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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06
OF THE GOVERNOR OF CUBA

We publish below the Proclamation Of the Gov
ernor OF Cuba, ordering the execution of the pri-
soners lately taken at Havana. This translation
is substantially the same as that given in all the
New Orleans papers. Something which pnrport-
ed 10 be copy of this document was published
some days ago in the organ Of the Cuba Junta at
New York; but with the view of dscredtinR our
statement made or the authority of letters from the
American Consul Il Havana, that the men who
were executed had been first formally tried before
. military tribunal the document was falsi6ed by
the omission Of the first paragraph, which alludes
to this trial. We low give the e,stire document:
The Captain Gsn1alship Of the ever faithful Is
Ind Of Cuba.
3 ess ORIcE OF THE SIcRErARY or Wan.
His excesncy the fsptan General has been pleased to
direct that publication oud b made Of the decree rendered
in the summary pcengs instituted against the fifty pirate.
arrested BY hs ssSsncy The Commardant General Of the
Marine and whom he has placed the disposal Of the
preme authority Of the Island
Hsvios declared in the general order Of the 20h Of April
last subsequently, epubished the fate which must be the
pirates who dare proane the soil Of this Island and in
view Of the declarations Of the y individuals who have been
apprehended by bis eelency the Commandant General Of
this station, and placed my disposal from which is proved
the identity Of these PERSONS belonging the horde led by
the traitor Lopez have resolved accordance with the pro-
visions of the royal ordinances Of the general laws of the
kingdom, and especially Of the order Of the 18th Of June,
$780, issued for this particular case, that the individuals
whose contained in the following st shall suffer
this day the punishment Of death by being shot, the execution
Of which is commtedlto the Lieutenant Of the Paza
JOSE LA CoscHA.
Here follow the nsmes Of the captives
may be added that three Of the letters in the New
Orleans papers mention the acttha the capves above alluded
regularly tried before court-maria, held board
the Spanish frisate Eperanxa.
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FURTHER PARTICULARS.

The Southern mail of last night brought the New
Orleans papers of the 23d containing the subjoined
letters Of several of the victims Of the Lopez expe
dition. This, be it remembered, is the evidence of
dying men as to their reception and treatment in
Cuba. Could there be a more conclusive refuta-
ton of the wicked and delusive stories that
going the round Of the press, totally misrepre
senting the disposition Of the people of Cuba to-
wards their Invaders!
RRoH THE KEW ORLEANS PIcAruNE OF AUGUST 3d.
The Delta of last evening publishes the following letter
from Adusant STANFORD which explains partially the man.
in which unfortunate coun, met their untmely
fate
HAvANA, AUsUsr l6, 1851.
DEAR HuLrse: We arrived the Island Of Cuba after
the most horrible passage you conceive Of cooped
board with 400 or 500 men.
We arrived Sunday last, belisve-dstes have almost
forgotten. The next morning. Lopez, with Gen. Prsgsy
and all the commanding officers left US, U Crttenden
and bis battaon We heard nothing Of him for
days. when Crienden dispatched He then request
ed should join him little six eight miles
off, leaving In the time to take Of all the bag
gage, &c.
A. NJ and had proceeded only three miles when we were
attacked by 500 Spanish soldiers. In the first charge
ceived very wound in the knee We pused them,
however They made another CHARGE and completely
cd u.s. We spent days and nights the miserable
you can imagine, in the chapara without any thing eat
or drink
We made the best of way the shore, and found
some boats with which we put Spent night upon
the ocean, and day, about IL o'clock, taken pr
soners BY the Hsbanero, brought to Havana last night
and condemned to die this morning We shall all be shot in
an hour.
Good bye and God bless you! send the Masonic medal
enclosed in this belonging my father Convey it to my
sister, Mrs. Pn, and tell her Of my fate Once more,
God bless you! STANFORD.
From this and from comparison with the official reports
Of the spanish officers enabled to construct more
and probable narrative Of the events which led TO
the unhappy catastrophe than has yet been gven Gen Lo
peg, landing Bahia Honda, with the main body Of
bis forces consisting Of about 900 sdvanced towards
Las Pozas small few miles in the INTERIOR leaving
Col Crienden and his command Ia strong, in charge OF
Inc baggage That night the next day, the steamer Pi-
rarro landed seven hundred Spanish troops at Bshis
Honda and these advancing toward the place Of LoPezs
landing cut of Crittsndsn's from their companions.
On the second night afterwards this party determined
tempt to form junction with Lopez but on the road were
attacked By an overwhelming body Of troops aad Issr
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

The New Orleans Delta, of the 2lst instant, pub
shed before the receipt Of the late intelligence from
Havana Of the defeat of LOPEZ, has the following
particulars respecting the band of men who accom-
panied LOPEZ to Cuba:
Gen. LoPEz took with him FIVE hundred picked men, all
that could be crowded The Pampeo They were all well
armed well munitoned and provsioned They carried also
arms for much larger force The greater portion Of the
men had active service Many Of the pvates had been
officers in the Mexican They we're all sober men, and
ope Of the Geueras precautions was 70 take not punt OF
kind Of apifitucus liquors The osanizsnon Of this fore
was confded to Gen. Pragay late Adutant General in tn
Hung army who received honorable parole at th
captulation Of Comorn. Gen. Pngay is an accomplished
soldier and gentleman and is the author Of popular worl
on the late Hungarian revolution The effects Of bis adma
Bile for command and organization had already been dis
playedn the admirable discipline which be wasabe TO reduce
the command, crowded as they small s.e,mer
There also complete corps Of engineers composed
chiefly of Hungaan under Major Rugendorf Then there
company composed exclusively of Ceoes and Spanads,
including the soldiers who deserted to Gen. Lopez at Carde
mas all under the command Of the gallant Capt Goay,
Creole by birth, and gentleman Of dauntes courage and
lofty bearing. The rest Of the command Americans,
mostly from this city and Mississippi young Of good
Cnenden nephew Of the Attorney General Of the United
States, graduate of the Military Academy and BY Coonels
Donovan, of Georgia. with Major j. A. Kelley and Captains
Saunders, Brigham, Stewart, Ellis, Victor Kerr and others
whose do not to all young men Of ap
proved courage, and capable Ct any trials endurance
cessay in campaign the character they have entered upon
The Louisville Courier Of the 26th instant says
The Col Crittenden who was one Of the Americans
ecuted at Havana, doubtless WIN. CRIrrxsDES, for
mery Of this city, and brother Of John A. Crenden late
Marshal of the Chancery Court here. Patrick Dlen Dr.
Fisher and Manvie, who also executed at the
time, from this city, and understand two OF
three others of the unforunates were from Indiana.
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FROM NICARAGUA.

Our alvices from San Juan to the 26h Of August A,
that time the health Of the city remarkably good The
steamers Sir Henry L. Buucer and John NJ Clayton were
running regularly the San Juan river.
The New York Commercial Advertiser acknowledges the
receipt Of the frs. number Of the Nicaragua Flag publish
ed at Grenada, ga city of about 900 inhabitants, esby
situated Lake Ncagua the centre of AOurshing COM
merce aud containing eight churches and several colleges
From this paper the Advertiser makes extracts, fol-
lows
We regret disposition evnced by portion of the
public pre.s the States Of the North and California cacu
lated produce the impression that the Government and
people OF Nicaragua unfendly Americans passing
through this State Such not the fact On the contrary,
the Government Of this country has shown the utmost
American citizens and there appears to be perfect
willingness, far learn, to adopt every measure
that the comfy Of States nations ought to require, to cu
and promote the best understanding between citizens
both Governments. II true, have occurred here,
they do in all countries, in which foreigners may have fell
themselves less sggreved, but these instances have
been Of such frequent to warrant indis
cminate application the Government and whole people
The Constitution Of Nicaragua exceedingly LIBERAL and
the best feeling towards the United States pervades all classes
Of the population, from the highest TO the lowest They
kind and hosptab. The Government consists of Supreme
Director elected by the people bi-annuay, and the Legsa
tive Chambers consisting ola House Of Representatives and
Senaethe latter elected for two years. the former for
The Senate composed of members and the House OF Re-
resentaves of To- Leon Is the capital OF the State where
the principal officers reside The Cabinet now consists Of
the following named persons
Don lose Laureano Pineda Supreme Director.
Don Francisco Castelon, Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Or. Jesus de Ia Rochs. Secretary Of Finance.
Col. Francisco Das Zapata, Secretary Of War
Nicaragua is divided into five departments Leon, Rvas
Grenada, New Sesovia, and Maiagalpa. The Supreme Dr.
rector citizen Of Rvss and represented to be gentle
great energy Of character and generous hea
and high moral worth Much good is expected from hi
;ot tho
compshed Minister who formerly represented his Govern
meut at the Courts Of London and Brussels The oshe
members of the Cabne, spoken Of liberal and n,e
gen. statesmen.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

AN IMPORTANT PnIscIPLK.-A case Is now pending be-
s,,e Justice Bennett Of New Haven, Conn involving tho
ouestioo whether passenger railroad retains right
particular seat through the whe journey, and reclaim ii
ser having once vacated it. The parties able to bear thu
cost and hope they will carry the csss 70 the Supreme
Courts TO have the principle settled BY the highest authority
(y. H. Jovrnoi
People must Re pretty to consider this impora
question involving principle. Daily Advertiser.
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER /. 1851.

The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES return
ed to this city on Saturday, and, we are happy to
add, in good health, from his visit to the Virginia
Sprngs.s
The Secretary Of the Interior, who has been
with him during his journey and visit, did not re.
turn until yesterday evening. .,
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We learn from the Winchester Republican that
Major Gen. ScoTT, U. S.Army, arrived at thatplace
on Wednesday last, and left on Thursday morning
for the Whife Sulphur Springs. Whilst in Win
chester he called on by number Of its citizens
who were desirous Of taking him by the hand.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

We admire the steadiness with which the lead
ing papers Of the City Of New York maintain the
supremacy of the laws Of the country, the laws OF
nations, and the law Of consistency in the policy
established by WASHINGTON in 1893, and unbro-
ken from that day to this, in regard to the inter-
ference Of our citizens in the affairs Of foreign ma
tons with whom we are at peace, and for meddllng
in whose affairs there is not the excuse of ex-
listing civil war. No paper has stood more firmly
and fearlessy to its duty in this respect than the
New York " Mirror from which paper Of Satur-
day evening we copy the following broad hint to
the public officers, who, if representations are true
have failed at New York and elsewhere in the per-
formance of essential duties devolved upon them in
the present conjuncture
prRoM THE NEW roRK "MIRRoR" OF SATURDAY EvINING.
WHERE ARE THE AUTHORITIES We learn that some
three or vessels have been fitted out from this port during
the week. filled with munitions and to aid the invaders
of Cuba. What is called DIREcT6Rr is in permanent
session. and few expaated spaniards, with some three OF
four Americans who have large stakes the isand ad
vancing pretty literally the "sinews Of war" This fully
accounts for the ardent "paiosm Of the Park orators
The question may well be asked, " Where the autho
,irities !" Echo answers, REALLY, DoN'r Know.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

Among the anecdotes detailed by Dr. BusHSxLL in his
at Lched, illustrative Of the Age Of Homespun, was
this One OF the aged Dvnes Of that county, still living was
married during the Revolution, but under singular difficulties
There an obstacle to the wedding which seemed nsur-
mountable. He had wedding coat, wool to be
had to make one, in the dead Of winter Yet all
parties were ready, and he anxious Be married with
out delay Al last the mother Of the intended bride discover
ed the difficulty and promptly had Of her sheep shorn
and sced up IN bcnkefs to keep them warm while Of the
wool she spun and for her intended sonn-Aw
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

Two young men in Manchester IN. H. sentenced
be other day by the Police Court of that place thirty days
Imprisonment in the county Jail for proas swearing and in
decent language.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

srseuLAR PnEsoxssor.--It 10 grsvely stated BY the
bangor Mercury that goosseggs large hasone fell
recently in shower at Danbuy, Conneccus The editor
have written the paragraph with the wrong end Of bis
peu.-Ledgr
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

HEAvr DAMAsxs.-An accident occurred on The Midland
Railway in England, the 10th Of May last in which Mr..
Blake was killed His wife prosecuted the company, and
hss Just recovered verdict Of S2O 000 for damases
ed by the lo Of hsr husband II being proved on the trial
tia, the accident was caused BY caelenes Of the compsnys
sgep,s.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

u D "A
The following is an extractof letter from citi.
zen Of the United States, now in New York, who
has been long resident in Cuba, but is at present
on visit to the United Sta,es having left Havana
within the last three or four months
.,s "NEw YoRK, AUGUST 80, 1851.
" | am greatly mistaken if Lopez or single man
g of the invaders, is at this moment alive. The at.
Tempt Of demagoguesin in the United States by mass
= meetings to make national affair of this Cuba
movement has only brought forward the real SEN
tments Of the real masses. The meeting in this
= place was lame and impotent' affair. | was
present and thoroughly disguised. Even the
Cubans at the meeting, among whom mingled,
without their being aware of my understanding
their language, were ashamed Of the whole pro-
ceedings. Did they expect to see the men oi
- New York at the head Of the affair? | give you
annexed an extract of letter which Ireceived by
8 the last steamer from Havana"
oHAyASA, AusUsr l6-EvEsISa.
oAlhough your friends I'''' and Cess, from their high
official stations, should know something of what is DOING
in the army in pursuit Of Lopez.hey either do
unwilling to speak Of passing events in to
any inquiries. The execution Of this morning variousy
represented having been quite brutal and by others
having been conducted with due soemniy and decency
Consideration for the sick, and high for the
mains of the dead, among the leading traits Of Spanish
character If in this they have acted otherwise,
greatly mistaken. You scarcely believe any thing written
from here by this steamer, 6h por will there be another
opportunity until the 3lst. You know the Captain Genera
be of mild and bene6cent character but in the
ton Of these dded followers Of Lopez it is said he acted
under the most distinct existing orders from Spain and from
conviction that the populace could only be thus satisfied
You will remember the muttered threats against the former
Governor Alcoy for bis leniency the Of the Conoy
Prsoner God knows my heart beeds for my poor saush
tered countymen, but fear the end is yet am bu
fHed to judge Of the question politically, but enough
in private circles convince that the invaders labor under
some sad delusion."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06

At meeting Of the WHIGs ofBBosToN, held on
Wednesday night, for the purpose Of choosing de-
legates to attend the Springfield Convention, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resored As the of this meeting, that should the
question the nomination of candidate for the Presidency
be brought before the Convention proposed be held at
Springfield tha, delegates be instructed advocate and
insist upon the superior merits and claims Of the Hon. DANIEL
WEBSTER to that distinguished station above all others and
assert arssy and boldly, that he pre-emineny the
fst choice Of the Wings of Boston, and, we believe of
large majority Of the people Of State and further that
until may be ruled by National Convention hereafter
be holden, that another Is the preferable candidate Of
the gea, Whg party Of the nstion We the Wings Of this
district will 90 for DAsrnI W.nsrra in preference to all
others
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-27
FREE PT,ACKS

The Lafayette Qndiana) Journal says: "The free
colored population Of the United States amount 10
about half million, and the major portion Of this
number are engaged in mental occupations in our
large cities AS a general thing they appear to be
conented with their lot but the action of several of
the States, in passing prohbtory laws to their fur
thei emigration, like Indiana, is arousing them to
proper appreciation of their destiny. We predict that
this is oaly commencement OF war against the
blacks. The next step in the work will be to expa-
trate them from the free States by compulsory
means. We believe, if vote in the State of In
diana to expel every negro from its borders were
taken to day, it would be carried in the affirmative
two to one. To this rule of expatriation the black
race is inevitably tending. We are more and more
convinced of this every day. We voted against the
negro clause of the new Constitution but on looking
over the vote IN the several counties, we find our
selves in minority of over ten to one. We voted
against that clause because it made no provision to
colonlze the blacks from the country"
We may add to this the prediction of the New
York Express, that if the ahohtonists do not in New
York cease their incendlary efforts the question will
be made In that State within ten years 'sand not an.
other black will be permitted to come into it,
even If such as are here will DE permitted stay -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-27
The Muscantine, Iowa, Journal runs up the flag
of Willard Fillmore, as a candidate for the next Pres-

The Muscantne, Iowa, Journal, up the flag
of Miard Fillmore, candidate for the next Presl
dency, and says -
"Honor to the man who was equal to the great emer-
gency into the midst of which he suddenly and
SO Unexpectedly thrown
We have hoisted the name of Mllard Fillmore TO
the top OF the There shall keep it, unless
National Convention shall decide that some other
equally worthy. shall take its place. The doctrines
in regard to internal improvements ayowed by Mr. F.
in his message are peculiarly acceptable to the people
of the West.
They are the doctrines which, il carried out, will i'm
prove rivers, build our railroads. and deveope our
resources bring US into proximity the eastern mar
kets, enable US to dispose of surplus products.
and mako our habiatons places which we will be
proud to call "home."
We belve that Mllard Fillmore will be the peo-
pies choice for President. We notice that several
papers in this State, and Others, have already fling his
banner TO the breeze, with Determination to stand by
the man, who in irving hour, regardless of nantes.
tations OF dsapprobaton iiom hia native State sood
by The Constitution"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-27

Miss HAYES AND Mrs. FIL1MoRR.-'The New
York Mirror says that Miss Catharne Hayes, accom-
panied by her mother and small party of friends
called on Mrs. Fillmore at the Irving House on Mon
day morning. The call was very pleasant and muu-
ally agreeable to the ladies' Mrs. Fillmore the poll
tcalsmother of 25,000,000 freemen, with her simple,
cordial and ladyllke manners, quite captivaed the
'Swan," who expressed the warmest admiration for
the ''Queen of the Republic
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-27

this article was first introduced into fuel in Great
Britain, the prejudice against it was strong that the
Commons petoned the Crown to prohibit the "nox-
ous" fuel royal proclamation having failed to abate
the growing nuisance commission twas issued to
certain who burned coal within the city ands neighbour
hood and to punish them by fine for the first offence
capital offence to burn coal within the city of Lon
don and only permitting it TO be used in the vicinity.
Among the records in the Tower Mr.. Ase found
document importing that in the time of Edward l..
man had been tried convicted and executed for burn
ing coal in London. 1t took three centuries entirely
to efiace this prejudice.
Hunts Merchants Magazine.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-27

A FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENT occurred
on the Vermont Central Railroad on the oath inst.
1t was caused by the passenger train, while de-
scending grade, running at fifty miles per hour,
coming in collision wththe ascending freight train.
The cars of the passenger train were complete
y demolished. Seventeen passengers were badly
injured and four killed. Nine had their limbs bro
KEN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-27
THE FANCY FAIR .

Come, maids and youths, for here we sell
All woudrous things Of earth and air
Whatever wild romancers tell,
Orpoets sing, or lovers swear
You'll find at this our Fancy Fair.
Here eyes are made like stars to shine.
And kept for years, in such repair,
That cen when turned of thirty nine,
They'll hardly look the worst for wear,
Ii bought at this our Fancy Fair.
We've lots oftears for bards TO shower.
And hearts that such i'll usage bear,
That, though they're broken every hour.
They'll still in rhyme fresh breaking bear.
II purchased at our Fancy Fair.
As fashions change in every thing,
We've goods 10 suit each seasons air:
Eternal friendships for the spring,
And endless loves for summer wear
All sold at this our Fancy Fair.
We've regulations white as snow,
That long will last if used with care,
Nav, safe through all lite'sjourney 90,
Ifpacked and marked as brittle ware, p
Just purchased at the Fancy Fair