Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-11-14
Use. Career ana Services ok s:sc E'GiE
Prisoners shot BY fE,e Spanisi.
n SANTIAGO De Cuba.

Gan. Bernabo Narona was horn in
Camaguev, in the western part of Cuba,
and was Il member o. one of the best
families of the island. As soon as hos
ti,ities began he eagerly joined the Gu
ban forces, and soon distinguished
himself hy his bravery and military
skill. He was content with lumbic
rank, bat on the arrival .: On. C,Ec
sala he was made colonel. ana suisse
Q1sently promoted to he general OF Iii
vision, and placed in command OF the
4 strict south of CanaGuey. lie was
widely known for his humanity. having
never caused the execution OF Il Span
i,h prisoner, but Invariably freeiv pay
Goned lin.
He met with occasional defeats, ow-
ing to his reckless bravery, but never
lost faith in tho triumph OF tie Cnhan
cause. About two years ago he LETT
Cuba with instructions from President
CcspedeS and came to this city, where
lie resided until he sailed on tine Atlas
fyr Kingston. and thence embarked on
the Tirginitls. He was man OF COM
nanding presence, graceful figure, and
remarkably handsome features. His
mother and 4 young sister are now in
this city.
PEDRO Ct-$pEitIS.
Pedro Cespedes was brother 10 the
President of Cuba, and was during the
past few years Il wealthy planter of
Kingston Jamaica. Although always
disposed to seek redress fer Cuban
wrongs by peaceful means, he. with his
brother, promptly entered the field as
soon as the fighting began. aud was
conspicuous for his ardor and devotion
to the patriot cause. He left Cnba be-
cause of infirm health and settled in
Kingston, where Lis family, composed
OF several SONS and daughters, now re-
side. After 4 long absence he was
again on his way 10 Cuba, more zeal
Gus than ever t. strike for freedom,
when he was captured a!sl slain.
CcE.. JESUS DEL s:Jt.
Col. Jesus Del Sol was one OF iiic
most ardent and bravcst supporters Of
the Cuban cause. He WIS born IN 1888
Ill CicnfueGoS, aud there spent the car
~ portion Of lis litt. Several wears
ago he became 3 resident of Cinco Vii
las, where he owned i large plantation,
He espUusct the Cuban cause at Tho
outbreak Of the revolution, and brought
to its service al ardent nature aud
fearless spirit. Casting his fortunes
entirely with the patriotic cause, he
burned Lis elegant dwelling and de-
atroyeI as fan as possible tho value of
his plantation i'll order that the Span
larti5 nay derive 10 advantages from
their possession. He served first til-
der Antonio tic ArmCs, put after short
time conducted hostilltic6 OIL his own
account, aud became ono OF tho most
daring and active chiefs of tho patriot
army. Ever vigilant and fearless, his
zeal and vaiOr often amounted almost
to recklossncss, and led him into posi-
tons OF the greatest peril, rendering
his name terror to the Spaniartls.-
Three years ago he was on one occasion
surrounded by the Spaniards at Cinco
Villas. his former home, and being 81
the time N feble health and 1lnDrotect-
ed by friends, was obliged to surrender.
he WIS sent Immediately to Spain.
whence, ah0ut Is months ago. he esoal
ped and came directly TO this country.
lie Yves warmly welcomed by the Gu
bans III New York, and remained here
until p few days since, when he sailed
from this port on the steamship Atlas.
At Kingston, Jamaica, he discmbarkc.l
and sailed thence on the ill-fated Viz
ginius. This devoted patriot leaves o
son IL years old, and three Younger
daughters in deatitute circumstances
IN thi7 city. They arc now in charq,
OF the CnhanP, By whom they will be
cared for
GIN. y. o'C RyA.-.
tfen. ". . @ Ryan, another OF The
passengers whose capture was speedily
followed by his death, was an Arneri-
can, and was probably in his 32d wear.
TIC Joined the Cuban forces ut the out
break CT the revolution, orcan:zcd q
cavalry corps n Camacuev. and rem
dered considerable service to the nat
iOnal cause, his military eDterprises
being attended with lnintprrunte1
success. After being III tho iiell
year and 4 half bad health co1nnelled
him to leave, and he came to iIi;s civ
with credentials frem the C5lban Gov
eminent. He was selected ID com
mand several expeditions 10 furnish
stores to the insurgents, with some Of
which he was successful, bit on one OF
two occasions lie lost his ship and
goods, and barely escaped with his
lie. He wax arrested at one time for
violation Of the neutrality laws, but af-
ter tedious proceedings the frosccn-
ton wac practically abandoned. He
made speeches at Cuban meetings and
was in the confidence OF the leading
friends Of Cuba in New York. While .
here heacquired with another the OWE
ership OF paper called O7n' .Scicfy,
and devoted to recording events Of
fashionable life, hut after short time
its publication was abandoned. He re- {.
sided during the past six months in {
where his Spanish attire .
rendered him conspicuous. Being suit !
clentl y recovered for active service, lie +
ct this port on the Jamaica /
steamer, Intending to reach Cuba and /
join the patriot ar1ny.-NTc,r York |