The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20
The Late Unfortunate Cuban invasion.
HE ALLKoBD DECEPTION PRACTIsRD BY GEN. LOPEZ
THE CREOLES OF CUBA.

The Late Unfortunate Cuban invasion.
7nE ALLKoBD pxcEPTIoN PRAcTIsED by oKN. LOPEZ
CRE0IRs
from the New Orleans Delta Sept TO-
since my return TO this city, have been asked 80
many question:. and have heard SO many reports
about Cuban Affairs that believe it due to truth.
70 me memory OF the martyrs in the Cuban cause,
voice. however humb and unknown, to state such
facts as circumstances have given me special know
ledge of.
any one about the revolutionary feeling in Cuba,
and the CO operation he hoped to meet from the
Cubans. My position near him, during the last
eighteen months of his life, enables me state know
iDgly that letters from all parts Of the island have
often called him and his friends. Whatever might
be their number No letters or ss have ever
been forged in this city, and am astonished that
such an accusation could ever have been made
against the few devoted friends, who, sincerely
vinced of the goodness Of the cause, have spared
effort sacrifice to serve 1t, and have engaged in
other guarantee than the word and honor of cue
man These letters have never been written with
the intention of deceiving their only fault Is exag-
geration not the feelings and wishes ofthe
Cuban people, but as to the possibility Of immediate
action. Circumstances have been az ainst the expe-
dtion; the revolution had broken out on the 18th of
July, in Puerto Principe from many points patriots
had started and concentrated in the Coscore noun
tains who were, and still, defending themselves
against the royal troops. The government, OF
course, Immediately expected tho arrival OF some
eXpeultlOn Lne states, anu LOJk III neceSS8Iy
measures; arrests made; the army Of spies
reinforced, and all Suspicious men marked and
closely watched. The General arrived. But few
Cubans joined him, it is true; but how many tried
to join? The jaIlers Of Havana may answer that
question by rating how many arrests we're made on
the roads since the 18th Of August they can answer
it by telling what is tho crime com mitted by over
two thousand wIetches now in Span sh dungeons or
transported to SpaiL. The soldiers also will
swer it by saying how muny have been executed
behind the bushes Of the Aguacate ard the Pena
Blanca,
Say that the Cubans are parayzed by the system
ofterror under which they hve say that they are
crushed 10y tyranny; that they lack resolute lead
ers, capable of forming a plan and of Leading
people without arms, and surrounded by the most
ingenious system OF spies; accuse them OF cowardly
weakness, bu. DO not ist infamy on their name by
representing them fighting the patriots, tracking
with dogs the man who has been their only hope for
two years.
was in Cuba when zen. Lopez arrived, and l
will only say that had it been possible to join him.
would not now be in New Orleans those who
know me viii not doubt my ords. Now, while |
am convinced, for having myself seen and heard
what say, and having been amongst the Cubans.
and exposed TO the same dangers, lobige nobodyto
share my convictions, but | will tell the increduous
20 to the island of Cuba, DO not seek information
In newspapers published under the most vigllant
censorship, nor amongst men VINO are Interested in
showing that the island is quiet, but mix with the
Cubans, become their friend-let your observations
be personal, and then try Lit lie conspiracy. Only
assemble and arm fifty men, warrant you will find
both mt II ana money; but after that, you are
able, with iraw your head fro the moose in which
you had already seen it, if you have resisted the
trials Of a consprators life, if you can escape, you
will soon be back, and will say with me, it must be
seen TO be believed understood; this people had
the will but not the poger of moving.
IL has not been my intention to get into long
discussion; am no public writer, and II is with re-
greet that 1 put my name before the public; but
returning to New Orleans, | have been painfully
affected by the reyulson which has taken place
since the news Of the defeat of that heroic little
party, whose deeds will be long spoken OF by the
Spanish soldier, who, more generous than his 60
yernment, gives due credit to an enemy that only
gave way to force ten times stronger. | have
heard accusations murmured against Cen Lopez
and bis noble and e nerous frien Is, who feel less
tie loss OF their fortunes, their name exposed to
the attacks OF vulgar enemies, than for the loss Of
man who never had an unworthy thought, whose
honored NE by his friendship and confidence. Igrieve
my ak voice to justify him, his friends, or the
dering homnge to his memory. Those who insult
his ashes by calumnies are guilty IF an act Of COW
ardice, and would be as guilty remained silent
eyes Of the world and that If have not been able to
save him, may yet one day aid in avcnging him.
have no personal interest engaged in the Cuban
reg, CT being obscure and unknown, it is only be-
weight to my wOIds--words which are die
tatod by sincere and well convinced heart.
Z. +. DE GoURNAY.
New ORLEANS Sarfauhar