New-York tribune., 1869-06-18
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
MORE HELP FOR THE INSURGENTS.

moosted and immediately marched to the lh'oii0l
,,bors thew have already ioned the forces under
Jordan. The Spaniards are getting frightened al
btrarv arrests of suspected parties still continue 10
he made. and the system Of espionage IS increasing
oUEsADAs OFFICIAL REPoRT-cU8AN VICTORY
AND SPANISH ROUT NEAR PUERTO PADRE
HAVANA. June Is. via KEY WEST, June Ih-Gen'
oncsada,s report of the battles of May 16 has been
rcceived 1t states that there were two engagements
ON that day. They took place on the road between
p,orto del Padre and Las Tunas, and resulted in
victories for the Ipatriots. The Spaniards retreated
IN n panic losing in both fights $50 killed and
yyonnded The Cuban loss is reported at 25. Ad-
vices from Nuevitas are to the 11th inst
ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT.
Cen Forrer returned on the 6th having assisted IN
escorting convoy of supplies to Las Tunas. A des-
nerate fight occurred at Brinosa The Spanish artil
ery compelled the insurgents to retire but they ieu
hack in good ORDER and continued to harass the es-
cor until it reached the vicinity of Las Tunas On
their return the Spanish troops were not molested
They arrived at Nuevitas with 10 cases Of cholera
Seven soldiers have since died of the disease.
GEN. LETONA TO BE REMOvED-sPANIsH DIS
HEARTENMENT.
A train of cars from Puerto Principe reached Nue.
yitas on the 10th. A hand-car in advance OF the
train was captured by the insurgents commission
of volunteers was about to leave Nuevitas for
Havana to procure the removal of Gen. LetOna.
The Spanish officers in that quarter are disheart-
ened by their Ingorous work, but continue TO make
exaggerated reports of the operations against the
insurgents
TWO NEW FIL'BUSTER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
MURDER OF GEN. BUCETA.
Letters from Santiago dc Cuba dated the Sth inst
report that two expeditions of busters had landed
one near Guantanamo. and the other near Baracoa.
The first expedition is said to have been annihilated
by the Spanish troops who captured its entire equip
ment; but the truth is that small party sent ont
by the tilibusters to communicate with the lnsur-
GENTS in the interior was cut Off and the rest of the
expedition was in a precarOus condition, though
they had so far succeeded in escaping capture. 1t is
rumored that the soldiers have murdered Gen.
Buceta.
EFFECT OF THE VICTORY AT PUERTO PADRE
COMMUNICATION TO THE COAST OPENED UP
ALL THE EXPEDITIONS SUCCESSFULLY
LANDED.
WASHINGTON June l7.-Intelligence received here
bv the friends of Cuba represent that the fight at
Puerto del Padre was of more Importance than was
at first reported The effect of the defeat of the
Spanish troops was decisive almost destroying the
effectiveness of the Spanish forces in that portion of
the island. 1t opens up direct communication with
the coast and enables the forces of the Cuban army
to protect the landing of reenforcements from the
here are very soicitous to hear from Gen. JoTdans
command. 1t is known that for some days he has
been in close proximity to large Spanish force, and
collision was imminent at any time. Gems. Ces-
pedes and Quesada reported to be confident that
they are masters of the situation and that the indie
pendence Of Cuba is a certainty Every expedition
which has left the United States has successfully
landed and joined Gen. Quesadas army and now
compose a formidable and effective force, and
-
they are the vctors. They waste no ammunition.
Every shot is represented as certainly fatal IN Its
object
SEVERE BATTLE NEAR TUNAS-CUBAN VICTORY.
IRON As OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT
HAVANA, June 12.-The CheTub, British man
ofwar which came in last evening, brings the lntelli'
gence battle fought Las Tunas, between
5000 Of the Government troops under Ferrer and some
900 Patriots The Patriots reported TO have won
the victory. A relation Of Donate Marmol has been
Killed not Donate MarmOl himself has been reported.
The spauards also report the death Of was
the ranks Of Ferrer Another expedition has success
fully landed IN the neghborhoOd of Barracoa. shall
give you full details via Baltimore.
have been handed your note Of the 5th BY all means
let me know when my letters not received.
THE VOLUNTEER PROGRANIlIE-lIATAHZAs oPIN-
IONS-NUMBER OF INSURGENTS -EXPEDI-
TIONS SAFELY LANDED.
fPRoM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
HAVANA, June 12.-The reunion expected TO
have occurred at the Theatre TacOn not success
Various causes prevented its becoming In the first
place the resident spanards began TO fear the conse
0uences OF their movement Then the RAIN famous in
these tropics for power and volume, washed away for
the time Deing a great many subversive resolutions The
volunteer spirit however has not abated To calm the
agitation as much possible, the Spanish Ministry was
advised that would be better TO retain at home for the
presept at least tire additional troops proposed to be
s, ont 1qis was asseuted TO- and Espinar lost no time
in letting bis masters learn that they had again tr
umped whether another attempt will be made to hold
Congress, regularly represented by delegates
chosen from among the volunteers and other
ts4ed But the determination arrived at by the vOnn
well asreaued; 80 taf az any fatG az se
viii be pe-mitied 20 land; take possession OF the
Palace; will be sworn In as Captain General OF CuDa n
be an addendlirl affixed to his oath IN the mnd OF eah
volunteer and Spanish resident ana ts'otsllS 1oe,s
he settled for the moment are these fIrt lue WlVic
island is aud IS hereafter 10 commune udee @ % tne
ish residents This is rule inYiolable SecOhu 1ne
Cabanas fortress is to remain the hands OF the yoiun
teers now and As rapidly as can effected the differ
forts are Likewise TO be put under ther cohToI
Third They are dictate when officers Oh thc army arc
10 be removed aud Coyeruors TO be dismissed Fourth,
n case that ay corruption be discovered on tho part OF
civil officers, military men, they
IRE 10 be Immediately tried and shot Fib, In case e
gOdas the General for the I'm" Gelug dOeb
TOt agree 10 this programme be 10 be forced - resign
- was the with Du!ce. 80, <,.
Listen 70 paragraph from the address OF tnc Con,ts
ling before me The situation cannot be concealed; II
Is grave u j. difficult; but despair at The lup0slDy OF
saving ourselves from II must not he tolerated We can
do this as one man VIC al unite and laying aside our
passions IN the presence OF the authority ha the NOI
nnteersJ shall support with loyalty its delegates in
the populations Gnd cities giving them moral aud ma
ters force TO aid in administering the iaws ana ner
numphing over the common enemy and those traitors
VINO are determined upon separating us ana 80 feazS
tbe hope Of attaining their ends for they know, &C.
"Tle means 10 bring about this end we have In
our own hands. and nothing is more simple. IT. We