New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-05
me TROY LAUNDREssEs.
AcARD FROM THE CUBAN PRISONERS.

To the Editor Of The Tribune .., -
SIR: We the undersigned, on the part not only
OF those OF our nationality engaged in the late Cuban
expedition, but that OF the Cubans, the majority OF
whom do not read speak our language beg leave to
correct the many fragrant and ltmed representations
made by portion OF the NowYork relative to the
affair. condemn, first The sun reporters totally un
necessary remarks relative to the escape OF Col Bron
ana his conduct In this particular Will debar MN
from any future Information far lies In our power
secondly protest against and deny the truth OF the
reports published ~ Ths Sm Of the 3Oth plt..
more particularly that part OF It which states
that the Cubans refused to leave their borths
for Col Ryans wet and exhausted men, they Gho Gu
bansJ wen as all others board, cheerfully gave
them the comfortable positions 10 be had under the
circumstances This person in reality the former,
McCue Who, after first attempting to desert In New York
on Saturday night cOnriyed TO desert the snip In New
London. Thirdly: We unhesitatingly condemn tho re.
port made In Fridays Sun, that we were starved on
board tho Vermont, well that which
makes Admiral Godon responsible for the long de-
trntion OF the correspondent Of The Irish Republic,
whereas 10 IS well known to all that thu Admiral has
treated that gentleman with marked courtesy. ms deen
ton being solely attributable to the interference Of Mar
shall Barlow. 30 mucn for The Sun. ..
. The statement IN me Herald that we have been trans
frrred from the Vermont to the tugs Is also untrue We
likewise record correct version OF the treatment the
Spa'is sy received yesterday None Of orr people
knew the miscreant, but percclVing some oHGltens
among the Cuban portion Of the psguers We inquired
ordered on the ship aud stepping from the gnngWay
10 the dock Ouiy Of the Irish prisoners Immediately
maus an onslaught on hun aud as le nt the time
close 10 the limit Above 90 us he made precipate
treat de the lines before any ntcrfeTed 10 save
linn. HAD We known him earlier, tho weather was
WARM he would, doubt have been treated 10 plunge
bath We could enumerae many more such statine u.s.
bat will JVr tic present, and caution the pup
lie against receiving absolute truth all that Is put
forth those papers which seek an increased circulation
los providing tho public with the most exciting news In
conclusion we forward copy Of the resolutions passed
by immediately after the publication Of the reports
complained OF. - 90, i
Rrsf perceive Win regret and condemn The pnbraan
hastily reaJsi statement the Nv orr Press Which ats
untrue bot ldiea 10 TIE cause Win
which they declare their srmrsthy. .... ..r.r. d,
Rss1uff That shall opportunity While permitted brand
Oh such staemeh the hope dat The various reporters my be
tnnie m0 eafriii 10 their collecting Of Information. -,
ss0rf That he thanks and gratitude ~ al present concerned 10
expedition and heby rendered 10 Admiral uodon capt
Kimberly Lieut. Com NOIon aid D, hs oas'r, elmsq 1c Of ibe
Kece ship fJf their unon kdLes and the amount OF
liberty allowed 20 us while IN Their charge 80.
Js5ed copy the bcgOiug letter aud resolutions be for
Ncr York Hrdf TRnuSE aud SAh Tor publication
Signed on behalf Of tho prisoners OF the Cuban EXpe
dltion: f. T. ONtll, Edward Murtagh, VIM. ii. Lindsey
Thos. r. Nasersou, Charles kearns, Eugene J. C0urte
nay joan H. Roats, juan 1gnaco dc Aias, H. Nallente
CEsur Pinto
Receiring ship Vermont Brooklyn Nary Yard, Jane g.