Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-12-07
RsFersiOn of Opinion at Havana
The Virginius to be Surren-
dered, and Uncle Sam
Called on for $780,
100000.
The Mysterious Schooner Albert
w. Smith - The Spanish
Steamer Detained.
Operations Of DesperadOeS in Ar
kanSas-Crime, Casualty
and Miscellaneous
News.
CUBA.
RumOrs About the Schooner Albert W.
smith.

RumOrs About the Schooner Albert W.
smith.
NEW YORK, DeceIn Der 6.-The rumor that
the schooner Albert w. Smith, which cleared
from EliZabethpOrt for Key West, with coal,
is a Cuban privateer, is not credited by naval
officers, who state tnat the navy department
OF coal for the uSa Of the squadron in Gu
ban waters, and that tie A. w. Smith was
employed TO carry IL down there. That the
vessel should carry few articles of mer-
chandise is not at ali strange; but the object
OF the vessel is strictly legitimate. Repre-
ment and Cuban jUnta are planning an
expedition from this city, aud to this end ne
gOtiations have been carried on by both par
ties with Captain Frederick Bowen, who has
selected vessel and part of his men, and
awaits now the payment Of a sufficient sum
on the part Of his employers Captain Bowen
was in command OF the Nirginius in 1872,
while sherwas cruising on the Venezuelan
coast. He was at one time Outlawed and
price SET upon his head by the Spanish gov
eminent for the successful landing of slaves
on the Cuban coast. He has since been a
bloekade-runner, and engaged in the coOlie
trade.
Heavy Ordnance for Pensacola.
ST. Louis, December 6.-All the heavy ord
nance which has been stored in the Arsenal
here since the war is being shipped 10 Pensa-
cola. Among the large guns are many hun
dred-pOund parrots and mOrtarS.
Tbe Spanish War Steamer Delayed.
NEW YORK, Decem Der G-The Spanish war
steamer Arapiles, delayed in the dry-docks
in the navy-yaTC, owing 10 the hoodgates be-
ing out Of order, promises now to suffer fur
ther detention. This morning barge loaded
with two hundred tons Of coal, sunk immedi-
ately in front Of the fOOdgates, and will have
TO be raised and removed before the gates can
be moved The Colorado will be moved from
the yard tonight. she will receive her stores
tomorrow, and start Monday. Liquor hav-
ing been smuggled TO the crew of the Colora-
do, only those employed in the navy-yard
are admitted to-day.
Movements Of Our Navy.
PHILADELPHIA, Decem Der 6.-The monitors
Ajax and Terror viii be ready TO sail next
week; The frigate Canandaigua is also being
WoTkmen are now so busy in the different
departments Of the yard, or on vessels, that |
none, II i said, can be spared 10 assist in rails
The engines o; Jhs Florida and Roanoke are |
TO be tried tomorrow. The Minnesota, Dicta-
ton and Swatana are being rigidly put in or |
der, and recruiting going on continually.
Boston, NoveIn Der Orders were received l
at the navy-yard to-day 10 have a new tOTps-
Franklin is being rapidly made ready for |
week.
About that Cuban Protocol.
WASHINGTON, December 6-There is the
highest authority for stating that the CASTELAR,
government has not asked for a modification
Df the protocol, so that the Nirginius may be
placed in the custody of 2 third party TO await
ldi publication. The suggestion came from the
Cuban authorities % Admiral Falo, and was
1nonicially communicated 10 Secretary Fish.
As stated yesterday, II does not meet the
views OF the administration.
Cuban Gossip at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Decernbe- 8-An ironclao
lere has Been towed 20 New York for repairs |
One hundred members OF congress called on
he secretary OF the navy to-day, the recep-
loI . coil5lnulne ltoiil --alI last zen O'Clock 70
our. The conversation was chiefly on thel
ubieet OF supplying deficiencies in ex-
and placing the navy in a
condition for all possible contingencies.
next week, and also looking 10 the independ-
snce of Cuba, several gentlemen having al
-eady speeches prepared on the latter subject.
The members generally are in accJrd with
he secretary of the navy.
No official Information has been received |
rom Cuba confirming the reported resigua-
ion OF the captain-general.
ReversiOn of Feeling at Havana.
HAVANA, 5TH, VIA. KEY WEST, December 6.
Hhis city continues quiet. The feeling on the
question OF the delivery OF the Nlrginius has
experienced considerable change since yes
.erday, and many Span ards are now in favor
)f the immediate and quiet delivery of the
vessel to the United States authorities, regard
ng that a contrary course would place them
N open rebellion against the government OF |
spain. The leading officers OF the volunteers
leld a meeting This morning in the resi-
ience Of Senor senevetes resident of Casino
and Penal. Senor SeneYeta subsequently IN
formed the American gentleman that the
would be delivered quietly. It +
epOrted that SenCr Seneveta has received q
elegram from SerCr CAIRO, the representa-
i've at Madrid OF the Casino and Panal, can
,eling the delivering of the Nirginius, and
aying that Spain viii sfterwari claim one
hundred million dollars damages from the
United States. The proposal 10 send the
Iirginius to SpaiD, and there turn her
ver to the American man-of-war, is
eceived with favor by the Spaniards. Batal-
ions OF volunteers are forming. The United
tates naval officers at Santiago de Cuba re-
,Ort officially that the number of men cap
ured on the Nirginius was one hundred and
fty-hve, and Of these 1fty-three were eXecut-
d. or the one hundred and two now living
Ourteen are native or naturalized Americans.
ne remainder are OF various naIiOnalities.