The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-31
BY the Southern Mail.

The New Orleans papers of the 22d contain full stale.
ments OF the news from Havana brought by the Empire
City but most of their details have been anticipated
by the telegraph. We subjon the summary given by
the Bulletin:
AS before stated Lopez, with his force landed at
point (Baha Honda) about sixty miles west of Havana
He was here met by large force of Spanish troops and
severe battle ensued in which the patriots were vcori
Gus. The Spanish troops suffered severely the exact
amount OF dead and wounded has been communica-
ted subsequent attack was equally disastrous the
loss OF the Spanards is represented have been about
two hundred and seventy wounded The distressing and
painful portion of this intelligence is the capture of de-
tachment composed OF some fifty men, under the com
nland OF Col Crlttendeh, who went detailed. I'M
derstand the movement, TO intercept and prevent the
juncture of reinforcement of the army with the main
body They were attacked IN their boats but with what
resistance cannot learn (and this is a most rema K a.
BILE feature in the AFFAIR." they captured, put on
board OF steamer, and taken Havana The steamer
arrived during the night, and their fate was determined
upon at once and the fiat was that they should be
cued the following morning at seven O'Clock respite,
however, was granted, and the execution did lake
place until eleven O'Clock.
The following incidents OF the execution take from
last evenings papers They (lhe rrisoners) moi
permitted 10 20 shore in the city, but Immediately
taken to one Of the ioT1lheaons opposite the city, and
there brutally murdered After the discharge OF the
infantry, those who not instantly killed beaten
upon the head with the muskets until life was extinct
The mangled corpses then inferred amid the shouts
and of blood thirsty rabble All this occurred
within sight and hearing OF the vessels IN the port
Among those shot young lad OF but fifteen ears
who besought them on his knees TO send one lo
him who could speak English but his reques, was un.
heeded and he shared the tate of the others"
The same journal contains the following letter from
Captain Kerr
My DEAR FRIENDS: leave you forever and 60 to
the other world. | prisoner In Havana, and in an
hour shall have ceased 10 exist My dearest friends
think often of me. die worthy OF Creole-wonhy OF
Lousanian, and of Kerr. My dearest friends, adieu
for the las, time. VICTOR KERR.
To N. Laose, II. Bouligny, Leon Fazende, William G
Vincent, Felix Arroyo.
AUGUST l6, ls3l-6i o'clock
The outbreak against the Spaniards resident in New
Orleans had called forth the following proclamation
which we copy from the Delta:
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
August 81, ls3l-ll O'Clock, p. m.
Whereas during this afternoon and night certain per.
have far forgotten the obedience due to the laws
Of their country to openly violate the peace by
ting and Disturbances which, unfortunately Tor the
good reputation OF the city, have terminated IN the de-
sruction OF property and whereas 10 essential 10 the
well being OF society that the supremacy OF the laws be
tanned, l. A. ID. Crossman mayor OF the city of New
Orleans therefore issue this proclamation, calling all
good citizens aid in suppressng these Disturbances and
TO assist the authorities IN preserving the order, peace
and dignity OF the city.
A, ID. CRoSSMAN, Mayor.
L. HrALIGER, Secretary.