The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-19

Havana the 18th inst, arrived here yesterday. She
brings news of interest up to date OF sailing
Opposition Of the Spanish Residents to Inter-
vention-Their Suspicious Of the Regency
Circular of the Spanish Clubs-G rumbIinas
Against ROdas-The American Squadron
The Fight ut Tunas-Intcresting Details
Recruiting-Dc obstruction Of Estates-Thc
Next Crop-PoIiticuI Prisoners-Sequestra
tiOns-Spnnish Reports.
HAVANA. Sept H. 1850
The Spanish residents OF Cuba are loyal to the
monarchy and patriotic, but they seem to have no
great liking fol. the Regency Indeed they suspect
it, and most OF them, still believing that the insur
rection can be put down, are shaping their 0ppo-
stion to any project which 1t may entertain for the
sale or reIinquisnment Of the island. This opp0.
sition manifested itself more particularly in the
Spanish Club Casino EspahO and your rather
startling propositions have been most favoraby
received within its walls and beneath the mask of
social intercourse. As for example:-The establish
ment Of an independent government, to remain in
entire harmony with the people OF Spain, mOnarchs,
because successful revoutonists, until the election
terminate SerranO's reign.
circular addressed to all the volunteers Of the
island proposing the establishment OF club organ
the Havana Club has been sent out. 1t is antici-
pated that the Captain General will endeavor to put
q stop to political discussions in this and other
clubs and then come what may, perhaps trip to
Spain Tor his EXcellency-G la Dulce. The recent
trip of R0das to Matanzas is now said to have had
some connection with this matter, and he was ad
vlsed by the Governor there and other leading OIL
Gals that In case of any proposition for the sale OF
the island or the recognition Of belligerent rights to
the Cubans, there would DO great and
uncomfortable disorders among the voun-
teers. To prevent these or to suppress them
it was proposed to arm all professediv
loyal persons whether Cuban or Spaniard, but 1t
was not accepted as being too difficult ana too dam
per0us. That his EXcelency is thoughtfuly alive to
the gravity Of the situation, IN view Of the possible
action Of the United States. there is no doubt
Whether he win be able to meet 1t or no is problem.
atica. The Spaniards look with dread upon the
extensive operations gong on In the North for
fitting out the squadron designed for these waters.
Last year American war vessels here excited their
laughter; and well they might as they compared the
insignificant gunDoats with the magnificent frlgates
of SPAIN England and France. But they have
ceased. The north wind brings down the sound Of
hammers. and they say it presages hurricane.
Meanwhile they prepare to meet 1t. may be antci-
pate IT, so the action OF the United States should be
az least contemporary with the arrival Of her squad.
ron, II at oil inimical to Spanish domination on this
island.
The great fight at Las Tunas-as described in my
correspondence of the 9thcontinues the subject OF
conversation, and though no further information
has been received, in the mouths OF Cubans and
Spanards the story takes thousand curious shapes
That number oil prisoners were burned when the
prison building was fired to prevent Its falling into
the hands OF the insurgents there Is no doubt The
Captain General is naturally very indignant at this
A Spanish officer present at the battle says the
Cubans approached the intrenchments with great
bravery, but rather like mob than an army. with.
out any pretensons to line OF battle. Before day
1tptf on mr. n hn1V nf
with the lone star in tin upon their hats. went
commenced shouting "Vipa cuba Lt6rer "Vtpa
Iadepeldencia ~ "Tiud Cespedss ~ mingled among
many OF them when sleeping or unsuspicious OF the
presence OF a foe. They were not discovered until
the gray Of the morning. when they ned, hot'y pur
sued, to their fntrenchments. The sergeant, as he
rode behind the WORKS, gaily exclaimed, "rhey smet
me ~ and he was much applauded. Happily truth
and poeJical justice go hand In hand In furnishing
sequel to the story: ne was killed during the day.
There Is no doubt that great ruin and deSOlati0n
have come upon Tunas and its inhabitants. Many OF
the latter driven from their homes, are wandering
about the country destitute, and In danger from
both Cubans and Spaniards. Some were trying to
make their way TO Puerto Padre
Recruiting Tor the battalion intended for the field
and known as Guias de Rodas goes on very slowly
Some Az men have been raised in Havana and in
Matanzas, ana olher places some 200 more
In Nuevitas recruiting Is going on among the
blacks and eighty had been enlisted at last accounts
General Pueblo, commanding In Porto Principe mad
but small satisfaction OF his black allies, who joined
him soon after his arrival, and on account Of his
beng negro, as they soon afterwards fed taking
with them considerable number originally IN the
Spanish ranks.
From the Cuatro Villas. sanct Spiritus Moron,
Puerto Principe and other points, encounters are
officially reported, all with the same character and
with the same result; that Is, favorable to the Span
lards.
The Diorio has information from Mapzanil!o to
the effect that column, commanded by Lieutenant
Colonel Juan Lopez del Campio, composed OF
troops and volunteers, attacked the insurgent chief
Modesto Diaz IN his formidable lnrenchments near
the River Iara, took them and routed the rebels,
killing fourteen. The pursuit continued ior some
The destruction Of estates continues. The insur-
gents have burned several belonging 10 the Ysnages
near Trinidad. They have given large sums to sup
port the volunteers and forces employed In guarding
estates.
The insurgents recently came to the estate Of Mr..
Terry near Cleninesos, and carried or twenty-six
negroes. twenty three Cinnamon, the overseer and
Others of the pace, but did not burn it.
Before his departure for the North, and under
Dulce's administration, Senior Soldama obtained
permission to keep some twenty 1--WE or thirty armed
men on his estates near Matanzas These recently
endeavored to excite the negroes to RISE and the
thing coming TO the ear OF the Chief of the Guarda
Civil he went 10 the estates and killed nine OF them.
They were mostly canary Islanders.
The planters OF Colon and Jaguey Grande believe
that It VIII be Impossible to make the next years
soon as the insurgents apnear In numbers
enough to protect them. To prevent sup.
plies falling into the hands Of the insurgents
decree mas been issued forbiddng the transporta-
ton OF any box or bale, containing arms ammuni-
tlon salt, medicines and certain other articles
without permit from the Governor or Lieutenant
Governor OF the jurisdiction. The sale OF machetes
Is prohibited except 10 propretors OF estates under
certain restrictions. The station masters on the rail-
road are required to examine all boxes coming TO
their respective places, and report to the Admins
traitor of the road shippers are made responsible
and required TO place their names on the boxes.
Orders have been issued TO the employers of the
railroad TO pay particular respect TO such OF their
number as are volunteers; AS mos, OF them are Gu
The property OF the following named gentlemen,
or Cardenas, has been conditionay embargoed:-
Juan Garcia Saliva, Ricardo Mathu, Juan Perez del
Castillo. Rafael dc Zayas Ochoa ana Manuel Diaz
Gonzales. That o. the following gentleman has been
released:-Santago Laurence, Cayctah0 Pascual.
The superior Political Government has made dis
position Of political prisoners as foows-To be sub
Jected to council OF war-JOse h. COloma. 10 be
exlled to Ceuta-Caros Diaz Molina, Andres de Ia
Tore. Exiled to Mea- Antonio Flunack Carroll
To be sent to the Peninsula and placed at the dispo
sitlon OF the general government-DOmtngo Acosta
Pantale0n Alfonso, Manuel Alfonso and Antonio
Aoma To change his residence-Isidro Rivero.
Insurgents in FL Arriba-Organization Of Vol