The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-12
Details OF the Engagement at
Barre.
Puerto Principe Reported in a
Blaze of Revolt.
Commissioners to Havana Offer to
Lay Down Arms.



The Fight Near Baire-Cnpture Of Contra
band Schooner-Peab0dy Rifes for the
Spanish TroOps-Annexation Cry of the
Rebels.
HAVANA, Nov. s, 1868.
severe encounter took place on the 25th ult. be-
tween the Spanish forces under Colonel Quiros
numbering 1000 men, and the patriots under
Manuel Lucas Castillo and Milanes, pumber-
ing 900, in the vicinity OF Barre. According
to the Official Spanish report Colonel Quiros,
supposng that the patriots would ny at the first fire
OF the regular troops under his command. only or
dered on advance Of one company Of the Corona
regiment supported by one company Of the Cuba
regiment leaving the remaining companies in re-
serve; but he was speedily convinced that, so far
rom waiting to DO attacked the patriots were about
TO attack him. and be ordered up his whole force,
leaving only one company In reserve. OF the pa
triots 45o were mounted. They were armed only
with mnchetes; $50 more were on foot, armed with
rides and revolvers. Immediately on the advance OF
TIE spQpsh troops the $50 cavalry deponched on tho
main road and charged the Spanish troops wiz.
such desperate and determined valor that 40 had
no time allowed them t. reload Ger the first fire.
but were compelled 70 rely soe.y on the bayonet for
defence, fght.ng as the nncia report says foot by
foot to maintain their ground After hand to hand
encounter, Which lasted hour and three quarters
te sganisa troops retreatea to Barre, having sus,
loss OF the patriots was eighty. As the telegraph
wires cut in thus direction the news was not re-
At Macho ' PortilIa the Spanish schooner Anda-
lusia captured schooner that had just succeeded IN
landing cargo Of arms and ammunition Tor the
sLlrmish took place on the goth ult at Bcana
between the Spanish troops under Gommanaante
Important results, although the Official report, as
usual claims that the patriots were repulsed.
On the 25th ult. another encounter took place be-
tween Barre and Jiguani between Colonel Quiros
nnd the patriots. The engagement was indecisive
and the loss heavy on both sides.
BY the steamer Columbia, arrived this morning,
the Spanish government has received u small lot Of
Peabody rifles. The Spanish steamer Moctezama
tsed to leave YESTERDAY but by order OF the captain
Sa aea the caTryna q e the
Peabody rides and reinforcements OF Spanish troops
probably the last that win be in the power Of govern
nom Spain-an event which we both expect and are
prepared for.
revolt against Spanish tyranny in Puerto Principe
was received yesterday afternoon Csovember a and
second town in Importance Of the Eastern Depart
ment, Santiago de Cuba being the capital. Inc
RV nne tine the se
ton will have broken out in the Western Depart
ment, not far from this city, we want no reforms;
TO the United States"
Expected Attack Santiago De Cnba by the
Patriots--Formation OF Provisional Gov.
ernments
HAVANA, Nov. I, 1868.
The Spanish government is endeavoring to con-
ceal the fact OF the Puerto Principe rising, but we
have positive information Of the rising having taken
place, asserted In letter OF the 9Th inst. per
Cuba via Baltimore The telegraph wires are all cut,
that the only communication is by sea. We daily
expect special courier with full details
An attack on Santiago de Cuba by the patriots Is
daily expected. The spanish government has de-
posed Ravlllac, who was inclined TO treat with the
patriots, and has sent FructuOse Garcia Muflon TO
supersede him as Governor OF the Eastern Depart
ment. Count Balmasada, the s'segundo cabo,'' or
second in command, also left this day to take the
supreme command Of all he Spanish forces IN the
Eastern Department
rising In the western Department IL imminent.
The whole island will then probably be declared in
state Of siege.
The patriots have formed provisional govern
ment at Bayamo and have under arms twelve
thousand men.