The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-08
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The Trials and Suffcrings or
the Gem OF the Antilles.
d, Rodas Relieved vamaseda to succeed-A
Triumph for the Bourbons-Progress Of tho
acknowledgements Of the Inmr-
gents-Aspeck Of Trouble with Great
Eritain-Bad Treatment Of Span. :
ish Troops General Condi-
ton OF the Patriots,


tatlyely announced, that General de Rodas has
been relieved from command here; that valmaseda
win reach here IN few days TO snpersede him, and
win at once assume the duties and position OF
Captain General and, further, that his Excellency
Is expected 10 sail for Spain on the 10Th. Should
this turn out to be true It may be regarded one
OF the most important events which have happened
IN this island since the breaking out OF the insur-
recti0n,
Those readers OF the HERALD who are interested
IN CUBAN affairs ana have followed your CORE
spondence from this island, aware that nearly
year ago intrigues were commenced for the eeva-
ton OF Valmaseda to the chief dignity Of the pro-
vince TWAS well known that ne was the most popu-
lar man in the island among the Spanish residents.
There were two reasons for this. He had been Sc
gundo Cabo under Lersundi and o supporter OF the
Queen. The Spanlaris here had never yielded aught
but the coolest allegiance to the revolution, and as
now 50 they have ever wished for ana expected
the restoration or the Bourbons to the throne. Val
maseda represented this feeling, and at the same
time the to them glorious administration OF Ler.
sundi. They have wanted no creature OF the revo.
luton 10 reign them, and since the land.
ing OF Dulce nave been troublesome mutlnous and
threatening. In the second place yalmaseda has
ever been the embodiment Of their policy in the
treatment OF the instruction. This may be summed
up in mo communication with the enemy no quar-.
rect" IL is known how well yalmaseda has carried
out this policy.
The power OF the spanish element here, organized
and centred the Casino Espanol, has been brought
10 bear In constant efforts for his elevation
and De Rodas IN his administration has
been compelled 10 keep up constant struggle
against 1t. In September last II seemed as II
by bold stroke Of policy he had succeeded In win
ning over the spaniards TO his support He took up
the cudge in defence OF the volunteers against the
SaVtagto Universal republican journal or Madrid.
de published an article in the local papers over the
signature OF "Tne First Volunteer defen ding them
and much enthusiasm In his favor was created.
volunteer uniform furnished him, which ne
donned ana appeared before them musket IN hand
going through portion OF The manual, and the oc.
casion OF the celebration In honor OF the Virgin OF
Coyadonga at Matanzas was taken advantage OF TO
cement seeming good understanding between
them. All this, however has proved illusory. The
intrigues against him did not cease. They could not
for he represented principles AID IDEAS antagonis
uCa to them. Hence they have conquered, ana in
so doing have acquired victory the home gov
eminent, which, it could hardly be Supposed would
appoint an lsabellst TO govern tins province unless
compelled 10 do
The effect OF TINS change win soon develop itself
and need not be specialized upon. The statement
thdt NalInesada II a CUBAN Is mistake. He
u from Castle, aud, while genial and pleasant
missing Spanlard, anu has shown himself the most
cruel aud bloody commander OF the age 1t stated
on good authority that he leaves Santiago de Cuoa
this morning for Havana, and most enthusiastic
demonstration awaits Ills arrival. While 1t Is con-
hdently asserted that he Is TO be retained In the
position he is about TO assume there are those VINO
claim that De Rodas, having been ordered to spain,
he taxes command by virtue OF his rank ana that he
VIII soon be relieved by captain general sent out
from Madrid
With De Rodas 20 the Intendente THE head of the
treasury, Don Emilio Santos aud "a host or oiice-
holders, many OF them relations OF his Exceency,
VINO, ike General Grant seemed TO think 1t wen TO
look out for his own family
Brgadler Pedro Caro- who has been for some time
past IN command OF the Central Department, ana
who was recently relieved by the captain General,
at his request, has returned 10 Puerto Principe
TO reassume his command, In accordance with orders
from the general government.
The idea that "Senor Zenea and two other Cubans
have sailed fol Nassau, commissioned by the
Spanish Minister and Senor Azc rate to treat with
Cespedes for peace between Spain and the Cuban
vessels,n as stated in "A New York journal is indg-
nanty secuted here and declared 10 be impossible
when would seem 10 be likely enough. The Dtdrfo
de la Marina publishes u long edltorla, on the
subject.
1he civil and military bodies OF Colon have for
warded 10 the Captain General their felicia ions on
the election of the Duke OF Aosta as King cOngratu-
latDg his Exceency and the representatives of the
NATION on the consolidation OF the monarchy the
basis Of order and suffrage
letter from Nassau, dated the Dist OF November,
states that TWO boats have just arrived there con
tanning fourteen persons, who escaped from the
island. Their names are not given. Another letter
frGin that place, dated the l5tn and written by
Cuban who recently LEFT the island, says:-"I left
- treierrlng to an in5urgent chief cOrreSpon-
DENT, all right faring well as ever and not IN the
least discouraged. some new additions are every
day made, ali portending final and complete
triumph Prospects are bright and above all
things there IS firm determination to get our dues
ana consequently public spirit rises as time wears
Onn
German Barroz, chief OF staff OF Cavada re-
Gently captured IN the jurisdiction OF Cieniuegos
was shot In the city OF that name on Saturday last
He was well known In that place aud MS execution
mas caused much excitement there. He at enc time
correspondent for the HERALD,
lu "a sk,nN
Gently captured IN the Camaguey, ~ 10 be sent here
10 be garroted. A letter rom Gibara mentions the
killing OF the nsurgeant chief Qulntiio Villareal,
one OF the first who took up arms in that jurlsac.
ton. His father, Antonio Vlareal was killed some
The chief Roof, known as "the Poe,r is still
actively operating against the Spaniards IN the
CInco Villas.
-Four Cinnamon have been executed on the planta-
ton Union for the murder OF the everseer.
From various districts in the jurisdiction Of Ma
tanzas we hear that the crop, which Is about to
mence, VIII be more than average one notwith-
standing the hurricane. several plantations in the
district or Bolondson have already commenced
grinding. The cane damaged by the hurricane re-
covered It's strength, thanks TO the favorable rains
which followed the great losses suffered on many
OF the plantations, In the death of negroes by cpl
denies, has been mostly remedied by the activity OF
The owners ip contracting Chinese labor.
Appropriation Of tse British sI0op BRITANNIA
by the Spanish Authori,ies-A Nut Tor John
Bnii-TrooDs in the Camaguey-ilow stu
uoned-Their Bad Treas ment-Disbonesty
oil OGciais-CoDdiron OF insurgents.
NUEvITAs, Nov. rs 1870
1t win be recolected that the British soop Britain.
MIA, engaged In the sponging business IN the
Bahama waters was, during the late hurricane
blown TO q point OF the coast Of Cuba. where she
was captured by q Spanish cruiser suspclon'of
landing arms for the insurgents. Her crew was
sent TO Havana for trial, and as we have recently
learned. were acquitted and delivered over TO tho
British Consul General, Its q curious evidence OF
The grasDng tendencies OF Spanish officials in this
island that the sloop, instead OF being turned over
TO her owners is retained, having been armed and
turned into guard boat for preventing the ingress
OF arms. at latest dates she was in the port OF
GuanaJa Doubtless the Spanish government ind
this cheaper method Of finding vessels TO guard
the coast ot Cuoa than buying gunDoats In New
York.