New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-24

the Government Of spain, with which we are now 81
crime, punishable by fine and imprsonment to engage
| In any expedition against the Government OF a
country with which we hold friendly relations. You
have been arrested because information aud adavits
have been filed stating that you engaged in
tile expedition against the Spanish Government some
OF you may have been ignorant that you acting
violation OF the law and my desire therefore, TO act
lenently toward you have learned from the officer
who commands you, in whom, rather you appear to
place confidence that the Junta has ordered that the
stances in order that none Of You may unusy SUI
fer acting under the authority hold from the President
OF the United States, have determined TO release you
ALL upon giving your parole Of honor and signing ON
agreement TO the effect that You will not In future
gage In any expedition in violation OF the laws of tho
States" ''I. ... ...'.....
No demonstrations either of pleasure or dsapproyal
followed this address Commissioner Shields then read
the bond by which the persons signing It to be
bound over in their recognizances TO refrain from
any breach OF the neutrality laws within the boundaries
OF the United States until relieved from the said obga-
ton by the President OF the United States The prisoners
were allowed to break ranks. and long table having
been provided Commissioner Shields called the names,
while Commissioner White witnessed the signatures
large proportion OF tho prisoners excellent hands,
aid but five six unable to write. great deal of
merrent was oecasoned by the fact Of some Of
not knowing their and by the fantastic cog
nomens Of others. Three absolutely refused to sign
Their names were Thomas O'Nel, James c.
Burns and Albert Irwin Birns has feet and legs
ONei is healthy.lOoking Irishman. Irwin is Virgin
an and says that lie has faith to keep WITH other organ
izaons besides that one Capt Harrison 7anly endeav
ored persuade them to change their minds and when
all the rest had signed they put into the guard
house I'M order that they might not get away 1t lie also
Had that men were members Of the Fenan organiza
tOn and feared 10 compromise their Fenian oath. As
each prisoner signed his name he was directed to 20 out
side the walls. The signing was over about "A O'Clock,
when tho prisoners were again allowed inside to get their
dinner, which consisted OF the usual army diet, beef
bread, and soup, and, apparently, plenty OF it.
The prisoners complained that they were treated Ike
been displayed toward them. Capt Harrison spoke
highly Of the consideration shown toward himself
aud hs felowcaptives by General V0gdes, Colonel Dris
COLL and Major Manadyer Captain Harrison also stated
that on their arrvaln NewYork all the prisoners would
they might not be thrown entirely pennifess upon the
world. Captain PIerson said that as soon as they had
run up HOMEWORK and cOaed, he would return with
his cutter bring them to the city Judge Perrepont
and his party then went aboard after bidding hearty
farewell the General and after pleasant run, the en-
ioymen which greatly enhanced by the conscious
ness OF having done and witnessed good action arrived
busters, having eaten their dinner, were drawn up
in line and addressed by Capt Harrison. He called
their attention to the fact that the bond which they had
signed only prevented them from joining expeditions
within the boundaries Of the United States He told them
that the regiment now dsbanded but that they
should not lose courage on that account He then read
the following farewell address;
We called you oseih, the time spanish
proved too Heh for The Great Republic forgetting the traditions
ruggng she whom World looked ts beacon
ss 70 freedom TaE to O'sS. the e 70 asS SS per
hoped have barns in triumph over the HIS Of CabA must he
ars snd We INNS, I'll Acting under The order. Of our superior.
become. ad dn d'band and declare that The First New Yot
S Of We az, 4 os1 s'Ii & o6s s01 r 3SS s
have passed and shan remember the brave men whom We have
m them ou regret being that could not lead them into
s.e T ne.5, s'.a - y3I5 som, .ad S ,1 cav
meet u1as the blood red Gag that bears the star Of Cuba You have
700 With Ths, future I'D you hr..sL"
The men appeared much affected by the address, and
immediately dispersed TO get thcir baggage ready for
departure. Capt Harrison left shortly after for New
York to call the members Of the Juna and endeayo
10 get some money for the their arrival About
the Uno arrived of the Fort, aud tho libusters were
operation occupied about half an hour. Five Of
the men would not go aboard but enlisted
The released capuyes eyinced the good feeling which
they entertained toward thor unwilling jallors by re-
A. about IL aud discmbaked her passengers The men
marched thence INTO the Battery Green, opposite state
delivered money the three sergeants in charge OF
the companies TO get the something to eat lie said
that he obtained this money from Mora, and that he
would Gen. AdeTo during the night, and come down
TO them next morning about = mG stated 1 t1 tne
Yard had behaved so badly that was difficult To obtain
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Inc amount Of money lavshed upon the poor liberia
tors WAS no when the fact was learned and the math
emntca calculation made by the tedious process known
naked Rousecss man was entitled TO tho undivided
trcy = cents the stonishment OF the ragged patriots
MAS uubOunded. Their gratitude knew no limit. Their
thanks TO toe Junta were earnest although uttered m
silence They drew lots TO see what careless
THO OF their band should forfeit penny OF
his dIyideud-for the munltlccnt contribution
lacked Just three cents OF being enough TO
give each the share which Is above stated in round
numbers-and between every pair Of lucky there was
another trial Of fortune having special reference 20 the
ownership Of the odd half This question was soon
amlcaby settled and when the money was distributed
the change having been made by the officer Of the
Junta without any discount. the Lberators retired TO
rest ON the broad plots of the Battery some how
ever sinking softly sleep IN the dOOrways Of the
houses thoTcabOut.
AN IMPROBABLE RUMOR.
A rumor prevailed during the latter part OF