The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-26
"CUBALIBRE.''
Safety of the Herald Commissioners
in the Patriot Ranks.
Popularity Of Mr.. 0'Kelly-ArriVal in This
City Of q Distinguished Cuban Patriot.
The spaniards Demoralixed in the Oriental Dis
rict-aensral Agramonte's Bravery and
tho Enthusiasm Of the Cuban People.

Yesterday morning the English steamer ClaribeIx
rom Jamaica, brought to this city Mr.. Antonio
Zambrana who left the shores OF Cuba Libre on
the 7th Of this month on q confidential mission
to the Cubans resident in the United States. Mr..
Zambrana is q member OF the Congress OF the Re-
public Of Cuba, and is considered an orator OF no
mean order, and O patriot OF tried fidelity and
prudence. In appearance he Is OF average height
and muscular build. His face Is Of sunburnt
hue, supplemented by black beard. end he pos
sesses the darkest pair OF eyes ever seen in SON
OF the Latin race, which flash with ex--
element as he speaks upon the hopes and
fears OF free Cuba. Mr.. Zambrana came in
company with three OF the sailors OF the lib
Grating steamer Edgar Stewart, which, 1t may
be remembered, recently landed quantity Of
arms and ammunition at Vertentes, when tho
sailors In question were accidentally left behind.
The party embarked in one of the "dug outs
canoes, made nom the trunk of tree, and, taking
advantage OF dark night shaped their course
towards Jamaica, occupying some thirty hours in
their trip, and being fortunate enough not to be-
Overhauled by any Of the mosquito" fleet Of Span
ish gunboats The latter, when they capture these
dugOut boats on the high seas, are reported in
eral cases to have made their occupants walk the
plank"
SAFE ARRIVAL AT JAMAICA.
The little craft was safely beached upon the sherd
OF Jamaica, and the party made their way to
Kingston, where they waited several days for the
Claribe. Here Mr.. Zambrana was joined by
Antonio Aguilera 1.-THE Oldest son of the Vice Pres-
dent OF the Republic, who shortly intends
taxing an active part In the revolution,
AN INTERVIEW WITH MR.. ZAMBRANA.
Yesterday morning the CUBAN Generals Jesus del
SOL Bernabe varOna, vinegas, and many other
distinguished patriots, called upon Mr. Zambrana at
his residence In East Fourteenth street, between
Third and Fourth avenues, to talk the pros
poets Of speedily chasing the Spaniards from the
"Gem Of the Antilles.n In an interview with q
HERALD reporter the following conversation TOOK
place.
REPORTER-Frst, allow me to ask can you gives
me any tidings with respect to
MR.. JAMES OKELLY, THE HERALD's COMMISSIONER
and who has entered the Cuban patriot lines
Mr. ZAMBRANA-I am happy to say can give y0m
recent news, to the following effect On the 25th
OF February Mr.. O'Kelly was at the Cuban encamp-
ment at Tempu, where he was reposing for few
days after the fatlgues he had undergone in travel
ling over large portion OF the insurrectionary dis
trict. He also suffered hear, from the heat OF HIS
wooden clothing, According to my calculation
MIR. OKELLY's VISIT TO PRESIDENT CBsPEUEs
would take place on the 9th or 7th day OF this
month, Two OF my friends; Captain Corona and
OKely, and told me that they were highly pleased
with his intelligence and the aptitude he showed
In acquiring information concerning the reVOlnt1On
and Ot the Typographical features OF the country.
MR.. O'KELLYS POPULARITY.
! am very pleased to tell you that Mr.. O'Key
who rest ascured that re viii tell plain, unvar-
nished tale Of what he sees OF US, our forces and
feel under great obligation to the New YORK;
HERALD for espousing the cause OF "iree Cuba''
ana, believe me, sir with emphasis), that our de-
verance from un der the heel OF the Spaniard is
fast approaching
BRIGHTER SKIES FOR CUBA.
m anfn of Hn1-
gum by the concentrated forces OF the Oriental
district we get no reports of further fighting there
demoralized in that part Of the island, and are
lying pe,du in the fortified places along the coast.
should be attacked by their vessels. Meanwhile
we are laying some deep plans for the district,
whick hope will be successful.
REPORTER-Is General Agramonte In good healths
Mr.. ZAMBRANA-Yes and he Is constantly attack
ing and harassing the spaniards In his district
He does not know what fear Is, and exposes him.
self constantly. told him that unless he was more
careful OF his life he would not the end OF the
revolution-but he his q charmed life believe.
General Agramonte has lad with him of thirteen
years OF age, bold as a young lion. who Is always
the first to volunteer for daredevil work. The
have another celebrity-Sanguili, who has one OF
his legs partially paralyzed, and the other has been
but in spite OF these drawbacks he has himself
fastened on horseback by the aid OF ropes, ana
fights splenddly.
ENTHUSIASM IN FREE CUBA
The existing feeling among the patriots is one
OF enthusiasm and they believe that slowly, but
surely they are advancing towards the haven OF
their desires-hberty. they hope, however. that
the government OF this country will ere long grant
them belligerent rights.
At this moment loud knocking from inpatient
Cubans heard at the door OF the patriots room,
and the reporter, after thanking Mr. Zambrana for
his courtesy, withdrew.
sREEcm OF MR.. ANTONIO zAMBRANA.
lie was born at Havana in 1545, and studied at
the University OF that city for the bar. He prac-
tsed in Havana with great success for three years,
until the revolution broke out. He then left Cuba
and joined the liberating expedition on board the
schooner Galvanic, which lett Nassau In 1858, and.
subsequently, safely arrived at Guanaja, on the
north shore OF the Central Department Suisse
quently he helped to draw up the Cuban constitu-
ton. He Is member OF Congress from the Havana
district and has been twice Secre tary of that body
CIVIL SERVICE.