New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-13
SKETCHES OF THE VICTIMS.
PEDRO FEANCUI DE ALFARO.

Pedro Francm de Alfaro was born In Havana
In November, 1874 His father was prominent lawyer
an accomplished nst, and ono Of the founders OF the
Havana University. He died in 1865 Nine. Afaro Is hving
in this city Pedro 10 the United states IN 1885, ana
remained here several years When the war in Cuba
broke out in 1885, he avowed his sympathy with the III
sugents and has ever since identified himself with the
cause and has rendered much valuable service He was
for long time agent of the Republic AT Nassau, N r.
He accompanied Gen. Quesada' by whon
he was highly esteemed TO Venezuela
and New-Grenada on business connected
with the Republic subsequently ne was caheu
10 the United States and co0perated with the agents
here He ran the blockade several tunes in fishing
snIacks, and communicated with the leader
Of the Cuban Army OF Liberation. Many OF
The services he rendered were OF nature
that would irjure the cause If the details were
made public. He was noted for being among
the foremost in volunteering to go hazardous under
takngs and possessed of cool Judgment and ready
resource hour of danger His services were such
an 10 make him valuable aid to the Cuban Committee,
and it will he difficult TO find one to replace him. He
was an easy and graceful writer, having contributed
many articles 10 aid the cause he held so dear He
leaves large circle Of relatives and friends 10
his untmey end
AUGUSTINE SANTA ROSA.
Augustine Santa Rosa was born in Havana
in 1875 He seems to have all HE life agitator
SANTANA and others engaged in a revolutionary out
break All captured and served several years In
prison. He became o naturalized citizen Of the
United States in 1850. He was under the
command of Gen. Crtenden OF Kentucky,
ia Lopez expedition OF 1851, which landed AT Los
pasos and which was after captured. He
delnned TO long term of imprisonment. ana for
considerable time ia the chain-gang -; work on the
streets of Havana AT the outbreak of the present
revolution he with twelve others raised The standard
of revolt ia Vuelto Abajo, ia The west
ern part of Cuba The party were eventually
captured aud lodged in tue Moro Castle lie was ulti:
rately released by Captaine Duce. santa Rosa
left this city the PERT Expedition, and fought
for tilue under General Cespedes, with the rank of
colonel He prisoner III 1871, ANA
charged with piracy for having been parieipaor In
the capture the Spanish mail steamer Comnsnditar1o
while on her voyage from Havana to Carienas, but
released few months ago through the inercesson Of
the United States authorities. The following
spondence passed between Secretary Fish and of
the deceased on the subject
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON, May 81, 1873
Il. SANTA ROSA, heic- IorI
sIE: have to acknowledge the receipt OF letters
from Havana leads the hope that yolr fathers
safety is assured aud that his release Will speedily be
attained Admiral ResadOss letter. transmitted with
returned herewith requested.
am Sir your obcdient servant HAMILTON Fish.
WAsInSGToS. ID. C., I'm June, 1870
r.. SANTA Rosa, keic- York.
SIN; CousuI 1T Havana telegraphs that your father
sailed for New-Yurg yesterday. congratulate you
tbis long deferred act OF justice
HAMILTON FISH. Secretary OF State
After his release Santa Rosa came 10 this city and
worked III his trade ar cigar Daher at No 100 Maiden
lane. lie Sas q member Of ID. fa'Dss SdoaD Eo.sco