The New York herald., 1873-12-21
THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE.
Description Of the Santiago Sha mbIes-A
Herald Correspondent Among the Labo-
raNtes.

DESCRIPTION OF the santiago Sha m bIcs-A
Herald Corresponds mt Among the Labo-
rartes.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec 8, 1873.
Notwithstanding the presence of the Wyoming,
the Kansas, the Juniata and British vessel-of-
war, 1t was not without many misgivings that l
undertook to enter the precincts OF bloody San
tiago, from within whose walls the blood and ashes
OF the martyrs call loudly for vengeance But
though one cannot help feeling sad at the unhappy
end OF those who in the cause OF liberty, bravely
faced the bullets OF the assassins, still thrill OF
satisfaction rushes through ones frame to witness
the dctestable cowardice, the AFFECTION and
nervous trepidation OF those who but two
weeks ago cheered on the volunteers to
murder and r0ared and ravcd at the sight
OF human blood Yes, you may gather some
comfort from the fact that the vile reptiles hitherto
insoent ard barbarous to foreigners Of all nations,
have had to knuckle down under the surveillance
of American and British sailors, and now almost
dread 10 approach strangers. IL is shame that
these lovely waters, the beautiful hills and To-
cality capable Of producing all that is needed to
sustain human beings in luxury and peace, should
be cursed by set OF Spanish blood suckers whose
presence must contaminate and blight SO long as
they are permitted to remain.
Your correspondent pursuant to arrangement
and instructions, left the point agreed upon
TueSuay albeTnoou, Ut tnrec OClOck, anu lanueu Oh
the coast OF the Ever Faithful Isle, about 20 miles
to the east OF Puerto Sevilla, hapast five O'Clock
yesterday morning. The morning had just begun
to break. AT quarter past six shaded by the
thick shrubbery on the side OF the hill, We CON-
menced
OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS THE TOWN.
which appeared at a considerable distance to the
northeast. The morning was delightfully."- clear
and comparatively cool, and as we emerged into
the woods we could still hear the roar Of the
water as 1t washed against the shore. The wild
birds warbled and huttered "a we passed beneath
the trees while all nature seemed Joyous and
happy. The air seemed filed with the harmony OF
birds and insects. For nearly four hours we con-
tinued in bypaths. Many OF them fear, had not
been passed over for months, for my friend init
mated that few of the patriots cared to attempt
the road singly or in twos, the only safe way OF
reaching the town. The same rich fragrance, the
same luxuriance OF the trees, the same emerald
verdure were present during our whole journey.
THE FIRST VIEW.
At about ten O'Clock we halted at the brow OF
small hill, and, after considerable scrutiny, my
guide drew his arm within my own and said in
low tone, .Lookp' Following the direction OF his
finger down the deciivity J observed a tall, dull
looking tower in the distance, and Immediately
afterwards saw clouds OF smoke rising from
POSITION below tue tower. 'lHe Catncural anu
town OF Santiago said my friend. Throwing away
the walking sticks we had been carrying we
emerged from amid the trees and shrubs, and then
saw we were on the northern extremity OF the beau
tful Bay OF Santiago. We had passed several little
huts; but by this time the sun was shining iercey
and we encountered but few Rttchdchos, who
were apparently going home from school, having
books and satches.
.1am al, least " minutes before time" said my