The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-22

Destruction of Estates BY the Revolution.
ists-Spanish Escort Attacked--Sevsrs Fight.
ing.
HAVANA. August n, 1850.
Advices from Matanzas state that Captain General
dc Rodas had reviewed the troops in that city. They
expressed willingness to 60 into active service.
The rebels 800 strong, in the jurisdiction Of Colon
have been committing depredations. They burnt
Several estates.
Colonel Benegasi, who left Puerto Padre with
regiment numbering 800 men. escortng convoy to
Las Tunas, encountered the rebels twice. Severe
fights ensued. but the results are unknown Re.
ports say he reached Las Tunas.
Arrived, bark Ocean Home, New York.
Return of the Captain General to Havnna-
Release Of American Prisoner.
HAVANA, August 81. 1859.
Captain General de Rodss has arrived here from
Matanzas.
A. J. Simmons, who has been confined six months
at Puerto Principe. was released as the ntercesson
Of Consul General Plumb and left for New Yorkon
the steamer Missouri. .
Proclamation by General Jordan Assurance
Of American sympashy--Appesi 20 tho vslun-
teers.
The two following proclama tions have been issued
from the Patriot Headquarters:-
BARRACUDA, June 90 1889.
CUBANs-When decided TO come 10 your country
in order 70 assist you in conquering the tyranny of
the Spanish government that has % long oppressed
you took the supreme resolution to die with you
should fate decree that you were to be vanqu,shed
by that enemy, now the only Power in our America
chat is fighting for the maintenance of despotism
and tyranny. Favored with the command OF
the Eastern State BY the General.in- Chief,
win endcavor to discharge that honor
able charge II you Will assist me by
your vaior and decision. already well known
and II your worthy chiefs WIZ cooperate we WIN
soon be on the road to victory. The sympa,h,es In
spired for your cause with the people Of North
America are great. can assure you thai am but
the forerunner OF other generals OF that who
will come accompanied by thousands OF soldiers
whose only wish Is TO be at your side and 20 partci
pate in your pers and glories. II Is with deep feel
ngs OF pain that learn that many. misled by false
representations, are far from US with the enemy.
May they repent In time and return to my side
where, by shedding their blood in the defence Of
their country, they may yet bequeath an honor
able name to their children. II they do
not act thus. they will be victims to
their shortsgntedness, for the liberty Of Cuba Is
now an accomplished fact. Yes, Cubans, the
people or the United States are decided to come in
numbers to break your letters. You will soon see
the coasts surrounded by American vessels. bringing
thousands Of valorous resolved TO drive the last
soldier or partizan Of the spanish governments from
this beautiful country. Cubans, oonnds IN me as I
connde In you. Let us hasten TO light the enemies
Of your growing liberty aud your Efforts will avail
Viva Cuba Viva all free mon
THOMAS JORDAN General In Chief.
BARAJAGuA. June %, 1863.
To the m0niiised troops OF Cuba del Cobfe and
Palma Soriano:-Two great expeditions with arms
and provisions have reached us. The Southern
General Jordan, accompanied b5 Francisco
Javere Cisneros and many val0rOus and Intelligent
soldiers have arrived to assist driving from our
soil the hated Lion Of Castillo who, although hts
power xpirng yet hesitates to the
Many OF you ignorant OF the purport OF revolt
ton which aims at independence and deceived BY
those whose intention is hereafter to impose enor-
nous taxes, which they are now levying in the
shape Of blood and produce, stili remain in the
ranks Of the opposite party, to the shame and dis
grace Of future liberty; nevertheless we foster
the hope that when undeceived and repeating you
win rush into our arms that may struggle to-
gether and so make good the wrongs that you
thoughtlessy have done to the Of the republic.
Modified volunteers, let us forget the past. Come
soon, so that we may break the bread Of peace and
then fight united against the defenders OF a lost
cause. Modified volunteers. away with slaves and
masters. Viva the newcomers viva the republic
Of Cuba DONATE MARMO1A