New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-02
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.

THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
GREAT MORTALITY IN GARRISON PATRIOTS
/ MOVING ON PUERTO PRINCIPE.
! HAVANA, June 80, via KEY WEST. July IAN
American engineer from Puerto Principe has ar
rived here via Nuevitas which place he left on the
24th, and makes the following statement Of affairs in
! and around the former city He left Puerto Prin-
clpe on the l7th At that time trivial results had
been attained BY the operations in that vicinity The
condition of the troops In rriaan was dreadful and
/ their numbers were subject 10 constant depletion
I from casualties and disease. The hospitals were
| full, with an average of ten deaths a day.
On the 18th foraeng party had left the city, $50
strong. but driven in. and 40 Of them sent
to the hospital sick. On the 18th few patriots en-
tered the city in disguise and tried TO capture sent
mel, but discovered. and rctreated with loss Of
two. On the 22d the patriots captured a detachment
of 1O5 regulars at the first station from Principe
The regiment of Catalan volunteers had lost 200 from
sickness. Gen Quesada. Commander-in-chief Of the
patriots was the vicinity, and had become more
active and holder in his operations, The Spauiards
attribute the recent Of the patriots to the
presence of Americans among them.
SPANISH CALLS FOR TRoors-AN AMERICAN
SHOT.
They admit that 10000 more troops are required,
and they expected large reCnforcements to arrive
with Cen Rodas. The garrison in Principe are dis
heartened whileth Cubans in terror and fleeing
10 the United States Advices from Santiago TO the
/ Sd state that au American named Speekman, who
was one Of the crew Of the Grapcshot and was cap
turcd on shore, had been shot lie claimed that he
had been deceived when he shipped, was iorcibly de-
/ tanned when landing and surrendered to the troops
after skirmishing When he was taken TO Santiago
/ the Consul endeavored 10 save him, and asked for
DELAY of the execution TO enable him TO present
| proofs. which was refused. The matter has been
| represented 10 our Government
REPORTED DfsHEARTENMEST or THE PATRIOTS
RECOGNITION DEEMED MPRoBABLE-PRo-
POsAL TO PURCHASE THE ISLAND 49, CEN.
slCKLEs's INSTRUCTIONS.
WAsHINGToS, July 1.-The news Of the failure Of
the recent attempted sailing from Ncw-York Of n
vessel with supplies and men for Cuban revolution
lists is very disheaening 10 the representatives Of
the Cuban Junta here They say there is no hope of
I aid for them from our Government Our officials
assure them Of their sympathy, but say that while
the Alabama claims pending Is the duty OF our
/ Government 10 be strict in observing neutrality All
hope of recognition even begerents, Is given up
II Is stated on excellent authority that the lnStruc
| lions 10 Gen. Sickles authorize him 10 negotiate
/ with Spain for the purchase OF the lsiahd Dy our
| Government
/ PERUVIAN SYMPATHY WITH CUBA.
Soyeral large and enthusiastic meetings have been
held in Lima, in favor Of the Revolution in Cuba
at one Of which a committee was named to wait upon
! President Balta and solicit that the two monitors
lately purchased in the United States be placed at
| the disposition Of the Cubans. The President very
/ prudently told the committee that he would con
slider the matter and that the struggling Cubans had
the sympathy Of the Government. Gen. Buenda
and Col Bolaganesi Of the Peruvian army have ten
dered their services TO the Cuban Commissioner,
Sehor yaliente and Will leave here at early date
| for the scene Of action
LAST OF THE CUBAN ExPEDTTIok-THE scHooN-
/ Frs wINONA AND FANCY CAPTURED.
Marshal Barlow received information on
wednesday night that the two schooners' Wnona and
| Fancy which accompanied the Cuban expedition with
arms and ammunition at Milford eight miles TINS
side Of NewHaven, and were about discharging their
cargoes He at once sent Deputy Marshal Crowley to
Milford BIZ rail- and the MahOning dispatched thither
without delay Yesterday morning both the WinOna and
the Fancy we're captured by the MahOnng The Winona
had not discharged her cargo but that OF the Fancy
on the dock, where It seized. IL consisted
OF about Of guns and sabers saddles brides,
and equipments generally. These two schOOners were
with tho rest Of the expedition at Gardeners Island and
left there Tuesday morning. Marshal Barlow tele-
graplcd the commander Of the Mahonng to bring tho
WiuOna and Fancy back here as the Connecticut
Marshal takes possession OF the goods the wharf He
also telegraphed TO Washington, requesting that
instructions 70 take possession be sent TO the
Connecticut Marshal. The Chase was captured
! by Deputy Marshal Greg in the cutter Campbell.
the arrival OF vessels at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
premature they expected there late last night
! Admiral GodOn the commandment at the Navy Yard,
said last evening, In conversation with TRIBUNE
porter that In keeping and feeding the Cuban prisoners
! captured on Tuesday, he was acting entirely
on his own responsibility and without instruc,
tlOns from Washington. Marshal Barlow had handed
the men over 20 HIM for safekcepng, and he had
ceped charge thinking that II was only until suita-
bic accommodations could be obtained. lie was some
what astOushed therefore, when the Marshal told him
that he he Marshall had further control OF the men
In cOpsc1uence OF Marshal BarOws failure 10 attend 70
Tie men Ohe Admiral claims that the Marshal should
\ have fed and lodged the prisOner6l, Admiral GOdOn
/ was forced 20 take that duty upon himself FIND
ing that they uncomfOrtaby crowded on Doard he
tugs he had them removed 20 the Vermont but To-Day
they viii have 20 resume their old quarters, unless MAT
/ shal Barlow obtain "a lodging for them on shore -,
Admiral GOdOn's opinions concerning inc ohuHo "
Cuba are much the those entertained Dy heay
all Government officers He sees on one sac tho nou
tratY laws, which capable OF but one lnterpos
ton; the other struggling people 10 WHOSE NJ
dent Americans desire 70 rush without b
the great question OF International law involved MI
ms personal oympathies incline toward tuoa la'nGf
/ Than SPAN, he fees that the course OF
/ tho Government IN ntercepung ana % Wien
/ inc tie GHbuhtcrs Is the only one "ICn
could lave been pursued In speaking Of inc PRISONERS
under bs charge Admiral GOdOn SAID that their leaders
/ MAD ulaved ANYTHING bat brave or manly part. vi
Tuesdav when they were turned 10 him, nc WIN
heard order 70 make some prOYlslOh lOL