The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-18
CUBA.
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An Important Capture-The Poiice-Depnr-
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pedng military operations and viii be prejudcal 10
the health OF the troops who have little cholera
among them, though not OF an epidemcal character.
The sensation OF the week has been the reported
discovery OF an extensive conspiracy among the
creoes to rise and take the town. The place has
been much depleted OF troops OF late firstly by the
departure OF strong column under Quros to escort
convoy laden with supplies for General yalmaseda,
and secondly by the sending out OF considerable
number to occupy various military posts in the vcn
ity; and, say the Catalina, advantage was 10 be
taken OF this TO rise, seize the barracks and raise
the nag OF independence. The arrival Of the
force sent by valmaseda to escort the convoy
mentioned, as stated in my last, caused postpone
ment OF the project which was In the meantime
discovered Whether true or not the reports have
caused immense excitement In the city, and the
night set down the rising was passed in fear and
trembling. However, nothing occurred, nor is any
thing likely to.
Yesterday a. capture was made OF white man
while going out Of town in a mule cart, IN which
were discovered about ITO pots of American powder,
two bags OF bullets and quantity OF medicine.
The feeling between the Spaniards and Cubans Is
daily growing. more bitter and disturbances are
feared, as the former are extremely offensive and do
all they can to provoke quarrels.
The police force OF the city Is now merely nominal,
"a most Of the members have abandoned It, after re-
ceiving pay for some months, while the other
fortunates only remain In the hopes OF obtaining
what s due them.
There have been some cases OF cholera in town.
though not many: but in tine neighborhood Colonel
Ahren lost fourteen out OF twenty attacked by the
disease, and numerous other deaths have taken
place.
The war steamer Carmen recently went out to
cruise and has not yet returned. 1t Is not known
what were the reasons for her departure, her men
being much needed far service in town. There are
reports OF coming monitors and Of q large Next
can flibustering expedition headed by.Santaceia,
Cuban in the employ Of the Juarez government.
Again II is claimed that the departure OF the Carmen
a
out OF the non-payment OF arrears.
Rumcrs Of Peace-War News-The Cholera.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Feb. 8, 1869.
We have rumors here of q peace arrangement
having been consummated in Puerto Principe At
present there is statement going about that the
insurgents have appeared in large numbers in the
vicinity OF Cobre and think of attacking it; but
doubt the truth Of 1t. We have heard nothing OF
operations In this vicinity OF late, and the impress
sion has been that the rebels have gone inland.
General Donati Marmol the insurgent chief, has
taken ap possible steps TO prevent the further de-
structon OF estates.
The Board OF Health still declares this port free
nom epidemic, but there are undoubtedly few
cases OF cholera here.
The Carmen is still at sea cruising and as she
had twelve days. coal she VIII probably not arrive
before the 18Th
Arrest Of american Citizsls--polirIcnl Prison-
ers Becoming Numcrous--Arrivnl Of senator
Henderson and Party-NIisre,laneous News.
HAVANA, Feb 49, 1860.
II has been represented to the United States
government that several American citizens have
been arrested on this island and thrown
into the cells OF the MORO Castle, and that
the United States Consul, not recognized by
General Duce as possessing any diplomatic quail
ties is not allowed to offer any considerations
in their behalf; thar the Spanards threaten gene
that the government has no; sufficient force to pro-
the citizens against the volunteers and that the
sailors and marines of the national vessels here
sympathizer with the latter in their enmity to the
Cubans. There Is faint shadow OF hope among
American residents here that their representations
may draw the attention OF the venerable Secretary
OF Stale from the contemplation OF the Alabama
claims, and cause HIM for few moments to con-
sder the claims OF his countrymen in foreign parts
TO protection thereby establishing precedent here
t0iore unknown in his history.
On Monday night the house of Mr. Tinker. Jr., an
American citizen, was for the second tune entered
and searched by the police. Nothing showing his
completely with the insurrection any infringe
ment OF the laws was found. He afterwards placed
the matter before the Captain General, who stated
that ne was not aware OF the action OF the police
aud offered him guard 70 protect his premises,
should he require II. Political prisoners are con-
stantly coming in from the country and arrests here
are alarmingly frequent Indeed, both speech and
under General Dulce quickly met with arrest and
incarceration. Among those recently lodged in
the fortress is Don Miguel de Embil,
Mexican CITIZEN well known In the United States.
He IL friend OF Mr. Seward, who was entertained
at his house on the occasion Of his visit here,
also General Sherman and other distinguished
Americans coming here. wealthy merchant,
named Don Tomas Terry, OF Cienfueg0s, native OF
Venezuela and an American citizen, arrived here
yesterday as Is alleged for the purpose Of Offering
pecuniary aid to the government He was soon
after arrested and placed In the .'Cabanas,' from
whence he released after five hours detention,
being informed that it was all mistake and that his
brother was the man wanted. lawyer named Ear
agoita was recently arrested In the railroad station
at Aquacate, not far from here with arms, ammuni-
ton and sedtious proclamations. The Maanzas
papers state that his trip was for the purpose OF
holding a meeting in villa near that town. The
documents seized were forwarded to pulce,
Several persons VINO have been arrested have. after
an Interview with that Official been furnished by the
Captain General with salv0 conductor 70 leave the
island, and IL Is stated, with much show Of proba-
bilIty that by threats and Offers OF release and per-
mission TO depart he induced them TO make import
ant disclosures OF the plans OF the rebels with names
Of many, and that the arrests which have already
taken place and others likely TO follow, particularly
after the expiration OF the amnesty, grew out OF
this.
Among the passengers by the Eagle on saturday
last was Don Jose de Armas v Cespedes a nephew
oil the insurqent chief OF the latter name the well
known editor OF several Cuban liberal papers and
lately sent by General Dulce to attempt compro-
mise with the Insurgents His very feeble health.
combined no doubt with desire to preserve his lie
and freedom, has prompted MIN 70 abandon his ma
tive land. The exodus OF CuDans TO New York, New
Orleans and elsewhere continues
The marc OF the 9Th states that on the night pre-
Nlous the senunel OF the powder magazine oil the
'punta tf0ru surprised man who had scaled the
surrounding wall. He was without shoes, naked 10
the waist aud painted black. lie made resistance
and received several bayOnet wounds.v There are
various rumors concerning his intention, which no
doubt, was TO fire the magazine. rhe fact OF his
being Californian spaniard gives an air OF proba-
blty TO the statement taat he was desirous OF de-
sroyng the lives OF the Cuoans incarccrated In the
Punta
The same journal contains the caro- OF party
who was recently capszed In the bay, expressing
his gratitude for the prompt and humane assistance
OF the officers Of the American flagship ContoocooK,
without which he would have been drowned.
All the streets, causeways and public places In aud
out OF the CITY bearing the names OF royalty have
had Others officially assigned them.
According TO the mortality returns Of this city IN
1865 there were deaths Ia January, I75l February,
Jos; March, 492; Aprii, 55s May, GAL; June, ia;
July, 2i6l; August 500; September 7i8; october
csc; November, 465, and December $50. The great
mortality Ia January and July was owing 20 the
prevalence OF cholera.
The following are the names OF the sugar estates
which have been burned BY the insurgents In the
Eastern Department, eighteen In nnmDcr santa
Ana, Peru, Cuprey Vega Grande, Hicoteas, san
Juan. santa Cruz. HQfllO ant