The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-06
Important Nom Cuba.
ASIioIATAD hIsiNo OF THE CUBANs--A RUvoLU-



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From the Matches ass Free Trader, Nov 2sl
Sunday we have Havs ma dates to the Io,h inst inclu
sive.
Inc Dsc psens the following interesting extracts
ST. Jago de Cub town situated -wo bunirea and four
mes lioM ~ 4acoa whose high standing In their
rsr hem TO write in the most Trustworthy man
ner Az, in all probability, some popular demon
"A As taken place ON the island
r,.. ST. JAoo DE CuBA, Nov I, 1854.
in c' eulation and the measures Of the government
American vessels have been seized al Baracoa Ia
saport town the northern extremity Of cuba) with
and ammunition of and several persons have
been imprisoned that account Among the prisoners
several officers and soldiers OF the garrison of that place
found, who united with the Creoles strike
the blow oil insurrecton is likewise reported that
ment has taken place at Las Funas n small inter-
or village the Central Department sxtyx miles east
Of Principe and hundred and fifty six miles north
west Of St. Jago de Cuba, and another in Principe the
capital Of the Central Department situate four hundred
and fifty three miles from Havana, and two hundred
and thrtyfour from St Jago de Cuba, and viewed
great rendezvous OF the insurrectonary party
We not in possession OF the details in consequence
of the secrecy OF the government which has power
TO prevent the circulation Of news and retard
the progress of truth ITSELF which would
were it but generally dvulged BE this as it may il is
certain that the Governor OF this city ordered the
whole Of the flying artillery and part Of regiment of
Cuba to the interior and it easy comprehend that
measures of such mag uude would not &c adopted If
they were not imperiousy called for by the of
the circumstances.
fix your attention 1t is this that in Baracoa, Las
Tunas and Principe, the troops have manifested their
with the people and together the holy prp
cple of liberty We should not be surprised at this
Had we not witnessed several instances the kind pre-
vang in South America, where many officers and sol
ders abandon the banner OF dcspotsm affiliate them
selves in the ranks Of liberty it Is sufficient know
how unhappy is the fate and condition Of the soldier in
Cuba, in order TO comprehend how natural it is and
how strong his desire Of Imagination his DISPOSE.
ton to recover his liberty This is precisely what il
ehAy In ta mt o~fo of Tho
These tyrants should not forget the instance of Carde
Several soldiers there deserted their banner to Join
the liberators and the deserton will be observed
SO the revolution begins and extends throughout
the island The government win be reduced to its
impotence, abandoned by everybody Tho who depend
upon the hdeity Of the army to sustain their desposm
viii receive cruel lesson They will the good
Of the people who snatched by force and violence
their hearths homes will show them he
worthy brothers Of those only about three his
ago arose at vicaivans in Spain, to the cry of liberty
1--WE have received from reliable Cuban gentleman
copy in Spanish OF the foil swing document, which pur
ports to be an address of the errots they style
themselves to the Cubans, calling upon them to rise in
revolution We translate the document, and present it
to readers with the simple expression of hope that
our Cuban friends may give US something better than
words to Justify our confidence in their patriotism their
valor, and their desire for independence"
TO THE CUBANs.
Cubans The moment has come at last to bring your
vaor and patriotism to the proof Now is the time to
endorse your sentiments of honor and herosm and to
demonstrate how worthy you of being called BROTH
countrys sacred rights The future destiny of be-
loved Cuba and the happy issue Of revolution de-
pend entirely on your arms.
Cubans The strength of your arms IL every moment
needed to help us to dethrone the tyrant. Bear in
mind that we shall raise the cry of instruction
ment's warning; and we shall have other resource
but death or victory There will he many doubt our
word; but woe to the unbelievers tor they shall he
surprised IN their inactivity and will he the victims
their carelessness
Cubans, to arms Let those who are men follow us;
let those in whose bosoms beat patriotic heart be pre-
pared for the combat let those who still preserve SEN
tment OF dgnity-let those who feel the outrages
upon US by the government-et those who have been
ormented by imprisonment who have lost proper
ty by scandaous conscation who had any hip
or friendship, or sympathy for Lopez, Aguero Arcis
Armeneros, Montesoca, Faccico and many others who
bled and died at the hands of the and sol
derset them arise to punish the wretches and cong
our rights Let them come to the field, there to
vapquishers vanquished.
To all cowards Aatterers and friends of the Spanish
government, and unto all tories equally announce
the approach Of the revolution There shah be pity
shown to any. We had enough of it in 1851 and exper
ence teaches us that must impose terror attain
aid.
We therefore, invoke revolution cast the don-
OF three hundred and sixty years. and proclaim
cratic republican which will take for its
model that of the United States of North America
We will know neutrality till the establishment of
peace.
All persons who should deny US shall be considered
traitors and shot such
All persons capable of bearing must Join us or
on denial, be instantly shot
All property shall be respected.
We will seize upon everything pertaining to the 60
Tho revolution once effected, nothing will check our
progress. Our ideas not opposed to humanity but
those Cubans who wall not voluntarily follow us, will
have to abide by the above mem toned conditions Let
those who love liberty order and justice, to
aid Hail free Cuba Death to Concha Down with
despots and traitors Citizens to arms Let us con.