The New York herald., 1870-09-25
CUBA.

Capture, Trial and Execution or the Youns
Cuban Pasr1st1Luis Ayesteran-How He Was
Made Prisonor>-Sumnary Trial-Isdece.t
H.sse-Ho Dies .Nebly-Resret or the
SDaniards After tbs Execution.
HAVANA, Sept. "a, 1870.
This morning Louis Ayesteran, who served re.
Gently as the Cuban representative In New York
was garroted In public In the presence OF q large
number OF people. The unfortunate young man,
who has paid with his life the penalty OF his patriot
Ism. WAS only twenty-four years Of age. He was q
member Of the Cuban House OF Representatives. be-
ades being an active emissary OF Cespedes. He was
also related 70 some OF the most prominent families
In Havana, who tried every means In their power to
save him, but without ayaii.
On the 7th inst. Lewis Ayesteran. with his CON-
paniOns embarked on board the sloop Cuanahsni,
having on board Q small quantity OF arms intended
for the insurgents. On the 14th o Spanish vessel
hove IN sight, and bearing down on the sloop sue
ceeded IN capturing her near Cayo Romano. Those
on board, however, made their escape at tho time;
but, subsequently Ayesteran was captured and was
brought TO Hayan prisoner on board the gunboat
Centlnc!a.
Yesterday evening a court martial was convened
anG the youthful prisoner was brought before It.
The trial was very brief and resulted the condem.
nation of the unfortunate young man. The next
uoruluB was appOluteu Tor MS execution.
After the sentence Of death was passed on Ayeste.
ran he was placed In the Capcua. In the mornin q
there was hurrylng to and fro OF the men detailed
from the different volunteer regiments who had
been despatched to be present at the execution At
an early hour large numbers OF people began to as
semble near Castillo del Prfnclpc the scene where
the execution was to take place. The most perfect
order was maintained An unusual stiffness was
noticeable; for to many Of that large crowd OF
spectators the young man was well and favorably
known. sympathy was expressed In many in
stances that one 80 young and possessed OF many
good qualities should have to die so igno-
miniOus death. At length the Youthful
victim appeared, guarded by the military.
He was calm and walked with firm
step. His serene and undranted bearing won the
admiration Of nearly all in that vast crowd. Such
heroism was not looked for and IL had visible eec
on the spectators He took his position on the fatal
spot without the slightest tremor Not nerve ex-
hibited agitation, and with smile on his face he
was executed.
Now when the deed was over many of the
Spaniards regretted the execution.
The following companions OF Aycsteran, who
escaped to Cayo Romano previous to the capture of
the sloop Guanahani nave probably been captured:-
Edward Torres A. Abrahams, Vicente Perez, J.
MILAN, Mariana Danine and William Jameson.
More About the Yellow Fever and Cholera
Tho VomtO ON the Decrease-Weather Be-
coming CoOler-The Insurgents Still Burning
Estntes-COusui Pars0ns' Burial.
HAVANA, Sept. "a, 1870.
The bark Lizzie Cummings which arrived here
from New York on the 14tn, had her MASTER Lewis
H. Cook. taken down with sickness shortly after her
arrival here. On the 18th he was attacked with the
vomito and conveyed TO the hospital, where he died
this morning. The mate is in dying condition.
Careful investigation the part Of the authorities
shows that there is little vomito. Cholera is de-
creasing, and 1t Is now reported that the disease
was brought from the country. Steps are being
taken to prevent repetition.
The people from the steamship De Soto are i'm
proving.
The weather has become cooler.
The insurgents are still burning estates In the
vicinity of Santiago de Cuba.
The priests refuse to permit the burial OF the re-
mains OF Consul Parsons in consecrated ground
The Governor has interfered and compelled the
clergy to allow the remains to be inferred.