The New York herald., 1873-12-19
mot A VOICE DISTURBS The STIFFNESS.
Trumpet Notes Signal the Spanish War
Vessels to LET Her Pass"
ON TIL e O G f A N.

der. To many OF them it was well known what the
Intentions OF the Captain General were. but their
courage Jailed them at the last. Yet still the
mind OF the Captain General was not without
fears OF some disturbance, and ne decided the ves-
sci should be taken out OF the harbor
UNDER COVER OF THE MORNINGS DARKNESS,
at time when every honest citizen was supposed
60 be wrapped in sleep and the voice OF the watch
man drawing out "All's well" falertal, alone dis
turbed the silence OF the streets.
Word was sent in the evening to the Navy
Yard TO have the Virginius prepared TO leave two
hours after midnight. There little prepara-
tton to make, ior the condition of the vessel was
almost the same as when she was captured of the
coast OF Jamaica, and everything was in readiness
to take her away. After midnight, ,
IN UTTER STIFFNESS
and under a calm clear, start sky a few men
marched on board ropes were thrown OF from the
pier and adjusted to the government tugboat, and.
without word OF command to be heard on deck
or on shore, the vlrgnius Slowly drawn from
her moorings and softly piloted through the maze
OF vessels In the inner harbor. At this moment the
observer might perceive the huge bulk OF the Isa-
bel la Catolica swinging slowly round and turn
lng her PROV towards the MORO. At intervals
THE LIGHT, QUICK NOTES OF A TRUMPET
went flying over the,waters as a signal to the
forts and the Spanish men-of-war to let the vessel
pass on neI way. SOon the tugoOaL anu lne VIZ
ginius were abreast OF the Isabel and both were
mOvlng at reduced speed towards the entrance
THE MOVEMENT OF THE VESSELS
at this time was scarcely perceptible They were
stealing away, as II drifting by the tide, and IN
half an hour were lost in the gloom that enyeloped
them as they entered on the broad ocean outside.
The Isabel was last seen disappearing in the dim
1ght OF the morning with her convoy in the direc-
tion OF Key West. Not sound OF angry turnult
woke the silence.
SHE HAS GONE now
from the possession of the Spaniards. Her absence
may give rest to the agitation that lasted while
she remained in the harDor. The Captain
General has won peaceful triumph, and this
morning, in as diplomatic language ever man
used in trying position, where ne was compelled
TO execute q painiul and most unpopular duty he
soothes q
THE RUFFLED PRIDE OF THE sPANIARDs
and shows himself TO have been precisely the man
the occasion demanded. There is talk to-day, now
tnat the news OF the surrender has become gener-
ally known, of an the volunteers In Havana laying
down their arms to mark their disapprobat tion OF
what they call the undignifed and cowardly con-
duct OF the Spanish authorities at Madrid
Vinous Patriotism Preparing for a
onstration-Deluded s.Uacondition-
als' Attempt to Carry Out the Pro-
gramme-FuIl Text OF tho Captain
Generals Proc n m tion TO the Inha b.
itants.
HAVANA, Dec IL, 1873.
Faint sparks ofresistance occasionally still break
out-the last gasps, tears and groans for the
wires will have informed you that the virginius
was quietly taken out OF the harbor, conveyed by
the Isabel la Catolca, during the small hours OF
the past night. One OF these htful ebulitions hap
pened the night before last when, in a miscela-
ueous crowd at the. Louvre Cafe, an excited ndi-
vidual filled with rebellious patriotism and some
thing else stronger than lemonade, leaped to his
feet and INDUCED in an invective against the
United States and call for resistance, proposing
MEETING EN- MAssE
the following day. between twelve and one O'Clock,
to go In a body to the Captain General and make a
demonstration. This was probably due TO the
lately received news and the increasing belief that
the delivery Of the yirglnius to the United States
was Inevitable. Yesterday a few deluded "uncon
ditlonals met at the Louvre, with the idea OF
rying out the programme proposed the evening
before.
SUCH SORRY LOOKING CROWD
few policemen, accompanied by the ubiquitous
and active Chief OF Police, Colonel Sanchez, ap-
peared on the scene, and in a few moments the
crowd melted away. But this occurrence may
have had some influence in what was done yester-
another proclamation, addressed to the inhabitants
OF the island OF Cuba.
HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN
How faded and gone by the power OF the Captain
General, who years ago had only to say, in the
exercise OF his almost unlimited power, '.rhis is
my Will and 1t was done.
This proclamation which | translate, was widely
circulated both last evening and this morning.
Last evening several copies were pasted upon the
oroad mirrors which adorn the saloons OF the
Louvre cafe and had cons tant crowds in front of
them i cannot relrain from saying that 1t seemed
like casting reflections upon their patriotism =
JovELLAR's PROCLAMATION.
INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND or CUBA-I have
again to, direct 10 you my voice, and in troubous
times. Hear II, for 1t Is the expression OF the
purest patriotism, guided by reflection.
You already know that an agreement has been
that Of the United States in regard to a question
ollnternatonal oil law While IL was In process OF
negotiation it was needless to tell you thai did
everything possible i0r me to do 10 make the result
most satisfactory Tor the honor and general inter
csts OF the island. You would assuredly suppose
so; lor could not be wanting to the requirements
ofmy charge nor TO the favor OF confidence
But from the moment that the solution OF the
dispute was settled between the two governments
the duty OF authority, my unavoidable duty, which,
like all, desire to iulf however painful II may be
TO me, Is to execute faithfully what has been de-
creed, i have received Tor this decisive orders.
Want Of compliance Herewith would bring on
o; SPAIN to-day more than ever torn by iratricida
and Intestine strife. Wherefore indicate to you
the fatal consequences or such an eventf
To again Illustrate with heroic deeds in an un.
nal contest the history OF the Spanish people
go. 'dnot save rom imminent peril the integrainy
WV. country nor from immediate D0mbardment
"ol tue IS OF our coast
the towL 'ton we are now in Is not new for us,
Inc sltus be for any or the greatest empires
nor would ~ nave had their day OF adverse as
Ior an natlons rs fortune Your patriotism con.
,, WEI a. pIospeIe easing public mlsfortunes, al
sists ~ not lnci> eto by generous motives.
though mpeled thel> these lamentabIe events
puming ths course q xample OF prudence Not
LOT a single instant has rt Continue thus &c
isianu peen altered In any po, " be for you to re
the enu, however painful Ii ma "a.
press the ardor OF your sentimen. tons followed
Let uagrust That Interior negota which ND 10
In view oil the original documents, nd of com
this IL mas not been able to present, d. ,hic the
municatlons more explicit than telegra, t. will
only ones from which comes the agreeneL 4 to
Ofer an occasion TO balance insrce aud nrncee. ! =