Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-12

,ake by force this beautiful island from the nation
most ndso part Their first attempt not having succeed
ed Cnr,cnas, they believed in II: possibility o. following
the cn:ini Project 10 which they asped IN SeAGi'' SOM
Youths iGcaIuus and without experience, who reHolted
against their Queen and their country; but your loyalty ana
the valot OF the army terminated their expedition as soon as
they began the Insignificant movements excited by Their IN
gucs and us if they had proposed TO themselves 10 tto"
aside all doubt respecting the true origin OF these movements
they organized expedition commanded by the traitor Lo
per- who dscnbarkcd the northern coast oil the eastern
part Of this department
Two weeks had scarcely elapsed when all those who
nnscd the expedition including the traitor commander
killed or taken prisoners your hands, in the hands
those pursuit OF heal History does not present,
perhaps in lis pages single example OF nm invasion so
| promptly and completely suppressed.
There could be doubt about our success The vaor
Of the troops defeated them in the combats and
as they trod your territory became soldiers and took
Not only have yon given assistance 10 tue army ana
authorities by every in power you not only de-
pve The enemy all of flight but worthy rivals in
vaur and enthusiasm with our army you pursued The pirates
without ntenisso and resi- in spite OF danger and part
king with the troops Of the labOrs and tasues OF war in
that place. which is the most difficult 10 travel In Inc Island
Success crowned our cxcrons and you have put the seal 10
unequaed loyalty in one OF you delivering INTO me
hands Of the authorities the Chief traitor VINO was wander
n.. fearing lust punishment which threatened hln
With the decision md enthusiasm Of which you have Civ
and remarkable proofs; with the generous
patriotism which acluaied the merchants, the popEetos
and the corporations Of the island 10 put their fortunes AT
the disposition Of tho auhorilies-w THIS Intimate unlon
fine between The army and the inhabitants, OF all classes
and postons-hc union cemened upon the Loyalty ana ma
ona!ity winch will nmorIaize the name OF Spaln-your
tranquility will be secured and the Queen OF the Antilles will
TO be Spanish for people which rePels as you
have done those who make attempts against It's nationality
cannot be by force The history OF our days In the
memorable of independence, oilers to striking
example Of the truth OF this assertion You the worthy
Of those who, in past times astonshcd tile world with
their bravery and their consistency. Receive for this my sim
and heartfelt congratulations with the assurance also,
that your august sovereign will learn with Joy this
Of nray which has been given by her always faithful Island
of Cuba. JOSE DE LA CONCHA.
HAVANA, Bis, Of August, ISL.
TIE LATE GENERAL LoPEZ-The following brief
sketch OF this undoubtedly brave sincere but mistaken man
will be read with interest al this time.
Narciso Lopez who has lost his life ANONYMOUSLY Ha
vana was born OF wealthy parents in Venezuela in 1893
h. the only Of his parents that grew 10 manhood
though he had number Of sisters. His father had
Incrcia house In Caracas branch OF which Valencia, in
the INTERIOR was placed under the charge Of arclso
carly age During the troubles of ISL young Lopez sided
with the popular party, but afterwards enlisted in the Span
ISL army, when fortune turned in its favor ami The end OF
the civil war he was made Colonel when only twenty three
years OF age.
Alter the Spanish army evacuated Venezuela Lopez went
To Cuba where he enlncd and established himself in life
making himself conspicuous By his advocacy OF liberia
principles. During the first Carst troubles he CHANGED
be IN Madrid private business Having joined the royal
st party he made aid camp the commander chief
General Valdez and received several military decorltions-
lie was honoed by several important offices by the Queen
and finally was made Governor OF Madrid. Afterwards,
Senat" from Seville he is said have made The condition
OF Cuba his especial study and the expulsion OF the Cuban
deputies from the CUres iaIccd him 10 resign his offices and
Island. There he held several posts under the
CAPTAIN General Eaitz Finally he undertook the rework
ing OF an abandoned copper in the Central Department.
whcc he is sliG TO have employed his time in insting Ii.
bera principles into the minds vi the popuacc
In l5iy when he thought everything ripe for rcvou
ton he came 10 the United States and got up the immature
aud than useless attempt INVASION known the
Round Island Expedition In May, 1885, the famous inya
sion and Sudden evacuation Of Cafdenas took place. In
August 1851. he again landed in Cuba, Bahia Honda
His lUowers speedily destroyed captured, and hc
himself! fugitive among the mountains, taken the
FIN The Is S.rt ln tbn
gn"nUiuu. DEAN Of the CIrotc at Havana. These the
principal 81 e remarkable for is inconsistencies
He is said 10 have died 5ravcy, and refer his
her to his head ,i,In his heart, c