The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-22

successful Under the influence Of this reaction the
means could not we'll be had for an expedition on
airy spirit had yisibly progressed among the
masses, and from all accounts received from the
island, smaller force than Worth required was
deemed adequate for the enterrise. Gsnetal Lo-
peg, always answering and indefatgable when the
liberty Of Cuba was at stake applied himself, in
lS49 conformity with his friends in the States, 70
the raising Of force Of about 200 men, intenoed
as nucleus for our population TO rally around a
portion Of it was collected on Round Island in the
Gulf Of Mexico, the remainder was to sail frem
New York The transports for this force we're tne
steamship Fanny, purchased in New Orleans, the
propeller Sea Gull, purchased, and the steamship
New Orleans, chartered in New York for the purpose
This is the first and the largest expedition raised
in this country for the liberation Of Cuba; and s
as worthy Of remark it is meet to keep in mind,
that Of the $4,000 with which, according to
solitary cent was procured contributed by Ameri-
cans. The whole was Cuban money, raised entirety
by voluntary donations among the patriots in the
United States, and the fatherland. Here is then,
revolution-the leadership, most Of the courage.
the intelligence, the spirit, the energy, the will and
the means, which constituted its very essence
though originating in Cuba and though Cuban IN
its nature and its object, then 10 the United
States, and was from the United States 10 be re-
instated upon its native SOIL This state Of things
cannot be attributable to Cubsns or Americans, but
to the despotism which elected all these clements,
friendly soil That its character commended IL TO
respect and protection from high places is deducIble
from the fact that although the proclamation OF
General Taylor was issued on the 7th OF August,
lS49, the Sea Gull, laden with arms and ammu
milton, and with her complement OF Cubans, was
permitted TO remain untouched aud unm0lssted in
the harbor OF New York until the earlier part of
Septe mber that when broken up because Of the $50
long delay IN its sailing. not one OF the CaGans was
arrested aud no one, Cuban or American, was tried
for participating IN it; that vessels, arms and am
munitions, were all returned to US; that the Wash
ilcton Republic. the government organ, published
long articles rortrayins the evil. under which
country groaned, concluding with a significant de-
elaration 30 the effect that people who could
endure such tyranny We're deserving Of it.
The fact that Commander Randolph vas or
dered 10 blockade Round Island, and starye
the unarmed citizens encamped upon IL, and that
the governor and high justice of the sovereign
State OF Mississippi were. on the following year,
dragged from their chairs of Office by the same ad
ministration. to be tried in Louisiana, on suspicion
of sympathising with Cuban liberty, only proves
that some show was required IN the matter and that
OF all men, politicians the most apt to profit by
the risk Of Others, and 10 turn upon them the stop
thief Of lower derelctors, when success is no longer
TO be expected. But the sntagonistc press was not
satisfied with the aspect Of movement which pre-
sented no object for attack. They demanded Of tie
leaders TO show themselves, that they might become
the target for their SANDER and virtuperaton This
greatly contributed 10 the formation of public
junta, the nature and object Of which are sufficient
ly explained in the following announcement
To TIE Enron THE HrRALp:
The undersigned beg leave to avail themselves OF your
widely distributed columns TO TO all who may
be concerned in such an announcement that by appont
ment from General Don Narcsco Lopez, well known in
the United States as well in Cuba the head Of the
late projected revolution for the liberation Of that island
from the expressions and degradations Of its
dton they have accepted and undertaken in concert
with General Lopez the duties aud responsibilities Of
interest Of Cuba Without infringing on the laws of
this country by the present announcement contem.
plating hereafter any action which they will not stand
prepared to justify before all tribunals human and d.
vine they feel that it is alike due their aud their
country to stand forth openly meet the responsible
ties which attach to their undgued hopes aspirations
and al the time that they are enabled to
serve as centre for correspondence with view to
cert the thousands Of noble spirits who in all sections
Of this Union signs 10 behold the slavery and serngs
OF Cuba, ana long TO contribute any aid bonoyaby
legitimatey in their power. for her relief
This honorable trust assocating the undersigned for
the purposes indicated with the lustous patriot and
chief who will preside the unta they have accept
ed duty not to be declined, profoundly dstrustfol
indeed OF their own ability worthiness but
by the ciouR rsctitude Of their and uy an
hestat1g confidence in the Heaven and in
people.
Copies Of the present announcement are at the
de los dos Nttpdos, San and Ty5tne Of New York
the Jrion and ECfbIhc Of Washington. the Courier
and Mercury Of Char. ton the Clyon,c!e Of Louiylle
the Delta and Paayne of New 9eeaas. and the editors
Of ell ohr papers respectfully requested copy IT,
One OF the attached Is left in blank the
IL is lot deemed proper 70 make public before the
csption OF notice OF bis acceptance
The JntG Pome,do,o d. los TGotes pci'icos De C1id
will shortly estabih i.sef at the City Of Washington
which city may addressed directly General Lopez
lpost paid al correspondence Of its friends box IL,
Post office With great respect Your obedisn servants
AMBa0Si0 JOSE GONZALsZ
JOSE SANCHEZ IzNAGt.
JUAN MANUEL NACIAS,
CIRIL0 ylLLAVERDE.
Spain could rot allow THIS step to pass unnoticed
or uopunished II hrongh. upon its AUTHORS the
following proceedings ct the authorities Of Cuba,
published in the Charleston Mercwy:-
SENTENCE OF THE PERMANENT MILITARY COMMIT
MITTEE OF THE COUNCIL OF WAR FOR TIE Is
LAND OF CUBA.
HAVANA, August 10 1850.
In consequence Of the decree of Don Fucenco de Sa
las President Of the Military Executive Committee Of the
Island dated 9th December 1s49 authorizing Capt hin
Jayer Mendoza Fiscal for said tribunal for proceedings
ordered by His Exceency the Captain Genera against
several individuals who had emgrated to the United
States and created at New York club under the title
of Junta for Promoting the Political Interest Of Cuba
with the object Of diusng in this island and in Porto
Rico their nsidous intentions and purpose of
subyerting public tranquility, have been occupied and
ent Of Her Majesty and the following persons appear
accused as members and active agents of said criminal
association. namely Ambroso J. Gonzalez Jose Maria
Sanchez Iznaga Cirilo vaverde, Juan Manuel Mac.as
Pedro Aguero, yicoriano Arieta Gaspar Retancourt
Cisneros and Christoval MADAM on review Of the pro-
ceedDgs against the accused and narration thereof in
the Council assembled under this date and the accused
not appearing. were judged by default
On hearing the report and opinion of the aforesaid
Fca and the verbal illustrations Of Don Manuel Coma
lez del Vale, the Assessor Of the Tribunal the Council
taking into consideration the charges and proofs has
condemned and hereby condemns, by unanimous vote
the following individuals suffer punishment. Of death
by garrete, namely :Ambrozio J. Gonzalez, dose
Maria saDchez lznaga Cirio ylaverde, Juan Manuel
Macias and Pedro Aguero and the following shall suffer
Tansmarne imprisonment fer ten years with perpetual
prohibition Of returning TO CHS island and to Porto Rico
namely Nicoriano Arreta Gaspar Betancourt Clsne.
ros, and Christoyal MADAM with PAYMENT Of costs AMI
also the dsmsges sustained 10y individuals and the state
from the invasion Of Cardepas. C0CNC OF ALC9Y.
Approved, August %, 1850,
After the formation of the Junta applications for
enlistment were received from almost every State
in the Union including California / subjoin the
answer invariably given to all showing conclusiys-
y, that while engaged in promoting the political
interests Of Cuba, proper fcgayd for the laws of
the country was foremost in tae Inind. Of Gen Lo-
poz and lis associates.
Sn-Your favor Of - has been dulyrccsived 7 am
lnsiruetto e retnrn most cordial HANKS Or yonr offer