The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-13

rest OF the fortress In looking clean II some
what cherries. Everything about the MORO would
have delighted an artists eye and q wandering
member OF that peculiar trioe might have enjoyed,
/ IN all its mllness,
THE POETRY OF DIRTn
and the sentiment of decay. The swarthy faces or
the soldiers their almost fantastic raggedness, the
sheen OF arms and the changing of chains as some
unfortunate convict hobbled across the courtway
would nave supplied inexhaustibe food for brush
aud pencil III one were AT liberty and could enjoy
THESE sights nom strictly artistic point OF view;
but seen through a grated hole some nine inches
square IN ones cell door quite takes the interest
out or the most romantic scenes.
While | was discussing in my own mind how
should dispose of myself the door OF my cell opened
to allow the entrance OF the canteen keeper who
wished to know if desired TO eat something ex-
pressing his regret at the time that there wss
nothing to be had but
BREAD AND PRESERVED MUTTON,
seasoned with canteen wine. The prospect
was not very inviting. but it was neces-
sary to eat, SO l told him to furnish
the luxurious repast at the same time
requesting that he would send me a chair and
table until such time as could procure furniture
from Santiago de Cuba. Notwithstanding long
fast and excellent good viii, the preserved mutton
was too much for me- and was obliged to content
myself with cup OF coffee and dry bread until
morning. While was sti discussing this some
what humble fare some convicts arrived from San
tago with chairs, table and bed, sent by the mill
tary administration, so that found myself In
COMPARATIVELY COMFORTABLE QUARTERS.
During my stay III this port more consideration
was shown to me than AT any other point This
was chiefly due to the warm interest taken in my
welfare by the American, English and French Con-
sus, supported by the presence of the Plover,
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had learned of my abduction from Corona. The
mystery attending my removal due to fears
entertained by the authorities lest the commander
OF the Plover should attempt to release me by force.
ON this account they did not hesitate to slight
the British commander in most marked manner;
indeed the indifference OF the Spaniards to the
representations and protests Of England in this
affair has been most marked-at times bordering
closely on contempt. An instance Of this oc-
Cured at Santiago de Cuba, where Commander
Hppisey paid the authorities Two visits, neither OF
which returned until the Commander tele.
graphed the fact to the Commodore at Jamaica,
when the Governor sent one of his aidesde-camp
10 go through the form OF acknowledging the visit.
In obedience to instructions received from
Jamaica Commander Hippisley asked to be in
formed Of the date OF my trial. and the constitution
OF the Court. Alter some days he received reply
| from the Governor stating that he would
| FIND THE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN THE NEWS
PAPERS.
This piece OF impertinence had to be submitted
to, as the England of Gladstone Co. is believed
incapable OF any effort in defence Of the national
honor. John Bull snnbbed by the miserable set
OF rascals who rule here and submitting Quietly
to the snubbng is certainly something new under
the sun. Several officers OF the Plover expressed
their belief that 1t was
TINE TO TAKE OUT THEIR PAPERS AS AMERICAN
and quietly roll up "the nag that braved thou
sand years the battle and the breeze" and send 1t
to some museum OF antiquities to be preserved as
a curiosity. The most annoying feature OF the
case. so far as British pride is concerned, was
THE RELEASE OF GENERAL MILLEN,
HERALD correspondent arrested exactly under
the same circumstances az myself, but who had
the good sense to abandon the British nag some
years ago. Fortunately tor him, he had in General
Torhert worthy representative OF the nation
who insisted on his immediate release, while the
snopk eepinr representatives OF the British lion
were trying TO invent excuses for the Spanish
governments action against me. When the whole
| truth comes to be known It will be seen that the
British representatives in this island have been my
! jaers rather than my protectors The only notice.
able incident in my residence at the MORO was the
| tardy permission
| TO PROMENADE FOR TWO HOURS EACH DAY ON THE
RAMfARTS,
which granted owing To the persistent demand
OF Commander Hppiscy. 1t was not accorded
whit too soon, as the prolonged close confinement
had began to tell seriously on my health. 1t has
even left traces that | lear may not be
soon cradicated, unless the sea voyage
allows me to Tecuperate. The decision OF
the Spanish government has certainly puzzled
me but II am being conducted to Spain with the
intention OF extracting from me information about
the Cubans which IL would dishOnOr me TO give
the result viii
SCARCELY MEET SPANISH EXPECTATIONS.
In one OF my former letters attention was called 70
the peculiar constitution OF the Spanish official
mind which makes swords, pens and conscences APP
pear so mucn merchandise, be purchased at will.
II does to strike these scions OF chivalry
that an honest man holds his good name above
price; but not having this sentiment themselves
Spanish officials suspect its existence in
others. 1t would pain above expression to find
that men ike CASTELAR, ana Figueras should lend
themselves to such vieness though am prepared
Tor any amount OF rascaity at the hands OF Spanish
| Governors or officials in Cuba.
REMOVED TO HAVANA.
| on the 2lst OF May was put on board the
| steamer for Havana without any further cxplana-
ton than that 1t done by order Of the Captain
| General. That awful name was enough for me, be-
| sides nv friend assured me that TO certainty
| would be Immediately released on my arrival at
! Havana. This idea was encouraged by the consid-
crate treatment l received during the vOy-
age from Major Fernando, In whose charge
| was placed. on my arrival in Havana all illu-
sions OF this kind somewhat rudely dissipated
by the OF Mr. Prices arrest and the order for
my confinement in the Cabaha fortress, where
was conducted by the special order Of the
republican Captain General Here, at least.
l expected to be treated with considera-
ton, but was fatcd TO the rudest kind
OF disappointment. No one could tell me
WHY MR.. PRICE HAD BEEN ARRESTED
and even the Consul General had been refused
permission TO see him unless under conditions
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