New-York tribune., 1869-03-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
CUBA.
UUBA.
IMMEDIATE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.

I5Y TELEGRAPH TO TnE TRIBUEEI
HAVANA, March H. via KEY WEST, March 13.--The
Cuban Revolutionary Assembly, which has convened
in the Genital Department has decreed by and with
the advice md consent Of the military commanders,
the emmedhte and unconditional abolition of slavery.
The decree says: Slavery brought to Cuba by Span
ish domination ought to be extinguished with it.
The Centra Assembly therefore decree first Slavery
is abolished; second, an indemnifcaton is to be
granted to the Shareholders whe sympathze with the
Cuban cause third, the freedmen are to bear arms
those who cannot shall work for the cause fourth,
the freedmen are to have the same rights and privi-
leges as white men; fifth, all patriots, whatever
their color are under the same obligations to the
cause. The decree is signed by Cisneros, and issued
by Gen. Castillo 1t is expected that his action will
greatly strengthen the Cuban cause at home and
abroad.
BATTLE AT MAYARI-THE TOWN CAPTURED BY
THE sPANIARDs.
MARCH 14-Oflical dispatches report that battle
has taken place at Mayari, the headquarters of the
rebel forces in the Eastern Department. The Gov
ernment account states that column Of 800 regular
troops. supported by heavy artillery fire, carried
the fortifcatns of Mayarl and captured the town,
which was defended by 1900 insurgents. No rebel
version of the affair has yet como to hand.
TIE CUBAN INSURGENTS TO ESTABLISH GOV
ERNMENT AT MAYARI-PRoPOsED CONCEE-
TRATIoN OF THE INsURGEET FORCEs-sLAv-
ERY ABOLISHED IN THE CENTRAL DEPART
MENT-ALRIYAL OF AN IRON-CLAD FOR THE
PATRIOTs-CONTINUED OUTRAGES REPORTED
HAVANA March IL. via KEY WEST, March 13.-The
insugent leaders propose concentrating their forces
and establishing seat of government at Mayari, or
some town in ihe jurisdiction Of Santiago. Aid IS
soon expected from Yucatan and other places. Ad-
vices from NeJvtas to the 9th inst. have been re-
ceived The insurgent Representatives in the AS
sembly Of the Central Department have decreed the
absolute abolition of Slavery. All patriots are,
however to b, indemnifed for losses of slaves The
freedmen may become soldiers, or remain in tho
country and clltlyate the land. An iron-cad, with
Armstrong guns on board for the insurgents, had
been sighted OF Green Key and Spanish cruisers were
Immediately sent 10 search for her. The Governor
refuses 20 permit Cubans or Americans to leave tho
country. The troops have committed many outrages
on the plantations in the neighborhood Of Neuytas.
HAVANA March l3.-Tho Didrio IN a leader argues
against the colscation Of the property Of the rebels
The insurgents, commanded by Polish General,
have burned tho bridge and torn mp the rails be-
tween San Marcos and Sagua The VOs de Cuba
newspaper publishes thol following: "a second cx-
petition will soon be sent to Fernando Po, with pris-
oners convicted OF political oenses against the Gov
eminent A riot occurred to-day on Figueras-st
Several Of the participants were arrested and sem
fenced -one TO DEATH and another to carry ball and
! chain during the remainder Of his life"
THE LATE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CUBANS
AND THE CAPTAIN-GENRRAL - OFFICIAL
| STATEMENT or GEN. ARMAS.
| owe my countrymen an explanation III
regard 10 the extraordinary which have pursued
| by having played Tho part OF Commissioner OF Gen
Dulce with the patriots who have raised tho banner o
| Cuban Independence. Although the worthy chiefs OF
those patriots with whom have been In verbal commu
ucaon as well as by correspondeucocan certify TO the
fact Of my not having discharged myself Of my task In
manner contrary 70 liberty and Independence OF th,
country cannot allow the Judgment which the rest OF
The cry Of IarA surprised me IN Matauzas while was
~ is wen known perhaps moro SICK YET Than am 10
that city, Brig Gen Cebaas aud had To take reIuge ~
| Havana, where was likewise exposed to inc wrath o
ordered me 90 embark for Puerto Rico on board Tho
steamer Montezuma tho lth Of November last, ana
sborty before the vessel left was allowed TO remain
| where was on account Of the alarming state OF my
health Since that time have remained IN Havana dc
| and on the day following the arrival OF Gen Dulce on
the 5th OF december, was called by nun 70 the palace
During long conversation that gentleman ehdoaNOteo
10 prove 10 that no himself the most hDea Ol al
the Liberals , -, g., havana
| NV ouiuions and my character being known there
nothing would De more astonishing than 70 see me called
10 the palace aud treated that way by the taPtalhGch
erai OF the Is and OF Cuba whom had not knowr
by sight. Imay be allowed 10 add that had not ever
| Aftor a secsnd Interview with the Gen. Dnco was
ordered 90 camp OF the Independents IN com
ranayo with the object OF delivering letter from tht
Gen DIlce TO Manuel de Cespedes ana OF negoua
ting with him with view towards settling mo dispute
Gen Dulcc with tears In his eyes requested us 20 Dhl
the aforementioned Ccspedes with rs 60 dine with Mn
G name any Kind OF arrangements with tbs Insurgents
knew beforehand that was going TO bo.ntrusted WIN
As 10 the prcprcty OF my accepting not. They al
agreed on ny not being able TO refuse 1t, as would
otherwise myself to instant imprsOnment and e
all the consequences Of the anger OF Captain General
aud moro especially because II would not nave peer
prudent the opportunity thus presented TO mo OF
putting mysdf In contact with tho defenders OF nde
rendecr their resources OF studying the
situation ant of advising them, after mature debera
ton the best they ought 70 pursue III order
great object before us IN tho quickest way
and the one TO common country
| have TO state that Tamayo, Correa, and myself
adoped as M indispensable basis OF all negotiations the
National Mliia, an institution which had 70 bo left to the
country Orer 10 make Itself independent III case ina
tbe Spansh Government should not fu lts promise or
granting complete liberty did not THINK thht uhder
these circumstances my mission would d9 my % nar' ~
the patriots lad enough resources 70 DC aoo 10 ooo
victorious IN the struggle 1t was my duty 70 encourage
To the IrOsecutlOn OF the cOnllct lnslo VI
ing them 10 make peace II definite triumph was imPOs
sibe reason dictated 10 me tho necessity OF aIVsnS
them 10 enter into negotiations with the spanish GOV
! ernment on tho National Militia baslsi with
| other wortk, condition that those VINO aad mad
taEen the arns in favor OF independence be allowed
o keen the and that the rest Of the sons OF the country
he armed so as not TO remain mmoyeabe ana nu thei
svos unarmed and without the ability OF striking NJ tue
dishonorab Government OF Spain. III the patriots Wero
intended 10 be led into snare as WAS very possible tne
nrsonaI character OF NJ Domingo Duce Is taken into
ronslderation wellknown by everybody since the 90
cet winch he practced against Gen Baser my position
iCed me 10 Illustrate the sinister plans OF tho spanish
ch. and TO reap advantages for the benefit OF the eyo
nton had consequently To choose between accepting
~ OF the Captain General OF the Island OF
Cnte aud thus obtain great advantages ior the Dee
a Of the independence OF my country or Delk 'nJ h