The New York herald., 1870-03-02
Gu B A LIB R E.
Arrival of General Quesada In New YORK.
His Recepti0n--Present Situation in
Cuba-The Resources Of the Insur-
gent Forces-The Thirty Gum
boats Their Effectiveness.

Great was the commotiOu caused at the COrtlandt
street ferry and Jersey City railroad station yestcr
day. at about four p. NJ, when some 800 Cubans were
seen hurryiug across. evidently bent upon some
thing serious, and 1t was soon hinted that another
expedition was In active preparation. An expedi-
tton IL proved be. but also one Of peace The Gu
pans werc expecting their favorte leader, General
Quesada who had been telegraphed as being pas
senger on board Of the train at the Jersey City
station at forty minutes past four O'Clock. Punctua
TO Its time the train whiried into the station. No
sooner 1t brought a stand still than the cars
were invaded by the anxious crowd, eager to
grasp the hand of chief who mas erected 80
much towards the good issue OF the insurreC.
tion In Cuba. On making his appearance loud
cheers OF welcome rent the air. "v1va Cuba nbre ~
.ytya General Quesada ~ "vlva Cespedcs - Then
came three cheers more for the Generals special
edincation. Everybody had some questions to put,
ana everybody wished TO De first; consequently the
combined efforts ended In general rush, carrying
the General and his Immediate friends through the
station TO the carriage which awaited them outside.
Senior Morales Lemus was absent, owing to an tndis
position but was represented by his secretary. The
Cuban yunta was represented Dy Msssrs. Messre and
Varona, and the Cuban CLUB by Messrs. Pinelros
Deimonte. Gaivez and Valdez Mendoza. Wden
crossing the river the
CUBAN FLAG
was hoisted by some enGerprlsng youth, who bold ~
mounted Ine roof OF the ferryooat and with his nag
attached the drivers whip waived 1t IN full view
OF the spanish irigate,
renewed cheers were INDUCED ln ana soon the
crowd landed ut the foot OF C0rtandt street, whence
they proceeded up Broadway 10 tue Holman House.
where for the present the General has taken up his
THE GENERALS APPEARANCE.
General Quesada Is man OK middle stature ana
possesses fne military bearing. Ills age Is about
Inirtyseven ard his features show evident traces OF
recent exposure. HIS head Is remarkably wen
shaped and indicates large amount or personal
courage, combined with strong Will and perse-
verance. He fully expresses MS opinion that the
CAUSE OF CUBA
stands better now than ever 1t did hitherto, that is
up 10 ine date oI his departure from tue patriot
headquarters, on January -. Moreover the men are
now disciplined soldiers, fuily up 70 their WORK is
such and determined rather TO die than run from
The enemy. Virtually speaking The insurgents are
exception of the cities OF Havana ana
Colon. The General states that all the other cities
in the island could have easily been taken, but he
preferred not mourning the risk that such steps
would necesstate for the present. Moreover, te
would nave taken TOO much Of MS ayaAole lorce 70
hold them wnen taken, and under eAisLIng clrcum-
stances. did not deem II expedlent TO venture 70
such an extent. The troops have abundance or
ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
The artillery numbers thirteen light held pieces,
and they nave 1900 rides. Only some 5000 men
descriptions are stated TO DO luy equal to the de-
mand, aud many OF the infantry are mounted
when necessary. Throughout the territory undei
the control OF tile republican government agrlcuI
ture continues actively as during times VI peace,
but all parts IN the immediate vicinity Of the span
iards purposely devastated or burned, so as to
Cut or their supplies. The General reports that
numbers OF Spanlards are continually passing over t0
the patriot forces, which ne has tolerated, although
mucn against his Will, more from charity tnan other
wISe In his opinion the Spaniards are enectuai!y
played out as tnelr movements are closely watched
by the advanced guards OF the insurgents, VINO loss
no opportunity 10 harass them and cut on PORTIONS
Ol their forces.
THE THIRTY GUNBOATS,
about which so much talk was made. are subjects
that excite the Generals rsibiy. Firstly, because
1t utterly impossible that thirty GunboatS can ef
secondly, because they are not capable OF
keeping out az sea, and draw too much water
to approach the Coast generally Ther cost OF Hain-
tenance enormous aud their utility nil. The IN
surgents have special force Of 1000 men VINO act
as coast guards aud effective enough to repuiso
any attack from the In respect TO the action of
the United States government III allowing them 20
sail, the General attributes 1t purely to want or
knowledge OF tue actual state Oi affairs III CUBA,
when lie can easily explain.
GENERAL JORDAN
Is reported to be an active and aoe soldier ana evil
dentiy stands hlgu In the opinions OF the lnSurgent
cntes. General Quesada left the command 0l Lh5
patriot forces IN order 10 undertakes
SPECIAL MISSION,
not only to the government OF the United States,
but also 10 the european governments, IN Wnich
capacity he is duly accredited by Che acting Pres-
dent Cespedes, VINO authorizes HIM to DO all In his
power aid and further the interests OF the repuo-
lie OF Cuba. In his Official capacity he Is assisted by
Colonel Varona as secretary and Major L0ynas. On
his way to New YORK ne passed through the capi-
ta but did not STOP having business to attend TO In
this city that required MS presence personally pre-
vious to presenting himself officially the authOrl
ties at Washington.
The prevailing opinion or the General and hts COM
panlOnS Is thar the general aspect or Ideas IN
respect to Cuban affairs Will materially change when
poSlson. SaOuid he be right, tnen may we Wish
him G0dspecd and success IN the g0od cause.