The New York herald., 1873-12-27
SANTIAGO De CUBA.
Triumphal Return of the Blood
Stained Burriel to the
Scene of Slaughter.
ANOTHER VISIT TO TIE HOSPITAL.
Statements Of Philip MGilzler and Samuel
Gray, Of the Virginius.
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printed IN RED INK to distinguish him from the
blackest OF the cutthroats; I say Burriel has re-
turned here In triumph. Deliver up Burriel! But
cannot take time to date upon this monster.
suffice 1t that again emphatically reiterate my
opinion that nothing short OF swift and retrbutive
justice by the sterling force OF the bullet or the
more appropriate twist OF the hemp viii compel
the surrender OF those directly implicated in the
massacre. Was this mscreant upon his return
here howled at and hooted as he went through the
streets Did he escape to his palace under cover
OF the nghtf Not at all; the papers are teeming
with his praise, his amiabty; his highly COM
mended and welcoming hirelings shower upon him
the heartiest congraruiaton. Far from deprecat-
ing the henous act OF the bloodthrsty little tyrant
his satellites are charmed with his presence, and
now more than ever s the murder OF SO human be-
ings endorsed. Anything 80 sycophantic aud SER
vile as the hypocrItica attitude OF the press 1t is
impossible to conceive. Now that Burriel has re-
turned from Havana, whittier, as informed you,
he ned In secret about a month ago, the hidalgos
have reassumed their defiant and impertnent
tone. One thing alone may rescue them from their
present nalucinaton-a sound and wholesome
thrashing. for want Of which they are just now
spoiling 3a Fila rt 80 tnu
THE PRISONERS.
On the 4th inst, as you are doubtless aware, 93
Of the unfortunate people captured on the vir.
ginius and sent from the City Jail to the MORO
Castle were placed on the Spanish steamer Bazan
for transportation to Havana, leaving nine sick
persons confined to hospital. The time fixed for
the removal OF the 93 prisoners was midnight, and
although perhaps we could not have interfered
even If we had known II, there is little doubt that
the authorities here apprehended some resistance
should the TACT OF their transportation leak out.
But were not informed Of 1t until the following
rUpY tOn Tho Ro1a md fupr rtouf,1o
whence the prisoners we're to be conveyed to
Havana by rail. 1t seems, however, that when the
Bazan arrived there the order was counter.
manded, and she was directed to return to San
tiago with her living cargo. On her way back the
Bazan ran ashore, but the poor prisoners had no
chance to escape, since all, both young ana old,
were placed In double irons, so that they were
almost as secure as when starving in the MORO
Castle. Word was Immediately despatched to
Havana for assistance so that as the mail steamer
passed in she picked up the shpwrecked prisoners
and conveyed them to this port. On board was
red-handed Burriel, whose advent here has caused
so much rejoicing, Tor it would appear that some
entertain hopes that the carnival OF blood has not
yet ended.
N%g14 ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL.
In company with Commander Braine and Consul
Young 1 again visited the hospital the day before
yesterday, and conversed with some OF the pris-
oners confined there. Though miserable at best,
the institution is Tar preferable to the JAIL where
bad ventilation and nauseating food contribute to
render the dark dungeon unbearable, and the un-
fortunate people, upon whom suffering and har-
rowing feeling OF anxiety have told woeful tale,
are daily apprehensive lest they may be removed
from this temporary retreat 10 the dismal cells OF
Visits 70 the aii and Hospital we were accompanied
by the government interpreter and swarm OF
Spanish officers, who eagerly devour every word
ma
the prisoners at will. but only on such subjects as
relate TO their present condition. While, however,
nearly all present were engaged in conversiug
with Cuban prisoner az to his aiment contrived
TO CLEAN from both Samuel Gray and Philip
and the latter from Charleston, S. C.-some de-
tails in reference to the capture OF the Virgnius.
hs es for the
American nag. Our conversation was carried on
n aaa Hny Gn ns
his haggard showing signs OF terrible suffering
and his voice quvcrfng as he spoke IL don't want
around the room; but seeing the others
busily engaged at the further end continued, 'You
the virginius, why there's no knowing what they
may do TO me: Perhaps they would turn me out OF
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keep bright lookout. he whispered the following
PHILIP MErrzLKR's STATEMENT.
SO far as can now remember Tor have been
confused ever since, think 1t was somewhere
gan to chase US. She was then pretty long dis
Iance o, on the south SIDE OF Cuba. She kept after
US un y was ten 9Socs snat u, ns ad On
OF them shell, hut none Of them hit u.s. We then
came to- and 4 Spanish oficer and an armed boats
crew boarded US. The officer Immediately hauled
THE DAMNED FLAG WE wANT.n
CAPTAIN Fry then came forward and handed him
the ships papers. he snatched them from him,
saying al don't care about your papers this is the
damned vessel we are aitern as then ordered US
taking anything with US. In reply to an inquiry as
10 whether any boxes were thrown overheard,
into the sea, put he knew nothing OF their con-
tents. Just at this moment Spanish onicial
sneaked towards the bedside, but apparently not
noticing his arrival, continued to converse with
Meitzier on dlfYerent topic. i had subsequently
o brief opportunity to hear
fHE STATEMENT OF SAMUEL GRAY,
whose condition could not fail to ehct the greatest
sympathy. He Is very intelligent and has gone
said he :SaIt must have been two O'Clock when we
mrs: sightsd she Tornado and began 70 think she ne
was in pursuit Of fus; She was long distance on
sSsrs sSs aass rSm uns ssa ssn Is
she red three eos at u.s. 6ut Sannos rsG0,ecs %
maen exceS q at sne time some boxes
thrown overheard, but could not say what their
contents were when the spanish omcet oa Sm Gowe se
immediately, and upon receiving the papers from
Captain Fry crushed them in his hand. He told US
ing ali our effects behind. At this time Morant
light was PLAIN In sight. distant not over eight
miies.u Upon being hastily questioned as to the
proceedings subsequent 10 the capture ne SAID,
''Well have been
TRIED FOUR TINES
| have been twice sent to the dark cell and In,
formed that was condemned to death. 4 think
would have been shot but Tor the tall Englishman-
/ think his name Is O'Callaghan-an officer In the
spanish army.u Further conversation was mpos,
sble, and while poor Gray rec!ned on ms pillow s w.
endeavored TO cnecr him with the hope OF MIS-
speedy release and the prospect OF prompt and un-
relenting vengeance for the daring insult 10 the
national nag. At this his countenance frightened.
i trust dld not promise too much. we shortly
oners incarcerated in the Jail can say nothing.
Whatever clemency they might have expected at
the hands OF Morales de los Rios, who was acting
there Is little TO nope Tor rom the butcher who
now sways the iron rod. s.G #e
THE FoRTIFICATIoNs.