The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-25

emf writes tnat much indignation was felt among the
foreign residents because Valmesada had refused 70
grant passport TO an Englishinan, named King, to
go 10 Jamaica, without entering into bond OF
5000 for his good behavior abroad. The British
and Mr.. King has protested, claiming damages.
The cholera was Still making great ravages among
the spanish troops. particularly at Geya and Aser,
radero. The white forces are being Withdrawn aud
lot OF unfortunate black soldiers are being
despatched to take their places.
The volunteer organizations OF Havana recently
cast lots to decide which one should first proceed 10
the neld. The Second, under command OF General
Julian Zulneth, was the fortunate one. IL goes 70
the Vuelto Abao 10 relieve the troops there who are
10 be sent 10 the battle field. IL VIII garrison the
towns and villages, protecting estates IL VIII be
renewed by another battalion in fifteen days, when
been out.
lhe battalion 'erradores de la Patra.n recently or
Ranzeu mere Tor the Held, VIII proceed TO the Cinco
soldiers.
The Spanish mail steamer arrived here this morn
ing with about 500 troops.
The Voz de cuba understands that there will soon
appear IN the Gazette decree OF the Captain Cen
era ordering that IN grateful remembrance of his
recent visit to the Cinco Villas fifth part OF the
sentence OF common ielons, who have been imprs-
oned TWO years fr0m the lat Of November In Cen
fuegos, villa Cara, Trinidad and Sauti Espiritu,
ana nave conducted themselves well, be RENTED.
inc IKE grace VIII be extended to those imprisoned
Ill this city.
The Havana papers are much excited over the pro-
posed annexion OF ST. Domingo TO the United States
The Dtdfto cannot believe It and la VOC dc cuba
prom some tremendous writing against It, for
which General Grant had better wait.
Yesterday tthe lGth) was celebrated as St. Crlsto-
baps day-Patron or Havana. There was the usual
suspension OF business aud professions in inc even
ing.
Spanish Official Report of Vict0ries--The
Spanish Commander Wounded-Paucity Of
Troops-Cbnngc iu VaImaseda's Plans
Sickness Among the Forccs-Case OF Mar.
Kins--Shont,ng Of Frenchnan.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov 49, 1860.
Yesterday were published IN the journals here two
official dispatches, descriptive or like number OF
additional victories. One OF these was by the
Reusn regiment, under command OF Colonel
Coronado. 1t numbered 200 men, and met 1000
Insurgents, strongly posted at Juragusca. The fight
lasted for an hour, when the usual bayonet charger
caused the usual complete dispersion" of rebels.
They were only saved from complete annihlation
by the roughness OF the ground which favored their
escape and enabled them to carry or their dead and
wounded; til cir losses could not be ascei tanned
Among the casual ties OF the Spaniards was severe
bruise by the colonel, who was brought into town
yesterday and carried to the hospital In litter
The other victory was at Santa Rita under CailHa
and was OF like character So complete was the
dispersion or the insurgents that their killed and
wounded could not be found
The original paucty OF troops and the great losses
from sickness prevent yalmaseda carrying out the
policy ne originally intended and the campaign VIII
be BY no means as effective rs was promised. The
Count has, either purposely or otherwise, not been
fairly treated by the government some OF the troops
promised MIN having been diverted TO other points,
among them the battalion which bears his name,
and which have been sent TO the Clnco Villas.
The sick ana wounded continue to crowd INTO the
hospital, particularly from the "Aserradero' neigh
borhood where all the troops have suffered more or
less. Captain Jerez. OF the engineers. wounded in
Cauto Abajo during Major Izquieroo's expedition,
died on Thursday, after severe suffering
The case or MI KING, British subject, refused a
passport to go 10 Jamaica without giving $1,000
bond for mis- good behavior, presents no new fea-
lures; he s;ill remains here under large expense.
Tic more feeling exists among foreigners here from
the fact that passport readily granted to an
American who desired 10 70 the UniIed States but
recently.
The execution or murder OF M. Glreau O. French
man, administrator OF the santa Isabel coffee estate
Ia reported to-day. He was shot on suspicion OF
completely with the instruction. He was sixtyhvt
years OF age.