The New York herald., 1869-02-11
Outbreaks in the Western
Department.
QuEsADA THREATENING cIENFUEGos
Partial Confession Of Whalen, the Muir
.derer Of Darcy MCGEE.
CUBA.
The Insurrection Spreading in the West
Quesada with seven Regiments Threaten.
ing villa Ciara-Progress Of the Rebellion
Tho Killing of Arrange.

Tho Killing Of Arrange.
HAVANA Feb. 0,(
VIA KEY WEST, Feb. 10, 1859.
The insurrcction Is spreading in the western
quarters OF the island. Troops are leaving Havana
to suppress outbreaks at Cienfuegos. Sancti Spiru
and, 1t Is reported, Trinidad These revolutionary
manifestations have been brought about by General
Quesada who ID threatening Villa Clara, after hav-
tng been vainfy followed from Neuvitas by the
Spanish forces He is at the head Of seven reg
ments. oil well armed and equipped, and has
plenty Of money but Is In want Of artillery.
The citizens OF Villa Clara have been forced rm
themselves and aid the Spanish troops.
Outbreaks In the extreme west are momenrarily
expected arms having been captured nine leagues
from this city (Havana). The island appears to be
undermined and the people ready for revolt. The
government has only volunteer troops at hand In
this department.
Special advices represent that the insurgent chiefs
positively refuse to treat for surrender The peace
commissioners could not Cespedes and Marmol
would not enter into terms. The latter stated that
the reason why he destroyed sixteen plantations
around Santiago de Cuba was because the had
promised him ald but were decelving him. intend
ing to gather their crops and make away. He manu-
mltted all of their slaves.
Cespedes, Marmol and Quesada are the principal
leaders Of the rebellion The forces of the two first
named are poorly armed and keep near the Cobre
Sierra. .s4',
Further particulars regarding the assassination Of
the insurgent Chief Arrange have been received.
Cubans who witnessed the deed state that he was
shot by the Spaniards in breach of truce entered
Into at the request OF their commander and under
promise OF safe conduct 1t was supposed that
Arrange favored peace on the basis OF autonomy.
His hostage, Corea, was only saved from the fury
OF Arango's troops by the strenuous exertions OF
tho rIa v.so rnrao 10
have resigned his posit ion under the government in
disgust at the treachery the Spaniards guilty
OF.
The Spanish authorities report that 1000 men are
on the way to Santiago de Cuba from Spain.
The organs OF the government advocate desperate
warfare to determination, II necessary, and
mend forced loans to dcfray the expenses.
The Insurgents in Possession Of Encrucij ada
Troops Sent Against Thcm-Three Hundred
Rcvolutionists Near Sugua la Grande-Civii
Justice for Imprisoned Priests.
HAVANA, Feb. 10, 1859.
Intelligence has been received that party OF in
surgents lately took possession Of the town OF En-
crucjada at the junction OF the Sagua la Grande and
Cienfnegos and villa Clara railroads Troops were
immediately despatched from Sagua Ia Grande by
train to attack them. The insurgents have cut the
telegraph lines between Sagua la Grande and Villa
CLARA
The P1ensa reports the appearance OF a second
body or insurgents, numbering 800, in the jurisdic
dicton OF Gnines and Cara iiatas, seven leagues
The Psei,sa demands civil Justice for the priests
arrested and imprisoned on the mere order OF the
bishop.
Daring Attempt TO Fire the Powder Maya.
zinc OF Fort Pcna-Course OF the Spanish
Organs-lIcetings Of Planters md Merchants
- Guarantee n Loan.
HAVANA, Feb 10-Evening.
loot pio tn dra tha
powder magazine Of Fort Pena- A person, divested
OF clothing and disguised with black paint climbed
the outer walls for that purpose but discovered
by sentry, who shot and wounded him. He is now
prisoner.
The Havana journals In the Spanish interest are
quarreling among themselves questions Of policy
advocating widely distinct systems and measures
A violent article has appeared in the Voz de cuba
tending to passions create general panic and
bring on excesseA
Last night meeting Of planters was held at the
Palace. resolution was adopted guaranteeing
with ten per cent OF their properties the issue OF
loan OF 100000 in greenbacks by the Spanish
Bank, i've per cent Of the taxes to be devoted an
nually to the redemption Of the same.
Tonight meeting OF merchants was held at the
Palace to raise more money for the government.
Exchange-on London, 15h 1eh per cent pre-
MUM; on Paris, az a per cent premium; on United
States sixty days sight, In currency. ~ % per cent
discount; in gold, AJAX per cent premium; short
sight, 8K per cent premium. Freights nrmer Small
craft in demand for the United States.
Sugar-The market is advancing and there Is
absence OF business for want Of stock; No. IL Dutch
standard, sk q s4 reals.
Arrests Still Madc-Recruiting Acfive-Rcgu-
lars Sent to Mncagua-Arrivnl of Senator
Henderson and Other Prominent Americans.
HAVANA, Feb. 9, 1859.
Arrests continue to be made Last night the po-
lice searched several houses.
Recruiting for the volunteer service is going on
briskly.
Two companies Of regulars have left Matanzas for
Macagua to suppress the disturbances there
The Vuelta aud Abajo region continues quiet.
Senator Henderson, OF Missouri; Governor Gard
ner and General Cassidy arrived to-day from New
York In the steamship Moro Castle.
Commercial and Financial Markets.
HAVANA Feb. Q, 1859.
The sugar market is active and prices are advanc-
ing IN consequence OF the disturbances In the Cen
tral Department. Immense orders have been re-
ceived from America. No. IL Dutch standard In
quoted at So reals reals per arrobe; holders ASA
. stil further advance. Exchange on London. is a