The New York herald., 1869-04-07
G y 3 A
Details Of the Capture OF the
COmanditariO.
Spanish Seizures in British
Waters.
PROGRESS OF THE INSURRECTION
Details of the Capture of the Coma nditario-
The Demand for Belligerent Rights-The
Capture of American and British Vessels
The Peruvian r0n-Clads-The Political
Prisoners.

The Demand for Belligerent Rights-Th
Capture of American and British Vessels
The Peruvian Iron-Ciads-The PoiiIica
Prisoners.
HAVANA, March 81. 1860.
While there is now no doubt that the coastnl
steamer Comanditaro was captured by party goins
on board from here, persistent attempt has beer
made to create opposite impression, with a view
OF diverting suspicion from those remaining hert
who had to do with the affair. To such an extent
has this been carried that statement purportng u
have been signed by the captain and a large mum
ber OF people on board was furnished the Cardenas
Boleti' which published 1t, and 1t was afterwards
recoped in all the papers here, and though care
ful scrutiny II bears the impress OF fabrication IL
nevertheless deceived every one. II was subse
quenty contradcted By the Bolttn and the material
facts stand as before published in the HERALD
Don Angel Loho, a native OF Santiago de Cuba
nephew OF the Spanish Colonel Loio and brother OF
naval oflcer OF that name, acted as leader OF the
party. He had been unfortunate and was driven to
desperation by need. He speaks English with
nuency man named Camacho, seaman, who
had been mate Of vessel, took command OF the
ship. Don Juan Lopez, an engineer of the coastlng
steamer Alfonzo and afterwards OF the Matanzas
mud machine was, however, recognized by the men
the head Of the expedition. He had been IN
prison for alleged conspiracy.
The passengers were landed on the coast and were
taken up by the gunboat Ana and the coastng
steamer Cardenas. From the passengers it is known
that when the party took possession one OF them
placed pistol at the captains breast another
pointed one at HIM from behind and one placed
himself on each side with machete. and he had
nothing to do but surrender. 1t IS said that there
were $4,000 belonging TO the government on the
vessel, ana the captors demanded a loan of $500
from each OF the passengers. Three Spanish sailors,
four coll-feeders and the same number of coal
beavers were retained on board The captors strenu
ously insisted upon the captain and mate signing a
document 10 the effect that the steamer had been
attacked and taken by considerable armed force in
launch, which sank in the struggle. This they
resolutely refused, but such paper was signed by
Others on board. The Comanditaro was subse-
quently sighted between Great and Little stirrup
Keys under sail, she probably having little coal.
Your Nassau correspondent writes on the 2sth OF
March as follows about this affair."
The spanish steamer Conandtario left Bahama on
the 23d bound for Cardenas, with general cargo
including large amount Of jerked beef and rice
She left at seven p. NJ, having among her passen
gers eighteen insurgents, several OF whom were
from Regla very strong, dashng ello VS., and aceus
toned TO a seafar.ng lie. At half-past eleven the
same night the blow struck One OF the eighteen
came TO the cabin door, where many OF the passen.
gers were sleeping and Others still up, All said,
Ladies and gentlemen, every one remain quiet: this
steamer Is ady in the hands OF Cuban lnsurrec-
thai Is SO. rrai los r5eGps :; so bIood was shed
one OF the sailors attempted make noise, but he
was soon suenced. This Is certainly IN pleasing
tras TO the course OF the Spaniarls, who are killing
every Cuban who falls into their hands The Conan
ditaflo has not been here but have had some con.
Sersation with the chief OF the party-where an
not at liberty to say-and he informs Inc that the
crew has been very considerably Increased in mum
Ders, the steamer vel armed. a surgeon board
and all prepared for active operations.
The Dtdrto de Ia ha'aSa IN u recent issue says
IN "A from allf ,iafa.l
To-day the government OF tue United states gives
the most complete assurances OF neutrality upon the
Cuban question and refuses 20 receive the commits
Sion presided over by Morales Lemns which seeks
begerent rights for the rebels and recognition OF
tie independence OF the Isle OF Cuba The relation.
snip between that government and spain Is most
Satisfactory and cordial.n This statement does not
Rect with general creJence here. Leading Cubans,
however frankly confess that unt their cOnireres,
struggling ior liberty and autonomy have estab
llshed seat VI government, and can show some
tiAg tangible Tor the United states recognize 1t
j. not TO he expected that she wh take any steps in
Tie premises.
Tue press Of the city Is evidently little nervous
over the seizure Of the Mary Lowell and other yes
ses, anu is endeavoIing IN every possible way TO
been sea captain. refers 10 the course pursued by
the United states during the late war; declaring
that all vessels IN any way suspicious seized
anu condemned, leaving TO diplomacy TO right any
matter Afterwards, which was wrong. 1t asserts
that cases OF lie. al capture Will be considered by
foreign nations solely IN the light OF the proper
CeunIty, and none Of them VIII think of going to
war with spain Tor any such seizures provided she
uan1iests disposition 10 settle such claims may
arse. Evidently the government has determined
III It's weakness and bankruptcy TO seize any and all
vessels II has any cause 10 suspect and trust 10 state
craft 10 bring Itself out uniI ured; for the
policy portrayed III the journals.
Mr.. DunlOp, the British Consul, recently addressed
the Captain General ull aud elaborate statement,
couched IA energetic yet polite language, OF The oat
RACES lately committed IN British waters by the
spanish navy. General Duce PROBABLY realizing
tnaI the representatives OF her Majesty could not be
snubbed and lnsulted with the same impunity as
those Of the United states replied IN very courteous
terms, stating, among oner things, that the o
the mary Lowell Is now before the spanish Admi
ralty Court. whose province II 10 pass upon the
legality OF her seizure. Mr. Dunlop al late hour
OIL saturday evening last, despatched her Majesty
making due inquiries into the seizure Of he English
eoOp Jen Davis IN British waters. the lith. b. the
Spanish war steamer COncha, and brought into that
pace on the lJtn. she was without cargo having,
as Is alleged, Just returned from some point 70 which
she had taken a load of spOntes. AS soon as she
arrived at Caibarien the captain ana crew were
thrown into common dungeon among the worst OF
crimlnas The same day the volunteers as assnatel
two Cuban Ias,gngtrs brought ashore from hel,
NAMED Dr. Francisco M. Jininez ana Rafael ralero,
highiy respected citizens, natives Oi Remedies. They
were Without papers.
The British Consul General VINO ls In regular COM
nunlcauon with Bermuda, Jamaica and other points
Ia tne West indies u expecting considerable naval
force ~ cruise along tns coast and the Bahamas for
the protection Oi British interests. Among OtGefs,
the non clad Victoria, built On the newest aud most
improved models Is expected Americans IN tue
Giahd are an&Ousiy lOOAlng Tor he promised In
IN their national squadron here, as their su-
LiUn is regarded as Insecure.
lhe qutstOn Of tie Peruvian iron-clads Is exciting
much comment here, and tney are now generally
regarded intended for operation. connected wlth
ti- land. IL Is knOwn mat one u them Is now at
Ragged Island, waiting for coal from nassau Inl-
jnurmatIOn Is up 10 tne IA. the whereabouts Oi
tic other ~ unknown, nothing having been seen or
hear Of her. Naval men express the Opin on that
lying In some one VI tie numerous ports Oi
tie Island and that DOth will be heard from ere Ion T.
Competent naval oilcers, VINO themselves com
manded siinar crafts during the late wal, and who
Visued these monitors when laying at Key West,
state tina. they are IN magnificent condition for
aciye srtNice; that they are COMMANDED by men
thoroughly acquainted with them, and that with
Their ouenslye and resistiye powers any harDor of
tuba is al Their mercy not excepting, perhaps, Ia
Naha lhis IS not generally appreciated. but much
naluta anxiety 10 lelt concerning them. There Is
certainly every probability thai they will soon be
heafd lfOin Ia manner that VIII aslonish the D0ns
aru the world
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