, Ireland; Harvey Williams, Now
Orleans John Danton, New York franklin Boyd,
New Orleans Thos. Marrow, Mississippi; w. A.
Reeves, do; Carries A. Donunean' Mobile; Emmanuel
R. Wier, do; John Suicet, German; Edward Wise,
German; VIM. Losner, German Robert Selutz,
German; Ciriaco Senepl, German Martin Melesims,
Havana Manuel Martinez, Havana Francisco Abb
andre Lene, Alquizar.
The following prisoners taken in the hills of
Aguacae, near Bahia Hunda. They have been brought
10 Havana, and are on board the Spanish frigate Es
peranza:
Antonio Luciano Alfonso, Manuel Aragon, Jose
BoIanotiey Rubine, Joaquin Casanova, Miguel Guer-
ra VIM. Mckinney, Dandrig Scay, Leonardo Sui lolrt,
]. d. Baker, Luis Bander.
The following prisoners were taken at near San
Cristobal, and are now Havana JAS Smith, Jos.
Gum, Don Augustine Montoro.
Among the passengers the Empire City is Capt. |
Ward, late of the barque Bapid.
Capt. Ward states that the reported indignties to
he bodies of the fifty Americans who were massa-
,red, IS entirely true.
Capt. Ward says that when the bodies were buried
many had the limbs taken off.
He himself portions of the bodies exhibited at
he coffee houses, which the Spaniards gloated
Is only Spaniards can.
The death of Gen. Emma, Comman der-in-C Chief of
he Spanish army, is confirmed. Our papers contain
he military orders in regard to his funeral.
Eav, TonazsS Family Executi0r &c. |