The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-08


Arms from Governors Island.
The N Y. Sun says:-"The arms and ammunition
Of the last expedition are said to have been taken
from Governors Island They were previously, OF
course, the Government property but certain
officer on the island recently sold them to one OF the
leaders OF the expedition, and they were taken
from the arsenal and magazine direct TO the
vessel This was one of the most ingenious mea-
sures ever taken by the sympathizers with the
revolutionsts for It rendered publicity or danger
impossible. The cases were traced to the armOry
on the island, and an inquiry was instituted to
ascertain why the officer in command allowed
them to be removed. 1t was soon found as alleged
by the Spanish agents, that one Of the officers had
sold the guns, rifles, and ammunition under the new
regulation Of the War Department allowing him to
OAer at reasonable prices all unnecessary weapons of
war; in order to carry out the new principle of Fede
raj economy The officer who sold the articles is
said to have confessed the fact, but he him
self by asserting that he was not aware that they
ter has been advised of these facts and will institute
an investigation"
Seven Millions for Independence.
The Cuban Junta have an abundance OF the sinews
of war Before the decree of contiscation issued by
the Spanish authorities, 10000 Cubans left the
try for the United States, having sold all their pro-
perty. The amount they brought with them is esti-
mated at S20000000; OF this sum 81 200 900 has been
lodged N there % by Mr. Adama % Mr. MosaIeomas SIs Mr.
Braniorssea, DR.. Bassaro, Mr.. Dias, Mr.. valiente,
and Mr.. Casanova; and it is said that it has been
Consecrated to Cuban indie oendence.
The Steamship Quaker City.
or this steamer which, it is reported on good
authority, has been purchased in the interest of the
steamer of 1443 tons burden, built in Philadelphia in
1854, by Nessrs Vaughn Lynn. In addition to the
ordinary fastening she is diagonally strapped with
iron across the frames; she has two masts is brig
rigged forward, and schooner-rigged aft and can
spread a large amount OF canvas in aid Of
&c feet breadth OF beam, and 20 feet depth OF hold.
She has one side lever engine, with SS-inch cylinder
and 66-foot stroke She was extensively repaired
in April 1865 and opened and thoroughly inspected
by the American Lloyds, who granted her O certii-
N the Dry Dock the Erie RaSin
a suit OF metal put on her. She will draw, with
her armament and coal on board, about fifteen feet
She lays now at the Novelty Iron Works, foot of
Twelfth street, East river, where she was visited
by reporter yesterday, who found those on
to having any inspection made There is little
doubt however, even from the cursory inspection
which he made that she is being rapidly altered into
vessel. The saloon aft, on the upper deck, has
been removed leaving the quarter deck clear for the
working of the battery Below commodous ward
is being fitted up, with separate state-rooms for
the officers, is usual in all war vessels while abaft
this is small apartment or cabin for the captain.
Forward on this lower deck is what is called the
berth deck for the accommodation OF the
crew. The Quaker City was coaling rapidly,
long in these waters Our reporter inquired as TO
her officers, and was informed that they were all
engaged. Her battery will probably be four s-inch
She will, thus armed, be an ugly customer to en-
counter. The principal drawback to her efficiency
is her great consumption OF coal, burning when
urged to her best speed, about fifty tons day.
The Quaker City did good service as gunboat
during the war; ana at ltS close Sne was purchased
from the Government, and again became peaceful
trader, running between this port and Charleston
under the command Of Captain West Later she be-
came famous as the pilgrim ship In which Captain
Duncan and his band of devotees visited the historic
localities OF the Holy Land but so immense the
ships appetite for coal and the pilgrims appetite for
edbles that, on her return, there was not money
enough left to pay the Sailors who were forced TO
seize the ship for their wages Her last voyage was
to New Orleans, from which she had recently
turned. Where she will go next quSen sdbeF
Troops for the New Expedition.
The New York Times in its account, publishes the
fOllOWing:-
Last evening it was currently reported that new
regiment, one thousand strong, was being raised TO
be commanded by Colonel James Kerrigan, who was
formerly conspicuousy known as Sixth ward poll
tican, and who participated in the late war; besides
boing member OF Congress In 1861. He is regarded
as a daring and adventurous man, and has unusual
facilities for recruiting men among the rougher
class OF citizens. 1t is not considered improbable
that he is ready to engage in the Cuban cause.
small number Of printers and Others, who are
said have enlisted in his enterprise left Printing
House square early last evening, and went to drill
room in the upper part OF Broadway, whose exist
ence has not been publicly disclosed, where they
were taught in the manual OF arms, with which some
OF the men were already acquainted. Several Cuban
ladies were expected TO be present to encourage
them in their desire TO fight for Cuba. The drills
thought TO be Of nightly occurrence and have been
called to the attention OF the Spanish Consul who Is
supposed to have detectives on the qui UiUe for
developments concerning the revolutionary move
ments in this city.
The Spaniards Violating their Word of Honor.
The following extract is from an offcial despatch
from the headquarters of the Cuban revolution
When Bayamo fell into the hands of the patriots the
garrison of that place capituated and bound themselves
10 take up aguinst the Cubans. These
when they surrendered and Of the kind treament they
G are o ah %
structyeness and their acts of savage cruelty There
fore 5 system Of es wh b as Al % %
Others with inevitable treachery the Chief of
the Cuban A o % MaRS S osgdS
of Cuba and Porto Rico, established IN the city of New
York despatch addressed 70 General domingo Ruios,
issued under date of the sh of February 1852 from the
application Of which he has thus iar for the sake of
| Secretary Republican Junta.
| VaImasedn's Proclamation.
| The Count OF Valmaseda, who is indignant that
the rebels the island do not surrender has issued
the followngtorder, an announcement OF which was
| given in our telegraphic columns;-
waiting for have already arrived. With them am going
still rebellous against the government of the metro
| polls. -. u, ,,,.o,, i'll, - :,
wives mothers and sisters have obtained from pro
Won are aware also that of those pardoned have
again turned against me In view OF those exeesses OF
snch ingrattude and of much vainy IL is longer
possible that can be the man OF yesterday lying neu
Sat S o n aSI KNOW Sg bow S to Sss
Rush you, listen TO the orders OF which they are the
Fvery man. from the age of fifteen upward, who be
found from his home that cannot give Justihable
reason for having absented himself VIII be shot; ,
All villages found unnhabited will be burned by the
| troops . - =. ,.,;+o o,otb "a mt d;s,,avad in
form of ag 10 signify that its inhabitants desire peace
viii be burned to ashes The women who may not be found
IN their respectve dwellings in those OF their friends
win be concentrated in the towns OF Jlgnan or bayamo
where their maintenance Will be provided Ios tnpss
who do not comply with this order VIII be carried tthe
These commands will take eeG fr9R ON the l1R 2 h'
pisSsaS BSyamo, April 4, 1869.
War News.
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