The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-14
NEW HERALD SATURDAY, IA, 1s7s-TRPIE SHEET

when II is remembered that II n the vorth OF .
Cuban's hfe TO be even suspected for having sym
patty with has country's cause That being the
case IL 10 evident that he would be very careful 20
whom he would reveal himself when TINS is re-
membered and also that was just ~ cautious not
to run across the wrong party. Il WIN not be won
dered at that nearly six weeks were occupied m
making combinations for my being taken 10 the
Cuban camp.
arrived in Santiago on the 81 OF February, and
LEFT FOR CUBA LIBRE
on the 18th OF March, At this date ind piece OF
leaf In my notebook torn away. The piece that
IL wanting ate and swallowed upon . certain
occasion,
On the evening or the 18th March went from
Santiago to take ride. fresh horse was wait
ing for me along the road where I expected TO
meet some friends on spot wen remembered by
me- i had no particular permission from any body
TO ride ont OF the t0wn-such paper. IL appears,
was necessary; but the different Spanish senunels
past whom rode did not interfere with me.
was far too respectable in their eyes TO be
naansoi, so. with one exception, they all lot me
pass. The exception was mat Of pert little Cata
Ian, planted along the roadside near one Of the
posts. He asked me the hour which told him,
and hnding by my accent that was foreigner,
Immediately wanted to know
WHAT WAS IN NY SADDLE BAGS
and demanded nay papers. / was thunderstruck
at this sudden audacity, but Is there was no help
for it-because he was TOO near the fort to risk
the noise OF struggle in attempting to dispose OF
him. had to allow him to 60 through the bags and
read the cedstla which latter ought to have been
renewed two months ago. The fellow could not
understand what wanted with such q miscella-
neOus assortment OF knick-knacks as he saw In the
bags Falling pack, as last resort, on my dignity
fiv1i,x Inip tr.l.l
IL was none Of his business. This saw shook his
rcsoluteness and he began to doubt If he had done
wei to stop me. promptly took advantage OF that
doubt and putting bold face on the matter, gave
my horse hint and marched past him without FUR
ther let or hindrance. l felt that he looked alter
me, but dared not cast q glance behind.
AFTER MEETING SOME FRIENDS
and c0nversing with them for o few minutes con-
tinued on my way. II was now getting dark, when
near corner OF the road number OF stout fe-
lows--say fye-wen armed, not badly clothed, and
having capacious sacks slung at their backs by
way Of knapsacks, said should go with them. Ny
horse they would not think OF allowing me to take,
so, giving him to party who went OF in another
direction, they carried me along with them 1t was
now dark. but glorious moon was shedding her
svery beams on the lair scene. My heart thumped
loudly within my breast as, springlng over the in
equalities OF the ground jogging along with my
new acquaintance, found myself at last in Cuba
Libre, at distance or three leagues from Santiago
The brave fellows who marched there were the
soldiers Of liberty, and was at last on my way to
Carlos NJ. de Cespedes. All that night under the
light OF the favoring moon,
WE PRESSED STEADILY FORWARD.
steep mountains were breasted deep ravines were
crossed and forest paths threaded New and
varied scenes near at hand, that looked lovely in
the bright moonlight, came and went like the
images in the dissolving views that have conjured
up to our imagnat0ns the magic phases OF fairy
tale. As we passed crossing Of the road could
not help admiring the military precision with
wlich the operation was performed Before APP
preaching the pass two soldiers would
run out IN advance, and reaching it,
would turn to the right and left
respectively, then advancing few steps each to
his new front, would promptly drop on the left
knee, and bringing down the rife to the right side
in the position OF ready, would In that attitude
wait until the rest OF us had passed some dis
lance, would rise up, come to attention, front,
carry their arms, right shoulder shift them, and
break the line of march with all the exactness OF
veterans on parade.
At last, after midnight, we came to
A LITTLE HUT IN AN OPEN SPACE
near sugar cane neld. Here we halted while one
OF tho men went and soon brought an armful OF
juicy cane. In an instant our machetes were out
hacking and dressing the cane. On, 1t was deli
cious heavenly nestar to the taste! 1t seemed as
If nothing before had ever seemed at once so de.
srable. 1t was food, drink and refreshment to at
least one wearied SOUL Here we rested ourselves
and then resumed the march. About two O'Clock
in the morning we reached q labyrinth OF slightly
marked trails in the forest. These were followed
in a way only known to an expert, when, after a
short time we reached nrst one and then several
ranches. The male inmates were on the lookout
for our arrival, and had cheerful fire. but title or
nothing TO eat, waiting for us. had committed
the stupidity OF leaving Santiago without ham,
mock, the thing OF all things most indispensable
for the health and comfort OF the Mambi. one OF
the men insisted that should take his, but it was
long time before ! could lie comfortably In this,
to me- strange sleeping place. The next morning
upon opening my eyes, saw that the surrounding
huts were inhabited by
NEGROES MEN AND WOMEN.
The poor souls were wonderfully kind to me.
They moved round me in the most unsophsticated
manner, evidently anxious to please and nearly
ashamed OF their own blackness. l responded
heartily to their considerable Kindness and at once
became great favorte. The women brought me
aqua mona, which drank with relish that was
really delightful. Aqua mona, dear reader, Is GIN
ger bruised in hot water. sweetened to please,
and assure you 1t seems to me not only good
substitute but preferable as beverage to either
tea or coree. As a fair store OF provisions was
brought for my especial benefit ! was enabled to
indulge In
TIE LUXURY OF RREAD AND CHEESE,
with slice OF German sausage, for breakfast tax.
ing a hearty drink Of good water, with o little
brandy, afterwards.
Az we had to pass at q certain hour place near
o Spanish post It was fixed that we should start
out at three O'CLOCK In the afternoon, which was
done. man, his wife. two small boys and their
dogs came with to have the benefit OF our escort
partof the way they were going.
We now travelled over more level country than
yesterday; the ascents and descents were more
gentle than last night Sometimes our line OF