The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-03
Corrsspeadsnss Of the N. 7. Tines.
Wholesale Filubusterism.
New ORLEANS, June Is, 1854.

New ORLEANS, June is, 1854.
TIE Cubean Observation-Disclosures Particulars
the Preparations for Invading Cubd.-The
Cuban agitation has reawakened the feel
ings vf the country at large. That there Is
an agitation of the subject, the conduct OF
Mr.. Soule in Madrid and Mr. Shdell at Wash
ington affords sufficient proof-because BUD
bles do not rise on the water unless there Is
some cause below. But the agitation trans
cends what might be augured from their con-
duct, and is in all respects equal 10 what the
President has heard. There is an organized
and concerted movement on foot to capture
Cuba, "with or without the assistance OF
and it is almost ripe. The
time for action is more nearly at hand; the
means are much larger, the men more num-
erous, the influence more respectable. ard
the material more plentiful than any Of those
outside of the organization seem to suspect
will not waste paper with any repetition OF
what has been done in the past by Cuban
patriots and exiles-the words are nearly
synony by repeating what is al
ready well-known concerning the existence
of Cubean Junto in New York, and another
in this city, openly and ostensibly acting for
the severance of that island from Spain.
1t is also generally known that there ex-
lists, throughout the country, two secret So
cieties-the as. w. NJ" and the "Lone Star"
which in concert with the two Juntos and
intended to proselyte men and obtain means
for the rescue are Regeneration OF tire Queen
of Antilles These organizations have not
been idle or Intellectual, but active, energetic,
and cautious, and the present crisis is the
natural fruit of their labors. 1t is stated
here, on what is considered good authority,
that there is not less than $500 900 in bank
in your city to the credit of the conspiracy,
and il is as open as daylight that there is
100000 and upward deposited at the State
bank here for the same purpose, and the
funds are continually increasing. Jt has
been gathered chiefly from planters and cap
italists, to whom in return stock has been
issued as on the Lopez plan. A number of
gentleman here have given $4,000 and
great many $1,000. The Pelican Club is
to have taken ten shares of $4,000
each. Whether true or not, am unable to
say, although know many Of the members
who are strongly in favor of the movement,
and able to contribute as largely as stated.
The attempt will be made as soon as Sl,OOO,-
900 is paid in here.
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than is generally supposed. Gen. Quitman,
of Mississippi, is at its head, and is to take
the command. His name is more powerful
than any other, and the military reputation
and experience which he acquired in Mex.
leo are expected to attract assistance and
guarantee success. The General was down
here some three weeks stree, ostensibiy on
business CONNECTED with his plantation"
L. H., h. 81 81. -.
was Cuba, and the business, it's attack. He
staid at the City Hotel, and was waited up
on by all those favorable to the cause. Dur
ing his stay there was much excitement and
agitation among the fillibusters, and every
one betrayed the interest he felt. But Gen.
.fnoatia~aR is-not the only public man friendly
Of Alabama, of Mississippi. aud ct This state,
are all enlisted in it's behalf, and five of every
ten Of the State and United States officials
in this section sympath re with them.
REMARKED that the material was plenty.
George Law has promised to contribute "the
fastest steamship that ever padded the Cuff
armed with big gun, mounted on a pivot
on deck. What other facilities for transpor-
tation are furnished | cannot say, but those
who remember the ease with which the Pam
pero was chartered and cleared before, can
have no doubt that steamer can be obtained
again. In the way Of armament the more.
ment will be formidably equipped. Every
man will have brace Of Colts, a revolving
rife, bowie-knife, and sword. Four or FIVE
small field pieces are brought, and will be ia
ken along to form the basis OF company of
flying artillery. Already many as two
thousand revolvers are packed in tin cases to
be carried TO Cuba for distributation among
the disaffected there, and many more rife
and muskets and swords. A great many cart.
ridges have been prepared and packed in such
a way as to secure their safety. 1t is intend
ed to take 5000 men. General Quitman ,,
says he doesn't want more, bat if more are re.
CURED they can be easily obtained. There
are a number of companies enrolled in this
city, and ready to leave at weeks notice. |
| should judge that more would 60 at the pres
ent time from the large cities aud fewer from
the inland country than before, but as have |
only seen one or two lists, cannot speak
of the proportions exactly.
These things that write you are not large
ly known here, but they are far from being
secrets. / have seen one merchant who in. I,
formed me that he had an order to make |
within sixty days FIVE hundred blue frock
coats, aad also a hat manufacturer who is to
provide an equal number of caps. From all I
these things you may judge that this expe- I
dtion is in an advanced stage, and ready to /
be of at moments warning.
The plan is not 20 attack Havana, but TO |
effect landing at some point fifty or sixty
miles distance, and there raise the standard !
Of revolution and await the arrival of the dis
affected among the Creoles, with whom the
managers here are in constant correspon-
dence. After sufficient drilling and pre- para
ton, the combined forces will march on Ha.
vana. l am one of th,se who believe in the
inevitable success of the movement, and
may, very possibly, take part in it. 1t GER
Iainly cannot be stopped by our own Govern
nent, and is in very little fear of the Prov
sss of her Catholic Msjesty's valiant troops,
whether recrnifed from the rascals of Sna;n |