The New York herald., 1869-07-04
THE CUBAN FILIBUSTERS.
The Prisoners the Navy Yard Discharged
on Their Own RecOgnizances-The "POlicy'-
Demonstration the Navy Yard.

The Prisoners at the Navy Yard Discharged
on Their Own RecOgnizances-The "POlicy''-
Demonstration at the Navy Yard.
Yesterday afternoon United States Commissioner
White caused warrants Of arrest to be issued against
all the prisoners to the number Of about los,
fined at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. They on
Friday placed, subject TO the order Of Marshal Bar
low, in the custody of Admiral Godon. After the
warrants had been issued and served the Commis.
sioner proceeded to Brooklyn and discharged the
entire number under arrest there upon their
cognizances. This would seem to indicate the policy
to be pursued in this whole matter, for Sehor
Afaro and DR.. Bassora, two Of the prominently
recognized leaders, were on Friday last as already
reported in the HERALD, transferred to the custody
of Warden Tracy, at Ludlow street jail, where
General Goicouria also lies. The warrants
In these latter cases, as also those
issued against the prisoners at the Navy
Yard, charge them with having, on the 26th OF
June last, within the jurisdiction OF the United
States enlisted soldiers to aid Cuban colonsts
and also with having on the same day. been know
ingy concerned in furnishing, fitting out and arm
ing the ship Catharne Whiting with intent that she
should be employed In the service OF the Cuban col.
onists to cause and commit hostilities against the
government of Spain. with which the United States
are at peace
The government will, in all probability hold and
prosecute the leaders, but Will allow the subordinate
members OF the expedition TO go uDon promise that
they sin no more. District Attorney Pierrepont 1t is
understood, mas forwarded to Washington a letter
coating earnestly the discharge OF colonel Chan
cey and Captains Conant, Norris, Harmon ana SIM
dorf, now imprisoned in Ludlow street Jail, on the
ground OF their having served as good and faithful
soldiers OF the Union during the rebellion, and all
the United States officials IN this city endorse Mr..
Pierreponts lpropostion. When Seniors Alfaro and
Bassora left the receiving ship at the Navy Yard
Friday, they were enthusiastically cheered by the
prisoners who remained, and the United States OFF,
GERS seamen and marines at the yard and on tne
adjacent vessels Joined in the demonstrations with
cheering and waving Of hats also.
the 300 men who renamed with him at GARDENERS
Island, and 1t now transpires that no vessel has
been despatched by the Marshal to arrest tnem as
was reported yesterday. The Marshal simply mad
the matter under consideration and teegraphed
to Washington for instructions regarding sucn
course,
1t is not known what will pe done with the car
goes OF the two schooners seized at Milford Conn.
Mr.. Charles H. Pond, Of the firm of Cooper, Pond &c
Co., who had shipped the munitions Of war, re-
sides in Milford, and to avoid seizure 1t was de-
termined to unload the supplies in that VII
Pond. The Fancy was Of but 100 tons! burden, and
was able to reach the dock on Wednesday and COM
mence unloading. The Wlnona was OF 200 tons bur-
den and could not come within a mile OF the dock.
and portion OF her cargo was landed by the use OF
a scow The New York authorities ascertainng the
locality OF the vessels sent officer to effect their
capture. The Fancy commenced unloading Tuesday
night. and the property was carted from the wharf
to MIR. Ponds barn. The carting was continued
during that night ali day Wednesday, and part OF
Wednesday night; but lot was left on the wharf
Two boat loads OF men from the cutter under
Lieutenant irish rowed to the dock and took charge
Of the property. Mr.. Pond subsequently returned
home from New York and brought with him bills
OF ading showing that the goods were sent
consigned to him at Milford. on his
rival he found Lieutenant Irish and squad OF
men In charge OF the property at the wharf and
at the barn. Lieutenant Irish told Mr. Pond that the
government had suspicious that the goods were in
tended for the Cubans and that he had been sent TO
take charge OF them, and that he should do until
the arrival OF United States Marshal. Mr.. Pond
protested against the SEIZURE and stated that when
the Marshal arrived he should make written pro-
test which he accordingly did, but with what effect
has yet to be ascertained.
A grand entertainment is announced to take place
at the Academy OF Music In this city for the benefit
Of the Cuban Junta on the 2Uth inst. and q large
amount Of the best talent In the city will be engaged.
1t is probable that whatever "aid" leaves this city
in future for the Cubans will be In the shape of
cash-"the sinews OF war; instead Of men, muscle
and munitions.
About eight O'Clock last evening the officers and
men Of the Cuban expedition, who were discharged
from confinement at the Navy Yard marched IN pro-
cession, preceded by a large Cuban nag, from the
Fulton ferry up to Broadway and thence TO Ann
street, down which they proceeded ~, route to q
rendezvous in the eastern part OF the CITY, AS they
passed the HERALD building they gave three cheers
and ti-gr-r-r.