New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-16


| into an ambush which had been prepared, where
Gen. Jordan and 900 men awaited them. Gen. VAL
maseda met the advanced party and attacked them.
They retreated to the main body, who received the
Spanish force (mOre than double their numberJ with
such earnestness that they were thrown into dis
order, and it was found impossible to reorganize
them. This success was followed by a charge, which
forced q disordered retreat. The success OF Gen.
Jordan was complete. The colOred militia, i'm
pressed into the service, broke the first attack
aud nearly all deserted to the standard OF Gen. Jor-
dan. This fight, it is asserted, has destroyed the
army of Valmaseda and given the Cubans control
of the entire Holgun district. The Spanish loss Is
estimated at 10 killed and wounded, and over 7OC
in assertions and prisoners.
THE SLAVES.
It is reported that the slaves throughout the island
are exhibiting symptoms of characterization and
sympathy with the Cespedes Government They
are joining the Cubans by hundreds and thousands,
determined to the advantages of the decree OF
liberation issued by Gen. Quesada at the commence
ment of the struggle for independence. These men,
it is said, make good and efficient soldiers.
PROPOSED ATTACK ON NUEVITAs.
Gen. Quesada in the Puerto Principe district these
letters state nearly ready for attack on Nuevi-
tas with force sufficient to secure success Gen.
dissensions between the regulars and volunteers
have increased to such an extent as TO render his
force almost entirely untrustworthy. Unless Gen.
Lesca is reinforced it is not believed he will risk
contest Vessels sufficient to remove his troops are
concentrating in front of the city.
THE LONDON POST ON SPAIN AND CUBA.
LONDON, Aug. l4-1he Post has an editorial article
to-day on the subject of the sale Of Cuba to the
M al fba urrit enter
tain shrewd suspicion that the best thing Spain
can do is to close with America in respect to Cuba
She gains nothing by Cuba in her present state, but
loses a sum she cannot afford. She is not strong
enough to stamp out the instruction, but is obliged
by false sentiment of honor TO continue an attempt
costly and unavaing II she is able to restore tram
quillity considerable time must elapse before she
can reap the fruits of success and probably before
the result is attained the flames of rebellion will
break out afresh These considerations will have
weight with the Government, and Notwithstanding
the denial of the Tumored negotiations, shall not
be surprised to hear that the purchase and sale Of
Cuba have been effected.
NEWS FROM THE CUBAN JUNTA-THE THIRTY
GUNBoATs-CUBAN FEARs-SLAYE TRADERS.
The correspondent Of the Cuban Junta in
Havana under date Of the 9th, informs them that the
seizure Of the Spanish gunboats by Government
created great sensation In that city From the day OF
the seizure until the 18th nst Gen. De ROdas kept the
news suppressed. 10 currently rumOred that
the Captain. General had sent the Spanish iron
clad Victoria after the Peruvian irOncads, with
instructions TO capture sink them wherever found.
The Cubans in Havana say that II the United States
will detain gunboats days. that every port In Cuba
except Havana win be their possession IL Is expected
that today there will be a simultaneous attack made by
the Cubans on Gibara Puerto Principe, and Trinidad
To-day Is the 18th anniversary OF tho barbarous crime
committed by Capt jose de la COneha OfeIecutnR
81 citizens OF the United States followers OF karciso Loo
PEI HIS crime consisted In numbering them on that 10th
day Of August 1881. after he his word OF honor 10
save their lives IL they would surrender themselves.
The Junta has received news by Key West that the
steamers belonging the slave traders, Zulueta, Dura
hOna and IbaneE had landed 5000 negroes at Cochna
bay Jurisdiction OF Zopata, district OF Cenfuegos These
old sIavetrad are at present Colonies commanding
regiments OF Spanish volunteers The Junta received the
same news by their las. mail.
IL appears daily clear that both CubaDs and Span
ihds that under the present revolutionary
situation In Spain that the fate OF Cuba brought down
TO question OF the detention release Of the thryOne
gunbOats now being finished docks for the spansh
Government. Cubans acknowledge that while they sis
without seaport If those hirty0ne gunboats are re-
leased armed and stationed around the island that near.
y all hope Of receiving new supplies OF arms must be
surrendered and the rebellion at present so promising o
early success necessarily fall into the hands OF
their odous and revengeful enemies Escape from the
sand with those thirtyone vessels guard would be
difficult.
The Spanish Minister Mr.. Roberts, said Saturday,
In Washington that de ROdas has been authorized by Ser
rmO by telegraph 10 offer, at his discretion dnonomd
70 the reyOlutiOnists.