New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
TIE STEAMER YIRGINIUS.

Nirginius were brought. condemned Barnabe Va
roma. Pedro Cespedes, Jesus del Sol. and Gen.
Ryan TO death, and they shot on the morning
of the Attn inst.
The greater portion of the cargo Of the steamer
Virgnius thrown overheard or consumed i'll
the furnaces before her capture
Gen. Pertilla arrived here this afternoon. lie was
received at the depot by Geputation of citizens
with banners and music ard escorted to his hotel.
EXCITEMENT AT WASHINGTON OVER TIKI NEWS OF
TIE EXECUTION.
lBY TELEGRAPH 10 TEIDUNEi
WASHINGTON Nov. THE capture of the steamer
yirrinius and the summary shooting Of four of her
officers and crew by the Cuban Spanish authorities
create much excitement here. where of the men
were well known. The affair was the subject of
two hours discussion by the Cabinet. Up 20 the
hour at which the Cabinet broke up. the Govern
ment had received no Information except through
the public press. and the President and Cabinet
were indebted to the courtesy OF journalist for in
formation Of the death Of Gen. Ryan and three Of
his companions. The Secretary Of State, however,
said that he was constantly expecting dispatches
relating TO the matter, aud so it was discussed in
formally to-day by the Cabinet No opinion is
pressed by any member of the Government to the
night of the matter nor is anything said TO what
course the Government viii pursue. Ii was acknow-
edged. however. that the act would probably lead
serious diplomatic mplIca,ions in which 1t is pos
sible England may be party.
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES RECEIVED At WASHINGTON
ORDERS FROM MADRID DISREGARDED IN CUBA.
fGENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WAsHNGTON. Nov. The official dispatches re-
ccived by the Department of State show that the
yirginius was captured six miles from the coast IF
Jamaica At the instance of Minister Sickles, in-
structons sent from the Government at Madnd
to await orders from tao IIoho Government be;ore
inGctng penalties on tho passengers or men OF the
To- l,lu lNp6O
evening of the 5th or morning Of the 9th inst" too
late as it appears from the dispatches received from
Cuba to-day, to be respected.
In regard to the nationality Of the Virgnlus reg
listers granted to vessels continue until they are sold
change their names. No intelligence relating to
either of these points to the Vrgnus has reached
the Department. The books of the Treasury De-
partment show that the register originally granted
20 the Nirgiuius remains unchanged.
sIE CAREER AND sEBV CTS OF TIE FOUR PRISONERS
SHOT By THE SPANISH AT SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
Gen. B.rnabe Var5na was born in Cam
aguey, the western part Of Cuba, aud was member
Of the best families OF the island As soon as hos
uIuos began no Gag rls joined tho CUBAN forces. and
soon distinguished himself by his bravery and military
skill If was content with humble rank. hut on the ar
yal OF Gen. Q1es ida lie made colonel. ana suOse-
enty profted to re general of division. aud placed
IN command u the district s"uta OF the Canaguey lie
Uilg
caused the execution o. a Spanish pls0Hef' put Id
variably freely parioned him
He met with occasional defeats owing to his reckless
bravery Int lost faith In the triumph OF the Vuo'n
cause About two years ago he left CUBA WIN inSruc-
.,ousfrom President Cespedos and came TO TINS CITY,
where he resided until nc sailed On the Atlas Tor Kings
.op and thence embarked on tho V.rgnins lie was
man Of commanding presence, graceful hgdre and re-
,osrksllv handsome fatures His mother and young
sister IA this clty
PEDRO cEsrEDE6
Pedro Cespedes brother ot che President OF CUBA
aud was during the past few wears wealthy planter OF
Kingston Jamaica. Although a"oys disposed 10 seek
,lress for Cn1an wrongs by peaceful means. he, with
his brother promptly entered the field sOOn as the
sighting began and conspicuous fer his ardor ana
devotion the patriot cause. HI lfI CiOI because OF
nnrm health and settled Kingston where his family
composed of several aud daughters, now reside
After long absence no ag n his way to CuOa'
more zeslOus to strike for hcodOm' when nc
was captured aud slam.
col. JESUS SOL.
Col Jesus del Sol was OF tho most ardent ana
brayest supporters Cuban Ho was born In
1888 in Cenfucgos. and there spent the earlier portion
Of his life Several years ago be became resident or
Cinco Villas where he owned large PLANTATION he
epoused the Cuban ut the outbreak OF tue reVou
,,n and brought TO its service ardent nature and
fearless spirit Casting ms fortunes eniHey Win tue
ratrot cause he burned his elegant dwelling ana de-
stroyed rs far az possible thc value Of his plantation In
order that the spaniaris may derive no advantages
from their possession. He served hrst uhder ANTONIO
de Armas but after short time conducted h0Stieson
.soyn account aud became OF the uost daring
and active chiefs OF the patriot army. Ever Vlgant
and fearless his zeal and valor often amounted almost
10 recklessne~s and He'd him into positions OF the great
eat peril rendering terror to the spanards
Three years ago lie on one 1ccasiOh surrouhueu
nv the spauiards at Cinco Villas his former home.
aud being at the tue IN feeble health and unprotected
ny friends was obliged surrender He was cont im-
rnediately Spain whence, aOont IL months ago. ne
escaped aud came directly TO this country He was
warmly welcomed by the Cubans In New-York. and re-
manned here until few days since, wien he sailed from
This port ON the steamship Atlas At Kingston, Jamaica
he disembarked and sailed thence on the Inflated Vr
gtpus This devoted patriot leaves 10 years old,
and three younger daughters Ia destitute circumstances
IN this city They are charge Of the Cubsns by
whom they will be cared for.
GES. WI OC RYAN
Gen. W orc. RyaD another Of the passengers whose
capture was speedily fllOwed by his death. was aD
American and was probably IN his 32d year He Joined
the Cuban forces at the outbreak Of the Revolution,
orgauized cavalry corps ia CaDaguey, and rendered
considerable service To tho national cause his military
enterprises being attended with uninterrupted success
After being In the neld year and half bad health
compelled him leave. and be came TO this city with
credentials from the Cuban Government. He was Sc
eeted to Command expeditions to furnish stores
TO the insurgents, with OF which he was
successful, and one or two occasions he lost
bis chip and goods, and barely escaped with bis life
He arrested at one time for violation of the neu
tray laws but after tedious proceedings tho prosecu
tion wac practically abandoned. He made speeches. AT
Cuban meetings, aud ia the confidence OF tue ieau
Ing friends Of Cuba IN New-York While here he ac-
qured with another the ownership OF paper called our
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