The New York herald., 1873-12-03


ing for the Rcjection OF the UiU-
matum and Promising to Fight and
Die for Cuba.
HAVANA, via KEY Wrsr, Dec. 2, 1873
The ultimatu1n of the United States gov
ernment in regard to the Virginius, with the
questions involved, was telegraphed here to
the Captain General with view to ascertain
IF it was acceptable II meets with the entire
disapproyal of the Havana population and
Ihe Casino EspaGol. Great excitement pre-
walls. Consul Hall was assured by the Cap
tain General that American citizens would
be fully protected. Guards We're quietly
placed at night at the doors of the Amer
lean Consul. The following address, signed
by numbers of prominent Spaniards and
army and naval officers, was circulated to-
day and enthusiastically received aud sup
ported
THE SPANISH ADDRESS.
To THE GovERSMENT OF TIE NATION A
recent act carried into effect by the Spanish
navy, and which once again shows the dignity
and heroisn of our marine, has hurt the feel
ings Of q nation as proud as it is pre-
sumptuous. and which Tor some time has
been protecting, in manner AS vile as ii is
cowardly. the enemies OF our nationality
those who wish to see our glorious banner hu-
INFLATED and degraded The seizure of the
insurgent steamer by the Spanish man-of-war
Tornado and the prompt and condign punish
ment of the infamous pirates who, under
shadow of the American flag, endeavor to
continue their task Of reducing to ashes the
best cities Of this island and assassinating our
most loyal brothers, have been received with
Increasing enthusiasm by the Spaniards,
without conditions who understand that the
cover in Tho New World all
THE IMPORTANCE AND GRANDEUR
which belong to it, However, news is re-
ceived from Europe announcing that the
representatives OF the United States, the nation
which protects all the criminals of the earth,
pretend to ask explanations from the Spanish
government concerning an act justly and
should th,s result to be the truth the SUBJ
scribers who believe they are the faithful in
Herpreters oi the law, address themselves to the
government Of the nation i'll order that, rely
ing upon The real desires Of public opinion,
1t shall not hesitate in the least, and shall
give severe lesson to the Anglo-Saxons
lin America, showing their race that it would
:be more possible for the island OF Cuba to dis
appear entirely than for us to consent that
our nation be disdained and scorned with
ampunity The government OF the Spanish
nation may rest secure III Che thorough con-
wiction that the majority OF the inhabitants of
this Great Antille ardently desire to
HuMB1.E At ONCE THE STARRY BANNER,
(which will never wave, and which can never
wave, wherever is displayed the glorious ensign
of LeInnso, Trafalgar, Lns Eovas, Pavia,
iGerona, Saragossa and many other points
where memorable battles have been fought,
and where our forefahers wrote with
their blood the most revered pages
fin the history Of our beloved
country. Let, then, the government of the
Spanish nation be energetic If it wishes to be
the echo Of the sentiments OF this country,
and lot il fear no sacrifices OF any kind when it
comes 70 saving the honor Of our people. Let
lit not fear tho ridiculous threats of the United
States, for all Of us here are disposed to die in
defence Of our rights, and before the last rood
of our country shall be prctaned by the foot
of the foreigner; before we are humbled blythe
Hmpostions Of ofdespicablc Powers, we shah know
how with the holy cry of Iigs Espd5a to die
surrounded by our childral, that successive
generations may understand that it is better
TO disappear from the scene OF life than to
protract an existence full Of ignominy and
iniquity.
HAVANA, Nov. 80, 1873
The excitement here continues to be intense.
Americans ara called arrogant and intolennt,
and ore looked upon by the popuace as enc.
mics OF the country II is currently rumored
that the Captain General has sent his resgna-
Aion to the home government. I should not
wonder il this were true Tor IL is a well known
fact that The Casino Espafiol has not lost
pn opportunity. since the virgnius diff
Guilty arose, OF thwpr,ing him ia all his
Efforts 20 put the country in accord
with the action Of the Madrid
Ministry. or even to make such preparations
Of defence as the forts absolutely needed
should war be the result. The Vigilante and
the lsatalla Ia Catola are now in The fnr-
bor and there ia . constant Communication
going on between the military ADD naval au-
thortes. The Captain General is kopt busy
Issuing orders TO tho several head