The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-22
Suicide or q Young Cuban.

[From the Memphis Glenn Ia 10, July l2l
The following letter throws some light upon the
causes Of the melancholy suicide OF young Octav0
Alvarez, noticed some days since. It y q transla-
ton Of copy found in his pOcketb0Ok the original
being addressed to his sister, Srta. Da. Rosario Al
varez. The statement tina there had been disagree
ment between the deceased and his employer, Mr..
De Arsgon, il incorrect. Both Of them exiles from
their native island the friendship of brothers exist
ed up to the latest moment. Alvarez was son Of Q
6paniard Of old Spain, though himself Creole of
Cuba, in heart, soul and mind This difference in
political principles led young Alvarez, some two or
come TO the United States. From this country he
frankly svowiDg his republican principles, and re-
spectfnlly expressing his determination never again
to live in Cuba until he could as . freeman.
To all Of his letters he received response; and it
Is to this neglect that may be traced his death.
With the rvor Of the Creole nature, and the flial
pety Of the Spanisrd, he could not endure thus to
be cut OF from all the natural ties Of family aGec
dered burdensowe, was Well known to his friend,
and bad been several times defeated or changed. At
the very moment of the fatal deed. Mr.. De A. was
demonstrating with him, having sent for police
confinement until his mind should be in a healthier
tone. The following il the letter to his sister,
Mxxrus Feb. 10, 1854.
Ny DEAR slsIxRTtis very painful for to represent
TO that II Ii the first time In life that have to
make you reproach It 10 very painful for to say
It. but It seems that not children Of the same
roof You forget me-you do not even write to me-and
you care little what may be the fate Of your unhappy
brother.
uDgrateful-do you think perchsnce, that have not
within my soul the sweet rememorAnces Of my youth
Do you think that the Of mutual and
fraternal love have been bl,tted from mind9 Oh
mo- In all my troubles and msfortunes the face Of my
aged and beloved mother has always present to my
mind, also your own innocent and to be for
gotten How many times, my bed Of sickness, watt
ing every moment my dissolution my mind has travel
led the immense distance and II seemed to to be
you, receiving sweet AMI have joy
ouky pronounced your name and the Of my good
mother. Brotherly love always exsta, but you have
forgotten It. What h. force prevent you from
writing to me? Ny fatherf cannot believe It. He IL
too just, too good to prohibit yo from corresponding
with your bro herr mech less when the path that fol-
low Is the one Of an onoraoe HIS just feelings
may keep him angry with me, bat In fathers heart
there cannot .xist snmosty against his chldren-so
that you alone accuse Of cafelessness to you alone
complain.
could even say more, but wish to remove from my
mind such painful remembrance wish to forget that
you have not fuldled the duties hat nature impose
upon you. because YOU possess 81, my love.
Farewell Hope hat Divine Providence acknowleig.
ing In me the friend that God gave you you will again
be what YOU in happier times my to be for
gotten ami beloved sister
Adieui II Is vsry psinfpl for tn to a close.
1t seems to that speak to you and that you
your csIesses for reproarhes. Embrace my dear
parents unite with my own aud beg them
to bless me. Be Of good cheer, and dispose OF your
brother that adores you. OCTAvIO