The New York herald., 1873-11-14
THE NATIONAL AFFRONT.

How the Metropolis Viewed the Situa tfon
Yesterday-What Americans and Cu-
bans Are Dotng-Aa Lady Contributes
Her Diamond Jewels-vOlunteering
The Public Meetings-Our Available Ma
val FOrce-Intcrviews With Prominent
Men.
The excitement which the Santiago de Cuba mas.
sacre has aroused in the public mind was in no
way abated In this city yesterday, and the people
were in all directions extremely anxious to Rean
ever 80 small o scrap or hint of news
from washington that would indicate in
some degree the probable course OF the gov.
ernment in the matter. There was also extreme
anxiety for further details OF news from Cuba, as
almost every one who expresses an opinion on the
subject incnes to the belief that the remainder or
the captives have been already executed. Among
Cubans who have facilities for knowing something
in regard to the facts 1t Is q very general belief
that the actual crew Of the vlrginius could not
have mustered over twenty-six or twenty.seven
men, whereas thirty-six OF the crew are reported
as having been shot at the time Captain Fry was
killed. They for this difference in figures by
the probability, amounting almost to a certainty,
that some Of the members of the expeditionary
party announced themselves as belonging to the
ships crew In order to escape detection Of their
real personalities, and that the spaniards took
designed to treat the bond Jide members OF the
ships company.
Pending Information as to whether the remnant
OF the party has been executed, there is the most
intense anxiety displayed the part OF the Cubans
here to learn the names OF all those who have been
killed. as when these are known it will be easy TO
determine who have survived.
The gathering at the headquarters OF "Los Ami
gos de Cuba" No. SO Exchange place. was larger yes
terdav than on any day since the atrocity was re-
ported aud there is not the slightest doubt Of the
ORGANIZING AN EXPEDITION,
the largest and most complete that mas ever yet
Deen ntted out In aid OF the rebellion. Money Is
being subscribed literally ana volunteers by the
hundred come In to oner their services. Yester-
aay IN consequences Of the large number o men
placard should be posted at the doors announc-
ing that no volunteers for Cuba were needed.
Tnose VINO desire to take part In the expedition
should know that the association cannot enlist
men In this manner-openly-as it is against the
action in behalf OF Cuba snail not be in
voaoh y, nch o1 n !ne laws. There are ways however
as to be accepted; but their own Judgment must
suggest TO them their methods ofprocedure. No
soanel or organization OF this new expedition but
II VIII be very extensive afrar, and, as the
not keeping their movements secret, they mean TO
have the benefit OF that experience this tlme
Among the active spirits who wanted TO volunteer
yesterday was Mr.. b. +. G. X. X. Judson, who
donned played out hermaphrodite Uniform in
order TO present himself in his most warlike guse
AS cuban remarked to the reporter yesterday,
"lt ls splendid time to make war when IL is hard
TO make money, for the dun times make muscle
plentiful and reckless.r
CUBAN LADY,
residing In New YORK, yesterday made the most
graceful contribution that has yet been sent In to
swell the fund for the freedom or ner country She
was called upon by Mr.. Antonio Zambraua, with
request that she would place her name on the SUBJ
scrpton list, and his appeal was pressed urgently.
Alter Dr1ef dellberation she said :-"I am not In
position to give any more money, but can part
with these. They are the handsomest and most
valuable have got. Take them aud turn them
into cash to buy rifles and bullets"
As she said this she placed before him a maroon
velvet covered case, containing q complete set OF
exquisite diamond jewelry, consisting OF bracelets
ear-drops and brooch. Mr.. Zambrana felt 10th TO
accept so peculiar gift, as well as to deprive a
lady OF such attractive property; but she Insisted
upon his acceptance OF 1t, demanding, as the
only condition, that her name should be with
held from the public. The set was exhibited
yesterday at the rooms OF the Amigos where
tne reporter also examined the ornaments. They
are OF very handsome and massive design and con.
tam about 100 stones OF fine quality, the largest
weighing probably six carats. The association has
not yet determined what course will be ad opted In
regard to them, but they Will first be taken TO
BAH BLACKS or Tinany'a for appraisal and = Ger.
tihcate OF their gennineness With this guarantees
tAeI WW pe tleQ Quexed for aae. or dispoacd ef bY