The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-31
THR LATE CUBAN CONSPIRACY.
che Last Moments and Execution OF Don
Ramon Pinto by the Garrote.
ONE HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.


HAVANA, March n, 1856.
TAis morning at an early hour it generally
ssnsred throu ghout the city that Dsn Ramon Pinto
who has bees looked upon the leader Of the recent
conspiracy 70 assassinae Concha the Governor General
s the Islayd of Cuba, would be gaToted at the expra
sn Of th current twenty four hours. Daring the
noon thb inceptively confirmed by the Don's
remove from tbs Fuerte del Punta, NJ the mouth of
me barbor IN which he had been conhosd, to the
nesbourDg prison. called the Carcel de Tacsn Shortly
asta his arrival there this victim to misguided political
sshusiasm occupied himself in drawing mp his win,
sod he anticipated applications would be
Eade TO visit him. by friends interested in his fate he
had previously requested that but the members
his family should be admitted to him. While engaged
arranging the last legal document pertaining to his
rapidly closing hours the prison authorities were stimuli
neeusy occupied in preparing their ument-legal
inegal-which To. morrows dawn viii remove from
Amited time to illimted eternity another political
na.tyror understanding to the respective stand
ards by which he may be judged.
Treason never prospers What's the reasonP
When 1t prospers, none dare call it treason
me sight of the garrote in the courtyard Of the prison.
and anon the gates opened in each ex
krnal summons from Don Ramon Pinto's friends must
have acted painfully suggestive climax to their in
sGectual efforts to obtain permission to see him
During the afternoon he pat in capella as it Is
harmed here-that is, he was removed from his cell to
the chapel where he win have to pass twelve hours Of
The remainder Of that brief period which is to precede
lbs execution guarded by two soldiers and cousoed by
apsest-consoled, If indeed thus Of Catalonian orr
GIN can derive solace that church Of which he
ssse member, but broke his priestly VOWS, married,
came to Cuba, conspred failed, and to- dies
Let rs turn from the prisoner, and observe what
other aspects presented by this denier jour dun
ssadamne." Evening has stolen more rapidly than
this fair isle where twilight scarcely known
Sor although during many weeks past the sky has main
tanned warm southern clearness shutdown heavy
Saash clouds have spread thicky the city, while
The lightning, flashing at intervals would to por-
tnd that nature had Designed stormy overture to the
nozTow's performance. In the palm shaded avenues
that bound the public drives along the Prado mixed
groups Of Cuban creoes and of spaniards from the mo-
tber country discussing with bated BREATH" the
last approaching event. Their soto tones render it
difficult for one but slightly versed in their langu age to
catch more than the general tenor of their arguments
which to be that the community viii benefit BY
the expiaton of the individual and that wise policy is
Fhown in selecting the leader emily for VICTIM and in
aeportDg his accomplices to the Philippines course
which, 1t is said, will be adopted. Further these swar
thy of Spain speak of Estampes recently tried for
smuggling into the Island as soon to follow Pinto
10 the garrote and from thence to tine Campo Santa
where the remains Of Lopez lie Wondering; and again
that Felix, who, fortunately for his verebra is now be-
heved to be more of thick headed tool than culpabe
acconphce, will be pardoned ultimately
Quitting these groups Of Cuban politicians, who had
begun to discuss the long talked OF and almost WORKOUT
tepe Of fbustering expeditions to seize ths brightest
jewel Of Hispanias crown, descendedto the city to
the Plaza de Armes, fronting the Governor Generals
palace. 1t is now past eight o'clock, but although the
band Of the Vountdrio has already commenced its GUS
III
knitted number Of persons assembled about the paved
walks Of the garden decked Plaza There are also but
tew Of the many beauty laden volantes that nightly
crowd the quadrangle at this hour that the fair occu
parts may art and listen TO the music by turns Even
ahese lew appear to belong to suburban residents who
nave possby only learned their arrival the direfu
deed to morrow will dawn upon The promenaders ap-
pear TO be chiefly the vters the island for here also
The Panama hated and white atired denzens of Haya-
gathered together in small groups disc 1ss the
anAbsOrbpg topic. Scarcely has the illuminated clock
which crowns General Conchas residence marked
ham past eight when suddenly the groups converge
wards the entrance to the palace rumor is quickly
spread the Plaza that Donna Ramon Pinto just
drove up to the portals. fortunate as to see
her aght from that rarity in this city, four wheeled
carriage The Donna who said to be Spanish creole
Of New Orleans is Of the middle stature and presents
that appearance Of embonpoint almost universally
with in her countrywomsn arriving at her age
whish might be estimated at "some forty summers -
1t was easy to observe by the strong ngh. into which
she descended leaving the carriage, that over
is natural dignity and composure, her counter ance
unwonted AIR Of sadness. She was accompanied
by her daughter, tall and gracefully formed young girl
apparently about eighteen years old features
were impressed with pensive air, III atting the
prime OF youth Both dressed in black and though
1bey wore the manta they seemed not to care aboat
ooncealng their countenances and possibly they might
have hoped the better to enlist the sympahies Of
spectators by revealing themselves. They accom-
panied BY another lady, and gentleman in q yolante.
when the latter had alghted, he the Donna
Ramon Pinto up 70 the entrance hall her daughter aud
the other lady following them As the spectators were
kept back by the sentiuels duty can only surmise
what passed The gentleman held parley of some ten
minutes duration with the Intendap aud two or three
other Of the palace officials, bat IL evident the
Dennas application for audience Of General Concha
refused She then handed 10 the gentleman paper
1eI doubtless her husbands petition Cor mercy The
Intendapt appeared likewise TO decline receiving this,
for the party retraced their steps get the car
Yiages, one Of the ladies' stiu held il in ner hand
The Denna's carriage, almost wholly surrounded by
he crowd, drew up at the spot where stood As her
down, and what could be OF her features wore
aspect Of vacant despair. The mothers countenance
eyes flashed as 'tis said none can But Spanish wo.
man's. The gentleman, as he handed the Donna into
her carriage. said something Of which only caught
words cordge and esperarsa. She, however, TO whom
these words addressed seemed TO they we're
spehen vaiAy for as she toek her seat big drops
soh IIem large Dlhck eyes. NOT often nave
wstssed the dow Of tears that has caused shud
atrng thrill TO pass that experienced from
those shed by this devoted womsn--though to me \
strsnger-wben che found her Last effort her hus-
band had failed.
The vehicles drove OF, and the military band which
BY some fsrtutous aad delicate intervention had stop
ped playing, again commenced its enlivening strains.
Ire the rafting Of the carriage wheels heard
and long before Donna Ramon Pntos tears couli have
CEASED TO fow the Plaza Iesounced With of STRAUSS
fsJest VALVES The company generally did not sppsar
disposed 70 listen to this mockery Of human woe.n
Aanv tixan 10 49, H., Il nj.
EDWARDS 10 o'clock 1t was rupored that after all the
Len would be pardoped at the placs OF execution This
IL improbable still, pleased 20 the benefit OF
such possibility given generally in his favor, and yet
nnse 20 10 find that thu doubt did not constitute las
elsewhere Il would have donel a meliun for "layiog
ODDS" among the frequenters OF the CAFES
THURSDAY March %, 1866.
The night has passed away in heavy saltry weather
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