The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-24

Iofts and speaking IN their Dehaii, ny ~non means
he improved in very great degree their situation
He took up subscription among the Engllsn resi-
dents for the purpose of providing extra clothing
for those who British sublectsj and the secre-
tary of the German society, in consequence OF re-
ceiving letter from Captain schlicht, went to see
them, and subsequently provided Tor the Germans
in the same manner that the English consul had
provided for his countrymen
l was not able to obtain permission to them
until Friday, 9th instant, at noon, when found
that twenty five had that morning been sent TO the
hospital, and that some few OF the others had had
their chains taken ot-ior what reason could not
learn. The Americans and some others found
very much dispirited in consequence of the lam
guage Mr. Owen had held TO them, and from
ing others much better cared for, and did what
could to cheer them, assuring them would do
my utmost 10 have them well provided for as
their more fortunate companions had been.
On leaving the prison spoke to several OF my
friends about raising funds Tor the prisoners; and
so great the interest shown in their behalf that
our efforts were crowned with the utmost success.
/ take this occasion 10 pay just tribute to those
Cuban gentlemen who 30 generously provided me
with funds, without which my efforts would have
been barren and also TO many American friends
who contributed not only money but personal eff
fecs. / would gladly mention names, but the i'm
possibility of naming all would render the partcu-
larzing Of few apparently invidious, and will
therefore oite but two who are connected with the
press these are Mr.. White, of the New York C0u-
Tisr and Enqtiyer, and Mr.. Callahan, of the New
Orleans Picayune. To these gentlemen, In com
pany with many others, much praise is due
On Saturday the prisoners received several visits,
and sum of money wherewith to purchase bread
MIR. Smith also took TO them cigars and other com
forts. On Sunday morning their chains were taxi en-
off; they allowed to battle, and was enabled
to send them their extra clothing. They were in
excellent spirits, and many of their countryinen
had now obtained permission to visit them, and
they found they were not abandoned by their
friends, they were quite gay. Writing materials
were to-day allowed them at the request of MIR.
Smith, and many of them wrote to their homes.
They all received small sum of money to pur-
chase such trfes as they might fancy; on this day
they received in Information that Commodore Parker
was not allowed to see them, which they regretted
exceedingly, and during the afternoon they had
short visit from Mr.. Owen.
On Monday morning, as they to embark
early, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Callahan. and myself visit
them before day; they had coffee and bread before
going on board. Beeides what they received from
the government, each man had pea-Jacket,
woollen shirt, pair of pants, pair OF stockings
and a tin pot; and on board ship placed for
their use eight hundred and twenty live pounds
chocolate, two boxes tobacco. two barrels vinegar
and some small stores, and the sum of seven hun
dred and thirty five dollars was placed In the hands
of Captain Ortiz, of the Primera de Guatemala for
general distribution arrival at the port Of destna-
ton. Besides this, the German Society gave Capt
Ortiz hundred and thirty six dollars for the Ger
mans, and several persons lett sums Tor individuals
They embarked in high spirits and excellent health
all desiring most affectionae farewell to be sent
30 their friends with OF their high hopes
for speedy release. Those who remain here
awaiting ship will follow their companions in
few days.
Those who are in the hospital are all doing well,
and are very we'll cared for by every one around
them. They also have been allowed writing ma
terials and their friends will probably receive let
tiers from them early as they may receive this
The Captain General has been very considerable
and kind in his orders relative both to sick and
well, and their attendants and Jailors have treated
: the n with much consideration.
an regard to exertions for their Liberation would
Iggest to you some prompt effort IN their behalf
through the American minister at Madrid, Tor the
reason that the proximate ACCOMPLISHMENT OF the
Queen will afford most advantageous opportuni
ty to grant them all free pardon, and the liberia
ton OF three here would induce to suppose that
a like boon might be obtained for all.
have the honor to be, respectfully, your very
obedient servant, j. S, THRASHER.
List of prisoners brought 10 Havana from The late
Cuban Expedition under the command Of General
Narciso Lopez, and final disposition OF them as
fa,' as knotcn.
Semi Il; Spain by Steamer Isabel Ia Cdt0ilca-Cbas.
A. Downer, Mobile; j. ST. Levy, Quebec; j. ID.
Hughes, New Orleans; F. d. Hough, New Albany,
Indiana.
Sent to Spain by Ship Venus-Louis Schlessinger,
Hungary: p. H. Mcdonald, Mobile; j. Norriss,
Mobile; ID. E. De Wolf, Mobile; ii. ]. Thomson,
Mobile; A II. Wer, Mobile.
Sent 10 Spain by Ship PrimerG de Guatemala
JOAQUIN Casanova, New Orleans; VIM, H. Nc.
Kinsey, Bardstown, Kentucky; Daniel Seay, New
Orleans; ]. d. Baker, New Orleans; Louis Bauder,
Germany; Benz. F. Hanna, Baltimore; J G. OWN,
New Orleans; ID. @. Rousseau, New Orleans; w M
III. Craft, Memphis, Tennessee; J. g. Bush, New
Orleans; T. A. Simpson, Philadelphia; w W..
Insiee New Orleans A. Il. Prutt, Alabama; 1hos.
Hilton, Washington, ID. c.; w. l.. Wilknson,
Mobile; nj. Mullen, St. Louis; p. Lacoste. New
Orleans; Patrick Coleman, New Orleans; George
Holdship, st. Louis; James H. Hearsey, New Or
leans; Luke Scully, New Orleans: VIM Wilson,
New Orleans; Thos. Daily, New Orleans; Jas. M
Wilson, New Orleans; Henry Sale, Liverpool; VIM.
X. Hurd, New Orleans; G. Bontila, Hungary; Sle-
singer. Hungary; Radnitz, Hungary; Curmell, Hun
gary; Petrie, Hungary; Kercker, Hungarys pioag,
Hungary; Ngkos, Hungary; Aidelar, Hungaryi
M. l.. Heron, New York; James Brady, Galena
Illinois; Henry Schmidt, New Orleans; Geor ge
Foster, New Orleans; James Chapman. Charles
ton; c. Cook, Alabama; G. Noil, Berlin; Henry D.
Hart, Petersburg, Va; Jacob Faust, ST. Louis; Pat
rick McGratb, New Orleans; Charles j. Daily, New
Orleans; 8. II. Purneil, New Orleans; Conrad Tai
lor, Berlin; Thomas Denton, New Orleans; Z. A.
NcMurray, Baltimore; Antonio Hernandez, Ha-
vana; Michael BRO, Austria David Winborn, Mis-
sissippi; Thomas Hudnall, New Orleans; ii. Won
Schlicht, Berlin; J. b. Gunst, New Orleans; Tim
sthy X. Henry. Natchez; Howard Pqrnell; John
Nc Kinnis; y. @. Bell, New Orleans; John Carter;
Bernard McCabe, Ireland; John Murphy, Ireland;
Hiram West, Spring Valley, Ohio; c. Sebring; Jas,
Halpn; BENZ. Gilman. Gin, Ohio; Edw Crissy;
Elias J, Otis, Dcpotyille, New York; Bernard
Allen, ST Louis Julio Chasaagne, Havana; Thos.
H.Lee, New Orleans; George Metcalf, Ireland; ;
H. b. Metcalf Ireland; Robert M. Order, New
Orleans M. X. Scott, Kentucky; George X. Will
son. Philadelphia William II. Vaughn, Kentucky;
William H. Cameron, Jefferson county, Va; Peter
McMullen, Ireland John Denton. New York
Franklin p Boyd, New York; Thomas r; Mum
roe, Mise; Edward Weiss Germany; Robert
Schultz, Prussia; C. Sckneck, Baden; James
Smith Hudson Nelson A. R. Ludwig, New Or
leans; Charles Harrison, New Orleans; Victor
Duprat, New Orleans; Henry Stanmyre, New Or
leans; George Quick, Philadelphia; Henry Nc
Henry. New Orleans; James D. Donnelly, Potts
vile, Pa; Charles Giblin, Cincinnati, Ohio; John
Murtigh, Philadelphia; ; Thos. McClelnnd, Ireland;
John McKneiss, Pittsburg; Pedro M Lopez Ven.
exuela; Pedro Velazco, Cuba, servant of Lopez
Manuel Fleury, Cuba; Jacob Harbele, Ger
many; Louis Haekel, Swiss; Manuel MART
nez, Havana; +. A. Lame, Cuba; +. g. Ma
han, Danvilie, kentucky; John Boswell, Bal
timore; w L. Constantine, Canada; VIM. Cou
sans, Lincoln, England; II. Schmidt, Saxony; Con
rad Bechtold, Prussia Jas. Oglevie, New Orleans;
Harvey Williams, New Orleans; John Cooper; Jas
B. Fagin, Ohio.
Waiting Ship at Hovana.--C. J. Duffy, New Or
leans; Thos. Little, Mobile; Michael Geiger, New
Orleans: John ID. Brown; George S. Berry, Cincin-
natl Ohio;sAshe J. Phillips, New Orleans; Jacob
Dessert; Thos. Bryan; John Bachider New Or
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