The New York herald., 1873-12-29


Rafael Cabrera, Louis Ribalt,
AmadO ROslllO, carlos Maun
Manuel A. Silveira, Carlos Gonzalez.
Santiago Rivera, jose Rudeslyd0.
Antonio Gomez.
Total, II.
In all 102 persons.
THE TRANSFORMATION.
The foregoing were ranged In three rows on the
starnoard side Of the quarterback, and, the list
having been found to be correct, the police oticer
took his leave, and, descending into his rowb0at.
started on a fishing excursion for the cast-away
pans and ragged apparel which in the reckless ex-
travagance Of the prisoners had beon thrown to
the winds. And now the Joy OF the survivors could
hardly be restrained, but the strtctest order was
nevertheless preserved. Transferred to the ex-
perienced hands of Surgeon Walton, every one OF
them underwent a thorough examination. or the
entire number about IL were found to be subjects
for the hospital, dysentery being the principal all
ment from which they suffered. The others, armed
with q bucket Of water, towel and soap.
proceeded cheerfully to the forward part
OF the Ship where they gave themselves
q wholesome scrubbing. The services OF the
active barber were subsequently brought into
requisition and in the space OF an hour performed
some remarkable ronsorial feats. True, some OF
the arstocratic OF the patriots were inclined
to offer objections to the spoliation Of their roman
life from common sense point OF view, and doubt
less reasons on the principle that prevention is
better than cure, had made up his mind that no
passengers other than those set forth on the list
should participate in the hospitallties Of the ship.
Whatever acquaintances, therefore, the survivors
had contracted while in jail and other places, he
was determined should remain behind. The rags
OF which the people divested themselves were
thrown overheard, and, have no doubt found their
way back to the Moro Castle, for they seemed
to be lun OF life and buoyancy. Paymaster
Thompson and score Of assistants now
commenced to discharge their hospitable
functions and in almost less time than
1t takes to tell 1t the people were clothed from
head to foot and furnished with wardrobe from
which no necessary article was excluded. Such
complete transformation 1t has never been my lot
to witness. question, indeed, the power OF the
fairy's wand IN the temporary possession OF Mr..
Fox to execute anything so handsomely even in
the brightest days Of "Humpty Dumpty." Out OF
five score forlorn human beings were turned out.
ready made. ships crew OF frolicsome tars. who.
without much ado. proceeded to give 'hitch to
their trousers" with all the rollicking flourish OF
rakish men.of-warsmen. But 1t Is hard to laugh
on an empty stomach-indeed, smile under such
circumstances is generally hollow, and. II am
informed correctly, 1t is not until after his pros
pective victim had dined heartily that the chronic
borrower pounces on his mellow prey. Be that as
1t may. the rosy-faced cooks, chubby fell
lows, who looked like good nature itself, came
trooping aft, not groaning with the weight
OF uxuries, but displaying large blocks of benevO-
ence in the shape OF substantial breakfast. If to
see others enjoy themselves, knowing that you
have contributed to the OCCASION be any attribute
of human happiness then believe the cooks OF the
fl,a iNlltac fai1n oil tvn
Thus placed on solid footing the survivors-and
they now looked as II they meant to survive for
some time to come-were called together by Lieu
tenant De Long and kindly informed OF some rules
and regulations which the discipline of the ship re-
quired should be observed, and having been as
signed to their various quarters the reception
came to close. may add that the British war
vessel Niobe, from Havana, arrived in time to wit
ness the surrender.
WELCOME VISITOR.
Scarcely mad the people been comfortably dis
posed OF when there came Steaming into the har-
Dor the United States steamer Pinta, Lieutenant
Commander Garrlnge with official dispatches
from Key West, among them an order for the re.
turn of the Juniata to New York with her living
freight. This was q joyful announcement, the
more so as there was nothing now to detain US.
We had had enough of Santiago; enough anxiety,
enough OF preparation, plenty OF provocation, but
hardly sufficient satisfaction. some famous agri-
culturist, whose name has not been transmitted to
the present generation informs US that the actual
possession OF q ieathered songster Is more highly
priced by the human species than two or more
timid warbers in distant grove. There Is some
truth in this, and, much as we might relish
the prospect OF caglng Messieurs Burrtel
and Company as pathological specimens for
future scientific discussion, we were, nevertheless,
gratined, though for different reasons, at having
or board so many Of the victims OF human cruelty
and hardheartedness. I need scarcely add that
little time was lost In completing all the arrange
ments for an immediate departure. At five O'Clock
on the afternoon OF the 18th the Juniata weighed
anchor. leaving the United States steamship Kan.
gas to answer the salute to the American nag on
Christmas Day, and when at length she had put
out to sea no happier crew or passengers ever left
port
THE SURVIVORS, HISTORY OF THEMSELVES
Ihave previously made reference to the jealous
care with which the prisoners were watched on
the occasion OF our several visits to the jail
and to the hospital, lest perchance the mystery Of
the capture, trial and condemnation oi
the victims might, In an unguarded
moment, be unravelled. have also OBJ
served that they were not only cautioned against
giving any Information, but threatened with
severe punishment IN case they alluded to any
thing bearing on the subject. But they pre- now
beyond the reach Of tyrants. and the following
startling disclosures Hiads On p9agd the Juniats
on the passage home WILL thefelofe, Be {eed WITH
unusual interest, since It is the first time true
history OF the affair has appeared, the lips OF tn
victims having heretofore been sealed. whether
or not the people on the virgnius were bound on
an Illicit expedition at the time OF the capture is
hardly pertinent to the question. In reply TO the
interrogatories OF Commander Braine, they disa
vowed all hostile intentions to Spain. But, how.
ever their veracity may be questioned on that
ground-for the surroundings Of the case cannot be
Invested OF a certain amount OF suspicion-the
arrange developments made In other respects.
the manner OF insult to the American nag tho
ropber,es on the virginius, the narrowing details
OF the wanton cruelty practsed upon the helpless
victims, the nigh-hanied outrages committed long
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