The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-25

CUBA.-The general public may not be
aware that quite little Cuban fever has
been manifest among many Of the young
bloods Of our city for month or two Rss.,
in very quiet way. Cuba has been strong.
ly talked Of, aud a largenumber have avowed
their willingness TO march at the tap Of the
drum, though Just exactly how TO 90 at the
business, they did not know. A kind Of 9
mystery hung over the whole affair. They
knew Cuban Juuta existed at New York
City, but bow to open correspondence with
that invisible something was the yeHed
question. However, letter was received
from New York City, this morning, from
the most reliable and DISTINGUISHED source,
giving the names Of several Of the most
prominent members Of the Jgnta. The
writef also states that large number Of
| American volunteers have sailed for Cuba
within the past few months from that city,
aud IN fact, enough to iOrm quite an army,
aud OF the right kind Of stug to make a
lively impression on an enemy. 1t is fur.
Their stated that arms and munitions are be-
ing rapidly collected and forwarded, and
that onhstments are going right straight
ahead in spite Of all opposition. A genuine
sympathy for Cuba peryades New York
City, aud men and money are forthcoming
ia q manner beyond expectation. The
writer is confident that the bulk Of the
statements in regard to the sailing Of expe'
ditions from that port, ns published through
out the country, are correct. Judging from
! what be has seen and heard, he has no
doubt but that the Cuban Republic has a
powerful army in the field, and that it is pos.
lively certain Of whipping the Spanards.-
! Any communication addressed to the off.
cials he names, looking towards forming a
company or battalion, he is satisfied will
meet with g ready response. He thinks
no one need have any fears of Spanish
hemp, 10 going, but that aside from the or
binary perils Of warfare, can look forward
to ultimate success with the most substan.
tis grounds for hope. From another source
we learn that fully one.third Of the organ
lied force Of the Cuban army is composed
of Americans, from the Northern and South.
ern States. Feds and Confeds are mingled
pr IN scuously together, on the most lrit u .
ly terms, forming the best fighting battaIlons
in existence.
Here is q splendid opportunity for fight
ing, promotion, glory and "woodeu over
coats" An officer who served in the North
eru Army during the war, thinks a regimen
might be raised in Rock Island County -
We think he has placed the figures rattle
high, but we think fine. battalion might b.
collected in Davenport, Rock Island an,
vieiuties. We are far from advising an
one to 90 SO far away from home in searcI
Of colIins or adventure but one thing is Ger
tain, the popular sympathies Of the Who'll
country are in favor Of all who take up arm
for Cuba, We give the above information
from a neutral point of view, and merel
for the benefit OF those who may feel an il
f terest in such matters. Trusting that tn
Rock Island GrenadiorS Rock Island Whit
Guards, Rock Island Black Guards, 0
Rock Island Butchers, as the case may b
may "clear the way wherever they 90, "
leave the facts in the case for their prayer
fol confederation.