New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-25
GEN. CAyADA's CAMPAIGN IN TIE CHICO VILLAS
DISTRICT.

Interesting letters have been received from
Las Villas from which few paragraphs are taken;
Since my last the enemy reinforced by 1000 Of the
newly arrived troops. Also by large number Of mob
ized volunteers and 6omberos fire companie has been
constantly fighting u.s. but have succeeded in render.
ing Of no avail all his efforts cannot think that
desperate struggle ever existed than that in which
have been engaged for the last three months Gen.
Cavada has been during this time operating near Ii
pabo jurisdiction OF Trinidad. and you that
i the points near by have fallen into his hands.
The Spdnards have thrown upon all the forces they
could command with the purpose OF driving us out from
among the sugar estates and from the hlsde but with
out success and with heavy losses. The attack by the
EnaDiards ut Macagua was made by most formidable
force, but We maintained our position. superhuman
effort was made to anuhlGe Gen. Cayada's small nrny,
but t was unsuccessful.
The news Of surrongers to the Spanish authorities in
the Nias Is untiue Our ranks are beng strengthened
every day by the arrival Of recruits Had we arms.
hed The burning of estates continues III every direc
ton Cavada's forces occupy the country between Is
pirltu Santo ard Colon.
THE SPANISH PEEss on TIE WAR.
la Discussion of Madrid of February o.,
says "Afer own period Of revolution, nothing was
easier than 10 quiet the Insurgents They slaves,
and we slaves also. We made them free when
became free ourselves, and there is not doubt that
while in slavery they desired TO DO brothers and TO
parake Of msfortunes they should have been douby
then recognize them. In place Of freeing them sent
them soldiers; in lieu Of rights and cannons, and
how 70 be excused for our conduct How can We
be justified for our delay IN eOnceding her rghtsP
Exc 1vs. Ward Of New-Jersey and Fletcher
of Missouri have sent the following letters TO the Hon.
Cassius NJ Clay President OF the Cuban Charitable Aid
Society At date Of Newark March Gov Ward writes:
Your communication Of March 3. 1870. n'ormin, no
OF NY appointment a5 NONRESIDENT OF the Cuban
Charitable AID society was duly received, and sccep
the position. Offering opportunity 10 aid in making
Cuba ally OF the States Of the Republic. 1T
least 10 aeyate the suffering OF those who are making
manly stand for liberty trust that this struggling
people may be successful IN their brave attempt and
That they may unto wisdom with courage and modera
ton with success"
follows: 1 am ready 10 do all that l may law
fully do 10 aid the Cubans. The people OF this
country Will hold to accountability those who
have in great opportunity denied the mission
which Providence has designed for our Republic. In
the home freedom the cry OF suffering humanity
must be heedod and in the struggle between liberty and
a power such as Spain our Government cannot stand
cold as an Iceberg. Yet little longer, and there will
come from the warmheared freemen OF States, In
the voice always potential decree OF emancipation TO
the brave Cubans VINO looking for and lighting for
liberty.