New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-10
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.

| has prevailed for the last two days. Count Pozos
and Gen. Duces wife have sailed Tor Europe, but
| for what cause is at present unknown.
| The message of President Grant, which was tele-
| gTaphed here from New-York on Tuesday, and pub
| lished in the papers of this morning, has caused
intense excitement. The sympathizers with the
revolution are disappointed. but the Spanards are
satisfied, and look upon the message as harblDger
of peace and prosperity in the Island.
The news from the interior of the Island is unim-
pOrtant. While body of troops were conveying
provisions from ManzanillO to Las Tunas, they
attacked by insurgents. The fight lasted two days,
from morning until night. The losses unknown.
The insurgents haTassed the troops the entire dis
tance but the convoy reached Las Tunas.
ARRESTS AND EXECUTIoNs-CUTTING OFF OF
HEADs-THE LATE EJACULATION AND MAS
SACRE OF SLAYEs-SEMI. OFFICIAL LAAEN-
TATIoNs.
HAVANA Dec. 3.-About thrty-fve Cubans have
been arrested in this city during the last few days,
on account of supposed sympathy with the insur-
gents. Most of them men of good standing In
society," Three creOles have been lately shot at
Colon, namely: Juan Diaz, Pedro Perez, and Ramon
Lazo. The Chapelgorris perpetrated this shameful
deed. and, after their victims were shot, cut their
heads of, and paraded them through the streets
affixed to bayonet points. The Captain-General 10
reported to be looking into the affair.
Ilo latest lDteluRence IOH IueIlo IIlnclPc COh-
firms the rumor of the defeat of the Galatians at San
Jose, and likewise the with respect TO the ex-
ceedingly severe punishment inflicted upon the
negroes in the jurisdiction of Sagua. The negroes on
the estates Of More and Auria, well as those at
Coppingers, were according to report mercilessly
beaten The number of stripes given varied from
200 to S00 FOrtyfOur of the bizdres prOfered their
services for the OCCASION and after the whipping
came the shooting This took place at the Esperanza
and Santa Teresa estates and in the most barbarous
manner. All the negroes, males, females and child
rem conceivable were called together in body,
when Trilo ordered the condemned to bend on their
kness, and amid the lamentations of their wives.
children, and relatives. they first shot through
the head and then Immediately bayoneted
Yesterdays Gacetd has the following order The
Most Excellent Governor Superior Potico directs
that out of the net proceeds Of enlarged property
5000 per month be furnished to the Lieutenant
Governor of Bayamo for in providing necessaries
for the families residing in that jurisdiction" This
would at first blush, seem excusable. but who be-
lieyes that even $500 per month of this money will
ever reach the fingers of the poor in that region'
The Captain Generals mOuth-piece, the Didrio de
la Marina, in late Issue says: The Spanish forces
in the jurisdiction of Hogun have not been able to
operate yet, on account of the want of troops. We
are awaiting reenforcements, with which to begin an
active campaign. Three thousand men, AT least arc
reqnred. Our troops wasted by sickness PeIal-
ta Marcano and Gomez of the insurreclonary forces
have entered this jurisdiction, and destroyed orr
communications. Reenf0rcements are much needed
at Santiago de Cuba. The sickness there this year
has been unprecedented. The hospitals OF that town
are full of the defenders of the national integrity
CONVERSATIONS AND Observation-Disclosures SHOOT
ING-SUCCESS OF THE PATRIOTS AT VEGAS.
HAVANA, Dec. 3.-Priyate letters, received
from the interior, report that tho weknown Cubaa,
Jose de Jesus Prado had been shot by the Volunteers at
Santa Clara on the 25th ult. This murdered
without even sham trial The property OF the follow
ing Cubans has been recently counseated; Nlcolas
Abraes Francisco OBrlen. H. Penichet. lgnaclo Ayaa,
suan Journii, ]. oaoran Bias Truiillo, X Zainorra,
Jose Penchet, AntO Penchet, +. Perez Seven sugar
just been destroyed in the Remedies urs-
dction, five in thai Of Trinidad and three ~ The Cen
column of COO men, supported by hye pieces OF artillery
iano After severe fight which lasted hours. tho
spanards were repnlsed with great loss fory'seVen
were counted upon the field, dead
CONDITION OF THE SPANISH ARMY IN CUBA.
From official statistics as published in the
organs Of the Spanish Government in Cuba, 1t appears
that since the beginning OF the the army has suffered
the OF 5000 in battle 5000 by disease, and 1900
by desertOn 10 the rebels. There are now 5000 men
under medical treatment and unnt Tor duty 80 crowded
the hospitals in Havana that many private houses
have been seized and prepared for the reception OF the
ee the 18th Of September communications having
been cut oil by the insurgents.
THE LATEST CONFIsCATIoSs.
The native Cubans are still being subjected
the outrageous impostlOns Of their tyrants Many
who have not been able to leave the Island have been
arrested and imprisoned aud day passes that tho
Government agents do not confscae the property OF
those known or suspected to be in sympathy WIN he
patriots In list of p whose houses lands, and other
property have been recently seized, the names OF
OF Senior Curlo at present in this city and Antonio
Terry, an American resident OF Cuba.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESOLUTIONS.
Gov. Scott of South Carolina has written to
Oh inst .YtD wifi
his letter nely.engrossed copy OF the resolutions
recently adopted by the General Assembly OF ms state
fayorng the recognition of Cuba ss begerent power
THE SPANISH GUNBoATS.
The matter of the motion for the release OF
the Spanish gunboats was to have for argument
in the United States District Court before Judge Batch
ford at 10 o. yesterday, pursuant TO the arrangement
made on Wednesday morning. At the appointed time
none OF the parties were present IN the COURTROOM
office, and, after briefly communicating with Mr. Grosye
nor p Lowry and Senior Afaro OF the Cuban Junta who
awaiting his arrival and with Messrs Stonghton
Webster counsel for claimants he repaired 10 Ju1Ge
Batchfords Chambers, aud remained coseted with him
about half an hour, when Messrs stOughton and Web
ster who had been waiting outside. were called ln ami
for the present disposition They then
into Court and District Attorney Perrepont moved-say
ing he had the consent OF the other stdetlat 2rgu
ment motion be further postponed until on
Friday, the 10th hist; which motion was immediately
granted
THE CREoLEs AND THE CoLORED PEOPLE-A
STRIKING EVENT.
A novel incident occurred at the rooms OF
the Cuban Junta yesterday While the secretaries and
clerks busted in counting, stamping and recording
the bonds and notes Of the Republic Of Cuba aud the rest
OF the working force engaged IN their ordinary every
day duties five weldressed aud nteigent-lookng Me-
groes walked into the business Office and through their
Spokesman asked the OF the Juta They
Informed that officer that they were CuDans; mat only
few they we're held in slavery on the island.
but had been emancpated by their masters whom they
were serving in this city in various oapaes thss
they sympathy with the patriot movement, and
ready TO give substantial proof OF their sincerity