The New York herald., 1851-08-26
CAPTAIN VICTOR KER.

NEw YoRx, August rs, 1851
smIn your paper Of fsundsy the 2th some statements
made in relation to Victor Ker, Of the martyrs
Atsres who represented being the of Doctor
Carr surgeon Of the army Of General Jackson at the
defence of New Orleans, January 8, 1915.
II stated that Of his brothers subsequently
appointed Postmaster Of New Orleans commanded field
battery that memorable day There is relation.
ship between the deceased and the gentlemen referred
to. am well acqusinted with croshan Carr, ESQ,
captain Of the Second and his younger brother
ayb, sican now residing in the city New Orleans sons
The surgeon died In ths city OF New Orleans twelve
years since at the age ofssventy fve and
al his funeral Doctor ker father Of Victor ker, died
in the city, seven months ago aged fifty three
ty four. 1t Is evident he could not have had child
eyed at the defence of New Orleans lie
tba. time but eighteen years OF age himself
Will also state, that Victor Ker one OF the gall
had the honor Of recruiting aud comm lnding during
the Mex Hewas at the battle OF Toome, fonght
by Colonel McIntosh U s. A.. June q, 1871, and dstn
guishsd himself in the shest degree have the honor
TO b., very respectfully your obedient servant
A. NJ. DUPERU,
late Captain CO.. Cd Dragons
OPERATIONS IN THR RAsTEkN PART OF THE ISLAND.
Lfrom the New Orleans Picayune, August 10
The following letter Is translation Of written 10
Cuban gentleman Of this city, by his brother who
Of the patriots who coniendng Cuban indepeu-
dencs the mountains Of Cocorro The letter reached
this city several days ago, but the gentleman whom 1t
addressed not being In town. did not get Il until yes
terday when hs kindly placed II in our hands Ii will
be found Interesting as comes from who has been
actual participant in the events respecting which,
persons pretend &c be sceptical We give the
letter just as Il written, In the confidence Of
relationship, without alteration or addition.
Csse.po, 90 rio rnE July q, ISL
permit my writing full details Uf all that has transpred
revolt which occurred the ih OF the present
month. Content yourself by knowing that II our
don't prosper, IL Is bscsie the Almighty don't desire IL,
and that must submit 10 the crueeg OF the monsters
Who devour and oppress US IN all the engagement we
Laye had our forces have been yicorouI aud one
bers increase daily in such manner that from 100 who
reyoed the number has increased to $3.50 all from the
jurii diciion Of Pto. Pre-
The last fsht came oG 20 day Mt about sunset We
had 1i5 men, under y. Nunes. We we're marching TO-
wards Nusviss, to unite with the 81 Miguel forces
Wien the low grounds Of Ccrcado, encounterei
the Gohs numbering 10 infanty and 20 TO IS cayary
They coming from the last named place and hal
the aud mulaio belonging 20 Ayuero, tied
In the skirmlsh which lasted only ten minutes, we
Killed seven infantry aud two lancers; thirty OF the
foi came over 10 us also nine Of the ancers; the
balance ed TO the woods adjoining and belonging 70 r.
rio-aBd found that the night was dark,
cuded 10 continue march towards Nuerias for the
purpose Of erErossirg rauks and then direct
march towards Coscorro. where viii all unite aud
march towards Pso Pre-. cr the purrose OF attacking
that place prior to their receving any rrinforcemsn
Cur Notifications on the heights Of Nsjszs and
Cocorro and well fortified that II all the troops
OF General COucha were 10 awe n trial we have
fear of them; the place s inn netrzbe, aud vita only
the rocks would roll az them, would destroy thsic
Whole free. We have provisions for nve months fcr i've
! doat believe you have seen these hills They are
dincut TO ascend, and four on the top would pre-
/ vent an army from reaching them.
The free negroes and mulattoes with ms number 600
sforg ard have indeed distins ushei themselves. In
the four sksmishes have had they present aud
with such have they fought that with the
tcn q the death Of mulatto b. the II Bena acO
not scratch have they received The muiatto was
I kiiled by lancer, I N our irst enga cement.
TIE circumstances Of my having to remain here at the
Corcado account Of n sifouta aud 4. fonseca who
were badly wounded, and will not leave till to morrow,
bas given me an opportunity Of writing which chance
| have not had before.
| In the same manner and throuz uzh the sane channel
you write with all security and without disco.
very this Is the plan we have adopted TO communal
| cate with each oth,r
ricaps ard Lopez will come here at all for cannot
give the decisive blow III certain that vii
receive the protection promised
Adeu my dear Chucbs. Pray TO our Creator that W.
| may succeed and that you may your country aud
| your brother free. Your. L. ID.
OPINIONS OF THE SPANISH PRESS.
SIR HENRY Bt-LwER AND the cUBAy QUESTION
Translated from La Cronica Of New York August I6
Sir Henry Lytton BuweT. efrcys extraordinary. snt
enpoentiay minister of England in the United States
tasd from this port for England board the stesme
Niagara Wednesday the 18th inst at twelve O'Clock
| Mr Bulwer had received from his government tempo
istJ eonfe The English minister vcry skilfu and abb
n all that he underskcs not appear TO u however
the most appropriate person 20 give his government
impartial idea Of the 20 be adopted by England
IN her relations with Spain as to the interest Of both
tons In America We are of the number Of those who
krowledge the diplomatic dextcrty and the high ca pa
city Of Mr.. Buwer and vieh 10 be unfounded in on
suspiciou What gives motive TO our inoGensive sus
piciop In this Is the public report which assert
that the Enslish minister l. of the foreign poma
tsts in this county, who, like Mr. Dose-Con In th
Gays bis mission believe that Spain ought avoid
costly arman ent in Cuba, which they consider uons
cesesry. beceuse they are invincbly convineed toa
Spain does not any elemens TO hsr DO
min ion there They admit. without hesiistins sogi
moment the reports viii III haze originated IN the un
81 adv brains Of eecionisfs and North Americana