The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05
WHOLE NO. e737.
AFFAIRS In THE METROPOLIS.
The Empire CITY AMair.
STATEMENTS OF AR. CARNoBELi AND Tux SPANISH

CONSUL. ...
10 HERALD.
In consequence OF publication in the HERALD Of this
snorniss purporting to be signed by Frank E. Hsrnaa
ies, :, must state in q brief way, the following
At the Academy OF Ciaverack, handed him latter
from his father, commanding him to return home to
Havana with me- that x being possible that his uncle,
Jose kfas Hernandez would prevent 1t, he also COM
rnancsd him to conceal rcm him his proposed departure
Young hernandez being convinced of the necessity Of
his return said he would obey his fathers ORDERS
no. ac1Uant his uncle that he TO leave for home
letter from the mother Of young Hernandez also urged
him to return to his parents. On my return with him
from Chverask on Thursday night he proceeded With
ms to my boarding houss The following day about an
hour before the departure Of tine steamer Empire City,
Con which were to embark, gave young Hernandez
four dollars TO purchase what he luired and he
aaue for tbat purpose waited for him my boarding
hoase; be returned and we ''unacco mpanied," went
on board the Empire City. II he did wish etarn
TO Havana he had opportunity OF going to his uncle
ann TO rmsiD. Further comment is unnecessary !,
show that he not compelled by embark ia the
Empire City, all OF which be proved by CON ,etent
witnesses Young Hernandez had obsyed the orders Of
his father-not nine.
On reaching the Empire City found Jose Elias Her.
paadez, the unce, in company with many other Cubans
1de asked his nephew II he wanted to go Havana.
9he boy answered that he wanted to obey aaer's
orders, but that he would do what his uncle thought
sest. attempted to make some remarks, when the
ancle said "You have nothing say in this natter
and on this uncle and lis companions took hin, on
shore.
Ieneio'e translation OF letter which young Her.
naDdez sat to s uncle the morning that he was to
7eave for Havana. Your ebedent servant,
CRLSTOBAL CARNoBElI
SUNDAY, February 4th 1886.
YOUNG HERNANDEZ LETTER TO HIS UNCLE
DEAR UscLg.-Christoba CarnobelI has arrived With
letter from my father, and also from mamma to take
sne to Hayaua because my father you under
arrest st tie Castle of the Cabana and said Carnoo
has delivered to me the documents from which have
doubt that the welfare Of my father depends on my
presenting myself to him d soon as possible A 40
-oboieat viii Depart this day in the Empire city.
and for this return TO you the check for $25
the Exchange Bank for the payment Of the college bill
have time to take leave Of you sail to-day the
2d Of Fssruary, 1885,
FRANCISCO f. HERNANDEZ.
TO TIE EDITOR OF TIRE HERALD.
Having beos present at the interview of Mr.. Carnobsl
at tbs veraek academy, vouch the truth Il the fore
going ststeosnt respects that interview, and beg
to add in relation to my interference in the affair
I'm question the following
Arriyiag at Ciaverack asldemy in company with Mr.
Csrnobeli, requested Mr. Gardner one of the prnci
pals, to call young Hernandez; his entrance Mr. C.
delivered to him letters from his father and mother
wberen Se was commanded to return home in company
with Mr.. C.. messenger from the father after the lad
Had read the letters Mr. Gardner and approached him.
and placed ~ the lads hands letter frsm his father
addressed to myself, empowering with all authority
tn kave his wishes carried out in respect to the return
OF his SON to his family At my request after young
HERNANDEZ hadideptiaei the writing and the signature
of tisltttcr a. his father he translated II to Mr. Gard
nsr, uherevpou the latter at once consented to hi
leaving the academy. On my asking young Hernanis
whether be wished to return home he replied in Engsh
al guess do"
thin further comment is needed to the comnu
ication attributed TO that lad in your paper of th
snorniDg Respectfully yours,
+. sroUGHr0N, Consul Of Spain
SUNDAY, Feb. 4, 1856.