The Weekly Arizonian., 1869-08-28
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(From files of the daily New Mexicau.)

a Washington, Aug, 6-Cuban advices to th g 26th ult state that Quesada still maintain 3 communications between the coast aud Puerto Principe; the inhabitants of that city are com pletely at the mercy of the volunteers, who are every day committing horrible outrsges, anC it is almost impossible for the suffering pleOple to obtain supplies It is reported that foraging party of 80 Cubans were captured near Ewadas and it is feared that all were immediately exe- cuted The Cuban commanders are moving 60 take advantage ofthe demoralized condition of the Spanisrds, and decisive action will soon be taken in the eastern departament which will give the insurgents full control of that portion of the island
 Havana, Aug. l2-Mr. VaIts, a relative of the American Consul at Ssgua la Grands. has been arrested and sent to Nnvana- Four hundred CO., lored soldiers have left in the Spanish merchant steamer Barcelona for Nuevitas. The same men composed portion of the last Spanish expedi- ton to Mexico. AdYices from Puerto Principe represnt that the garrison were abund antly sup piled with provisions Skirmishes are report ed at Santo Bspritu, Villa Clara, and Trini- dad, in which the Spanish troops were suc- cessfuL
 Bad weather and deficient commissariatpr pre- vent active military operations on both sides. The insurgent troops are suffering more from sickness than the Spanish, for want of medi- cines and attention.
 At Santiago ds Cuba July a. the patriot detachment which have been attacking the ortifed plantations for some time past, defeat ed the Spanish troops sent to meet them.
 Col Comara commanding the Spanish for ces was wounded. The expedition was com. peIled to return to the city. It is stated that as soon as preparations are completed the patriots will positively attack Santiago de Cuba
 The negro militia that made a raid upon Puerto Principe, enabled a number of families to escape from the Spaniards. The invsss- meOt of Puerto Principe is expected.
 Mn Ferguson, long imprisoned at Mancillo has obtained his release. A number of politi. gal prisoners have also been released.
 In consequence of correspondeuces hay ng been intercepted, more important seques- rstons are expected. The sales of confscated property will take place at auction. It is sug- gested that the police make registration of he slaves owned by disloyal masters.
  More troops are demanded from the interior The insurgents are increasing in numbers and activity, Q
 New York, Aug. I2, It Is understood that the robbers of the American express obtained Sl4O,OO0
 The Marshal has orders from the Secretary 'f State to transfer the custody of the Spa nish Junboats to tho Brooklyn navy-yard.
 Judge Mcclure has decided to discharge Pratt, the alleged Texas rioter, but as Pratt is n the custody of the military it is not known what to do about it,
 Boston, Aug l2. . The earnings of the Union Pacific Rail Road or July were $654, 900 as shown by the con- ,any's books. The reduction of the rates for reight will have the effect of largely increasing he receipts during the present month,
 Montgomery. Ala, Aug. II, A petition of some republicans of Mobile Tas presented yesterday to Governor Smith T raying that he declare that city under martial T Aw. The Governor, however, refusea