The New York herald., 1872-12-04

commanded BY General Brown. About four O'Clock
A. M. q party OF Union men In advance OF the main
body, coming upon the enemy's camp una
wares few shots were fred which reused the
after, a bloody battle ensued, which lasted until
eight A. M, the enemy holding their ground until
seven O'Clock, when they were completely routed
having got In their rear The loss OF the enemy
was 800 men 900 OF whom were taken prseners).
together with thirty cannon ana large amount OF
ammunition. while that OF the Union men Was $50
killed and wounded.n
THR CnEvALInR cuIcoLKrTI
The next gentleman who called was the Cheva-
iier Chicoletti. This gentleman is young and OF
pleasing beauty. lie has shining black whskers
and thick black mnstache They set on his ialr,
clear complexion. His eyes are black, bright; ms
hair Is dark and red0lent with perfume; his nose
Is straight and bold. like that Of q Roman warrior
OF ancient times The Chevalier was neatly
dressed and looked as though he coud conquer
many fair one.
The CmEvALIER-I have come to offer you my
services because am a military man. and Think
could accomplish what you desire. held the
rank OF captain when mere boy, and u you en-
make an end OF the whole business and lay before
you true account OF the present state OF anairs
in Cuba.
OFpIoER-Haye you ever been In Cuba, Cheva-
The CHEvALIEa-No, SIR, 1 have not. They
years ago, but the whole thing was failure, and
so did not go. could go any time-tO-morrOw,
4 yoa say So 20 want to 60 % on TINS mission because
thoroughly devoted to Cuba and the cause OF Cuban
liberty. and should be but too happy If could aid
In accomplishing 1t.
THE oHEvALlER's PLAN.
OFF UrPIGsnmWhat Gn is your plan & q operation - =,
disguise as much as possible. The greatest trouble.
OF course, would be to pass tho lines. | should try
to do that. and Il necessary, invoke the rights OF
things would be to get an accurate map OF the
whole country. or course 1t Is impossible to make
out perfect programme In New York-a man
m n nOIv In nuh ii mid al
on the difficulties would encounter.
OFFICKR-Y0u have written for newspapers be-
The CHEYALIER-No. sir; have written some
communications to the HERALD, but they never
were published OF course II would write cot
respondence for newspaper | should write in
quite different manner. should compose quite
q different article than If were simply civilian.
much as do for the honor Of the thing for tho
military glory which could achieve at the head OF
such an expedition. think the Cubans are much
to have something to say in the selection OF the
other men, for would not take man who would
: W rnS EQUIPMENT or THE roRoE.
OFFIcER-Have you any choice as to arms
The CHEvALIER-wel. sir. should want to have
dirks and pistols. II could not possibly 90 through
the lines would take vessel and run the gauntlet Of
the Spanish gunbSSaS should come IL Act
American nag. or course, would distribute my
men, put them behind trees, and so annihlate the
do not apprehend any real danger. am confident
Of success. with determlnaticn;l | should send
would follow ana then two others if these were to
be killed. should keep three copies OF every COM
muncation would send Off to New York. 1t Is
not by orce that would succeed, but by strategy,
by tetnts. by ingenuity. Ishoud send rumor anoat
that was going to the opposite direction. What
man wants is knowledge of human nature, and
natter myself that have pretty good stock OF
perception. Yes, think with little Judgment
and cunning man could easily succeed in this
OFFlcER-Can you give me specimen OF your
style OF compositiOn2
the CnEyALIER-Yes, sir; can write to you an
The Cheyaier wrote tho following which il
thrilling:-
CUBAN LETTER
GIVE A. M.-Received the attack from the Spanish
plckets, which seriously annoyed the line Of the in
surgents. BY a prompt reinforcement the Span
machete.' Following mp their advantage, the In.
surgents threw the main body Of their forces upon
Of the c%bns ea in Tse
promptly advanced their lines, threw up
field iortcation of respectable dimensions
lines in advance OF their breastworks. awaiting
the second attack OF the Spanlards. The latter.
however, contented themselves with a few stray
flrings and retreated In ORDER upon an exam
inati0n OF the field the Cubans found fourteen
Killed and three seriously wounded Spaniards. or
wounded and six missing, probably captured by
the unexpected advance Of the Spanards early In
ane morning m %n o AS may oe Inferred the insurgents
the Spanish forces.
-four p. M-The Spanards, apparently determ-
ined to recover the lost ground 0 the morning. open
the engagement again by terrific fire of artillery,
causing some mortality among the Cubans. The
latter covertly lie behind their breastworks, pa
tently awaiting the attack which Is momentarily
expected. They also deployed skirmish line OF
with view to pick or the Spanish
lire, seem determined to bring the engagement to
o nnal issue and advance In depoyed line, receiv-
ing the fire OF the insurgents as though they
were so many statues, propelled by machine power.
The Cubans now open their musketry fire with tell
ing effect, which causes the Spaniards to waver.
Following up this second advantage the Cubans
advance in a solid body, determined to resist to
the last the intended capture OF their breastworks
Slaughter is now the order OF the day, the Span
iards taking no prisoners. but killing every Cuban
who may be so unfortunate as to fall into their
hands. The Cubans, sensible OF this fact arc using
the machete with fearful havoc, which eventually
causes the Spanish lines to waver, then break.
Such retreat as this fairly challenges its equal In
ancient or modern history. 1t was the most COM
plete route ever given to the Spaniards on this
isle. The Cubans have captured four guns, three
battle hags, 400 stand OF arms and any quantity Of
loose and liked ammunitions."
NOBLE PRESENCE.
the next gentleman who offered his services was
Captain Patrick Lemoync, noble Irish soldier, with
a sallow face, tremendous mustache, which in
spires the male spectator with awe and the female
spectator with admiration, with eyes that have
genial lustre, and nose which Is stern, nexible.
lie wore white coat, which was buttoned up to
his neck, and gave him severe martial look.
The CAPTAIN with blufr soldierly manner)-I
have been brought up as a soldier. can tell you
right away that wouldn't do for reporter.
have never been in Cuba and do not speak Spanish,
and that Is certainly very great trouble.
OFFICER-Yes: it's too bad.
The CAPTAIN with good-natured smilc)- sup
pose wen all serve In the rank aud hle-or rather
we will all be generals.
OFFICER-Yes; very likely.
The CApTAIN-Of course, wanted to take charge
OF the whole expedition. should be able to take
charge OF twenty men II they would only keep
Guiet-lf they would only keep quiet. Naughing.)
] suppose there will be great demand for
Icaders-everybody will want 10 be leader.
OfFicER-How about the lighting
The CAprAIS-lf there IS any fighting to be done
! could do II. think the best plan would be TO
brave the Spanish gunboats instead OF endcavor-
ing to pass the lines OF the Spanish army.
JUST THE MAN FOR TIE PLACE.
OFFICER--Have you thought OF the many dangers
The CArTAiS-i think 10 must be very danger
Gus position. know any man who would see my
name would tell you that would be just the man
for the place. don't suppose youll give US any
mounted men
OFFICER-No probably not.
The CAPTAIN very good-naturedly) idea Is