The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-24

Rumored Embargo OF a Large Estate-UnIted
States squadron at santiago-AdmiraI IEo6
Satisned-Skirmishes- Operatious of General

Rumored Embargo Of a Large Estate-UnItcd
States Squadron at santingO-AdmiraI IEon
Observation-Disclosures of General
Jordan.
HAVANA, VIA KEY WEST July o. 1862
report Is current that the government contem-
plates embargong the estate Of Jose Bars wealthy
Catalan absentee who has seven plantations
located in the midst OF the insurrectonary district
and all unframed. 1t is suspected that he has been
giving money to the patriots to prevent their burn
ing his property
Advioes from Santiago de Cuba to the 10th report
that the arrival OF the United States monitor Gen.
taur at that port had created quite sensation. The
explanations given by the authorities regarding the
execution Of Americans were satisfactory to Ad-
miral HoG, who declined banquet before the
squadron sailed.
several skirmishes had taken place near Santiago
The insurgents had attacked number OF garrisOned
plantations.
The steamer from Mayari brought 100 sick troops.
General Jordan Is operating on the line between
Santiago and Bayamo. Colonel Russian has joined
him.
OnlciRl Dispatches from the Patriot Leaders
Important Success Over the Spnuiards Near
Principe end SnntiagO-The Cuban Army in
Good Spirits.
/. WASHINGTON, July %, 1859.
Advices received In this city from the leaders IN
the Cuban army to the 18TH state that on the 18th
and l4th the troops Of General Quesada, stationed
between Puerto Principe aud Nuevitas, We're at.
tackled by General Letona, who WAS In both instances
repulsed-on the nrst day with loss OF nifty killed
ana wounded. and on the second with over one hum
dred. The Cubans retain their position Of Siege
before Puerto Principe. Tho troops under General
FiguerrO, OF General Jordan's command. occupying
position some forty miles from Santiago de Cuba,
were attacked on the 12ch by Spanish force Of over
1900, and said TO have been commanded
byI General valmaseds In person. After three
hours lighting the Spaniards were compelled
TO give up the attack. The next day, having been
reinforced. the Spanish General renewed the attack
with great vlgor. Three assaults were made on tho
Cuban position, and in each the spanards were re.
pulsed. In the last attack their loss was great
that they were compelled to precipitatey retreat.
General Jordan participated In the second days
fight. The loss Of the Cubans Is set down at sixty
two killed and wounded Among the killed were
two officers.
The Spanish loss Is reported to have been over 800.
They made good their retreat to Santiago. The
CuDans are In good spirits and affected but little by
the cholera and vonito, 80 prevalent among tho
Spanish troops.
Decree to Avoid Frauds-Cargo Of the
Schooner Grapeshot ConGscatcd In ia.
motca-Parties Aiming TO Defend Them-
selves-Railr0ad Cut Near Santi Esplritu.
HAVANA, July 20, 1859.
Captain General &c Rodas has Issued stringent
decree with the object Of avoiding frauds and SIM
plifying the collection Of customs dues.
TIE cargo OF the schooner Grapeshot has been
conscated at jamaica BIZ the British authorities be.
cause OF her violation OF the neutrality laws
The owners of the plantations within the jurisdc.
ton of Cienfaegos are arming companies TO defend
themselves.
Espiritu.
SUGAR.-There was large business done to-day,
but the market was unchanged; sales OF all kinds,
1000 boxes.