The New York herald., 1873-11-08
NAMES OF TIE VICTIMS.
General w. A. &. Ryan.

General w. A. C. Ryan. at the commencement Of
the Cuban struggle. was farly idolized by the
refugees in this city, who admired his bravery.
General Ryans experiences as cavalry commander
in the Camaguey district of Cuba, fighting against
long odds, mad gained HIM the reputation OF being,
like the fabled Bayard, ''Sd,as pear ct SanS re-
pfoche.' He was native of this State and has a
brother living in this city. named John c. Ryan.
Ryan, who has just fallen a victim to Spanish
tyranny, was, at the time of his death, about
thirty.four years OF age. He was tall and well
built, OF slender but wiry frame, with q soldierlv
bearing, and was considered to possess a handsome
and striking countenance. In the year 1858, being
OF an adventurous turn OF mind, he went out as
miner to Montana, where he worked some claims
with success, they being partially situated upon
what is now the site OF the nourishng city OF Mon
tana. When the war broke out Ryan entered q
New York regiment, and during the progress OF
the strife attained the grade OF first lieutenant. In
1869 he made his appearance in New York as free
lance for free Cuba. In company with Ignaco
Aliaro and the late Domingo Goicouria, large ex-
petition, known as the "Catharine Whiting
Expedition" was organized. The project
was that 600 men should meet up the
sound, near Bridgeport Accordingly, sew
era tugs chartered, which took the
passengers on board and, to balk the authorities,
went up the HUDSON long distance, while others
wen; down to Staten Island after which the vari-
Gus vessels steamed up the Sound. Ryan finally
landed at Gardeners Island, where he kept up an
cncamp ment there Tor SIX weeks Provisions con-
s!sting -four, sheep, &C., were obtained from the
main land and duly paid tor. subsequently all the
states receiving ship vermont at the Navy Yard.
Ryan was constituted prisoner, and, after IN
dictment, was detained at Ludlow Street JAIL with
the neutrality laws. On one OCCASION while
returning from the United States Court in Cham
to accompany him up Broadway to transact some
business The party turned INTO Houston street,
near Mott and Elizabeth streets, when by con
certed plan by Ryans confederates, the keeper
knocked down and carried bodily into the
casino and there gagged and detained. Ryan
made his escape, and subsequently, in company with
Colonel Curry proceeded TO Canada.
HIS ARRIVAL IN CUBA.
On the 31st December, 1869. Ryan left this city on
boar the steam yacht Anna belonging FORMERLY
to Cap ain George w. Brown, on a second eXpedi
tion, under the command OF Javier CIsneros, which
safely landed It's men and arms. Here Ryan dis
tlnguished himself as commander OF cavalry.
Alter stopping In the Camaguey district Tor
Brgadier General conferred upon him by act OF the
Cuban Congress, he returned TO this country on
special mission for President Cespedes to organize
another expedition from this country. After his
arrival here he co-operated with the old Cuban
Junta at No. II Broadway, IN raising men and
Cubans was at It's zenith On the Sth OF January
he went out in the steamer Hornet to Cuba once
more. Here Ryan showed the white feather for
the drst time by refusing to land at Punta
Braya, and subsequently returned from
Port au Prince to this country. But the
Cubans still had faith In him, and RYAN
went out on the steamer Fannie In the summer OF
1872. On the voyage ne swore there was a con-
spiracy 10 assassinate him, and showed various
cuts In his clothes which had been done by some
one on board but for this he was laughed at. The
men and arms were successfully landed, ana TO
prevent the vessel becoming prize TO the
Spaniards, on account OF her having grounded,
she was destroyed by fre. Ryan, however,
refused to remain on shore, alleging lame
ness subsequently the crew made their ESCAPE in
the boats to Jamaica, Ryan accompanying them.
The following is from the oficial report OF the
commander OF the Fannie concerning Ryan:-
ION the I'D OF June, 1872 w. A. U. Ryan landed
in one of the first boats, but when the cargo was
all ashore he obtained leave from General Peralta
10 return on board to write letter, and refused
10 land again, though urged by me repeatedly, in
the presence OF the officers and crew, to do so.
10 send his baggage ashore, proved conclusively
that he had no intention OF landing"
subsequently he returned with the crew OF the
Fannie 10 Nassau, where Mr.. Manlon Chance, the
United states Consul received the party with
great Kindness and treated all as shipwrecked
this city on the Atlas, bound for Jamaica, in COM
pany with General Varona, Jesus del Sol sixty
six other cuban patriots. tie was devoted
friend and warm admirer OF General varona, bet
ter known as "Bembetta." Ryan came down TO
the steamer half an hour after the time appoint
for the vessels departure, Ia the hands OF
Sherin-s onicer, who held him ior debt for $500.
The money was raised In trice among the enthu-
siustic Cubans on the wharf and Ryan was de-
iivered from custody, amid great cheering. Many
grasped hin cordially by the mana LOT the sake ol
the old love- and short time afterwards he and
his compauions started on their fatal undertaking.
(.eurrnl Jesus del Sol.