The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-30

cided Advantage; but columns Of mounted ,ner
appear from all quarters, and alternately ad
vance ana retreat. Many of these men, j,
Is said, ars armed only with their maobete
"a species OF straight sworD and pole
OF iancewood, sharpened to point. Ibsv
look for supplies Of arms from their sgents in the
united states, when their army will be orrsnizsd
and the real war commenced. When ~ take inn
consideration that the scattered forces OF The no
vernment did not exceed IL, 900 men when the reyc
luton broke out, and that tho natiye Spsuiards-
the only class from which they can expect any aid
are less than 30 600, while there are 400 900 whte
cre0les united in their aspirations for liberty and
their hatred for the Spanish rule, and wanting only
in organization and arms, the issue cannot be
doubtful.
The progress already made in the revolution is
very great, when we consider that it is less than
month since it broke out The whole northern
coast from Neuvtas to Baracoa, is either in arms,
or has passed through the conflict In Holgun, the
revolution was consummate without n blow. Col.
Martin, commander of the cavalry stationed there,
united with the cause, and placed himself at the
nead Of the movement; the cavalry gladly followed
their officer; half battalion of the regiment of
Sarsgossa lthe garrison) raternized; and the Euro
| Pean Spaniards, few in number turned against
what they considered bad cause; and the Go
vernon, finding himself in minority of one, Dor.
rowed horse and crossed the hills. The republic
was proclaimed, and the Cuban star and stripes
wave unchallenged by foe.
The steamers have all been dispatched to Nuevi.
tas, with reinforcemonts for Principe; but, at the
same time, the high tribunal Of the Royal Audience
has transferred Itself, for more unbiased delibera-
on on the eternal principles Of justice to san Juan
DE los Remedies, some fifty leagues westward Thus
It follows the march of empire and is to be hoped
mat empire won't march off into the waters Of the
Gulf Of Mexico.
j wrote yon that a prominent creole, named
Aguero, had been taken prisoner. 1t was sup.
posc0 he would have been Immediately shot, but il
seems that the patriots threatened to retalate
the officers in their hands, and moderation pre-
vailed We think this the best for oil parties for
much blood might have been cruelty and uselossly
spilled.
Both the land mail and steamboat train from
Trinidad have failed to- day, and it is supposed the
pronunciamento has taken place there. II is con-
hdently asserted among the Cubans that Saint
Jago will start on the 18th.
The arrival of Lopez il now hourly looked for;
and should he bring any kind of force or receive
prompt supplies Of arms and munitions from che
United States, the war will be one of short dura-
ton. Only the want of powder, and something to
shoot with, can prolong the beyond the present
year. VI course no one knows where he will land.
POSTSCRIPT.
The official bulletin this morning announces that
party Of insurgents had been defeated, aud
several killed and wounded. You will find it in to-
days Gaoaa also, that another pronuncamento
had been made by Don Manuel Nuhsr, in San Juan,
(neaePuerto Principe) The mail yesterday brought
little news for the public. letter, dated 10Th,
says =" We are 800 strong, besides four companies
that have come over from the enemy, and daily
increasing, with no want of ammunition, but short
OF shooting irons" No news from Trinidad or
Saint Jsgo
HAVANA, July p, 1851.
Tft Causes Of the Rcvolaion--7He Deso1ion of n.
1'oops-Attnrt 10 Burn the Patriots ont of The
Woods-Ihe JVoncn ENLISTED in the CquSe-Suc-
ceSses Of the RerotltiOntSts &C. &c.
The heavy cloud darkening on the horizon Of
Cuban affairs is approaching with the velocity
of the whirlwind, and about to burst upon us with
all the terrors Of West Indian hurricane. Spain
Is now fcaping the consequences Of her misgoyern
ment and partial administration Of Justice in
all things connected with this island. The creoles
OF Cuba have ever been looked upon as step
SONS, by cruel and naughty mother; debarred
from entering into the army, not admitted into
the navy, and prohibited from holding any en-
ployment, with one or two rare exceptions,
whatever, under the government in their native
leland, while at the time taxed to the utmos,
extreme. and looked down upon by the naughty
othcals from spain as a people from whom every
thing was to be exacted, and as source from which
they might restore their own broken fortunes
They have been goaded to desperation, by a line
of policy on the part of spain towards them so lit
tie calculated to win the affection Of these other
wise warm hearted sons of Cuba. They have long
meditated the overthrow of Spanish dominion in
this island, and which is about speedily to be &C
complished.
The revolution commenced in the nei ghhorhood of
Puerto Principe on the remarkable fourth Of July,
has not only extended itself over the whole eastern
aud central divisions Of the island, but is about to
break out also in division; and Havana itself Il
is positively stated, may be In insurrection before
the week Is out. The dcsertions of the troops to
the insurgents and the evident state Of almost open
mutiny and insubordinaion Of tho men in general,
bavc caused the greatest alarm and apprehension to
the government. Two hundred soldiers Of the regi-
mcut of Sarragossa" bound their officers, hand
and foot and went to the caule Of the people at
Santa Cruz. The colonel Of n regiment stationed
at MatanTas addressed n lettor TO tho Captain Ge-
neral TO the effect that his could not be relied
upon, and reoommen led their immediate removable
Havana, which vas accordingly done, aud 500 Of
them arrived here Sunday last. Several Skin.
mishes have taken place, and the troops. under the
orders of their officers, have used every endeayor 70
dive the Insurgents out of their entrcnchments
bat have ineyery lstonce been themselves driven
OF with considerable los. A Colonel Garcia and
four other ocere have fallen into the hands of the
insnrg ITS; On attempt vas made by Gen. Lenory
70 bum them cut OF the woods causing them 20 be
surfounde by troops, and then set FIRE 10 the brush
wood; but although useless experiment, the fire
toOk another turn, aud destroyed several estates,
ieIroperty Of some Spaniards.
The enthusiasm on the part Of the rativcs. in the .
hope Of bcirg able 10 accomplish the overthrow Of /
spanish dominion in Cubi, amounts almost 10 /
fhrcnHy. Women have cropped their hair, anil \
donnCd eus apparel TO join their friends and rels-
tVes against the troops and no less than twelve of
the most respectable females Of Principe are in cus-
tody ut that place, for melting the men 10 rise in
revolution. II not being considered safe for Ma /
dame Lcmory. he wifi, Of the General, 10 remain l
at Principe M such critical time her husband sent
her 70 Havana, where she arrivedon the 10Th The l
Captain General viii remove Immediately 20 town l
from biz country residence, u not being considered /
prudent for him 90 reside ~ place somewhat ex-
Ioscd-his body guard j. trebled. Il is rumored 4
this morning, that General Btmory Is 30 be re- /
rallied from tho eastsru divisioo of tho al