The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-06


This morning the Deputy United States Marshal
chartered the Steamboat Welaka, and, with a few
assistants, started for Florida to arrest any person
he could find in any way connected with the expe-
ventures to interfere, she will be captured by the
invaders, and be made to assist in transporting
them to Cuba. M
From the Savannah Morning Nsscs, Mayl.
Rumors-Actipify ofLhs Government Officers Cruise
campmsnts Of the Erpsditionisis-1ne Rendez-
Uous-Ih inevitable result Of the Cuban Mors
ments.
The city for several days past has been full of
rumors about the expedition said 10 be organizing
for descent upon Cuba; but very little intelli-
sion OF any but the officials Of the Government,
who seem determined that if Cuba is revolutionzed
it shall not be their fault.
We mentioned the fact that on Sunday night
last the Welaka left this city with the United
States marshal and other officers on board for the
South. Since then there has been considerable
speculation among our citizens as to what was the
object OF her trip and much anxiety has existed to
know what would be the result of her voyage. AS
we stated, the reporter of this paper went with the
steamer, and We expected advices from him by the
ST. Matthews, which arrived yesterday morning
with the southern mail but no letter from him has
reached US. We learn that letters have been re-
ceived in the city by the United States officers
here, the contents Of which have not transpired.
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on Monday, and remained there during Monday
night, for the purpose Of collecting information in
regard to the expedition, and that she called on
Tuesday morning for Jacksonville. The st. Mat
thews passed her on that day in the st. Johns
river, near the latter city.
We learn from passengers on the St. Matthews
that considerable body OF men (variously
ported from three to five hundred) encamped
near Jacksonville, and that other bodies on the
St. Johns and Satilla rivers, awaiting transport
ton to convey them to the general rendezvous of
the expeditionists.
The young man from this city who joined COM
pany OF the expcditionists at Macon, some two
weeks since. with view to obtain information of
the contemplated movement, to be used by the
Spanish consul here, returned in the st. Matthews
yesterday. As well as we can learn the facts, he
beers OF the company, and, by protesting desire to
join them, obtained their confidence and know
ledge of their destination and plans. He then re.
turned to this city, in advance of the company,
who, it will be remembered, came down as far as
the ninety mile station, the Central railroad and
turned back. Having communicated information
Of the movement to the consul, he then returned to
Macon in pursuit of his original design, to be
tray the expeditonists, and accompanied them
their way as far station No. 2, on the
Central road, where he attempted to leave them
But his designs having been discovsroi, he was
rested by the Cubans and forced to accompany
them, with the that he should go to Cuba
in the front rank of the expedition. AS a matter
of course, his situation now became extremely
on the march to effect his escape. He made several
attempts, all of which unsuccessful and in
one of which he was fired and made narrow
escape from being shot. The line of march was
from the station on the railroad, through Mlntosh
Glynn, and Camden counties to the Satilla river.
The party crossed the Altamaha at Fort Barring
ton in canoe. The prisoner acted as ferryman,
and, after getting the company across, he availed
himself OF the opportunity to escape in the canoe;
but, after 'hard paddle' of some three or four
miles down the river, he was overtaken by his pur
sucrs, who had obtained another boat, and carried
back. The company pursued their march, keep
ing close guard over their prisoner, until within
about eighteen miles of Bethel, in Camden county,
when a favorable opportunity presented itself
while on the masch, in the night, and he finally
effected his escape. He travelled some two days
and nights, when he reached Brunswick, where he
took the boat which brought him to this city. Thus
has terminated an adventure, which, whatever
may be thought of its propriety, came near being
very serious matter
The company from which the young man es-
capped were on their Way to Burnt Fort, on the
Satia river, which is to be the principal rendez-
vous of the expeditoniss, and where they expected
some fifteen hundred Georgians would be concen-
trated. II was understood that two vessels, with
provisions and arms, were waiting for them at the
mouth OF the river, and would convey them to the
general rendezvous of the expedition, which is one
OF the coast islands in the neighborhood OF Key
West, and where 1t was Understood large force
numbering some ten to fifteen thousand men would
be concentrated.
passengers In the St. MattDeW6 STATE tndt DOule6
of men were coming into the camps on the Satilia
and st. Johns from every quarter, and that it
rumored that a considerable force has already ar
rived, who were waiting steamer to transport
them to the rendezvous. The steamer expected is
doubtless the same that has been captured by the
Government at New York. This capture may
prove serious obstacle to the expedition, it will
cause considerable delay. If, however, transpor-
tation is all they want, would not be surprised
to hear that they had made bold to charter the
Welaka and such other craft as they may conve-
niently lay their hands on.
A few days will tell the story of the Cuban expe-
dition. lift should fail through the active opposi
ton Of our Government, We feel quite confident
that its mission will only be delayed. popular
movement, 90 deep rooted as this, may be frus-
tratcd at the time; but it is evident that spirit is
aroused, however unjustifable il may be, which
will later effect the emancipation of Cuba.
1t is the duty Of our Government to preserve the
neutrality Of tho nation, and to discountcnance
every infraction of our treaty sipulations with
Spain; but it is expecting too much Of the Admit
nistraion to suppose that with all its vigilance, it
can prevent what has come to be regarded as the
''inevitable destiny" Of Cuba.
From the Warrington Ga.) Gazette, May 1.
STATE ARMs-A Macon paper states that boxes
of firearms from the State arsenal passed through
that city some weeks ago, ostensbly for some vol
unteer company in the up country but werebrought
down again about the time of the arrival of the
Cuban adventures What does this mean? Can
it be that the Governor of Georgia is lcagued in
with this conspiracy against friendly ncighbor,
TO despoil her of her possessions and that, too in