Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-01
CUBAN AFFAIRS.


containing full details of the news from Cuba,
brought to that city by the steamer Empire City,
came to hand Saturday. By this arrival we have
dates from Havana to the 18th inst, two days la
ter than those by the Cherokee.
From the New Orleans Picayune, we extract
the following letters, which give interesting &C
counts of the progress of events since the land
ing of Lopez:
Correspondence of the ". o. Picayune
HAVANA, Aug. 16.
On the lllh instant the steamship Pampero appear
ed eff this, port aud sgnaled from the Moro -
On the same afternoon Lopez took two pilots out OF
the schooner Cecilia and that night they brought tile
schooner in, and made her fast to the first buoy in
this hatbor, Immediately under the guns of the Moro
CastIe At midnight the eypedonists landed at Nor
rillos, twelve miles west OF Bahia Honda, and took
possession OF the town OF Las Pozas. That night the
irlgate Espsranza sent boat to MarieI, with an ex.
press or Havana, stating that she had seen suspi-
cous steamer steering West
The war steamer Pzarro left here on the morning
OF the 18th with 800 men, and having schooner in
low containing sixty horses. The merc.an steamers
Haoanneto and A mendares were a so sent down with
relniorcements. Gen Emma was in command OF those
troops. They landed at Bahia Honda, at 10 o'clock
tna1 nlght. AT O'Clock The next day Che 3th) the
Spanish troops attacked the Patriots at San Miguel
small town between Bahia Honda and Las Pozas.--
The engagement asIed about ten minutes, when the
Spsnl rereaied ing 69 dead upon the field and
having I67 wounded.
The steamer PlZarro got ashore in Bahia Honda and
has not yet got eff. 1t feared here that Lopez will
take her.
On the night Of the 18th the Habanero returned, ask
ing Tor more troops and artillery. At o'clock the
same day the Almendares returned for more trooDs-
All CT these were sent CURED.
Va the l4th tie Almondates again returned, with ur-
gent demands for more artillery, the Spanish troops
had refused TO attack the Patriots.
Last night the Habanero came in with fifty prison.
ers, taken III the launches, as they coming to
operate on this side of Batia Honda I.oDez had adj
vanced by land San Diego de Nunez, thus cutting off
the retreat OF the Spanish troops. The Government
report that two landings have taken place. but do not
say where the other IS Large numbers OF The Creoes
have joined the Patriots and it is said that the ounry
people carry their bloodhounds with them, and insist
upon using them against The troops
Rsings have taken place at Pinar del Rio and nj an.
tua. One hundred men left San Antonio, to Join Lo
pei From Havana people are leaving hourly 10 join
him. and 1t is calculated that 500 have left already. Fit
OF these, on foot were taken prisoners the road
There are but 700 troops left in Havana. Should
General Emma be destroyed. no army could again be
collected TO meet Lopez, in consequence OF the scat
tered state OF the troops Emma has about 0OG men
under his command.
court martial was held this morning on board the
irigate Esperanza the fifty prisoners brought in by
the Habanero Report says that the officers TWO sur
geons and every fifth man are to be shot.
The above is all that have been able to gather I'D
to-day, and, as you will perceive, it strongly avors the
cause OF the Patriots JIJSTICJA
HAVANA, August 1.-THE decision of the cour,
martial in tho of the fifty prisoners broughtn by
he HaoaEero, night before last was not confirmed bv
the Captain General, who ordered the whole of them
to be shot, which order carried into execution yes
terday, about IL clock. The men were brought out
in gangs of Ten, made knee down with their backs
TO the soldiers, who stood two or three PAGES from
them, and were all shot dead They said to have
behaved with frmness, eyncing no hesitation or trepi-
dation whatever.
he had otoJI l
determination to grant no quarter 10 those of the ad
venturers who might fall in his hands, and the on w
feeling among the Americans here appears TO be sur
prise that any body OF men, possessing knowledge of
these facts, could be induced to surrender at ALL
The steamer Almendares arrived in port this NOR.
ming with some wounded Spanish soldiers, but what
ever news she brings has not yet been communicated
to the public. This silence OF the Government is look
ed upon as good omen by the friends of the nsur-
gents here.
smack arrived here from Key West last night
with dispatches TO the Government, the captain of
which reports that two smack loads OF men left Key
West the day before yesterday, and that il was report
ed they were to meet the Pampero at Sand Kew If
50, they have probably debarked upon the island before
this. This, again, is rumor.
Several families arrived from the seat of war near
Bahia Honda. this morning, and report that the patri.
OILS had killed large number OF the Spanish soldiers
and were advancing. This, you will perceive is in d.
rect contradiction of the Cove rnment accounts and
you must siit the truth out for yourselves. but give
The facts as hear them.
party OF alllery lelt mere TINS morning and
last gh several wagon and mule leads of provisions
were sent out.
HAVANA, Aug. ls.-The steamship Empire City ar
afternoon for New Orleans.
Among the passengers whom she will take over is
one Senior Costa of New Orleans who, it is said has
offered his services and those OF two or three vessels to
the Spanish Government Many persons here speak
very hardly OF Mr.. Costo this account and assert
that he pointed out the officers, &c, among the I'M
fortunate prisoners who were recently shot. | have
made inquiries on the subject and from all can lear
the conduct OF Mr. G. in that affair was extremely Gre
ditabe TO his humanity. He was sent for by the priso-
ners, and took charge ohe letters they wrote to their
relatives at home, and did them all the services in his
power
l am also told that he, in company with the bishop
waited upon the Captain General and inerceded yery
strongly in favor OF severa OF the prisoners, but unor
tnnatey without avail. MIR. e. is Spaniard and the
offer Of his services to his native Government is an act
OF patriotism that would be considered creditabe to an
American citizen under similar circum stances. linen
ton these things because have reason to believe that
letters will be written from here, holding Up Senior Cos
ia an object OF eXecraton to the American people
when sincerely believe he merits praise for his hu.
name attentions 10 the prisoners and his endeavors to
procure communication O tleir punishment am Der.
forming simple act otjustice.
have Just learned that Mr.. Costa has procured per-
miss ion TO take with him the bodies OF the unfortunate
Crlltenden and Kerr, and has had them emaslmed ,
with The intention oftaking them with him 10 New Or
leans.
The steamers Habanero and Amendares have Just
arrived but thing has yet been ascerta ned to the
news they bring The Embire City leaves at ono o.
clock, and it Is hardly probable that anything will be
made public before lshal be compelled 10 close this
letter. JUSTICA. :,
The following is he description of the expedition
given by the Captain OF the Cecilia whom Lopez press
ed INTO service as pilot:
SEcRETAR1o M1LlTAR-The most excellent Senior
Governor Captain General has received report from
the Lieutenant Governor of Marisl, dated at Cabanas
on the morning of this day, informing him tn the cap.
tain OF the schooner ella, Don Felipe Tore, and
sailor OF the Same vessel named D. Luis Daz present.
Lopez which individuals were carr off forciblv bv
the plraes and whom he will send in the cars to arrive
this evening
The said Lieut.. Governor considered it expedient
to take from them sworn declaration the purport of
which is the following:
with the expedition. Narcso Lopez disembarked,
end he remainnd aft. i. ~