The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-08

wage to Jamaica. Before lea wing iugboat came
| alongside and transferred to her some thirty -ive
| passengers Getting an inKling from this Of the
real destination OF the vessel, Speekman earnestly
protested AGAINST sailing ia her. but was Afforded no
remedy. Either then, or later on the VOYAGE ne han
| a serious alteration with the captain and nred
revolver at him, w0undlng him IN the leg. 1t would
not seem, however, that the captain deceived hiDi
| as TO the destination OF the vessel, for on
| passing Cape Maisi she was pointed for Jamaica:
wherenpon the passengers rose, took possession OF
her and landed In baitquin bay. Speekman assisted
In landing the part Of the cargo left and seeing the
captain and the balance Of the crew going on board
long boat. into which he would have jumped, had
not George Smith, the leader Of the party, seized
ana an MN by force inc others
Speekinan went with the party, but unarIned, ti
after the skirmish with the troops when IT was dis.
persed and he wandered about for some time until
he came again upon the scene OF the hght, wien he
picked up dead mans musket, not knowing
animals nc m,sht come across, " Finally i ne
fell ID with two unarIned men ana gave himself up
TO them and was detained as prisoner IN the camp
for some days, but without being tried IN any way,
SO he could easily have made his escape, but was
told and believed that he would be delivered to the
American Consul; this, the more readily. three
PRISONERS who were taken and shot, hal given de-
carnations IN mis- favor and cOrrObOrated his state
ments. On his arrival here, and being made aware
Of his coming late, Speekman asked for TWO or three
days. time TO send for proofs OF what he had stated,
but this was denlel hun and he was shot on the
morning of the 18th, meeting his fate like brave
man.
Tue British Consul at Santiago was present at
most OF the interviews between Mr.. Phillips ana the
prisoner. He expresses great indignation at the
bOodthIrsy course OF the volunteers at whose nsti-
CATION the Governor was no doubt, compelled to act.
IL IL be presumed that due representation has been
made OF the anair to the American government; but
under the system which prevails IN certain quarters
here Of throwing an awful air Of proioundest mys
the American public nothing IS known.
In the matter OF shooting British subiect-Robin-
sonby the volunteers OF Corral FOso the energetic
action OF the British representatives here has had the
happieSt effect. IL Is understood that Commodore
In the affair, and an investigation to learn If they
acted under any orders. The matter Is regarded as
very serious at the British Consulate and that the
Spanish authorities lear the complications which
may arise from may be inferred from the fact that
Esplnar, Captain General I'D Interim called IN person
upon the Consul asking for postponement OF the
matter until the arrival OF ,R0das, who would
have more power. In my last l mentioned that
brother Of the murdered man, fearing violence
COmm0dOres flagship the Defence, then at Matan-
zas 1t seems he was imprisoned lAere. charged
WIN carrying iettefs iof the nsafgehssi Az iaVeser
stated that he should De released but seemed TO lear
his power to do so: Thereupon Commodore Phl.i-
mon, with few OF his officers, proceeded to the
prison, and Robinson being delivered TO them, they
surrounded him and took him on BOARD the vessel.
The volunteers meanw lille dared not attack them,
but vented their malice by kissing as the officers
passed through the street. Robinson Is the son OF
poor cooper, and ye being British subject and In.
nocent OF any offence an officer OF the high rank OF
the commodore goes In person TO rescue Nun
from danger, and that, too, at imminent risk to
hInSeii-al example OIL American
would do well to follow.
Capture Of II Detachment Of Regulars Near
Puerto NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the Span
iards-RevOlt Among the Catnlonian vOiun-
teers-Des0late Condition of Puerto Prin-
cipe-Sniierings Of the Natives-A Prominent
Cuban Sentenced TO the Chain Gang-Afinirs
at Puerto Padre-Iieturn Of TrOOps-Burning
Of the "AtnInya'' Estate.
NUEv1TAs, June 81, 1859.
The train from Puerto Principe due on Tuesday
last the ed, did not arrive here until last evening
Meanwhile the most alarming rumors were rife
here and the city was in the greatest
agitation. It was stated that the train hadsbeen
attacked and captured, that the bridges had
bcen destroyed and Las Minas laid IN ashes. How
ever much to the satisfaction OF the faithful Span
iards and corresponding depression OF the disoyal
Cubans, quiet followed the coming OF the train
though the causes Of the delay serious enough
1t seems that VIXEN the train which left here last
Sunday morning reached point within seven miles
OF Puerto Principe there was found encampment
or post, which had been occupied by the Spanish
troops. entirely abandoned the huts burned to tho
ground dead horses lying about, bodies OF
soldiers half buried. and other signs desperate
contest Fearing attack. the officer IN charge Of
remained there during the night. On the following
morning another start was made, with large es-
IL mad returned the train was met 10y q column un-
der the lead OF General Letona In person. The
gents: before day light on Sunday morniug, had SUR
prised the detachment stationed there-compOsed OF
II regulars OF the Battalion La Rev ma, commanded
by captain and two lieutenants and $50 Lancers
Del Rey-and captured II, with the exception OF one
soldier who carried an account OF the affair 10 Prin-
cipe His fear had exaggerated the affair greatly, and
brought out Letona himself with u large force.
After burying their dead comrades the troops re-
turned with the train To the city. The affair has ex
sspera'ed te Spaniards TO the highest degree and,
ft.l,.
tbreatenings aud slaughter. They have continually
boosted that the Insurgents would not dare attack
thus 'gobb ed up' In such close proximity 80 head
quarters has caused them the greatest modification.
lhere have been several skirnshes along the line OF
tue road ana the vicinity OF Principe recently. In
one OF these the spaniards lost SIX Killed, Including
All officer.
stationed on the railway, TevOltet anu refused
to do duty. Their colonel Was said 10 be under ar
rest IN irlncpc by order OF Ietona and they
threatened to march there, release him and XII the
General However, the colonel arrived among them
yesterday. and order has been restored.
From all accounts Puerto Principe presents n sad
picture. Thls once lively city Is nearly abandoned
by the CuOans, only those remaining VINO are com
PEELED to do 80 from necessity. The last
for the United Statss fhefe Is a perfect reign OF
terror In tue city and many arbitrary arrests are
Ternsndez brother-ii-iaw 10 General Angel Casiilo
lie was accused OF communication with the enemy
and acting as spy for them. and on these charges
years IN the chain gang Immediately after his
sentence he was chained tn coored crimn3l
and II now working ON the streets OF tiiat
city. where but recently he rolled III his carriage.
This gentleman has been Oh the side OF the govern
InenL since the beginning Of the revolution and has
rendered II important serv ices. General Lesca wa9
his guest during his stay Ia Puerto Prncipe Envy
OF the Spaniar!s and foul play have brought about
his condemnation. IL has caused tue greatest con-
sternation among the native lnllahtants who, when
thus seeing the stapchest friends of tho govern
ment ANONYMOUSLY treated, realize that
Cuban. whatever nus conduct, IL secure OF his
liberty. 1t Is iieartreudng listen 10 the stories OF
those who have arrived here concerning their suf-
ferings aud the insults they have been compelled TO
endure.
Brgadier Amabe Escaante has had shot cor.
side rablc NUMBER who have presented themselves at
Las Mnes These victims are generally natives OF the
Canary Islands and have had nothing IN common
with the in rlrgent-; but AS the rebels are hard -
catcu aud there Ii such an intense thirst for blood,
which must be satisfied IN some manner these
mlserabcs have to suffer.
This morning the spanish gtinboat Aldaluza re-
turned from puerto Padre, bringing the battalion
Ia Union, which mad been sent last week to rem
force the column OF Brigadler Terrer There mas