The New York herald., 1868-12-15

the railroad which connects the port with the town.
A small party Of cavalry was, however, despatched
to Guantanamo to ascertain the state Of affairs
there. These returned shortly with the report that
the insurgents to the number Of 600 had attempted
an attack upon the town. but had not succeeded In
forcing entry as the garrison Of 100 men and the
volunteers had proved too strong for tnem. Slight
skirmshes had, however, taken place within three
miles OF the town, in which six OF the enemy and
two Of the regulars were killed.
Arrests have been made OF three private individu-
ais residing in Guantanamo and supposed to be con-
cerned in the insurrecton. They are highly respect
able whites. They were, however, handed over to
the troops IN waiting at Caimanero and afterwards
conveyed to Santiago. On the 30th the troops re-
turned to our town minus forty men, which were
sent to reinforce those at Guantanamo, and it is said
that these forces will be more than sufficient to repe
any attack the enemy may make In the absence OF
the regulars body OF armed marines were des-
patched i from the S war gae Carmen now IN port
The insurgents to the number Of 5000 are at
present encamped within half league OF this town,
where they have planted their banner OF liberty.
few arrests have been made at some OF the en-
frances to the town. but no attack has yet been at
an entry-which they could easily do, paving many
troops-for fear the Governor should order the
ships-of-war to lombard the town from the bay and
thus emperil the lives OF their fellow countrymen
within.
II was rumored yesterday that an American ves-
sel laden with arms and ammunition had been cap
tured on the coast Of Villa Clara.
Great excitement prevailed here yesterday by the
arrival OF the United States steamer Penobscot from
the ship and the plaza (fortifcation) were engaged
In an an exchange OF salutes.
The French war steamer SOurcOuf, OF four guns,
seventytwo men, arrived shortly after the Penob-
scot: She anchored in the bay, but no saluting en-
sued. The American vessel is the only foreign ship
that has sauted since the insurrectlon first broke
out.
on. the Sd q grand demonstration was made In the
evening at the Military square, Immediately after
the military band had marched past the Governors
house playing the Riego hymn. L was ten O'Clock.
Outside crowd OF blacks had placed themselves.
AZ soon as the band had marched past the palace
.'Viua Espa,ia. y in which many joined and one or
two attempted to raise the cry OF .Vtra Frin."
Suddenly voice from the crowd shouted "vira
Catalan volunteers seized their rides, fixed bayonets
and prepared to are. The The officers ON drew their re-
night patrols, nourished their sabres In the air and
made rush At the nggers, who ran down the streets
the cavalry galloped up the steps into the middle of
the square, and riding about In all directions with
eSs ny wSo
state of confusion. Nobody knew what had hap
tants mad returned into their houses, samming and
boiling the doors, and many ladies were carried
At last after great efforts on the part Of the ocers
the volunteers were queted and order was restored
Since the publication OF the offensive article" in
prohibited from publishing any news OF q revou-
tionary character, except that having immediate
reference to Spanish affairs in Spain. The last news
from Hayti. st. Domingo and Panama was sup
pressed by the censor.
Omcial Report Of Military Operations-Great
Exploits Of the Spanish Forces-The Rebels
Everywhere Annihilated ON Paper-The
Situation mt Havana-A Draft from the
Madrid Government Protested.
HAVANA, Dec. 0, 1868.
The following is the account published In the
Occtal gazette OF this city of recent military opera
tons in the eastern part OF the island
OFFICE OF THE CAPTAIN GENERALLY
EVER FAITHFUL ISLAND OF CUBA. !
HEADQUARTERS, HAVANA, Dec. Z, 1868.
After the submission TO the authorities OF many
young men OF the most prominent families OF Puerto
Principe and also Others people OF the country, the
at differences and divided into two groups" the
largest force went towards Nuevitas and the other
penetrated the neighboring jurisdiction OF Moron.
General Valmaseda at the head OF his column, COM
menced the pursuit Of the first named, marching
along the Nuevitas Railroad. lie soon discovered
the enemy and fought them between the twenty
sixth and twenty seventh Kilograms. The result VIII
appear from the off1cial documents annexed.
The Lieutenant Governor OF Moron. as soon as ad-
vlsed Of the appearance of the second group got
together In Ciego de Avila small column In pursuit
and IN Ranchuelo obtained a brilliant result by
trey annhllating the rebel forces. In consequence
whereof the CAPTAIN General has ordered the publ.
cation OF both documents, which once more prove
the bravery and decision or our troops and the i'm
potency OF the rebels now harassed and pressed
everywhere by The numerous forces that 20 in pur-
Communication from the Commandant General OF
the forces of operations TO the Captain General:
IL cAsr PLAsrArIos sAaAsmLA,}
ExqrLrsrIstNo srsoa-Athe expiration Of is term Of
.as 2 % ns as ss S s n Il ne p. m
with Tho OBJ .ct that they might have parey and decide
.ssy had Ss5sd 70 the pT.PT. q laying down iAsiI
sdoined having done %, and sthoash these were the
s%a0f se1 remained % n Dictated me The s. soc.a
0@ % ss sss ss Vim .eoD 81 sDs .ss Se;SveS 70. TO
gents commenced march on that day Al onsP. M along
s1s evening" on Tie e. Sm on
dawn day continued our march gu we arrived in the
seventh kilograms, wSsr. found The inrencSed
Of sh ' 9 Ss r9sS 0s o he Gs Gs .mn s
81 % The SAN e% Sainn .rd and H.ran. regiments. Winch
Who. ine firing srsasd.s and m,fiss mmsd.i.Iy Two
n bs Occupying The and
nounced the dispersion Of the insurgents After examining
o. blood different directions whence the woundedhad been
. also S e ,0t Lass
many carriages with wounded insurgents were found In the
The .ossiied general ea.p.r Asuero Be..ncour. who
informs. ,Ss SarSa. Lucia, who The orders
.. .hs Domniean named Heredt conmsndsd the enemy,
The behavior of troops WAS ever, worthy OF the
"''""s Z COUNT BALxAsEDA,
General Commandant General
. .Ielegram from the Military Commandant OF
Morrow, transmitted by the Communicated Of
Ciego dc Avia.
, Morrow, Dec 8, 1883.
hNqkLErTsiso sEsoR-Aftsr march Of thrty.threc
ss mere with column under orders for the
purpose 0i discovering the enemy, with view
tshoud they not have appeared Yeti
which after 40 long aud continuous march were quite
hausied Confidential Information enabled me 10 know the
position where the enemy encamped, which
proved 70 De on the plantation Trapicbe, belong
ing TO Don. kapel hscbsdo, three miles from
here, numbering $50 70 300 men from Puerto Principe,
manded by so-cslled colonel, Manuel Valdes Urra
Despite ANAL force that under nv orders being opIy
Nv shassears % we saos segaas regiment commanded ~