The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-21

by solder or deputy. The qnartermaster reported,
however, that he had not Sufficient chain, ana the
After marching two OF three miles in exultant
spirits, the reserve having already been joined,
General Barlow came up from the rear, and ordering
the troops to halt aiighted nom the wagon tram.
The men were formed in compact mass on the river
BANK and the Marshal, holding cigar In MS nngers,
which give him an imposing appeaIa a a1aressea
which, by the way actually permeated MS remarks
He told the prisoners that their conduct was mimi
cal 10 the treaty obligations OF the United Stat 8
with the government OF Spain, with which are
at peace" and In violation OF the principles OF the
recognized laws on the subject OF neutrality. They
should not engage in such enterprises az tney were
extremely undignifed and hazardous wilhal aud
they were furthermore, mjudlcious and fraught
ers themselves. The United State was powerful
and would certainly suppress them, while they
were incapable Of Resistance. AS good cru, S'
should refrain from any such violation, and
though no actual violation had here been
intent In fact, "a nod was as good as a wink 10
blind horse" He would, therefore not further de-
tam them, but with the understanding that they
would desst and disperse he would parole them
Internationally.
The men remained mute while he addressed them,
and IT was thought great impression had been
made upon them and that they would all volunteer
TO serve as special deputies TO enforce the laws
three Of the WHOLE number coad speak
derstand English. What sweetness wasted on the
desert air ~
"Good night, bOys,n 10 "the captves set free,
jumped into his carriage and drove on ut the heaa OF
his command, returning to the Navy Yard early
yesterday morning.
The C1bans returned to their frame house barracks
and after expressing their extreme disgust OF the
United States government and its officials, from
General Grant down TO the deputies, they turned
into their straw nests and were soon wrapped I'D q
nightmare sumber. Thus closed the last campaign
|. of the Army OF the Hackensack."
IL was learned Ia this city Yesterday from partles
who know ali about 1t that the men who mad Deen
aYrlx lnf. nhnnl w m Wal
themselves IN destitute circumstances, without
money or even decent clothing, and who had been
New York All Of them had been identified
with the recent expedition, and Cubans here deemed
II their duty TO provide FOR them at least Tor time,
un'i They could lind employment and provide for
themselves. The house on the Hackensack was
hired because it was commOdious and was leased at
q very low rental, aud the men-many of them
We're ashamed to be this city their present pitt
fu plight. they were not even provided with beds,
but slept on bare straw, and were maintained az q
cost OF about IUrty dollars day, including rent,
their food beng OF the coarses, though substantial,
description. One Of them came into this city yester-
day in highly indignant mood and penned the fol-
lowing eplste:-
To the EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Even in the United States that model republic, there
not wanting authorities who animated by eratuitous AMI
mostly and assisted by the armed force dare 10 attack no
Al Ss s a he New YORK;
accompanied by company OF armed sociers proceeded to
forty Cubans while they (he inmatcs asleep they
were taken by regular assault hemned in by che troops and
miles the Marshall doubtless Of his arbitrary act
placed them at liberty Tout of consideration" This resou
lion taken causing much annoyance More
he had whatever a anything
else OF which them Two OF occupants of the
house were lett behind under the preex to look after it, and
the Marshal submitted them to interrogation and
offered them money they would disclose where the
arms concealed This offer Indignantly refused
by the two young in question The Marshal will be cited
before the proper authorities by his
duct in this matter. MANUEL n. RODRIGUEZ
NEW YORK, July 90 1859.
No order has yet been issued with regard to the
anticipated release their own recogniZances Of
the members Of the late Cuban expedition now con-
fined at Fort Lafayette. Yesterday District Attorney
Perrepont and General Barlow had the matter under
advsement. IL is understood that Mr. Pierrepont
VIII visit the fort to-day, and will then, with the
least possible delay, consult with Secretary Fish
who Is at present at his home In this city, and re-
commend their prompt discharge, should he nave
found the Cubans willing to give assurances that
they VIII not JOIN any other expedition Of similar
KIND.