The New York herald., 1873-12-11

which he or they had never heard, ana he has this
preparation Tor death, he wishes tnis should be
stated, it being his true declara ti0n TO serve his
GGs In s yS sns 'a hs
Enterado del contemdo, I'll Commandante de Ia
guard in DE la custodia--E. CALRAMLEK. 1f
LETTER FROM FRY TO HIS WIFE
HARBoR OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA Nov. 5, 1871
MY DEAR WIFE, am prisoner In the HANDS
OF the Spanards, and here again. AS far az am
concerned l am In luck again, as am among per-
iect gentlemen who do all they can to show me
appease your anxiety, as the lies told might
cause you uneasness. am IN excellent health
for the present Kiss Annie and my children ior
husband, JOSEPH FRY.
FRY's LAST LETTER TO HIS WIFE.
DEAR DrTE-I have finished my career ON earth.
Have taken communion, done my penance and en-
joyed the sight OF seeing Protestant and infdel
men who one hour hence will, in all probability,
be dead. enjoy this lar more tnan anything that
ns yea
oe with you, for have asked OF Him, in commu-
Mon. and Ne answers my PRAYER In letting me die
angels are here. Adios to Dite Ask Charley and
Freddy and Aggy to pardon their n lathe1's I aIts
' 'N'''I. FINAL NOTE FROM HARRIS.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 7, 1873
MY DEAR R0LLINS-I am sentenced to be shot at
only wish you would see Mr.. Hillabrand and do
all you can for my vile ana family. hilla6rand
WI III tel Ell you an my h rights ~ IN NV asrahy ams ss
well as you can. My mind is all now on my soul,
which is soon to be nurled into eternity, with all
my sins; but our God Is a forgvng God, and hope
to die Christian. Give my love to all my friends
and tell them to think well OF me- ana also my ene
mics, 4 possible. am as ever, your iriend and
OF Marshalltown, Marshall county, Iowa, where
my wife and children are.
Commander Bratne, In Company with
Other Americans, Interviews Burricps
Substitute, General Morales-visit OF
the Americans to the Jail-Orders for
Better Food and Clothing tor the Ameri-
can Prisoners.
On BOARD U. S. SLoor-OF-WAR JUNIATA,(
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 30, 1878.
Upon the arrival Of the Juniata here
on the Goth INST, after splendid passage
from New York, the usual cOurtesies OF
the port were extended. Vice Consul Schmitt
came on board In the evening and set forth
the existing state of AFFAIRS though, owing to the
insults he had received from some OF the officials,
he was unable to impart definite information
on some particulars Mr. Schmitt has through
out the entire affair displayed considerable
manliness and ability, as hls acts ana documents
attest Despite the rude repulses he received at
the hands OF Burriel he nevertheless persisted in
performing his duty to the last, and had his tele
gram to Aspinwall not been Intentionally delayed
by the authorities there is no doubt that much
boodshed would have been averted
THE AMERICANS INTERVIEW WITH MORALES.
Commander Braine lost little time in communicate
ing with the Governor General Morales dc los Rios,
the substitute OF Governor Burriel, who ran away.
An hour was arranged for an interview, ana on
Thursday, accompanied by Commander Gushing,
Vice Consul Schmtt. Lieutenant De Long, Leuten-
ant Chipp, Lieutenant Hutchings and your cor
respondent, Commander Braine proceeded TO the
palace, where General Morales awaited them in the
reception chamber. The affair was very formal
and dignifed throughout, the officers appearing in
full dress. The interview was conducted through
an interpreter.
Commander Braine opened by stating that he was
pleased TO meet the present Governor OF Santiago de
Cuba, because he believed he was humane at neart;
in reply to which General Morales stated that 1t
afforded him equal pleasure to meet the Comman-
der OF the Juniata. The ice having been thus
broken Commander Braine proceeded. in firm
though courteous tone. to explain the object of his
visit. 1t was he said, to obtain the fullest details
OF the trial, condemnation and execution OF the
people taken on board the American steamer vir-
ginius. 81 may menton,n he added, "that intense
feeling prevails in the United States account Of
the recent outrage that has been perpetrated on
the American dag The country has risen to q
man."
SAID General de los Rios 'The affair has given
the Spaniards equal concern as regards humanity,
but there are certain reasons, which Will be made
known, and which no doubt will be furnished to the
United states government by the proper authOri-
ties.r
Commander Brane then stated that he desired
to see the records containing list OF the persons
tried, condemned and shot, and asked 10 see per-
sonally and individually all the persons now alive
taken from the virginius. He did not speak OF
Americans alone, but all those taken on board the
virgnus from under the protection OF the Ameri-
can nag.
The Governor thereupon observed that he must
inform Commander Braine that among the pas
sengers OF the yIrginius were great many Span
iards.
sBut,r replied Commander Braine, "the Ameri.
can nag has been violated in taking those people
from under its protection"
The Governor observed that those persons met
their late under decree OF the government.
Commander Braine asked whether that was the
decree promulgated by General DE Rodas, and the
Governor nodded in the Affirmative.
1Both the United States aud British govern
ments,n said Commander Braine, shave long since
dissented from that proclamation. Besides, our
government cannot recognize any punishment
while state Of peace exists. There was no con-
traband, and therefore, no right OF seizure These
people were not found on the island, but were
brought here by force, without rightn
The Governor replied with shrug, stating that
he could not enter into that question, as ne was
only subordinate onicer.
Commander Braine asked at what hour he could
see the prisoners of the virgnius, confined in the
jail at this place.
The Governor intimated that he could see them
at any time.
.eThen Immediately said Commander Braine.
"But,n observed the Governor. ''there are ac-
cusators and defenders in each case and 1t viii be
necessary to advise them to be in attendance.n
He added that he would appoint four O'Clock for
the interview with the prisoners, and said that he
granted this permission on his own responsibility
and out OF motives OF humanity, since he had not
received any orders on the subject from his supe-
rior officers.
aAnd nowD said Commander Braine 81 beg