The New York herald., 1869-01-07
ind were taken on boarN OF the steamer, which,
being out OF ammunition, then returned to Mama


prevailed az Santiago and that great Indignation was
felt toward the insurgents, who were increasing ana
continued to commit cxcesses OF all sorts on the
= Tnc Didrio mentions the capture Of two cannon
!! ct an encounter near Manzanillo, which had been
sent as valuable present to the Captain General.
One OF these has arrived Havana. 1t Is made OF
WOOD about i've feet loug. lined with three-eighth
elghths OF an inch thick nye inches wide and about
three inches apart The insurgents had fred forty
was abandoned and fell into the hands OF the troops
| and is reported as q capture.
La Prensa has received information through Span
ish sources from Nuevitas, under date Of the 25th
to the effect that the insurgents were entfenched IN
large numbers on the line OF the railroad TO Puerto
Principe; that yalmasedl attacked them fifteen miles
out causing the loss OF 100 men, whose bodies have
been seen besides others killed and wounded. In
First and Second companies OF the volunteer bat
talon OF Matanzas composed mostly OF criminals,
who preferring their knives to the musket, fought
brayelv The troops cont nued on. "What road they
VIII take fs not known but 1t is probable they VIII
proceed to attack the rebels at Sibancon, Coscorro
and Guailnaro;' so says the account But as the
insurgents are constantly on the move the march or
the troops will have TO be conducted accordingly,
and no correct conclusion can be arrived at as TO
their direction. -4 T
Under date OF the 2sth the Inspector Of Public
struction OF the lighthouse at Point Lucreca, near
Gioara. Since the 2lst the Light has ceased to be
light will be re-establlshed OF which due notice win
be given In the Ofcidt Gazette.
the stockholders Of the Spanish Bank Banco
ton OF $4,000 to the Captain General for raising
volunteers made by the directors. 1t was unani-
t stated here that sioO 900 are now deposited In
Washington, belonging to the reyontoniss Of Cuba,
IL being the first nstanent OF the money TO be paid
10 the Peruvian Minister as he shall turn
over to the Cubans the monitors now lying in the
Mississippi. HN1848 MEs Icn saH
1t certain that large rcmittances have recently
been made to the United States by the insurgent
sympathizers to purchase war materials.
learn on good authority that an expedition Is
fitting out here designed to land ut some point on
the coast and under the American nag, in order to
draw the insurgents into ambuscade. 1t would seem
hardly possible that the authorities here would stoop
to trick OF this character but 1t Is well vouched ior
The estimates for January amount to 81 OF
which s79 liz Is for law and equity and S51 297 for
public works.
Funeral Of Cepcda-Rumcrcd FilIbustcr Land
ing-New Head Cenfres-Pamphlef by a
Wealthy Cuban in Favor of the Govern.
mcnt-General News. Est ge W s
HAVANA, Jan. 2, 1859.
The event Of the week past in this city has been
the funeral OF young man named Camiio Cepeda,
prisoner recently captured from among the insur
gents and brought to this city from the east What
demonstrations OF political other character
may be denied this people under the present form
OF government Spanish habits and prejudices will
permit no interference with manifestations OF
spect for the dead and the Cubans took advantage
OF the occasion to show their appreciation OF the
revolution IN most remarkable manner. The de-
ceased was found dead in his room, and there have
been whispers Of foul play, but there is reason
whatever for them. He manifested a degree Of
melancholy the night before his death, but no sick
ness. post mortem examination has been made
by members Of the university, with results yet
made known. .N
The funeral took place on the 31st ult., at eight
O'Clock A. NJ the body having lain in the church OF
Nuestra Sonora de Guadalupe since the previous
morning. The hearse and catafalque were particu-
larry conspicuous for their richness and elegance,
and were followed by concourse OF people never
before seen here on any occasion. The number Is
placed at about 1000. The remains were carried on
the shoulders OF the principal mourners alternately
from the church to the cemetery. In the procession
were goody number OF colored people, deputa
tion OF whom solicited the honor Of carrying the
CONN for few Moments which was accorded
them. Cepeda was native OF Sancti Spiritus and
belonged to family Of distinction bat was entirely
unknown and without prominence, being about
twenty years Of age. No member Of his family was
present and his funeral expenses were paid by un-
known persona The demonstrations Of respect PAID
him were solely due to the cause OF which he was
considered martyr. and they serve to show how
strong and deepseated the feelings OF the Cuban
people in favor Of the revolution.
A considerable number OF s'head ccntresr have
been established throughout the Western depart
ments and the 'sinews Of war'' being furnished
by the wealthy Cubans with much greater liberanty
than heretofore.
n. Zayes, wealthy Cuban Of Havana has
written pamphlet entitled .sCuba and It's Future"
which has been read with much interest here. He
opposes the revolution and any attempt ut with
drawing from spain, and labors Zeal0usy 70 show
Ddr,o has written long and favorable review OF IT,
and the Spanards have eagerly seized II as express
sye Of Cuban ,a sen,lment !, contains however,
surgents in retaliation for the destruction OF .
Nueyitas, have destroyed the plantation Of santa
Eliza, belonging TO Spaniard named Guardiola,
They also burned the bagarsa house OF the plantation
Fomcnto, and completely ruined che portreo of.
tearing down his house ana dcmolishns everything
Among the rum0rs current Ia TO the effect that
the ex-Conlederate Colonel Biethon has just landed
at Punta Lucrecia near GIbaral with $50 men, 500
Peabody guns, 500 spencer carbines and guam
tity OF hand grenades, with the needrul moulds
whereof to make more in aid OF the Insurgents. Il
In added that these men, and not the patriots, de-
stroyed the lighthouse,
The company OF olcoutra-guerilla volunteers recently
organized here by Captain Casola, consisting OF l0a
young enthusiastic Spaniards tmostly linen drapcrs
clerks left Batabano for the south coast on Friday
| number Of launches have recently been con-
struc.ed In tne navy yard here. to DC employed on
The papers OF Remedies state that among the com.
panies of volunteers beng organized Is one entitled
TIE hlHculcu VI Dcuih, SousistnX OF tne BOuy OF
| nremen Of that city, and an0tner denominated the
| "Riners OF RespccLn composed OF o captain, two
lieutenans two sub lieutenans four sergeants four
| corporais and seventy volunteers.
1he captain Mailct OF the Spanish brig Clemen.
tina has delivered to the Lieutenant Governor OF
| Manzanlo two pieces Of artillery whercwih to arm
| the little coasting steamer DamujL which Is en-
ployed against the Insurgents on the river Cauto He
has likewise offered his personal services on board
| the steamer or In one Of the lannches
The Dfario de "a Marina says that the Spanish
1 war schooner Huelvn C0mmandant B0llosso, has
been doing great service ever since she has been EN-
ploved the south coast by superior orders watch
Ing the shores from the river Cauo up to Cape Cruz.
| Every week this small craft makes nve or
| six days cruise. and when she returns TO Manza-
milo the captain confers with Lieutenant Cover
nor. making stay OF day ortwo, bringing him sup
plies and news. He seizes all boats he meets with,
| to prevent the rebels from escaping, and often
/ makes u seizure Of the cattle conveyed for them,
| which then distribufox among the DOor Tho