The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-21

NEWS BY THE BLACK WARRIOR.

NEWS BY THE BLACK WARRIOR.
The Black Warrior left Havana on the evening
of the 18th, and arrived at Now Orleans on the
morning of the 18th inst. The whole Island was
in a state of excitement. New militia companies
had been formed, it having been reported that
another invasion might be soon expected
Different parts of the Island are declared in
state Of blockade, but the civil courts are still
in force.
The English frigatc Vessel was in port; all well
on board
PROCLAMATION OF THE CAPTAIN GENERAL
On the 18th instant the greatest excitement was
caused in Cuba by the following proclamation
issued by the Captain General, which we translate
from the the official Gaccta of the 18th:
''In order to adopt proper and timely preventive
measures against the pratica expeditions that arc
now being fitted out in various perts Of the
United States against this Island, by virtue Of
the authority in me vested as Captain General
and General-in-C Chief Of this army l order and
command:
ARTICLE L. That the Island of Cuba, together
with all its dependencies, is hereby declared in a
state Of SIEGE and subject to all the legal conse-
quences of such declaration, while the causes
which neccssltate these measures shall continue
to exist Yet notwithstanding the pre-cmincnt
position that will be given to the military author
tiles by reason of this declaration, still the civil
tribunals Of the Island will continue in the exer-
else of all power which they may not be deprived
Of by the proclamation.
Article 2 That all the coasts of the Island
and its litoral waters arc declared in a state Of
blockade by the naval forces of her Majesty
Consequently every vessel coming into the waters
of Cuba shall be subjected to rigid search, and
her documents and papers examined. Such as
come loaded with men, be their destination what
it may, shall at once be considered suspicious;
should the papers and register upon examination,
however, not confirm her suspicious character, the
vessel shall be ordered off without further molest
ation but on the other hand, should the vessel be
found without proper documents, carrying arms
and munitions, or effect that might in any manner
contribute to promote q civil war in the island,
they will at once be considered enemies and treated
as pirates, agrecably with the ordinances of the
Royal Armada"
On the same day second Proclamation was
issued, ordering the enlistment of all persons be-.
tween the ages Of 10 and SO, capable of bearing
arms, who might voluntarily offer themselves to
defend the island against the ruthless and piratical
invaders from the United States, In the prcam-
BILE to this proclamation, Concha says:
"Whereas, it is notorious that in various points
Of the United States, piratical expedition COM
posed of adventures of all nations who aspire to
gain fortunes which they now find themselves in
want Of is being set on foot against the Island of
Cubs" &C., &c.
The Sub-Inspector received orders to immedi
ately, without loss of moments ti,ne mobilize
the three rural squadrons, and the two of discip.
lined militia-and place them in fighting trim.
A battalion of Spaniards, composed chiefly Of
natives of Navarro and Viscayo, had been formed
and they had rendered their services to the Cap
tain General for the defense of the Island.
All private communication by telegraph is pro-
hibited. The telegraphs during the continuance
of the siege are to be surrendered to the exclusive
control of the Government.
Four battalions of volunteer infantry and one
of cavalry presented themselves on the 18th,
shortly after the proclamation was issued, were
mustered in and Differed by the Captain General.
A decree prohibiting the sale of firearms and
had been published and enforced
On the 9th instant, Concha reviewed the troops
in Havana, and it is spoken Of by the papers in
most enthusiastic language. To judge by the
tone of the PRESS we should say the soul of every
man, woman, and child in the island was in arms,
and eager for the fray. The number of regular
soldiers on parade was estimated at six thousand
men, and it is said that at six o'clock in the even
ing Concha left the parade ground and returned
to the palace fully satisfied that with these troops,
to defend it, assisted by the brave volunteers
that fast enlisting the integrity Of the Cuban
territory was secure, against all the pirates the
North could send
When Concha came on the field, it was under
stood that he would address the army Accord
ingly the lines were drawn closely around him in
order to give all an opportunity to hear the words
Of their beloved chief Drawing his sword and
waving it on high he announced to the soldiers
that the time might soon come when they would
be called upon to combat those hordcs of pirates
and fillibustcrs, which had been so suddenly col.
lectcd together in the United States, to be thrown
broadcast upon the island where awaits them the
bayonets of its brave army and the the never
doubted loyalty of its inhabitants. He reminded
the soldiers the past glories ofSpan, and assured
them that the descendants of great warriors and
conquerors and the faithful depositarics and guar
dams at the present day ofthe ashes of Columbus,
would give good account of their enemies on the
field ofbattlc. LET us fight like good men and
brave, and exterminatc this handful of adycn-
turers" said Concha terminating his speech with