The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-12


4OuQO and che revolt general among all classes.
by the lime this reaches you the revolution will
have broken out in the Western Department.
rot far from this city. We want no reforms.
Our Cry is, Independence of Spain and annexa-
ton to the United States.r
BY order of the Revolutionary Junta, in ses-
sion in the city of Havana, the 9th day OF No
vember, 1868.
The Secretary, ANTONIO SUcRE.
Suing for Peace.
The following is the address to the CAPTAIN
General of the "ever-.aithful island OF Cubp
from citizens of Havana;-
HAVANA, Oct. 3l.-The undersigned citizens
of Havana have perused with lively satistac-
ton the allocution which your Excellency has
made 10 the inhabitants OF Cuba, Toe 5onti'
ments with which II abounds cannot be more
elevated, more oic, nor more dgnided,
and the confidence which your EXcelleDCy in-
spires, as the authority, gentleman, aud sol,
dier, has infused tranquility and dlssipated
every kind of apprehension. These arose from
the uncertainty and Imperfect kno oWledge OF the
events that have taken place in the
mother country; but from the moment
with SO much sagacity, the sure road
which ought TO guide all, all vacilasion ami
doubts have disappe ared. We did not tall ID
comprehend that, above all political interests
and personal affections, that which is paramo mt
is the preservation OF order, the respect OF the
law, the welfare and integrity OF the pdtrtd.
SpaniaIds we are, as %e were before ana your
EXcellency can count us among the number OF
the defenders of order aud OF those that respect
the laws. Your EXcellency represents the ma
tionsl unity and the principle OF authority which
we proclaim and revere, and you will see us
continue united to the flag which you hoist with
O brm hand. This manifestation of sentiments
will preclude all sorts OF professions, and Your
Excellency may always rely on the faithful
adhesion which so laudably you have expected
1t was slgned by upwards OF thousand citi-
zens.
Remarkable Engagement Between tho
Troops ANA Insurgents.
The folio wing general order contains an
account of a remarkable engagement between
the troops and the insurgents
"Nov. 2, 1S6S.-The Commanding General of
the Eastern Department has RENTED to his
ExCeency the Capta,n-General detailed re-
port of the action sustained against the lnsur-
gents near Bare, on the 26th OF DC ober, by the
column under Colonel Quiros, which shD VS. that
the enemy appeared to the number OF six hun
dred men. the greater part on horseb1ck-about
one hundred aud fifty foot; the former armed
with guns, rifles pistols revolvers, aud car
Dnes, and the latter with machete4 and knives,
led oy the principal chiefs OF the insarrecuon,
among whom were recognized the so-called
Generals Maceo, Lucas CASTILLO, MIlanes, and
others, They were formed in tne house known
as Casa del Pno. The commander having ascer-
tanned thus, at IL NJ. ordered t1at company of
the Corona regiment should otter them battle.
company Of the Cuba soon folio we'd, the
balance OF the force remaining in reserve until
the intention of the enemy should become
known. Fhe first column opened tire at once,
and was quickly supported by the secoud.
Colonel Quros, on pro ceed'ng to the scene OF
action. ordered up the balance OF the 10 'cp,
with the exception of one company Of the Co
roma, which continued in reserve with one noun
tam piece while another opened on the insur.
gents. The latter, machetes In hand,
attacked the two columns with fero-
clous persistency; but the troops, with
out giving an inch, received them at the point
OF the bay ouet, lighting hand to hand. without
firing, compelled the enemy to fall back pur-
suing them beyond Their original position.
After a rude fight OF an hour aud three quarters
the action terminated by two artillery DIS
their preclpnate flight. They left thirteen
killed, a large number of disabled horses, guns,
rifles. aud macheres on the field. HIS Excel
leucy, satisfied with the brilliant behavior of
the troops, has directed this to he published in
the order of the day fer general Information.
CLOSE DE CHEssA Colonel aud Chief of Staff.n