The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-12
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There are 80 many persons in Charleston
who are now, or who have been engaged in
the Cnba trade, thatgreat Interest has been
shown in regard to:everything that, relates
to the progress of the Cuban insurrection.
We cannot'say that the popular feeling has
altogether been on the side of the REBELS"
for men have contrasted the merciless man.
ner in which the Southern "rebels" were
treated, with the expressions of profuse
sympathy which the North can ind for 'the
rebels" in Cuba and Crete. Yet there has
been rcstlessness among the people which
betokens the awakening Of the old spirit of
adventure aud romance. This is particu-
!arly the case among the young men, and
for weeks past it has been rumored that ex-
peditions i'll Gid of the Cuban insurrection-
lists were fitting out on the Georgiu and Ca
rolina coast.
We have not been able to obtuin such
information as would justify us in saying
positively that any of these expeditions
have actually reached their destination. In
deed, too great publicity would awaken
the vigilance of the Spanish spies, and make
a successful landing difficult to any but such
men those who ran the blockade of
Charleston so often during the late un-
pleasantness. We may, however, without
compromising any one. say that Captain
Frank Bonneau, one OF our most skillful
mariners and bravest men, has safely arrived
in Cuba. OF him, no moro must be said mt
this moment.
A few days ago some surprise was excited
by the arrival in Charleston of General Jor-
dan, formerly chief ofstaffof General Beau
regard. This officer moved about very
quietly, and no suspicious as to his real OBJ
ject were entertained until it was found that
he had disappeared from tho city. The re-
port IL and we have no reason to doubt its
correctness-that General Jordan has sailed
for Cuba.
But this is not all. From what has leaked
out since the departure of General Jordan,
it is understood that he is in full accord with
President Grant, aud is acting with his
knowledge and consent. The new President
has already said that Spain is entitled to no
consideration ut the hands OF the United
States, and ho is known to be strongly iu
favor OF the acquisition Of moro territory
Cuba would be IL dainty morsal for the rndi-
calls. There would be half million of ne
groes to vote, and legisate, aud play "Old
Harry with the prosperity Of the island;
and there would bo as many white men to
rule by martial law, to New Englandize, and,
finally. to reconstruct. No wonder that
Grant should bo in favor OF acquiring Cuba
1t Is true that there may be lion in the
path, but an excuse can he found for the
suspension of diplomatic relations. This
could not better be done than on the plea
that Spain was insulting and injuring Ame-
rican citizens. This may be the reason why
General Jordan, it is said. has been assured
by President Graut that if he falls into the
hands of the Spaniards no hair OF his head
shall be injured, and that no American who
takes part in the insurrection shall DO i'm
properly treated by the loynlists
This Is the story as it comes to u.s. and we
should not be surprised if there were more
startling developments i'll the course Of the
next few weeks. Charleston Ne,cs