The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29
NO. g.,
Cuba.
oPPosITlox To ANNEXATION. &
WASHINGTON, june II.

the Cuban revolution that the latter are
utterly opposed to the annexation Of
Cuba to the United States. The recep-
ton Of this Intelligence, it is claimed, has,
caused the Administration to make the
arrests in New York to-day Of parties
engaged in this country in aiding the
reyolutionists. De-
INSURGENTS CONFIDENT. NF
Intelligence reccivcdhe by the fricnds
of Cuba represents that the reports Of the
GSht At Puerto Padre was OF more i'm
portance than at first reported. The cf-
feet of the defeat Of the Spanish troops
was more decisive, almost destroying the
effectiveness of the Spanish forces y that
portion of the island. It opens up direct
communication with the coast, and en-
ables the forces OF the Cuban army to-
prevent attacks upon the landing OF rein
forcements from the Enited States. The
friends of Cuba here are very solicitous
to hear from Gen, Jordan's command. 1t
is known that for some days he has been
Ia close proximity to q large Spanish
force, and collision was imminet at any
time Ge:.s. Cespedes aud Quesada arc :
reported to be confident that they arc
masters of the situation, and that the in
dependence Of Cuba is certain.
Every expedition which has let the
United States has successfully landed and
joined Gen Quesada's array, and now
compose y formidable and effective force,
and are . terror to the Government
troops. In every collision they arc vic
tors.
Several prominent friends ofthc Caban
cause, alarmed at the recent arrests in
New York, left tonight. ssh ,ia a
THE BATTLE OF PUERTO DEL PADRE. s
HAVANA, June IL. z
Gen. Qucsadas report Of the battle of
Msp 10th has been received. II states
that there were two engagements that
day They took place ON the road be-
tween Puerto del Padre and Los Tunis,
sad resulted in victories for the Patriots.
The Spsniards retreated in panic, losing
in both fights two hundred and fifty kill
ed and wounded; Cuban loss twenty five,
Adviccs from Nuevitas to the 10TH
inst state that Gen. Fcscr returned or
the Sth, having assisted in cscorting a
convoy Of supplies to Los Tunis. A dess,
perAte fight occurred at Spaniss. The
Spanish artillery compelled the rebels to
retire but they fell back in good order
and continued to harass the escort until
it reached the vicinity Of Los Tunis. On
their return the Spanish troops wers not
molested. they arrived at Nuevitas with,
nineteen cases Of cholefa. Several SOL
iiers hare since died Of the disease. i''s
A train of cars from Puerto Principe
reached Nueviias on the 10th. A hand
car in advance Of the train was captured
by the Insurgents.
A commission Of volunteers about to
leave Nncvitas for Hayana to procure tho
removal of Gen. Letona
Tho Spanish officers In that quarter arc
disheartcned by their inglorious work
but continue to make exaggerated reports.
Of operations against the insurgents.
TWO fILIBusTERiNG EXPEDITIONS LANpEpA
Letters from Santiago to the Sth inst.,f
report that two expeditions Of fllibustcrs
had landed, one near Guantimen's, and
the other near Baraco The Grst expedi-
tion 10 said to have been annihilated by
the Spanish troops, who captured its en-
tire equipment, but the truth Is, small
party were sent out by the filibnstcrs to
communicate With the insurgents in the
interior and were cut o1f, and the rest OF
the division was in precarous condi-.
ton, though they had 80 far succeeded in
escaping capture,
1t 10 rumored that the Spanish soldicrS
have murdered Gen. Busita. lt tbaE
MORE FILrBusrERs LANDED. w
w HAVANA, June 16 a6
An expedition of six hundred filibus1
ters from the United States are reported.
60 have landed recently at Puerto Aranas,
They effected landing without being
mocstcd, and Immediately marched into
the interior where they have already join
ed the forces under Jordan. M f
srANIARDs SCARED.
The Spaniards are getting frightened
and arbitrary arrests suspected parties
still continue to be made Espionage Is
also increasing.
ARhs FROM THE UNITED srArIs.
New NoxK, June H.
II is reported steamer is about to
leave here with rs men and arms and am
muni,ion for Cuba
NEW yeng, June IS
The city was shocked this morning by
the sudden death of Hon Henry j. Ray.
mond, Of the New York Times, lie was
at his Office until 6 o'clock yesterday
evening, in usual health. Late ia tho
evening he took walk with his daughter.
At o'clock this morning he was fouif
nsensible in the hall ofhis residence, and
at five o'clock expired The cause 10
supposed to have been apoplexy.
The news OF his death caused much ex
element and very general regret through
ou, the city All down town hotels and
newspaper Offices displayed their flags at
half mast. rs a mark ofrepect The As
socatcd Press. to-day, adopted resolu-
tons expressive Of profound sorrow at
the death Of Mr.. Raymond. uv.a
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