New-York tribune., 1869-05-21
FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1869.
tyre as token OF gratitude and ycneraton to their
ory. Country and Liberty -Guain,aro, april 70, 1869
CARLOS NJ DE CEsPEDEs.
pRnCLA,IATION OLE PREsIpENT CEsPEDEs.

PROCLAMATION PRESIDENT
TO the PeOple of Cubd.-COmpatriots The
establishment Of free government in Cuba the basis
Of democratic principles was the most ieryent wish Of
NV heart Tie effective realization Of my wish was
therefore enough to satisfy my aspirations aud amply
repay the services which jointly with you, may have
been able devote the Of Cuban Independence
But the will Of my cOupatrOts has gone tar beyond ts
by investing with the most honOred Of all dutes-the
blind To the great labors required In the exer
else Of the high functions which you have placed IN my
charge In these critical momcnls nOt"ltbstandlng lho
aid that may be derived from other powers Of The state
not ignorant Of the grave responsibility which as
sume IN accepting the PRESIDENCY OF our hewGoris e &
lie. know that my weak powers would be FAR from
being equal 10 the demand LETT to Themselves al0ne
But this will not occur, and That CONVICTION HIS me
with faith in the future
In the act OF beginning the struggle with the oppressor
Cuba has assumed the solemn duty to consunmae her
independence peris! in the attempts; ana III giving
herself democratic government she ob6es herself TO
This double obligation contracted in tho presence Of
free America before the literal world and what is more
before conscience signifies our determination to
be heroic and TO be vlrtuous.
CuDans! On your herosm rely FOR the eonsummatlon
OF our Independence and On your virtue count 10 CON
sodate the Republic
You may count on my abnegatlon Of SELF
CARLOS MANUEL DE CEsrEDEs.
Guaiparo, April II, 1869.
PRoCLAMATIoN OF GEN. oUEsADA.
Ctisen chiefs, officers, and Soldiers Of the
LiJeIatHg AT7HyOf Ctt6d: When | returned to my coun
try to place my sword at its service, fulfilling the
most sacred OF duties realizing inc most dmtcnse aPTa ira
surprise, hOnored me by comforting on me the command
Of their army. Notwithstanding my poor merits ana
capacity accepted the post, because expected to hnd
and dd hnd In the Camagueyans cIvc virtues well
established and this has rendered supportaDe the charge
of the responsibility which assumed. go
Now the legislative power Of the Republic has hled
with greater surprise promoting Inc TO the command
in chief OF the llberatng army Of Cuba. The want Of
confidence In my own resources naturally moves me
anew upon stronger ground they aso 9n
the conviction that the patriotism of my brethren VIII
supply tho insuhcency OF my capacity.
Camngucyans You have given me undonbtcd proofs
OF your virtues NOu models Of subordnatiOn and
enthusiasm. Perseycre and extend your discipline.
Soldiers Of the East lntators OF our sacred revolu
Veterans ID Z |
uon, counting your gallant chiefs IN order tat tey
may aid me IN realizing the eminent Work when we
have undertaken, and hope that union Will strengthen
sodiers Of the villas! You have already struggled with
the dcspOt fclcitate you for the Efforts made, and
invite you TO continue them You are patriots You VIII
soldiers Of tho West! know your heroic exploits and
veucrato them. am well aware Of tho disadvantage OF
the situation IN which {4u hi yonraelVes 10 c9ntr@sI &
Accept tho homage Of my admiration and the sueeor Of
CITIZEN chiefs officers and soldiers Of the Cuban army
Union. discipline aud perseverance.
The rapid Increase which the glorious revolution Of
Cuhn has taken righteus Opprelsors who now are
suffering the paugs Of desperation, aud carrying Ona war
of vengeance NOT Of priucipes
Cubsns! II you would save your honor, and that OF
your famllics II you would conquer forever your h
Inertia precipacs You TO misfortune ana TO DIS
Viva Cnhal viva the President Of the Rcpublic Viva
Gaimayo. ii,,, Apri Is, i5c5 MiSCEL QrEsApA.
A SUPPOSED SPANISH MAN-oT-wAR FIRES on AN
AMERICAN VESSEL.
Can't Bunker of the schooner Eva J.. Leon
ard recently arrived at this port reports that lie sailed
from tho Island of Jamaica FOR NeWlotk, with cargo
afs,Tr wood &C. and that i'm latitude 2J25 log!tude
$3.50, to the westward of Havana, lac sighted a bark
Iiggcd steamer, showing Cuur but which, supposed
10 nave been spanish mauof. war which kept sight
OF him from the forenoon Of the 9Oth Of April til 10 p NJ
the ls Of May, and when about mile distant ffom the
vessel e sent p two rockets and with these fired gum
tho shot r.cuchcug tho schooncrs stern. Capt
Bunker brought h. vessel 10, expecting TO be Doardeu
bat upon finding that tho steamer steamed away ne PUT
ms ycsscl her course, aud was not again molescd