New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-19
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
ENGAGEMENTS NEAR JAGUEY GRANDE AND |
CIFGO AVIIA.

loss of 10 killed A detachment of troops accompa-
nying train of provisions along the south coast to
Ciego Avia, was attacked on the road by the in
surgents and compelled to fall back, suffering some
loss but saving the train. Reenforcements arriving
the troops again advanced, attacked the insurgents
and succeeded in reaching CiegO with their convoy
REBELLION AMONG THE sLAvEs-REPoRIs FROM
GEMS. QUEsADA AND JORDAN
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s-Letters from Cuba to the
9th give encouraging accounts of the revolutionary
forces The recent general CONSUMPTION ordered by
De Rodas at the command of the Volunteer
AYuntdmeatO at Havana it is said, has the effect Oh
largely increasing their forces. The feeling OF
characterization among the slaves IS increasing
They demand their freedom and are organizing
and arming themselves to Join the Cuban army.
Several contests have taken place between the
negroes and the Spanish troops. The negroes sue
cessfully defended themselves against superior
forces. Gen. Quesada has had several skirmishes
with Lesca, and reports that his forces have been
successful and that the assertions and voluntary en-
listments from the enemy reinforced him. In
week or ten days he expects to take possession OF
Nuevitas and have control of fortified town on the
coast. Gen. Jordan's army is being gradually re-
enforced by Cubans. conscripted, whose sympathies
are with their countrymen The Spanish forces IN
his district arc inactive and he is confident that the
few positions held by Yalmaseda will fall into his
hands Both of the Generals Commanding and the
President Of the Republic of Cuba express the most
positive belief that the revolution win be successful,
if not by the force Of arms by the force Of crcum-
stances.
THE CUBAN MARTYRS.
HAVANA, Aug 12.-Eighteen years ago the gallant
Crittenden and 80 other Americans were executed IN
the castle of Atares at Havana. Narciso Lopez was
reserved for different mode of execution, the garote
The American Consul at that time in Havana was
the Hon. A. i. Owen, who had formerly been men,
Der of Congress from Georgia The prisoners were
placed in the castle, and after drumhead court
martial were ordered to be shot, which sentence at
an early hour of the following morning was fulfilled
storm of indignation was raised throughout the
whole country by the event, for the officer who
received tho surrender these assured them that
their lives would be spared. and it under this
condition that they gave themselves up. Concha re-
pudiated the agreement. alleging that the officer ex-
ceeded his duty. Had the unfortunate Consul Owen
gone to New-Orleans 40 that time he would barely
have escaped coat of tar and feathers The subject
came up in Congress; resolutions were offered con-
demnng his conduct. but the whole matter dropped,
by reason of the fact that the administration of Mr..
Fillmore had caused proclamation to be published
long before the event in which IL was distinctly
stated that should any American venture TO Cuba IN
an unlawful expedition. he would place himsefbeyond
the pale of our laws, and would receive no protec-
ton. Mr.. Owen explained this; but none of our
people seemed disposed 10 hear him. being altogether
shocked by the bloodthirsty conduct of Captain:
Gen. Concha. As soon as the Imprisonment Of
the men was made known 10 him. Mr.. Owen repaired
10 the palace but could not the CaptainG General
who was too much engaged. He, therefore, brought
the subject 10 the attention of that functiOnary by
strong letter begging for the lives Of the prisoners
Concha, however hurried mp the work and did not
degn 10 answer the Consul Generals note until after
the execution owen died in obscurty and neglect
His countrymen, ignorant Of Spanish character never
forgavo him for what they persisted in believing
dereliction of duty. Lopez went out from the ila-
yana prison with q firm step. Present around him
were ten thousand persons. lie marched TO the
place of execution through two files of soldiers, and
inst as he made the angle Of the prisonhouse an old
Standard, now in Havana land to-day one of the
colonies of volunteers insulted the poor man with
the remark BuenO para lie Chico! Good for the
little fellow , lie Chico was the name Lopez bore
among his partisans. Aguero Hernandez Armen-
teros Estrampes, died as became heroes. The cir
cumgtances connected with Pntos fate are
interesting. lie was, pretended TO be, great
friend of the Captain General Their wives were quite
intimate also. Every few days Pinto Ia lawyer by
profession, but holding at the time an important
Office under the Government dined with Gen.
Concha 1t was intended 10 get rid OF Concha and
then raise the revolutionary cry. The Cubans in
duced Pinto who was one Of their eountrymen, 20
undertake the task. On bright beautiful day at
about o'clock p. m while Pinto was at the palace,
and at the moment fondling Conchas little girls, a
messenger came to the door and demanded TO the
Captaln-G General. what is itp asked Concha.
Tell the man am engaged 1t is now dinner time"
"Bnt he saws he must see YOU replied the porter of
the palace "We tell him TO come up" Concha
advanced and learned from the man that Pinto on
that very day was to rise from his seat, while
all were at the table and strike a dagger
into the Governor Generals heart. The messen-
ger told Concha that he would find the
dagger on PintOs person, and letter or letters
referring TO the contemplated murder. Concha
returned TO the room, his face blanched with eX-
element and he quietly motOned to one OF his aids
TO call in policeman, who, Immediately appearing,
was ordered TO arrest Pinto. This was done while
the culprit was chatting and seemed to be in a high
state of enjoyment. There was found on him the
knife that was TO have done the murder and letter
which explained Pntos intentons!and what was to
have been the subsequent action OF the patriots
Nevertheless the Captain General disliked TO
have Pinto executed, and did all he
could to save his lfe This was due in
part to the intercession of his wife. 1t
was charged however, that he was cOunseling
another movement on the part of the Cubans, and
tho Galatians gave COncha TO understand that lie
ought not "to let justice be longer defeated" The
wife of Concba seems from what is stated, to be
eminently practical woman and Madam Pinto, 1t
was discovered knew all about Pntos plans. AT the
last moment the latter lady begged to see the former
and leading in her two little boys thus spoke
Sonora my husband is to die behold his widow and