The New York herald., 1869-01-16
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BY this arrival we have received our correspond
epce ana exchanges among the latter OF which W
notice the first number OF 10 Espectndor Lioera
This IL the first issue OF free press In Havana sine
the year 1922 II Is edited In policy friendly to th
acceptance OF the reforms offered by General Dulce
Arrival Of General Dulce-Chanxe Of Com
nsand--AnnouDccmen of Free Press-Th.
New Policy of Governmeni-News from
the Iusurrccti0nnry Places-Mr. Edward,
Observation-Disclosures of Political Prisoners
Tho Murder OF vasques-An InsursenI
Order Regarding Slaves.
HAVANA. Jan. 9, 1869.
the steamer Comeas, formerly the Infanta Isabel,
OF the Cadz line arrived here the morning OF the
4th at an early hour, having on board Sehor Don
Domingo Dulce Garay Marquis de Castelnorite, the
newly appointed Captain General the sever faithful
tse,n and an extensive retinue His presence has
been for time expected here and on the 1s Inst
General Lersundi officially announced his speedy
coming in the Gazette.
At the appointed hour, amid salvo or artillery
landed his Excellency, whose special mission 1t Is
70 restore peace to distracted Cuba, and wonderful
70 tell was received by the "Roya March, and TO
that air. heretofore played in honor OF government
he had assisted to oyerturn. marched on foot to
the Palace There were no manifestations OF welcome
together pleased with the programme which his
royalist predecessor had prepared directed the play
Ing OF the .Riego Hymn" Revolutionary air always
prohibited under the monarchy. This was followed
by few cheers from Spanlards and Cubans alike.
II was not thought prudent TO continue it, however,
and II soon ceased Arrived at the Palace the oath
OF Office was daily administered and soon after
signal gun announced change in the admnistra.
ton OF the island.
In the evening grand entertainment took place.
At this Lersundi, who unlike Dulce is an easy speak
or and always ready to make a few remarks, spoke
erect as lollows:-sThe fusurrecfon IN this sisapd
limited at its inception to small force has assumed
very considerable increase. and Is now very dinl-
cult to arrest This Is owing to want Of resources
which has prevailed. WIN not attempt 10 extol my
own resolutions or actions, have ever been in
fmicai 10 selleuogy. But II Is owing the citizen
sodery that has been organized here spontaneously
thar i has not assumed greater proportions and ex
tended 10 the Western Departments In conclusion
ne remarked that he could not deliver the island
he had received II, suce the insurrection occupied
nearly one half OF IT, but II the supreme government
SENDS the means already offered, and now believed
10 De on he way, hls worthy successor aided by the
military talent which has given such eminent glory
TO The nation, VIII know fuli well how 10 render them
available and 10 put an end to the nucleus OF the in
snrrecon, however strong its position, In Bayamo
This entertainment was attended by borh Cubans
and spaniads and, at least upon the surface, much
There returned on the same steamer with General
Dnce senor Martinez, Bishop OF Havana who. it
less lnan year since by order OF Lcrsundi 1t is
stated that when that ofncial came on board the
steamer the Blsnop approached to greet him, and
was received with frown OF contempt He IL ac-
companied by about thirty priests, vherewth 70
make Clean sweep OF the ecclesiastical employees
heretofore IN ofce Their coming is regarded as an
evidence that there Is 70 be change In the rea-
tonsnlp between Church and State here and no lib
erty OF conscience. After he had landed consider
able number Of the lower classes approached for his
p,essing and passing through the streets, he was
Missed by Others.
vhara "a f,v Tho ror,a
0ente the head or the Treasury the city Governor
Postmaster, Counsellor Of Administration and host
o. oicals doubtless happy that Ito the victors be-
Prior to the arrival Of Duce General Lcrsundi had
made an preparations for departure, and he left on
the afternoon OF the 5th, per steamer Antonio Lopez
direct for Cadz.
IN meeting with the editors Of Havana which
informed them that they would be allowed to dis
suss any question, even that Of alton to the
United States, except the two referred to- In refe-
renee to the slavery question he considered Il as CON
0emped IN the abstract by the united voice OF man
Und, and that It's discussion under existing circum.
Stances might be dangerous to the peace OF society
While his remarks were not entirely clear 1t was
tnleIed that religious liberty would be conceded,
dogmas upon which men differ would tend to
unsetue faith, and should be avoided.
nm fer n 70 the he has sndeavored
the last day or two project has been under discus
SION ior sending commission to the Eastern Depart
ment Win view or arranging mafters-ths, OF
course In an informal way he cannot recoR.
ni7e the insurgents in any manner As vet
however, nothing has been decided upon, much
CuDans are doubtful OF their influence with
Their brethren IN arms. Meanwhile in his treatment
OF the Cubans his Excellency Is extravagantly kind
and conciliating They invited to cali upon him.
are received with marked cordiaty, are assured OF
his earnest sympathy In their desires for liberty and
reforms and that everything possible Will be granted
them All political prisoners either have been or
win be issued at an early day The terms Of this as
decided upon are not very pleasing 70 the Cubans.
AZ originally settled all were to be entitled to the
right OF suffrage who paid taxes to the amount OF
$780, irrespective OF color. This has now been
changed and the franchise is TO be confined 70 the
whites. A the spaniards OF all classes, civilians
and soldiers, VIII be allowed TO vote the Cubans
without the free negroes, many OF whom are very
intelligent Will lose thar influence TO which they are
enutied This fact VIII be made OF by those sus-
tanning the revolution and win doubtless have much
influence N postponing a,settlenent is currently
Ing upon them to lay down their arms and proffer-
ing amnesty, will be issued at an early day; but at
present TINS would seem 10 he Inconsistent with Gen.
eral Dulce's idea and treatment OF the matter The
suppfession OF the military commissions Is conf
dently anticipated
FOR the past few days matters have been regarded
IN light favorable 70 the insurgents and their SYM
pathizers The absence OF any news from valrna.
seda u Indicative OF an absence OF successes on
his part. II Is known that Colonel Acosia has re-
turned 10 Ctego de Ariia, with the loss OF y large
portion OF hs force and supplies ard complete de-
morallzation. Benegas, who set ont for Holguin a
month since, Is at Gibara, dangerously wounded
having accomy lshed nothing against tho revolution.
the results OF their operations regarded indi-
catiye Of how little reliance can BE placed on the
Spanish citizen sodiery In tins island. a number
OF communications have been received here recently
from the seat Of war all OF which breathe spirit 81
confidence aud enthusiasm. one 0l these. dated AZ
Cespedes headquarters, December ls, says:--s'We
are expecting arms from day to day and VIII then
have twenty thousand soldiers in the held.r THIS
has reference TO the Bayamose and does not include
the Jurisdiction OF 0ertC Principe aud other points
further west. During the march OF salmaseda from
Puerto Principe % san Miguel Cespedes sent COG
men 70 the assistance ~ tue 'CamaRneyanos, = bui
tue latter decliEsd their help and sent them back
vito the WORD that they could defend their soil
alone.
letter from Manzsnilio, dated January 2, states
that Mr.. Edwards, American citizen who has been
for some time past confined there as given by the
HERALD has been released at last. His Innocence oi
any completely m the insurrection with which ne was
charged was fully established before the military
commission on November 30, but he has, however
been confined IN fifhy prison and among the worst
OF criminals. The matter has been brought TO the at
tention OF Mr. Seward.
The coastwise steamer Carolina, from caibarep.
arrived on the 9th inst, with sixteen nsaraent prt