The New York herald., 1872-12-04

would have pity on vou and take good care OF yoa::
II 1t has been done at Paris don't see why lt could
not be done IN Cuba. have never done much
nghtng. | am OF peculiarly pacific disposition,
aud always avoid a row II can; but would not
be AFRAID to go on this mission to Cuba.
OPPICER-How many men would you requiref
think the fewer YOU have the more certain your
success. The whole thing would have TO be mapped
out here. It's easy enough TO go up to the Spanish
anybedy, go about giving exhibitions and one fne
day to give them the slip. That's the way to do 1t.
OFFIOER-What is your choice OF armsa
WANTS TO 90 UNARMED
at all. Il would not be safe to be armed. They
must be outwitted; that is the only way. IL wants
genius and money; that's what 1t wants.
OFFICER-HOw much money!
Mr.. AINswELL-Well think with $40. 900 could
Get along n.ceiyIyes $4,000 would carry mn, me
sand or fifteen thousand dollars.
The next gentleman who called was Mr.. Thco-
dore +. Davidson. Scotchman, with a red beard.
"Oh." he SAID, ito a Scotchman who has been
hunting and fishing for the last fourteen years
these dangers OF Cuba have no terrors. have got
wifo and two children, and. OF course would ex-
pect them to be provided for. In case Of my death
widow. should want to have absolute control OF
the tOrce should want to have the expenses OF
lars lar % Week, % ana should want about ty dollars
week and my expenses. You see that am very
moderate-money is no object with me-"
travelled ali over the world Ar. Eugene LieSeT
s ssa T. cHs1s wS s aa sas
face. thin, dark mustache and aery eyes.
ture think have puos s enough to He DO anything
have travelled all over the world, have been IN
n cHn On an
OFFICRR-What Is your planf
MODEST YoUrn-Well, should propose to SNUG
gle through tho Spanish lines to the CuDans and TO
stay with them. think could easily go through
the Spanish pickets-l could ''run it," Then the
nen, haze not been IN tine
could be smuggled along with these supplies
have fought In the Polish nsurrection. have
am good rider, pretty good shot. good swim
mer. nave M good constitution, good health, am
Injured to hardship and dvIs. used to oil climes'
The next caller was Mr. De Monti, valiant
french gentleman. He has 9 wonderful head. me
hair is red: the nose Is red: the mustache Is red,
but the cheeks are pale and the piercing eyes are
Mr.. DE MONTH tell you what my plan is can
easily get small army OF Frenchmen together,
and Y you want me to III go with them TO CUBA;
take possession of the Island or Cuba for the NEW
YORK HERALD.
OFFICER-Good idea.
Mr.. DE M0NTI-Yes Sir; I could do that. Why
do you want to bother yourself with the condition
OF the tnsurgentsS Send out an army. conquer
we shall have no Cuban insurrection there. 1t
wouldn't require vast amount OF money. Two or
OFFiCER-I have no doubt about Ii.
Mr.. DE MONTH would not take any subordinate
position; would want to be COMMUNICATIVE Chief
dozen gunbOatS-that's ALL
That was all-and 80 Mr.. De Monti bowed himself
out, with many smiles.
A CUBAN GENERAL
Mr.. de Monti had scarcely left when another gen.
tie tleman was good enough to tender his services.
lie was man about five feet three or four inches
In height. and very thin, and, when he stood up
rtfr In rod cnrn I'm uNVIh faI1h
lie was Cuban, and refused to give his name, as
the Spanish spies were at his neels ana rs King
his (AmadeusY throne lie had a very big head
which would have set well upon the neck Of six
footer but seemed rather too heavy for the gentle
man TO carry around massive nOse which be.
trayed bright intellect; q high forehead, adorned
with several pleasing pimples; nigh check bones
and splendid white teeth. He wore a soldiers cap
and had the air OF an exgeneral. His manner was
grand, and he n0urished his hand while speaking
with grace which was ineffabe.
CUBAN-Y0u are the enlisttng otflcerf
OFFICER-Yes, sir.
CuBAN-Ahl am indeed pleased to see you.
lie bowed graciOusly. The Ollicer bowed.
CUBAN-l believe this is the HERALD Office where
they take recruits for Cuba2
OUBAN-well, sir. have secret which will
connde to you. as you look to me like an honest
OFFICER-Thanks.
THE CUBAN INTERNATIONAL
CUsAN-Do you see thiss gIe unbuttoned his
manly breast.l You know what this sa
OFFICER-No do not, unfortunately.
CUBAN-Well, sir. this Is the badge Of the Cuban
International l suppose you are aware that the
Cuban International aims not only at the liberation
OF Cuba, but also at that Of Spain. We aret in
constant communication with all the revolu-
tionary committees OF the world. have been In
Cuba in several newspapers and would like to go
on this expedition. You see, would have this
advantage would be under the protection of the
Cuban International, and the Captain General
could not touch me without riskng his head.
OFFICER-I see.
CUBAN-I think could easily penetrate into the
interior where the insurgents are. l should get
somebody to sew me up In large bag, and then
have to do would be to smuggle this bag into the
interior. don't think that impossible You see
| am not a very large man (neither he was-the
inglorious CUBAN, and there have great ad-
vantage.
OPPioER-Have you had much experience in such
exploits
A sANGUINARY PROPOSAL.
CUBAN-Yes considerable experience. The only
trouble Is in the breathing, but when man has
had some experience in such adventures he gets
used to 1t In very short while. lin q whisper.)
can not only give you account OF the true state
there that will astonsh the world and viii make a
splendid item for the HERALD.
OrFIcER-Indeed What Is itP
CUBAN-Qn vhisperj-Wcll, III tell you. The
some price If any one kills the Captain General
OF Cuba. think l could do that easily and
/ could give you good description OF it after
had done it. think dagger would be the most
dramatic weapon-ust think what q splendid
opportunity there would be TO display my powers
opportunity
The offer was declined, to the great distress of
the sanguinary Cuban ex-generaL
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