The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-14
Landing Of the Aguero Expe-
dition in Cuba.
THE EDGAR STUART RUNS THE BLOCKADE.
Her Munitions Of War in the Hands
Of the Patriots.
JOY IN CUBAN CIRCLES.
History of the Vessel from Her Departure
from New London-Her Detentions
at Kingston and Aspinwall.


The Cuban residents in New York, as well as
large numbers OF American sympathizers i'm
this city, were overjoyed yesterday upon learning
that the expedition OF General Melchor Aguero ON
board the steamship Edgar Stuart, with munitions
of war; volunteer recruits and arms had safely arr
rived or the coast OF Cuba, where she had safely,
landed only her living freight Of patriotic men,
comprising Cubans, Americans and Irishmen, who
are willing to run the risk Of losing their lives ON,
behalf Of Cuban independence, but also all her
cargo. The following is On inventory Of her NUM-
lions of war, &c:-
One thousand Remington carbines, with $4,000
cartridges.
One thousand Springfield rifles, with 100000 car
Six winchester rines.
One million five hundred thousand percussion
One hundred revolvers different patterns
Two hundred swords.
Two tons powder.
Nine hundred and thirty-seven hand grenadeS
lsixty-three Of which were landed in Cuba last
Two hundred and fifty pounds Of powder for the
same
TWO small field pieces.
Three hundred uniforms. f--f
TWenty-fOur bowie Knives
Six cases OF medicine
Three cases surgical Instruments
Twelve pocket cases ditto
Twelve pieces linen for pants.
Six barrels OF whiskey. Us ~
A large amount OF provisions and trunk contains
ing wearing apparel Tor the personal use OF Presi-
THE CREW AND THE VOLUNTEERS.
The crew consists OF fourteen men and fOrty-0ne'
Cuban volunteers under the command Of GeneraT
Aguero, who Is the commander Of the expedition.
HOW THE NEWS CAME TO NEW YORK.
The telegram of the safe arrival Of the vessek
was received yesterday evening in this city VIA
Key West, having passed through the Cens0r's
office at Havana. On its face 1t was merely IN or
jectured, contained no mention Of the vessers
name. AS in the case Of other Cuban expeditions
which have lett our shores, cipher messages are
res0rted to to hoodwink the authorities. Not
many months ago telegram was received In this
city from an Eastern port which ran as fOllOws:--
my wife and leave for Saratoga tonight"
which, according to the code adopted, meant,
"vessel clear Of the authorities we start for Cuba
tonight" a'N .'s
THE wANDERINGs OF THE EDGAR STUART :.
The steamer In question cleared from New Lon
don in April last with the munitions OF war above
described "bound for Key West and marketH
She arrived or the southern coast Of Cuba, in the
neighborh0od Of Santiago de Cuba early in the
month Of May, and after running the Spanish gun
boat blockade no less than four different times she
succeeded on the nth day Of May in making q
landing, and while attempting to put ashore part
Of her cargo, which she now carries, she was pur-
sued and attacked about ten miles from Santiago
by the Spanish gunboats Mosquito. Celaje anu
Clara; but owing to her superior speed and favored
by darkness, she was enabled to get away from
them, and headed for Kingston, Jamaica. Where's
she subsequently arrived. 1t should here be men,
toned that the Edgar Stuart in her hurry escape
from the Spanards, LEFT boats crew behind her
on the Cuban shore, who had taken with them
number OF hand grenades.
DETAINED BY THE BRITISH AUTHORITIES.
Upon her arrival at Jamaica the papers OF the,
Edgar Stuart were found irregular, and in spite Of
the well known sympathy OF the local governments
Of that city TO the cause Of Cuban independence
the vessel was detained while an official investi-
cation was held. Meanwhile the Spanish Consul
at Jamaica was not idle, for he informed the
authorities at Havana what was transpirlng, the
result OF which was the appearance OF Spanish
man of Wharf.-The Francisco de Borgia-whi waited
outside the harbor, with loaded guns, ready sink
the Edgar Stuart should she venture out of port.
The British authorities upon the termination or
the investigation, allowed the Edgar Stuart TO
proceed to sea, and she conveyed out
of port until all danger OF pursuit from
Spanish vessels had ceased. General AguerO
made another attempt to land his men and cargo
in Cuba; but finding the fares unproptious, headed
for Aspinwall, where she was detained for irregu-
larty Of her papers by order OF the United States
Consul. General Aguero then left her and came on
to New York to consult with the leaders OF the,
Cuban movement for independence to the best
manner to obtain the release OF the vessel. After
short stay In this city he returned by the steamer
Henry Chauncey, and, alter much trouble, sue
ceeded In getting repossesslon of the vessel, and
on the morning OF Christmas Day sailed Tor Cuba,
accompanied by his only son, Filiberto Aguero.
aged eighteen, who has already served four years
In the Cuban iberating army.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EDGAR STUART.
This vessel was built for steam yacht by
Mr.. Orison Blunt, at Guildford, Conn.,, In 1859.
She is 241I tons register, new measurement;
has accommodation for forty-eight cabin pas
sengers, two large staterooms and . nne
saloon. She averages eleven knots under steam,
and can make fourteen knots with sail and steam
combined. The following are her principal dimen-
sions:--Length, 142 eet breadth Of beam, "A feet,
and depth Of hold 10 feet. She was engined at the
washington Iron Works, at Newpurg, and was
surveyed by the United States Local Inspectors Of
Steamships on the Sd of April, 1870.
THE MORAL RESULT OF THE EXPEDITION.
Should the arms and ammunition be soon
distributed among the Cuban patriots In
the different parts of the eastern districts
Of Cuba ID Is possible that victories SINH
lar to that at Holgun, and even greater, may soon
be expected, for the Cuban patriots are resolved
Ito do or die" The want OF ammunition has.
lately thrown great obstacles in their way, and has
prevented their assuming the aggressive as often
as they would have wished. 1t Is not polite for
the sake OF the Cuban patriots TO state where the
Edgar stuart erected her landing, for the news
would be telegraphed to Havana, and within few
hours Spanish war vessels would be seen cluster
ing around the spot, previous to disembarking
their men for the purpose Of securing the patriots
munitions Of war.
THE HERALD IN CUBA.
Er0m the B0sfnn Exnress Jan. III