The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-23

Dsitish CONSUL JOSEPH r Crawford, Esq did the
smith who has ceased in his sxsrions in thsr
ssks gave them the hrt cheering words On tbs ne II
AAy M Allen H. Owen the American Consul asked Tor
and obtained permission. and - was entity
Informed by the prsoners told that the President
had proclaimed than without the pale Of the law and he
only means Of contributing to the smeioraon OF THAR
condition was through Mr. Smith, who continued visit
ips in their behalf by which means he improved in
very great degree their situation He took up a sub
ssrpon among the Engsh residents for the purpose Of
ects and the secretary Of the German Society in
Of recevinga letter from Captain schlch went
in the manner that the English Consul had pro-
vided for his countrymen.
was not able to obtain permission to them until
Friday 9th instant at noon when found that twenty
I've had that morning been sent the hospital and that
few others had had their chains taken of for what
reason / could not learn. The Americans and some
others found very much dspred In consequenc OF the
language Mr. Owen had held to them, and rom seeing
to cheer them assuring them that would do my utmost
20 have them well provided for as their more
companions had been.
On leaving the prison spoke several of my friends
about raising funds for the prsoners and so great vas
the interest shown in their behalf that efforts we've
crowned with the utmost take this occasion
70 pay just tribute to those Cuban gentlemen who so
generously provided me with funds, without which my
efforts would have been barren and also to many Ameri
friends who contributed only money but persocs
Efforts; would gladly mention names but the impossi'
ety OF naming all would render the parcuiarzing OF
few apparently invdious
On saturday prisoners received several visits and
sum Of money wherewith TO purchase bread; Mr. Smith
took them segars and other comforts On Sun
day morning their chains we're taken of they al
lowed battle ana was enabled TO send them their
clothing They in excellent spirits and many
their country men had obtained permission 10
visit them and they found they not abandoned by
their friends, they we're quite gay. Writing materials
we're 20 day allowed them the request Of Mr. smith
and many OF them wrote to their homes They all re-
'eved small sum of money to purchase such rifes a.
ihey might fancy On this day they received nforma-
non that Commodore Parker was not allowed to see
them which they regretted exceedingly; and, during
he afternoon they had short visit from Mr.. Owen.
On MONDAY morning, as they were to embark early,
mr. smith Mr. Callahan, and myself visited them before
day they had coffee and cad before going board
beEde what they received from the government zach
man had peaiacket woolen shirt pair of pants,
lair ef stocking and tin pot; and board hip
p>eed fer their 1875 lbs chocolate boxes tobacco
Two barrels vinegar and some small stores and the
"a &145 was placed in the hands Of Capt Ortiz Of the
Primera de Guatemala for general distribution
val At the port Of Destination Besides this the German
Society Capt Ortiz s136 for the Germans and
raj persons left for individual. They embarked in
high spirits and excellent health, all desiring mot
aectonate farewell be TO the friends, With
Of their high hopes for peedy release Those
Who remain here awaiting hip, VIII follow their COM
panons in few days.
Those who are in the hospital are all doing we'll aud
very well cared for by every around them They
alec have been allowed writing materials and their
friends will probably receive letters from them early
they may receive this The Captain General has been
very oniderate ana kind in his orders relative TO both
siek and well and their attendants and jailors have
treated the m with much consideration.
In regard to exertons tor their liberation, would
suggest TO prompt effort in their behalf through
he American Minister at Madrii for the that
the proximate ACCOMPLISHMENT Of the Queen viii afford
most advantageous opportunity to grant them all
pardon and the liberation of three here would induce
20 suppose that like boon might be obtained for all
h.ve tie honor to be, respectfully your very obedent
servant J. 8. THRASHER
from the late Cuban Expedition under the CON-
mand OF Gen Narciso Lopez and final disposition of them