New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-09
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
THE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF CUBA.

| blADhlD, aug o,-Mr. FORBES OF DOSlOu h"u III
interview with Gen. Prim and Marshal SerTano, dur
ing which the proposed purchase Of Cuba by the
United States was brought up. Mr.. Forbes was pre-
sented to the Regent and Secretary of War by the
American Minister. The proposal was not accepted
at present Mr.. Forbes however, continues his
| nego tiatiOns.
| sKIRMISHEs-A BRITISH WAR VESSEL.
| HAVANA Aug. 8-Three skirmishes have recently
taken place near Cnco Villas, in which 20 insur-
| gents were killed The British man-of-war Phomel
| arrived here last week. and sailed yesterday
| THE CHICO VILLAS CAMPAIGN-THE REPUBLICAN
| GOVERNMENT TO BE REMOVED TO HoLGUIN.
| WASHINGTON, Aug. S-Advices from Cuba to the
S0h of July received in this city to-day state that
the Spanish troops in the insurgent districts have
been reinforced by all the dsposable forces on the
island preparatory to active operations. In the Cinco
Villas district there have been several contests in
which small parties have been engaged butin every
instance the Spaniards defeated 1t is reported
that in these engagements the Spanish loss in killed.
wounded, and prisoners amounted to nearly 400
These reGnforcements sent principally to the dis
trict commanded by Gen. Jordan and the campaign
promised to be very active; but on account of the
setting in of the rainy season both parties COM
PEELED to suspend operations. The town of Holguin
is reported to be in possession of the Cubans with
its Notifications and stores The Cespedes Govern
ment will be removed to that place. as the position
is very strong one.
NEW FILIBUsTERs WELL SUPPLIED.
The Cubans continue to be reinforced by yolun-
teers from the United States. Two hundred and
twenty-five, recruited in Indiana Ohio, and Ken
lucky succeeded in landing the 18th, and joining
Gen. QlesadaIs forces. They carried with them
arms aud ammunition, and large supply of camp
equipage The health Of the Cubans is stated to be
good.
THE LATE TELEGRAMs FROM MADRID TO GEN.
DE RODAs-REMEDIOS AND TRINIDAD TO BE
BEsIEGED-NEw RIsINGs.
HAVANA, Aug. by cable telegram from Regent
SeTranO, dated Madrid, July 80, CaptGen. dc Rodas
is directed to communicate with Carlos Manuel Ces-
pedes our President and all the leaders of the reyO
lutionary party and offer them colonial form OF
government similar to the Canadian Dominion. Gen.
dc Rodas, with a view to carry out his instructions,
has consulted to-day with different parties here
whom he thinks best informed as to the wishes and
desires of our people, and in earnest to learn
what will be the reception by the Cubans OF this
news. Yesterday Gen. dc Rodas received telegram
from Gen. Prim, saying l am forwarding prepare
tions for the organization of achievements
for your command. This information which is given
by Government officials settles the question OF all
alleged propositions by tho United States for tho
purchase of the Island. Yesterday, Don Domingo
Leon Governor Of Matanzas, left here for the City OF
Matanzas with eighty released criminals. We hayeth
news by steamer this morning that Gov. Moreno
commanding the Spanish garrison at Remedies on
hearing that Gen. Rudolf, the valiant Polander, who
commands 800 Americans and Cubans, was approach
ing the city, went ont 10 meet him, but was driven
back into the city, which when the steamer left was
closely beseged by the army Of Cubans and hhbusers
Gen. Costa Real commanding at Trinidad came here
Yesterday after achievements for that city, lbave
news from there that out of the coo marines who
were sent there IA days since 35 in the hospital
down with the yellow fever and cholera. My cor
respondent at Trinidad writes me that our forces
have appeared in large numbers before that city
during the last 10 days and he says they have some
artillery Another line Of intrenchments has been
constructed there outside of the city walls At the
battle OF Puerto Principe learn that Coils. Celestio
Miranda and Cornelo PARA were the two chief
tains who penetrated the city with their com
mands. They went even TO tho smallest buildings
containing Government supplies, and carried OIL the
last pound of flour and meat brought there but three
DAYS previously by the transport Pajaro del Oceano
Since our forces achieved this victory the inhabi-
tants have been put on short rations. There no
-four left Each person is allowed one potato, and
very small piece of meat. New intrenchments are
from the old ones These are being built by Cubans
drafted from the population. Two very wealthy
planters Senores Fidel Bauera, and Miguel ternan-
dez are Iamong those nc work on the trenches, and
are chained together with other Cubals, and GRIM
inals of all classes.
I learn that Gen. de Rodas has news of the appear
ance before Cardenas and Bemba halfway station
on the railroad between Cardcnas and Natanzas) OF
q body of reyolutionsts and that another body oc-
cupies the hacienda Of Senior Ponce dc Leon present
editor of La Rerolucion, and residing in New'fork
have already advised You of the execution OF Don
Carlos Polhemus at Santa Clara and the loss OF your
dispatches sent in his care, and which were nclo'ed
in n cigar box with double bottom. NO trlal Ior
accusation was made against him. lie was taken al
4 n. NJ. Of yesterday morning, and led out to the
public Plaza and shot. He said he was a nephew OF
Theodore Polhemus esq, merchant in business at
No. 80 Broad-st, N. Y. His parents reside at Nue.
yitas. All are citizens Of tho United States.
PROCLAMATION BY PRESIDENT oEspEDEs'
AT date of July the following was promul-
gated: ,,.,
CUpAss We cannot ignore the happy successes which
have accrued since April TO- and those which followed a
Gualmaro There was organized all inc eleduen.s o
nr a acnured the right 10 be recognized an indie
pendent nation by the civilized world A., ,, =, am
We are not ignorant that, although tho organs OF our
enemy pubish much against u.s. successes have lo
lowed swiftly that we are now ria OF our
DepSftments of the Island We absolute masters 10
the country while Spanish enemies are Deng gSS
they obtain food they must with thousands OF men IN
order TO protect the little that they may % ndred
With great Of her resources spain mas not aS
| vet seen single Illusion achieved - ,,..o,,or.
The organization of the country as an inuepenuen1
nation is being rapidly consummate1 III VVth Sopatt
oms and "a gatons OF a republic we keep marcb with
the necessary requirements OF our vvbiob vou