The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-10-15
THE CUBAN lxvAsIox.


THE CUBAN INVASION.
The Fast ard Present Condition cf the .8msr,
ran s.1 etkev Prisr~ers Of the Lopez szPedi-
siea-laksma1ity Of CoHssl Oseen.
We yesterday received says the Baltimore
Sun II Wednesday from Havana the following
circular letter, copies Of which have been also
yeccived by the friends Of the three Baltimore
ans.
HAvAsA, September II, 1851
Having been requested by very large por-
ticn of the prisoners fthe late Cuban Expedi-
sion % write To their friends, informing them ct
their situation snd good health, have Thought
Il hest To throw my observations, which must
necessarily b. general in their principal features,
into form Of circular, and | have now the
honor to address you this at the request Of all the
vsisnneSs.
The prisoners were brought 10 this city in diff.
event lots, chained together, aud placed ali in
ane long saloon in the prison. During the first
few days il wa. exceedingly difficult tn ohtHin
per,uie SION To visit them. Tho British Consul,
Joeeph r. Crawford, ESQ., did so on the first
1ay, and accompanied by his secretary, Mr.. w
Sidney Smith, who has never ceased in his cScr
sions in their behalf, gave them the first cheer
ing words. On the next day MIR. Allen r.
Owen, the American Consul, asked for aud cb-
tanned permission, and, as was subsequently
Informed BY the prisoners, told them that "ihe
President had proclaimed them without the pale
of the law, and he could do nothing for them"
During several days our only means Of con-
sYibuting 10 the amcliora,ion Of their condition,
was through Mr.. Smith, who continued TO visit
them twice daily, taking them small conf"rts
end speaking in their behalf, by which means
he improved in a very great degree their s'ina-
tion He took up subscription among the
English residents for the purpose OF providing
extra clothing for those who were British sub
jccts, and Slc secretary of the German Society,
in consequence of receiving letter from Capt.
Echlicht, went to see them and subsequently,
provided for The Germans in the same manner
that the English Consul had provided for his
eountrymcn.
was not able to obtain permission to see
them until Friday, 5th inst, at noon, wh'n
found that twenty. FIVE had that morning been
sent to the hospital, and that some few OF the 9TH
ers had had their chains taken off for what
son | could not learn. The Americans and
some others found very mach dspirrd, in
consequence of the language Mr.. Owen had
held to them, and from seeing others SO much
better cared for, and did what could to cheer
have them a. well provided for as their more for
tunate companions had been.
On leaving the prison spoke to several Of
my friends about raising funds for the prisoners,
and N great was the interest shown in their be-
half that our efforts were crowned with the ut
most success. take this occasion to pay
lust tribute 10 those Cuban gentlemen who gen
rrously provided me with funds, without which
sny efforts would have been barren, aud also to
many American friends who contributed not on
" money but personal efforts 4 would gladly
mention names, but the impossibility OF naming
all would render the Particularis'ng OF few aP-
parently invidious, and will therefore, Cit" h"'
two, who are connected with the press-thcse
are Mr.. White Of the New York Courier and
Enquirer, and Mr.. Callahan, OF the New Or
leans Picayune; to these gentlemen, in compa-
nv with many others. much praise is due.
On Saturday the prisoners received several
visits and sum -of money, wherewith to pur-
chase bread. Mr.. Saith also took 10 them
eepars and other comforts. On Saturday morn
ing their chains were taken of, they were
allowed 10 hattie, md was enabled to send them
their extra clothing. They were in excelen,
spirits. and .- ..ny Of their coun,rymen had
aow obtained permission TO visit them, and they
tosad they were not abandoned by their friends,
esey we're quite gay Writing materials were
so-Sy allowed them at the request OF MIR. Smith,
- Wsu y Of them wrote to their homes. They
al seeefved small sum Of money, to purchase
SNeA hfles as they might fancy. On this day
,wxsir0t allowed to see them, which they regret.
.tt6iExceedingly, and during the afternoon ,hey
ma short visit from MIR. Owen.
On Monday morning as they were to embark
.{Srly, Mr. Smith, Mr.. Callahan and myself Wis
tied them before day; they had coffee and bread
before going on board. Besides what they
received from the government each man had
;pea-iacket, q wooden shirt, pair OF pants. =
pair Of stockings and tin pot, and on board
shin were placed for their use GO IDS chocoiate,
3 boxes tobacco, 9 barrels vinegar and some
email stores, and the sum OF $3.50 was Pl"crd
~ the h,uds Of Capt Ortiz Of the Primera dc
(su.temata. for general distribution on arrival al
.she mort Of destination. Besides this the Ger
nan Society gave Capt. Ortiz 1886 for the Ger
mana and several persons left sums Tor 'nd,v'd
vals. They emba.k ed in high 81 tits and excel =.
Ae.l,h. .ii desirins most atfrcti"nate farewell
- - .ent TO their friends and assurances Of thr
Aish homes for speedy release. Those VIII
remain here awaiting ship follow their comp'"
ions in few days.
Those who are in the hospital are all ooi"-
well and are very well cared for by every 81"
GROUND them. They also have been allowrc
vr;tinr materials. and their friends will prob
ahly receive letters from them as early ~ tn'',
nav receive this The Captain General has
hem verv consderate, and kind IN his orders
relative both to sick, and well, and their attcn
dan,s and iailors have treated them with much
consideration.
In regard to exertions for their liberation
would sugge 1t to you some prompt effort !"
their behalf, through the American Minister y
Madrid, for the reason that the prox'ma'e ac
eouchment Of the Queen will afford mos
advantageous opportunity TO grant them all
free pardon, and the liberation OF these here
would induce Us to suppose that like boon
might be obtained for all.
fhave the houor to be, respectfully.