The New York herald., 1873-12-29
oficials OF Santiago, the treatment subsequent to
his visit was no better than before

| MS visit was no better than before.
HOW THE FATAL DOCUMENT WAS SIGNED.
Whie the majority Of the prisoners steadfastly
held out, Notwithstanding all the inducements and
threats brought to bear upon them in order that
the charges OF piracy might have some semblance
OF legality, few OF them terror stricken and in
timidated to the last degree, did actually afix
their names TO the elaborately drawn ac-
cnsations, though scarcely knowing the con-
tents OF the documents. When, however they
| were subsequently confronted with The prisoners
whose lives they had placed In jeopardy they bit
| terly protested against the means employed to
| compel them to sign the papers. Almost parayzed
with fear-for the Spaniard Is adept in the art or
threatening-they had unwittingly and without
the slightest deliberation placed their comrades
at the mercy OF their unrelenting foes. Not more
than or 10 were thus frightened into the commits
sion OF an act which they afterwards keenly re-
pented. One Of them, whose name ! withhold,
makes the following statement:-'When l was
taken before the Fiscal, was asked to sign
document alleging that the Virginius was pri-
vateer that she carried arms and ammunition to
aid the insurgents. Life, liberty and money were
offered TO me- II consented TO put my name
to the declaration. reused and was sent to the
dark cell. was subsequently recalled and asked
to sign the paper the fiscal stating that IL the
same as that which one OF my comrades had
refusal, with instant death. and although afrxed
my name TO 1t / scarcely knew what did. When
afterward brought face TO face with the other
prisoners emphatically denied all the allegations
which the document set forth, although / had
already signed. The others who afnxed their names
to the papers presented to them Tor signature
confirm this statement in almost every particular
THE DECEASED.
The following information relative to the friends
OF the crew and passengers OF the Virginius shot
at Santiago de Cuba was derived from the survi-
vors on board the United States steamer Junata:-
Pedro Cespedes, brother OF the insurgent Chief
was so years old, and leaves wife and IL children
destitute in jamaica West Indies
Bernabe Varona was 28 years DID, an agricultur-
list In Portau-Prince, and leaves mother in New
York city.
Antonio Mola, II years, was clerk in New York
city. His parents reside in Cuba.
Francisco Porrespita was cigar maker in New
York and had relatives in Cuba.
Jose Boitel, q years old, was cigar make in
New York city. His brother resides in that CITY,
Augustin varona, 27 years old, was a clerk in
Puerto Plata. He leaves three sisters and a
brother.
salvador Penedo, "a years old, was cigar maker
in New York, where he leaves father.
Enrico Castillano, 2s years DID, was an en-.
gineer His father resides in Guines, Cuba.
John W. Boza, 80 years old, was the doctor on
board the virgnus.
Hermineo Quesada, alias Louis Sanchez, II years
old, was bookkeeper in Kingston, Jam. and
leaves mother and sister in New YORK.
Jesus del SOL 35 years old, leaves five children in
New York city.
Oscar yarona, an agricuturist in Puerto Prln-
cipe He leaves sister there.
William Walls, rs years old, was cigar merchant
in New York, where he leaves a brother.
General Ryan, it is said, had large quantity Of
jewelry. He left watch which the officials
promised to forward to his relatives.
Alonzo Arcy had 5000 in his trunk. His family
reside in Trinidad.
p. Aliard was young man OF means from Ha-
vana
W. J. Price belonged TO the crew, and belonged
to Gloucester, England.
Leopold La Rosa, alias Legree, was tailor In
Baltimore.
Por1ro Corvison leaves mother in Nassau in a
destitute condition.
"Bembettan varona, whose trunk was robbed OF
several hundred dollars, leaves mother and
sister in New York city.
Domingo Roderigo formerly did business in
Nassau street. New York.
Ramon Cavello formerly resided at the corner OF
First avenue and Fourteenth street, New York.
Jose Santa Rosa, alias Francisco Rivera, leaves
family in New York city.
Jose De Porrespita leaves his parents in Havana.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
And now the narrative draws to o close
Throughout the entire passage here the survivors
displayed the utmost good will and decorum, and
showed q hearty appreciation OF the good Offices
performed in their behalf / cannot speak too
highly OF the admirable arrangements made by the
Executive Ohlcer for the disposition OF the people
Indeed when they had properly settled down for
the voyage their presence did not in the slightest
degree interfere with the general routine Of the
vessel But the suYerings they had undergone
proved too much for some OF them, SO that the hu-
name and unceaslng ministrations OF the
surgeon, whose wise and thoughtful pre-
cautions had been SO enicacious, were
needed throughout, and were happily rewarded
with marked success In pursuance OF the orders
issued by Commander Braine, nothing was spared
that could in any way contribute to their comfort
On Christmas Day the sentiments OF the grateful
people found expression in brief but touching
address to the commanding oficer, and, through
him, TO Lieutenant De Long, Surgeon Walton,
mis- assistant, Dr. Rogers, and the other oicers OF
the Juniata. At noon OF that glorious day we
sighted schooner some miles away, flying
l the nag Of distress. The Juniata rapidly
| bore down upon her, and found she was
the Edie Waters, SO days from st. Helena, and
bound for New Bedford, with whale oil, completely
out OF provisions she was abundantly supplied,
and the Juniata proceeded on her course, destined,
however, on the following day to lay to for Is
hours in the midst OF furious gale. Indeed, the
weather during the latter part OF the voyage was
extremely unpleasant, and aggravated the diseases
OF which some OF them complained. What DISPOSE
| ton will be made Of them has not yet been
determined upon, but they will doubtless be re-
moved to the receiving ship at the Navy Yard to
| await orders from Washington Under all the
! circumstances, think rhe Junata has performed
| the mission intrusted to ner with characteristic
| promptness. The following is
LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE JUNIATA.
| COTlnldndeT-D. l.. Braine.
| Executive 0Dicer-Lieutenant George w. De Long.
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