American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-24

sent to the hospital, and that some few Of the
others had had their chains taken off--for what
reason | could not learn. The Americans and
some others | found very much dispirited 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 them, assuring them would do my ut
most to have them as well provided for as their
more fortunate companions had been.
On leaving the prison / spoke to several Of
my friends about raising funds for the prison
ers; and so great was the interest shown in
their behalf that our efforts were crowned with
the utmost success. / take this occasion to
pay just tribute to those Cuban gentlemen
who 80 generously provided me with funds,
without which my efforts would have been bar
rem; and also to many American friends, who
contributed not only money but personal effects
would gladly mention names but the impos-
sibility of naming all would render the particu-
larizing Of few apparently inyidious, and /
will therefore cite but two who are connected
with the press these are Mr.. White, of the
New York Courier and Enquirer, and Mr.. Cal
lahan, of the New Orleans Pscayune. To these
gentlemen. in company with many others, much
praise is DUE
On Saturday the prisoners received several
visits, and sum of money wherewith to pur-
chase bread. Mr.. Smith also took to them cigars
and other comforts. On Sunday morning their
chains were taken off, they were allowed to bathe,
and was enabled to send them their extra
clothing They were in excellent spirits, and as
many of their countrymen 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 Mr.. Smith, and
many of them wrote to their homes. They all re-
ceived small sum of money to purchase such
trifes as they might fancy; on this day they
received information that Commodore Parker
was not allowed to see them, which they re-
gretted exceedingly, and during the afternoon
they had short visit from Mr.. Owen.
On Monday morning as they were to embark
early, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Callahan, and myself
visited them before day; they had coffee and
bread before going on board. Besides what
they received from the government, each man
had pea-jacket, a woollen shirt, a pair of
stockings, and tin pot; and on board ship
were placed for their use eight hundred and
twenty-five pounds of chocolate, two boxes Of
tobacco two barrels of vinegar, and some small
stores, and the sum of seven hundred and
thirty-fve dollars was placed in the hands Of
Captain Ortiz, of the Primera de Guatemala,
for general distribution on arrival at the port
of destination. Besides this, the German So
ciety gave Capt. Ortiz one hundred and thirty
six dollars for the Germans, and several per-
sons left sums for individuals. They embarked
in high spirits and excellent health all desiring
most affectionate farewell to be sent to their
friends, with assurances of their high hopes for
speedy release Those who remain here,
awaiting ship, viii follow their companions in
a few days.
Those who are in the hospital are all doing
well, and are very well cared for by every one
around them. They also have been allowed
writing materials and their friends will proba-
bly, receive letters from them as early as they
may receive this. The Captain General has
been very considerate and kind in his orders
relative both to sick and well, and their attend
ants and jaiors have treated them with much
consideration. r
In regard to exertions for their liberation,
would suggest to you some prompt effort in
their behalf, through the American minister at
Madrid, for the reason that the proximate ac-
couehment Of the Queen viii afford most adj
vantageous opportunity to grant them all free
pardon; and the liberation Of three here would
induce us to suppose that ike boon might be
obtained for ALL
have the honor to be, respectfully, your
very obedient servant,
J. S. THRAsHER.
The Republic and the Iatellignccr, of this
morning, enter into a brief defence Of the Presi-
dent and the Consul from the allegations con-
tained in the foregoing circular. The RYu5lic
says:
"Not having the pleasure Of any further ac-
quaintance with the writer than we derive from
the letter itself, we cannot be 50 unjust to Mr.
Owen as to give circulation to its injurious inn
without stating that the authority,
a fnr n are cnnaarpnI ta oil intapto
if it were entirely anonymous"
We have no acquaintance with Mr.. Thrasher,
and never heard of him before; but his circu-
lar contains prima facic evidence of its truth
Tulness, and that it has emanated from a hui
name and benevolent man. It's declarations are,
moreover, confirmed or at least strengthened,
oy the statement Mr.. Owen has youchsafed to
make. The Baltimore American, however, Of
this morning, states that the writer is the edi-
tor Of the Faro industrial, Havana newspaper
which was recently suppressed by order Of the
Captain General
The Republic proceeds to reason upon the
Of Mr.. Thrasher's statements as
elates to Mr. Owen, and concludes that they
must be erroneous because il is improbable that
q gentleman 50 intelligent as Mr.. Owen could
ave drawn the inferences attributed to him
rom the proclamation Of the President" &C.
'efore that proclamation was made, we could
OF have believed that q gentleman so intelli-
ent as Mr. Fillmore could have permitted its
ublication.
The following paragraph from the Republic is
ignifcant Of the views and policy Of the ADJ
linistration on this subject:
"After the illegal enterprise, however, had
cen consummated and when American citi-
ems were in prison in a foreign country,
harged with having been engaged in it, very
ilInrnnt stnIn az thi1,ra l,nl- arsno., W..