The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-02


the Cuban InsurssosIon.
We indebted for the following intelligence 10 some
Cuban gentlemen OF this city, IRON whom we received
our hIs adyices OF the outbreak OF me insuccnon at
Puerto Principe Our hoImanls state that the annexed
information derived from their letters received here by
the steamer Isabel Their letters from their friends in
Cuba, who engaged in the revolution;
The defeat Of Colonel Conl with three hundred men,
is confirmed On the 10th OF july IN attempting 10
the river Naasa with his command. on raft, he al
tackled by the patriot Cubans Cont himself taken
prisoner together with several officers and large number
of soldiers; $50 shot, and 90 drownedthe rest
capped The Naasa, though commonya small stream, is
now swollen into large and rapid torrent, overlooking
its banks, owing TO the rainy season, which now prevails
all the island A large quantity OF ammunition
&c, was lost together with Two held pieces OF ar
tillery.
The attack and taking of the town of Las Tunas
(prckled pear by the patriots is confirmed together with
the formation OF provisional government al thai place
the first OF which shall receive accounts OF by
the next arrival The formation oil guerilla party OF
hundred men in the district OF GnamuIas (near Car
denas in the western departmenp IS conhimed The
patriot chief Mancebo the commander This party had
been Joined by the small garrison OF Spanish troops
toned at the town OF Palmillas, (sma palms) AT the
latest dates Mancebos guerllas numbered over two hun
dred men,
The formation of guerilla in the hacienda San Juan,
IL miles from the por, OF Santa Cruz on The south side OF
the island is confirmed The chief of these gueas is
the brave patriot Don Manuel Nunez and thus far he
had not been moesled by the Spanish troops II is false
that he has surrendered.
When the Isabel left Havana the following rumors
were in circulation
The city OF Hoguin the south side, eastern depart
ment, had pronounced against the government, the colonel
OF the garrison at that place having put himself at the
head OF the movement.
The city OF Baracoa had also pronounced for liberty
The steamer from Trinidad, which ought TO have arr-
we'd at Balabano before the sabeviz July 2lhad not
come, which is conrmatory OF the reported rising at
Trinidad Batabano is opposite Havana, on the south
side of the island. There is railroad across from
Havana to Baabano distance forty miles time 81 hours
The city of Trinidad is the south side OF the island,
27o miles east Of Havana The mails are sent by railroad
from Havana Batabano thence by steamboat along the
south shore to Trinidad and other points
In consequence OF the ponunciamento OF July 4, the
Captain General had sent 1000 men into the central de-
partment
The supreme court OF Cuba always until now held at
Principe has been removed San Juan de los Remedies
port the north side of the island, in order to enable
the Judges to embark quickly on board OF war vessel In
case OF general revolution.
The above advices exhibit large portion OF the island
TO be in state OF revolution contirmatory OF which is
the order OF The Captain General placing the eastern and
central departments under martial law, and establishing
martial, with summary powers 10 punish the
luloaists at the capitals, Principe and ST. Jago
To the Editors Of the Courier 4 Enquirer:
We have been received and shielded n this free coun
try from the prescriptions and prosecuting severity OF the
government of our native island We have learned to
admire its constitutions respect its laws and during
residence here trust that have not exposed our
selves any reproach, unless il be that the independence
of native Cuba has been the chief object OF de-
sires and hopes Recent events in Cuba inspire with
brighter faith IN the emancipation OF our country from
a cruel and unjust government Beng eAed Tor mani
Testing love OF justice ald expressing dissent frsm the
inquious policy by which country has been long
governed, it is natural that should feel strongly in
sympathy with The movement that our patriotic country
men have begun. We would be recTeant 10 the prnc-
pies for which became exiles, unworthy to be called
Cubans, and less than did desire 10 devote
selves and all the means we possess to the cause OF our
couniIy's independence But how carry out thus
deslre II we attempt to depart in secret will be de-
nounced-pobaby arrested and punished law break
and pirates" II we propose to depart openly we have
no mr. treat lpss
harshy We have learned TO entertain deep reverence
for constitutional law and however hard might appear
TO TO be prevented in returning to share in the patriotic
struggles Of our brother Cubans would prefer sub
init 10 the laws OF the country, rather than expose
selves to Disgrace and our motives to unjust lnerprea
tons
| But we would ask for ourselves and for Cuba the
same just and liberal Interpretation of the constitution
and laws Of the United States that prevailed former
occasions in the history OF this republic When Texas
revolied against the government OF Mexico, not Texans
merely, but large numbers OF citizens of the United States
emigraied, armed. 10 this province This armed emsra-
ton caused the government OF Mexico complain bitter
ly, and M de Bocanegra, Minister OF Foreign Rela-
tons laid the matter before the United States govern
men The exalted statesman and profound lawyer;
the State Department We refer with pride and hope 10
his reply to the Mexican Minister'S letter One extract
is sufficient
"Neher the constitution nor the law of the land nor
principles known TO the OF modern States, author
ze him Uhe Presidency TO nerdict lawful trade between
the United States and Texas o. 10 grsu,n or attempt TO
PREVENT individuals from leaving The United States for
1tIas, or any other foreign country"'
We think that Cuba stands still more favorably for
generous treatment and we protest against the liberties
OF our country and our own rights being prejudced by
the predictions fears OF political parties in this country
The rights OF the Cubans must not be cruelty sacrificed
what may be political expedlency. We ask for ourselves
and brethren justice from republican America. Let
the United States be prudent but lei II be just 10 Cuba
and its oppressed people:
We know that the free and the brave and generous
people of the United States have large and xpanded sym
pahes with the OF liberty wherever it is main
ained but have appeal TO make to these sym
pahes-they will be ours il only prove that we de-
them.
one appeal we have TO make, and we will make il
publcly-publcly, in presence OF enemies and be-
fore the world Our appeal will be to the President,
the supreme Magistrate OF this republic, and its object will
be to obtain from him The PERMISSION to openly leave the
jurisdiction of the United States in the manner we shall
deem most expedient other than military organization,
not to the violation OF any law OF the country but as
Cubans returning to share in the struggles OF breh
rem for independe We have a to bear before
this and other countries and this country has character
to MAINTAIN We, therefore, have resolved TO adopt
which prudence well as respect dictates and
wards we have made this avowal and ask you 10 do
the favor OF laying before your readers, portion Of the
great American republic whose good opinion desire
to merit and possess.
On behalf of the Cuban exiles in New York:
OCTAVIANO DUANY, Department Oriental
FRANCISCO SEDANO, Department Central.
MIGUEL I. FOLON, Department Occidental.
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