Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

admitted.
Pirates OF Cuba. ~%.-
The following horrible particulars of the pirates of
Cuba were given by seaman who had been forced
into their services vrHFasrs- -v4 -..-... ..s .r
quarrel took place between two of the crew, and
desperate fight with knives ensued, of which the
rest were cool spectators.
The battle was for long time doubtful at length
fell with stab in the left breast bleeding
profusely. / was instantly called TO administer to
the wounded man and it was in vain for me to de.
clare that knew nothing of the healing art. The
captain swore at ms and said he knew to the contra
ry for the master of the Zephyr had informed him
that had cured and saved the life of his sailmaker
and, therefore, if | did not cure him be would serve
me in the same manner. | saw it would be useless
to make any reply, and therefore, having procured
bandages, | staunched the blood and dressed his
wounds in the best manner was able. l was then
obliged to turn my attention to his antagonist who
had not escaped unhurt.
The captain went below, and enquired of the least
injured of the wounded the cause of their quar-.
rel He told the pirate that his antagonist was
OF the party formed by the chief mate 10 assassinae
him and the whole crew, and take possession of the
ship and plunder. That officer, he informed him,
had gone to Havana for the purpose of bringing
men, and that they to put the plan into effect
when himself and the crew were either asleep or ine-
brlated. | saw that his brutal temper excited
by this information his eyes flashed fire, and his
whole couDtenance was distorted. He vowed de-
sruction agains the whole party, and rushing upon
deck assembled The crew, and impaired What he had
| heard. The air rang with the most dreadful mpre.
cations; they simultaneously rushed below, and
dragged the helpless wounded wretch upon the deck,
and, regardless of everything proceeded to off
his legs aud arms with blunt hatchet, then mang-
ling the body with their knives, threw the yet
corpse overheard. Not cOntented with having des.
troyed their victim, they next stated their vengeance
| on bis clothes, and everything belonging TO him.
which they cut INTO pieces and threw them into the
sea.
While off Cape Buenayisa, boat full of men, of
the enlet mates party appeared coming towards the
schooner, when the plain ordered his 10 fire,
and five were killed; another jumped overheard, but
! was taken, and most barbarously treated Wound.
ed and bleeding he expos ID naked to the scorch.
ing heat OF July sun of tropical climate, In order
10 make him confess.
The persisted in bis plea of innocence declar.
ed that he had nothing to confess and entreated them
all TO spare his life. They paid attention to his
assertions but, by order OF the captain the man was
put into the boat pinioned, and lashed in the STERN
and five of the directed to arm themselves
with pistols and muskets, and TO 20 in her. The cap.
tain then ordered to go with them, savagely Ie-
marking that should how he punished
such rascas, and giving directions to the boats crew
to row for three hours backwards and forwards,
through a narrow creek formed by desert island
and the island of Cuba. 81 will see,n cried he, ex-
uItingy, whether the mosquitoes and sand-fes will
not make him confess" Prior to our leaving the
degrees
in the shade, and the poor wretch now exposed
naked 10 the full heat OF the In this state we
took him to the channel, side of which was bor-
dered by swamps full of mangrove trees. and swarm
ing with the venomous insects before mentioned.
We had scarcely been half an hour in this place
when the miserable victim was distracted with pain
his body began to swell, and he appeared one COM
pete blister from head to foot Often, in the agony
Of his tormuntp, did he implore them 10 end his ex
istence and release him from his misery, But the
Iinhu n1v ad hal
In very short time, from the effects of solar heat
and the sting of mosquitoes and sandfes his face
had become so swollen that not feature was dis.
tinguishable his voice began to ta and his arcula-
t tlOn was no longer distinct. | had long suspected
that the whole story of the conspiracy was wicked
and artful fabrication, and the consancy with which
this unfortunate being underwent these ortures
we'd 10 confirm my suspicion. | resolved, therefore,
to hazard my intererence and, after much entreay
and persuasion, prevailed upon them to endeavo to
mitigate his suferings, and 10 let the poor wretch
die in peace, the INJURIES which he had already sus-
tanned were sufficient of themselves to occasion death
At first they hestated but after consulting some time
: among themselves, they consented to go to the
other side of the lsland whele they would be secure
9 from observation. and unite him and put something
r over him. When we had reached that place. we lay
upon our oars and set him loose but the moment he
y felt the fresh breeze, he tainted away. When our
time expired, again tied him before, to pre-
vent the fury of the captain for leny, and once
more pulled for the passage way 10 the vessel
On our arrival, his appearance was the source of
merrment to all board, and the captain asked if
be had made any confession An answer in the neg
alive gave him evident disappointment and he in
, quired OF me whether could cuIe him. | told him
he was dying. "Then be shall have more of it be-
fore be dies cried the monster and drecsed the boat
to be moored within musket shot in the bay This
having been done he ordered six of the crew 10 fire
d at him. The fell, and the boat was ordered
alsongsde. The poor wretch had only tainted; and
when they perceived that he breahed pig of iron
fastened round his neck, and he was thrown in
to the sea. Thus ended tragedy which, for the
miseries inflicted on victim, and for the wanton
and barbarous depravity Of his fend-like tormenors
never, perhaps, bad its equal.
4 Later from Europe.
NEw YORK, Jan. 23.-The steamship Atlantic
with Liverpool dates to the 7th nst arrived here TO-
a day.
Lord Napier, who has been appointed Minister to
r America, is pracised diplomatist, having served
, in Austria, Persia, Naples and Turkey.
Archbishop White, while officiating in the Church
of ST. Stephens, Paris, stabbed the heart by
}, a discharged Priest, named Verge. The Archbishop
instantly expired.
The proceedings of the conference of Paris have
e not been made public. The lie Pays says that the
The delay is attributed by to necessary time
ment about details, md moi to the principle respect.
ing the compensation 10 be paid Russia No appre.
hension is felt that there will be any other than
r pacific result.
The Swiss difficulty remains as before, but expeo
Ia tations of pacific settlement increase.
s The London Gazette publishes official accounts oi
the hostile operations apajnst China confrminV the