Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-22
WAsHINGToH;, October Is, 1869,

Advices from Cuba to the 3D. inst. have
been received here. These letters give q
more encouraging account OF the condi-
ton Of the Cuban army and its operations,
than those recently published in the Ga
geHe, from the same source. A conference
Of all the revolutionary leaders was re-
Gently held in the Camaguey District for
the purpose OF determining on general
plan of campaign, and also to devise
means by which the dissensions in the
army might be settled, and the army
thoroughly united. It is reported that the
proceedings are very harmonious, and
gave general satisfaction. This consulta-
ton has resulted in much good-it has re-
stored confidence and given strength
and unity to the Cuban army, which it has
not hitherto possessed.
The conference was satisfied that there
was no reliance to be placed in " assuran-
ces " from the United States Government;
like the iqnus tatnus they lead to bewilder,
and dazzle to blind ; and that their only
hope now, is in prompt and vigorous ac-
ton with such means as they now have
Since the conference there has been
great activity in the army, and a number
of engagements aye reported which result
ed favorably to the Cubans. In the Rem
edios District General Roloff is very active
and has regained possession of the section
of the country evacuated previous to the
battle of Las Tunas. He is reported to be
near Nuelta, where he had an engagement,
in which the Spanish troops were defeated.
He took number of prisoners, oil of
whom were shot in retaliation. The Span
iards having u short time before murdered
d party of his men, the black flag policy of
the Spaniards is now being adopted by
the Cubans.
In the district of Santa Espiritu the rev.
olutionists have destroyed all the mills
which were guarded by the Spaniards.-
The amount of property destroyed is very
large. The loss Of Senior Lara, Spaniard,
alone, is estimated at over half million
dollars. The same policy is pursued in
the other districts, though not to the same
extent, and whatever may be the result of
the struggle, it will take years to recover
from the effects of the war.
The Spanish troops are reported to be
armed with the most approved American
which give them a great advantage over
the lily armed Cubans.
In one district no loss than eleven spir-
tied engagements are reported in one
week, in all of which, notwithstanding the
superior character of the Spanish arms,
they were defeated. The loss on both
sides is reported to have been heavy. In
all these engagements no quarter was ask
ed or given.
The revolutionary forces are being con
centrated in the wilda Of Cienegas lie Ia
pata, which they have strongly fortified -~,
This camp is accessible by only two roads,
which are easily defended. From this
stronghold they send ont expeditions
which are generally successful. Ali the
reports from this district show most I'M
favorable state of things for the Spaniards
The Cubans attacked the Spanish troops
stationed at Sama, in the district of Hol-
quin, captured the place. taking number
of prisoners, and large quantity of stores.
This is represented to have been a very
spirited engagement, and the loss on both
sides as severe. Several Spanish and Gu
ban officers were killed. Y.