The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-17


that if the proceedings Of that meeting were
made known it would be giving information
to the enemy. The decision will of course
be diyulgcd sooner or later, but probably not
until communicated to Congress by the Pres
ident in his annual message. TIMoS.
the Flagship of the North Atlantic
Squadron about 10 Sail for Cuba.
Especial telegram t. the Dlspatch.I
NoRroLK,Va November 15.--The United
States war-frisate Worcester, which is the
flagship of the North Atlantic squadron,
commanded by Admiral George II. Scott,
and carrying fifteen guns, dropped down
from the nayy-yard this afternoon, and will
sail for Cuban waters on Monday. The iron.
clad Mahopac is also getting ready to sail in
the same direction. She carries two fifteen
inch guns, and is commanded by Captain E.
X. Owen. &.
ASSOCIATED Press teeSramsl
PROPOSED ISDIGEATlOS MEETING IN NEW YORK.
DISPOSITION OF TIE yIRGlsIUs, ETC.
New York, November 15.-Extensiye pre-.
partitions are being made for Cuban indig-
nation meeting on Monday. William Gull
| len Bryant will preside.
Messrs Bank, Bcecher, Wilson, Sumner
and Allen, Governor.elect Of Ohio, have been
invited to speak
| The Spanlards are preparing 10 convert
the captured steamer Firginius into u gun
| boat.
The Times takes the ground that Spain
| being unable to control Cuba, the United
States must take control there
ANXIETY IL HAvAyA-SEwsPAPER BCNCoMBE-
MAILS SEIZED.
| HAVANA ria KEY WEST, November 10
There is great anxiety here TO see the com
ments OF the American papers On the recent
| occurrences.
The CoaStancid newspaper says: an
matter how much our country has fallen il
he last five years, the Spanish people have
not become degraded 10 such an extreme a
to be frightened by those who might have t.
: pay dear for their tcmerity and iusoence il
; the event Of intervention"
The mails per steamer Frankfort from
New Orleans have been seized here. Thei
distribution has not yet been permitted.
MEETING IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, November 15.--A meeting
: called which will probably recommend th
President 10 suspend for sixty or ninet
days the neutrality laws, SO that the indy
nation against the Cuban volunteers ca
have vent.
THE LONDON JOURNALS oS THE SITUATION, EFT
LONDON, November 15.--Tbe Daity Neu
(edtoriallyl, on the annexation of Cub;
says: "The execution Of the Firginiu
) captives has virtually decided the fate of IL
l island" The other morning journals col
tain articles similar in tone.
: The Spanish loan has reached the lowe
, figure on the stock market.
FURTHER NAVAL PREPARATIONS.
New YORK, November 15.-Orders wei
received last night directing the immedia,
preparation for sea Of the frigateS Colorad
, and Minnesota. The Colorado will be RI
moved from the cob-dock ut high tide thi
afternoon, when she will be placed unds
the shears. She will probably be got read
in thirty days, as she does not need eXter
sive repairs The Minnesota will requir
one or two months.
Pull ADELPnIA, November 15.--Seyen hur
dred men are working on the iron n-clad
, Ajax and Manhattan, and the sloop-of-Wa
Canandaigua.
Providence, November 1.-THE Ossipe
leaves tonight for Cuba.
LETTER FROM MAJOR JACK HARRIS on BOAR
TIE vIRGISIUS.
| WASHINGTON, November 15.-The follow
5 ine letter has been received here from Malo
, Jack c. Harris, of Louisa county, Va, Wh
was on board OF the steamer NirglnuS 0
her last illlated voyage:
"B!cndeN Hall, Kingston, Jamaica, Oct(
Der -, 1SI3-My Dear Colonel After
lively trip. high winds, fearful rains and
burricane, we landed here safely on the 13tl
i AS one gigantic wave swept over the bo
: another took Us aft and cleared the decks {
provisions, chickens, baggage, &c. Such
lively time have not had the pleasure
y seeing before. Since our arrival times hay
been quite lively. Generals Ryan and '
roma are the heroes of the hour. We ha'
had balls and receptions every eyenin!
and gay time in general. A grand rccel
:, ton was given last night on board Of Il
Virginus. All the elite were presen
Wine flowed freely, and many happy toas
were given.
r "The expedition leaves tonight, and | a
y confident Of its success. The prospects III
good. and probably ere this reaches you "
5 will be fghting in Cuba. Much depent
:. upon the success of this expedition and Il
: combination abroad. We take only 500 me
d from this port, but we will be joined |
Il two other parties, and am confident ol su
C cess. General Ryan has appointed me chic
e of-scouts, with the rank Of lleutenan
colonel. l am sure that General Ryan b
his heart in the cause of Cuba's freedot
Il The people seem to regard him with gre
IT respect, and seem to regard his going ba
rs a very important matter.
General Verona is working hard T
|. Cuba. The boat was in debt. Much nom
= had to be collected, and he collected 1t.
. 1.-THE Cuban factions here are now unite
ID and we are working in harmony. deep
st regret that the sauIe feeling does not ex
e. in the State. The unity was brought abo
e BY Generals Verona and Ryan.
"Truly your friend,
JACK {. HARRIS.
u "P. s. General Ryan WAS made Mast
rs last night