The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-23


referring to discrepancies in the testimony of
several witnesses examined on his trial, he con-
cludes his confession as follows:
Oae dagger, which is still in my bosom, is
that II can make reparation to the relatives
of my poor, unfortunate victim. Oh that
coudi Oh that i could hear them say that
rheys f6rg,lve me. All thatsI can do now is to
beg their forgiveness, and pray that God may
help them to grant my dying request.
p l have nothing more to say, but to all
Others to fly from temptation The first thought
of crime, if not resisted, may lead TO the des-
tructbn of body and soul.
The Funeral Celebration of the Cuban
,...-.-- Martyrs.
We extract the following from the \. o. Del
ia of the End insts
The procession and funeral ceremonies COM
memorative of the death of Lopez and his gal
liant comrades. in the struggle for Cuban Liber-
ty, came off last night, and excited deeper and
more general interest than any public demons
tration which we have witnessed in this city for
some time. The whole population of the city
appeared to be out, crowding the streets thro'
which the procession passed, and manifesting
the iveliest sympathy the occasion. The
procession itself was one of the lasgest that ev-
er turned out at night in our city. 1t COM
posed of citizens Of all classes, parties and pro-
fessions for, however, our people may differ on
religious and political questions, they are all u
nited in their love of Liberty, and in their admi
ration and appreciation of those who have sutt-
cred in her cause. We have never seen O dis
play which elected a more unanimous and har-
monious feeling than that which was manifested
on this occasion.
The procession was formed on Canal street;
at the head rode the Grand Marshall, Colonel c.
R. Wheat, and aids; after these came strong
military escort composed of the Washington
Regiment, under Col. W. w. w. Wood; next
c;me the hearse, drawn by four grey horses,
and supported by number of Creoles of Cuba
as pail bearers then followed the shattered
band of Lopezs gallant comrader in his noble
struggle, led by Colonel VIM. Scott Haynes and
Major Kelly. There was a considerable delega-
tion of these brave soldiers of liberty. They
bore a transparency, on which was inscribed:
1.-The Returned Cuban Prisoners-beaten, but
not conquered" After these came a large del
egation of the powerful Order of the Lone Star,
wearing upon their breast the glittering star
the insignia of their order. Next came several
societies, all of which we could not recognize in
the darkness; but the German organization of
the Tuner quite conspicuous with their
white uniform, and dark hats.
Then following very numerous representa-
ten of that association which is ever prominent
in patriotic and generous display-the Firemen
of New Orleans Several of the companies, and
particularly the Mississippi No. 2, and Red Ro-
yer Companies, had transparencies with the
names of the members of their companies who
had perished in the expedition of Lopez. The
rear of the procession was brought up by
long line of carriages containing citizens. We
noticed particularly, in the line, large repres-
entation of Cuban Creoles, who evinced deep
sensibility on the occasion. The various divis-
ions were preceded by fine bands of music.
which discoursed several appropriate funeral
airs.
After the procession entered Lafayette Square
the members formed around the stand, and the
addresses of the evening commenced.
Mr. Roberts was the first speaker. He
movement in bold and rapid manner-alluded
to the occasion of their meeting, and pronoun-
ced curse on al who would deny respect to
the memories of Lopez, Crittenden, Pragay, and
Kerr His address was well received, and he
was frequently applauded.
Col. Scott Haynes, one of the returned priso-
ners, next addressed the assemblage, and in n
brief and earnest discourse, repudiated the
charges falsely made against the memory of
Lopez.
Perry S. Warfeld then addressed the people.
His remarks were, as usual, eloquent and telling,
and were cheered to the echo, by all present.
The oratorial efforts closed here.
Yesterday evening solemn mass was offered
up in the cathedral, for the memory of Lopez
1t attended by great numbers, who were
anxious to testify their respect for the charac-
ter of the gallant man, who fell IN the noble,
though unfortunate struggle for Cuban liberty
Religion pleaded to Heaven for PATRIOTISM
The priest threw the shadow of the slole on the
coffin of the warrior, and prayers for the hber-
ty of Cuba,-so loved, so iercely struggled for
went up to the skies ON the wings of the incense
of the altar.
All day the interest of the people continued
"reminiscences of the chivalry CT Lopez, and
Crittenden, and Kerr, occupied the minds OF
thousands. Preparations for the evening were
made on every side, and eager eyes looked up
to the Lone Star which cleaned from many