The New York herald., 1869-03-06
Caxias Resigns the Command
Of the Allied Army.
The Snow Blockade on the
Pacific Railroad.
A RAILROAD WAR AT EMLIRA.
The Northern Central Trains Stopped by
the Erie Managers.
CUBA.


An InsurGent Brigadicr shot-Concentration
Of Insurgents at Mayari-Fight Between
Black Organizations.
VIA LAKE CITY, March s, 1863.
Advices have been received from Sagua la Grandc
dated the 27th, which state that insurgent brig
adler named Araoz had been captured and shot.
From Santiago we have dates to the 10th. 1t is
stated that the insurgents have concentrated at
Mayari q town on the northern side of the island,
nearly north from Santiago and favorably situated
as regards the two great harb0rs Of Npe ana Levsa
between which 1t lies and troops have been to
attack them there.
Previously to the departure of the troops Q fight
occurred near Santiago between body Of colored
volunteers and colored insurgents, in which the
latter lost seventeen killed.
Arrests-More Troops for Cuba-NIovemcnts
of Troops-Landing of an Insnrgent Expe-
dition NJ Sagua-Numerous Encounters-
Railroads Repairing.
HAVANA, March s, 1869.
Captain General Dulce has recognized Henry c.
Hall as Consul General OF the United States
Numerous arrests continue to be made.
Three hundred and ffty additional troops have
arrived from Cadiz.
1t Is believed here that General de Rodas replaces
does not relieve General Dulce as Captain General.
A force Of cavalry has gone to Clenfuegos. and .
battalion of volunteers the point Of starting for
the same place.
Reports have reached here OF the landing or o revo-
iutlonary expedition the mouth OF the Sagua Ia
Crande river. The Inhabitants OF the vicinity sunk
the schooner in which they came to prevent their
escape, and troops have been sent In pursuit.
Encounters Of the troops with the insurgents have
taken place near Remedies, Sagua 10 Grande, villa
Clara Cienfuegos and Trinidad; but the results OF
these contests are not stated.
Laborers are at work repairing the railroads at
such points az deemed safe from the attacks Of
she insurgents.
Political Prisoners TO be Sent 70 the Penal
Station Mt Fernando Po-Engngement Be-
tween the Insurgents and Government
Troops Near santo Espirifu-Several Of the
Insurgents Killed and Captured.
HAVANA, March 4, 1869.
The Treasury Department advertses for proposals
from shipowners to furnish transportation for BIS
political prisoners, who are TO be taken to the penal
station at Fernando Po There Is profound feeling
OF sorrow among the friends and relatives OF the
prisoners, many Of whom belong to the first families
OF the island; but the is excusable when II
is considered their transportation viii save them
from dangers like those by which they were threat
ened on Sunday last when the volunteers demanded
their deaths. General Dulce has ordered their re-
moval In consequence Of the intense pressure which
is brought to bear upon him by the ulraSpaniards.
It is confidently expected however, that the Home
government will authorize the release Of the majority
OF them soon after their arrival at Fernando Po.
The United States Survey steamer Blbb, with Pro-
fessor Agassiz on board sailed to-day for Key West
The Diarto has the following news from the In.
terior:-
In the Eastern Department the insurgents IN con-
siderable numbers have entrated at the town Of
Magyar. Troops have marched from Santiago de
Cuba 10 disperse them
In the Central Department an engagement took
placo between the government forces and the nsur-
gents near Santo Espirtu Nineteen Of the rebels
were taken prisoners, twelve killed and many
wounded. The government loss Is not given.
Larae numbers Of the insurgents are reported in
the vicinity OF Cienfuegos and Pamillos. The roads
are blocks AIDED By them, and no sugar s coming in at
Ctenfuegos.
All loyal citizens in the sagua district have been
compelled TO abandon their houses In consequence
OF the depredatons OF the insurgents.
Che Number Of Insurgents Increasing In the
Neissborhood Of Remcdios-rhe Cholera
Abasiug at Santiago de Cubn-Wrcck Of
HAVANA, March 4, 1859.
Lass adv!ces from Remedies state that the number
of insurgents In that region Is rapidly increasing
The prospects are gloomy for the future
The weather Is unfavorable for sugar grinding.
From Cienfuegos and vicinity the news Is more
favorable to the government.
Al santiago de Cuba the choera was abating
There were several bands Of insurgents operating II
shat district.
The swedish ship Eliza was wrecked on the nigh
OF the 1st inst on Colorado reef. The crew wer,
saved, but the vessel and cargo were totally lost.
Havana Markets.
HAVANA, March Z, 1859.
The sugar market IN quiet Sales have been mad
on the basis OF ea9k reals per srrobe for No. Il
Exchange on London 12Y Is per cent premium
oxohsngo on Paris par o per cent premium; ex
ohanae on the United States long sight In gold, Y
lK per cent premium; exchange on the Unte'
bsatA shoft sight In gold, 2 . ~ per cent premium
axChauge on the United States long sight, In our
Son0y, = . y per vsnt discount