The New York herald., 1869-05-14
TELECRAPHIC NEWS.
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ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
Another Heavy Engagement in
Cuba.
AMERICAN BATTALIONS CARRY THE DAY.
Defeat Of the Spaniards, With 400 Men
Killed or Wounded.
Demands of Nova Scotia from the
English Government.
Proposed REIMBURSEMENT of
the British Colonies.
Another Important Decision
by Chief Justice Chase.
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The Statute of Limitations Applied
to Rebel Defaulters.
Demands of Nova Scotia from the
English Government.
Proposed REIMBURSEMENT of
the British Colonies.
Another Important Decision
by Chief Justice Chase.
The Statute Of Limitations Applied
to Rebel Defaulters.
CUBA.

Another Battle In Cuba-Americnn VOfun-
teers Engaged-Defeat Of the Spaninrds-
Heavy Losses on Both Sides-The Insursent
Policy Changed.
HAVANA, May IL, via |
KEY WEST, Fla, May 13, 1869.
Private letters have been received from rebel
sources giving accounts Of another battle between
the Spanish troops and the Insurgents. 1t took
place on the 80 inst. at Las Minas. The Spaniards
numbered 1000, and were under the CON-
mand Of General Lesca The revolutionary force
was commanded by General Quesada in person.
One report says before the fighting commenced Que
sada posted the native Cubans In 'front.' projected by
entertainments, and placed force OF 400
Dominican and American volunteers In their
rear. with orders to nre upon them If they
ran. Thus placed between two ares the
Cubans fought with desperation The Spanards
attacked the entertainments three times with the
bayonet. The two first assaults were repulsed by
the Cubans; the third was very determined and
severe, and the Cubans began to waver, when Que
sada ordered the rear guard to the 'front.' They ad-
vanced driving the Cubans into the front ranks Of
the enemy. A hand-to-hand combat ensued, in which
the butchery horrible. The spanards finally gave
way and retreated, but In good order. Their loss
Is estimated at l6O killed and 800 wounded; that Of
the Cubans at 200 killed and q proportionate num-
Der wounded The forces OF Quesada after the fight
marched to San Miguel and burned the town In
sight OF the retreatng Spaniards.
1t Is generally believed that the revolutionary
leaders have changed their policy in the field. and
In future will fight instead Of retreating to the
mountains on the appearance Of any considerable
force Of government troops.
In the battle at Altagracia, which took place on
the 1st nst the Cuban loss 200 and the Spanish
$50 killed and wounded
orSoh ~
tions as fatal TO the cause OF the rebellion; but the
Cubans jubilant over them as the first great sue
cesse OF the war for independence.
General Letoria MortaIly Wounded-Petitious
to NIadrid-Insurgents Near Trinidad-Great
Panic In the City.
HAVANA, May 13, 1859.
The insurgents claim successes In the late engage
ments near Puerto Principe. letter received from
Spanish sources says General LetOrla was mortally
wounded.
Seniors Senluta and Ibares are going to Madrid TO
induce the authorities to revoke the decree confis-
eating the property Of Cuban refugees fearing that
the enforcement of the decree will lead to retaa-
ton.
Advces from Trinidad TO the Sth inst. have been
received. The insurgents were near that city, and
great panic prevailed.
Reported Battle Between Count valmnseda's
and Cespede's Forces-Iore Plantations
Burned-Markets.
HAVANA May 13-Evening.
Ii is rumored that Count valmaseda has had an
engagement with the rebels under General Cespede.
Nothing definite is known of the affair.
Those plantations have been burned by the rebels
around Santiago de Cuba. 1t Is estimated that the
plantations which have been destroyed in that urls
diction produced annually $4,000 hogsheads OF
sugar.
The United states flagship Contoocook returned to
this port today
Sugar market active. Exchange in demand. but
rates unatered.
The Crew Of Captured Schooner Re-
Ieased-Insurgents Renppeared near Santa
Cruz.
HAVANA. May 49, 1869.
The crew OF the schooner Galvanic have been
released and taken to Jamaica by the British gun.
boat Heron.
The insurgents have rcappeared in the vicinity OF
Santa Cruz.