The New York herald., 1870-03-14


LabOrers Into Louisiana.
HAVANA, Mar en- 8, 1870.
the assassin Of Isaac Greenwath has been executed
Justice is appeascd, and it has been demonstrated
before tue world that the Captain General, ~ the
first authority, can infict punishment for an offence
upon volunteer Of Havana. though an excess Of
patriotism is offered in extenuation OF the deed.
Though the assassin. y. Eugenio zamorsy
Barrcra menrber OF tha flth battalion OF volun.
teers OF this city was not positively Identified by tho
surviving victims OF his murderous act, OF by other
eye witnesses yet the direct and circumstantial ev
dence given on the trial, was sucn as to leave no
donbt OF his gull. and he was on Friday evening
convicted and sentenced TO DEATH and at twelve
midnight was placed In the Captiia where the last
moments of condemned criminals are passed,
whence he emerged to his dearh Ut four L. NJ. 81
Saturday, the 5th.
Though his death was demanded by every senSi-
ment OF right and guarantee for the future pro-
lection Of peaceful foreigners, there were iound
those even among the better class OF Spaniards
anxious TO bring about his pardon. At the head OF
these was Don Ramon Herrera, wealthy merchant
here and owner OF The Antilles lane OF steamers.
colonel Of the Fifth battalion. volunteers, VINO made
personal appeal to the various foreign consuis,
urging them 10 their influence to save his life-
Naturally this was declined; these gentlemen,
prompted by an insInct OF rght refused 70 interfere
with sue course justice Had they none otherwise
they would have brought down upon themselves tne
execraton OF oil Americans for as one OF sucn the
life OF Greenwalth was taken. ana BY the civilzeo
world. TO the honor OF the Captain General: DC "
said. that ne strongly disapproyed OF TINS attempt
| together and inquired OF them II they
| proposed to stand by the, authorities. y
| which they unanimously responded THAI
! tney did AT the same time he noaiied those
deavorIng to bring about pardon that they would
should IL arise. Both the trial and execution, which
took place the Cabanas fortress were public; and
| the loreign consus, accompanied by naval CON-
mander OF their respective nationa1ities, were in
| vited to be present at the former and accepted
| The execution was attended by details from each
volunteer battalion and such OF the public as chosoI
| to be present few Americans were among incl
religious servcesaaving been performed inside the
| condemned emerged from his cell accompanied by
| his rhostiy con,oier after whom ne repeated hss
l prayers. He was a large, finely formed man. meas-I
| uring six feet and some inches III stature; ms
| physiognomy was decidedly bad, and such ~
| would likely be possessed 10y one who con
| fessed TO nrne murders did he. lie manifested
perfect serenity and on reaching tile appointed piacs
dropped on knee Of his own accord. hand-
kerchlet was tied about his eyes and the men da
tailed Tor the execution Immediately approached i1
within yard vi hin ana fred at his head and bre
His death was instantaneous 1t is mentioned aIhon
the incidents OF his trial that several OF MS friend
wishing to prove dltti swore that he was ~ thel
respective houses at the time OF the murdef. II
! made full confession OF the deed.
| Dificuty was anticipated on Saturday night ant
! during sunday but though the latter was the ias
Gay OF the cafnaval and the people were allowed
about masked With perfect freedom, oWluG TO tn
| moral effect OF the execution and the precauuon
| taken by the government none occurred and every
thing passed off as pleasantly as IN the mostpeace
! ful city IN the world.
| on The morning OF sunday appeared in the JONI
| nails the following address 30 tne vounteers:-
l VOLUNTEERS There occurred some days since III th
% @ . reese Ss aas with The
who fortunately esfspsd unhur we're peacefully passing
assaulted, without knowing for what by man arne
es Mna were hs
the banner q SPAIN and the @ Of the aS
graced the ag, for which he has suffered death as u
The zsnors, who committed and has expats
his oience was vounteer ut and ahosh each man has
Of al y haI T. 9s %as xssu 0y
through its punishment.
yonpses since the perpe.aonn Of this deed you ha
NAMED On the Of authority always the expression
AND aat hs faRss nS% s
cABALLEK0 DE RoDAs
In this trial has been established the precede
happy for foreigners, OF nayng present their
spective consus at trials affecting them, whtc
| once custom, Will 20 far to prevent repetition
| the many acts Of njnssice mhich nave been COZ
! mtted. The result Of the trial shows how rldic
lo1s was the attempt 10 place upon the Cubans
| odlum Of tins most dastardly murder.
AS mentioned, SUNDAY was the last day OF q
] nival, and full permission having been given
! wear masks, the excitement and hiarity during
! afternoon and evening were very great The Pas
was crowded with carriages extending long W
| down the street leading thereto, ana elegant tut
outs, including four and slx-Ill-hand, were abb
! dam. Among the masaers and occupying one
rage, were caricarures OF the members OIL the Cuh
| Junia--D. Miguel Aldama, Jose Morales Lemus a
| Antonio Fernandez Mamoso; also OF Donna Elm
| Casanova. III the evening hundreds oI people,
foot ana ia carriages, were In aud abonc the pa
| interraiAc ed VITA 81 very consi0eranle number,
! masks, and the festivities continued up TO a u
hour. am happy to record the iact that netherA
| The balls the streets, as near as can aScf
tam was there the slightest outbreak.
We have nothing additional ol interest lroia
| insurrec,ion. The Peiato, from NenviIas, was
but not arrived. FROM the Silf
villas we have kilograms reporting the usual nfA
| Der ot encounters.
The Oiarlo N Its edition OF the 5tn speaks
having seen letters from RoIgum stating tnat
mascda to move towards BayaRio on the
ulr. LIST inst. The same journal, after dong
possible TO inform itscIt positively denies the 81
ment of tho shooting OF Golcorla.
Ia Foz det Coaercto. OF Santt Espiritus In its s
| OF tHe I'd, announces the Burning OF the estate
Ortlz, that place by the insut gents. fhc ctl
! santos with 200 men, attempted 10 burn anoA
estate near, but aiiej.
| 4 meeting oi the Freemason's lodge in This
was entered on saturday evening BY the poiice,
the members aire sted Among them were mum
OF foreigners, including one or Two American ~
officers. These were detained until sunday IN
ing and then released, alter testifylng THAI the ~
Ing mad no political Object. Ine Caoans ana re-
suars present We're detained for examination.
| The announcement OF the arrival OF Montpei
and family IN Madfid ami ms Intention 70 tar
| his residence there shas ca-ssed ittle sensak
here. The Dttrto expresses the opinion mat l gH1
indicate thai hss candidasure mas gained gro
and indirectly approves of this by Urging thng.H
| in;erregnnm snDnld NOT be prolonged. The VI
cuba regards il az indicating tnat tho questio
the monarchy Is Already prcjndged In his iayor.
| To q limlted extent Chinese labor ~ about I.
| introduced into louisiana from tDIs Island. Col
w. II. Rooerts oi that State, has contracted 1os
ChinaHenlto from Havana and eighty from
fuegos. They are employed and paid by cOntrac
who deaf with the American employers.
Wade Hampton. In Washington county, Miss,
the Oa,ance ~ the plantations OF Colonel Roter,
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DETERMINED SUICIDE