The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-10
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Of our correspondence and maiis.
scczet Manifesto Aaniusi Captain General de
F.osas-vnlmnseda in Command o. the
Fes,crn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iistments
Of voiunteers--Negro Militia uutrust-
vyorthy--Orcrn,ians--spa Reports Of Enc
counters.
During the past week there has been secretly cir
suated through she city maniiesto-a translation
Of which send you--addressed TO the Spanish resi-
dents aud particularly TO the volunteers, the object
and intent Of which is the expulsion Of Rodas and
the elevation OF vameseda to MS position, with
Lesca Segnndo Cubo. 1t is OF the same character
M those which preceded the deposition OF Dulce,
and though certain Spaniards claim that II Is but
trick Of the Cubans, II is in reality an ebulli-
ton Of the antagonism toward the colonial
government on account OF its ncapa-
city to suppress the insurrecton, INDUCED
IN by the more ignorant and bigoted Peninsulars,
which compose q large class of the Spanish resi-
dents. That the suggestions contained in the mani
fest0 Will ever be carried out is scarcely within the
bounds Of possibility, the requisite unity cannot
be attained; that they should ever have been made
IN Indicative.
Among the changes in administration recently
made IN the island the more important the resig-
nation Of General Simon de Ia Tore from command
al Santiago de Cuba. This officer has been made
The victim to that sentiment among the Galatians and
Others which demanded indiscriminae slaughter. IL
IL true that under La Torres administration the num-
her of executions have been such IN santiago as TO
astonish the word several Americans as viii be
rscoleced being included In the number; yet, as Is
well known, he ordered these with reluctance. and
because, amid the turbulence and bloodthlrsriness
of the volunteers it would not have safe to do
otherwise conspiracy to dlsplace him in favor OF
Paacios was discovered some little time since the
failure OF which was only attributable TO colonel
OF one OF the volunteer examinations. the Cover
relying upon his artillery, was determined
10 NOW the consplratdrs down with grapeshot.
In case Of attack. He was personally DESTROYS OF
leaving but was determined not to be driven out.
With his withdrawal the command OF Valmaseda IS
~ very popular with the more bloodthirsty volun-
tecrs as during the nsurrecti0n he has spared
His famous proclamation against women found
away from their homes ordering the destruction Of
all abandoned houses, ana prOuoupciDg absence a
proof OF guilt on the part Of the natives, together
uani massacre, While 1t has excited the odium
Of the civilized world. has endeared him
70 that large class OF spaniards who would
close up the instruction by killing every
Cuban, irrespective OF age or sex. In this con-
nec,lon may repeat the current statement that
Rodas was inclined to recall Vamaseda on account
Of the Jiguam affair and that he was only prevented
from so doing by the certainty Of violent outbreaks
among the volunteers: and further, that he has tee
graphed to Spain asking that Palacos who was al
known, be sent back, and that he WIN be tried by
court martial, and II found guilty VIII be shot Al
enort y now being made to create the belief that
the rebels attacked the escort of the prisoners,
during which the latter attempted to escape,
and were shot II VIII hardly succeed however.
Reliable Information has reached here from Santiago
DC Cubai that previous TO being shot several of The
prisoners were terribly beaten to make them con.
Tess and number Of their limbs were broken. The
Affair viii be Investigated by order OF the govern
Ment bat 1t is more than probable that q white
Washing report Will be made for the credit Of the
NumberIess reports are rife in reference to pro-
posed action OF the volunteers In the city, arising
ont Of their dissatisfaction with the course of De
Rodas; bat these evidently grew out OF the threats
and coarse talk OF some OF the dlsaected ones and
have no Other significance.
the enlistment OF volunteers for the Held and the
organizing OF new battalions for home service
tnue TO attract the attention OF the government
but no marked success waits upon its efforts. Four
new regiments are projected OF which the following
named persons are to be coiones:-Senors Ignacio
u. Langronn and Marnesto Puido tSpaniards) and
Pedro sotoionzo and Manuel Ajuria tCubans.) The
Foregn Legion, TO be mostly COMPOSED Of Germans,
j. still being agitated, and meeting Is called at the
German CLUB room tomorrow evening TO consider
the matter. IL meets with great favor as its only
effect would be to exasperate the Cuoans with no
corresponding benefit.
A general CONSUMPTION Is still mooted, the Captain
General desiring, as is stated to raise 1000 men,
$4,000 OF whom VIII be sent 10 the field and 10000
ie!t to garrison the town In Matanzas Of tate
rome 1000 men expressed themselves ready and
asked for arms. AS large proportion, however,
were Cubans the request was not complied With
The vigilance OF the government IN hunting up
aud arrestng those connected with the Instruction
Ia taken to prevent the circulation OF news especially
from the United States and passengers arriving
subject TO the most careful scrutiny rhe opinion Is
entertained that there still exists in Havana branch
VI tue Junta Guiana and great efforts are being
made to ascertain OF whom 1t Is composed. Certain
young men suspected OF introducing from the
United States newspapers in the interest Of the IN
snrfecnon continue In close confinement, although
no papers OF the character mentioned were found.
From the seat OF war information reaches us that
tnat There is much dlstrust OF the colored militia,
Cton the arrival OF Pueblo at Puerto Principe some
OF those who had been In the insurrecton joined
him on account OF his color. Il was afterwards dts
covered that some OF them were In communication
With the insurgents, and part have been sent 10
Villa CLARA and others disbanded
Insurgent parties are still rowing about Colon, but
avoid any encounter with the troops.
An encounter recently took place near Guanajay
wounded and few Killed.
on Thursday despatch was received here stating
that Grant had received important dispatches from
berrano, and 1t was suspected the Regent about
dong something against the national integrity. The
mattey was discussed in the Spanish club, and the
with universal favor.
1.-THE The captain General is about to visit the Clnco
generally reported that he goes to receive the capt.
uauon OF Cayoda who proposed TO surrender, but 10
the Captain General Only. This is, however, denied
The Gazette contains the following onlcal conmu.
Dlcations from the heidi
General valmaseia the commandant General Of opera
81 A1gns states tat thirty troops Of oan,o r. apIa At
re wounded six and made three prisoners In arc the
feren points, and epuIsed though superior In numbers
with Sreat loss the came occurred In Cayanos where the
appeared with considerable force.
the Dh nc Informs the Captain General that the force he
sent 10 Blaaca, consisting OF 1sJ infantry With how
and In charge they dispersed the r.Ses
stroyei their at Eegros, killed four wOuniedShe and
made several prisoners. the volunteers OF Bneyco
reconnaissance Algeria and Killed rebe-tle 80
eaucd Colonel Jose Bebi.ez.
The Commanding General pro TEN. Of operations
Of Oaatfa Villas mas autographed us ioows--
AUGUST Esome forces of Camatones fought the enemy
IN rama soa, Killed two reDels and captured
AZ Bsok river ana Minas woods the column o, Lasiidain
Saiei Two rebels Ia Cacaic twenty volunteers dispersed
parry and Killed eight Some forces teru on aided by
sennoer killed tso rebels plantation Matinee and
captured forty-two hornes
AuoUsT 2smIe armed force on the plantation Rosario
repufed the enemys auaeS and captured eaan0n and
several musaeis The volunteers OF Cannao ZIP ia
support.
AUcusT SQThirtytwO rebels the bands OF tthe Pcleu
Caeiss vlan ana other leaders surrendered thor
prfns asking FOR pardon. In gascss Comnandan
Taaya destroyed rebel camp capturing i've horses and
musket. In SacrsmenO tho Ciyu and
volunteers OF Lajas killed three rebes snd captured
wyen stand Of On tho hill OF la Fe Tie volunteers
a. Nh regulars NerdugoR, ket rebel AMI csplrei
a., horses. On The Gretas road B0nlais kleI