New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-14


uon OF the American flag and honor of hu
! manity.
The Landing of the Captured Party
HonOrs Paid to the Spanish Naval OF
cers-A Reported speech of Bembetta
| A letter of the third gives the following
account of the landing Of the Virginiu.
| prisoners:
| Yesterday afternoon, about five o'clock
| the whole of the members OF the Virginius
| expedition were brought on shore. Forces
| from the men-Of-war guarded them to the
! shore, and, aided by the volunteers. con
Quoted them to the prison.
Tho prisoners walked four in row and
| with their arms tied, mostly all in their
shirt sleeves, and had generally dirty ap-
pearance. Nearly all walked firmly, with
their heads up. and with reckless look on
| their faces. Many were smiling; none ap-
pesred much affected by their situation.
Bembetta was landed by himself about
half an hour after; he also had his arms
| tied, and was escorted by tour marines. a
corporal and an officer. He marched tirm-
ly up the street to the jail The wharf and
neighborhoOd were crowded by the curious
throng, noticeable feature being large
company of negroes with their flags flying
and drums beating.
In the evening there was, az on the pre-
vious one, an illumination OF the square,
and two bands discOnrsed music until
eleven O'Clock. The Circulo EsDanol, in
union with the Club San Carlos, gave re-
ception to the officers of the Tornado. The
invitation stated that the reception was
given for the brilliant capture of the insur-
gent steamer Virgiuius and the heroism of
the captain OF the corvette.
The attendance at the CireulO soiree was
good and the guests enthusiastic. Speeches
Of patriotic character and refreshments
were abundant. On the plaza all was music
light and animation, and altogether one
might have passed very pleasant evening
had it been possible to divest oneself of the
remembrance that within few PAGES were
l63 human beings under sentence of death
The captain, engineers and crew of the
Virginius are detained on board the Tor
nado, and will be tried by the marine au-
thorities as pirates. The comments are nu-
merous, and various doubts are expressed
about the possible action of the United
States, and pretty general desire is mani
Tested to have, at all events, a little quiet
shooting as soon as possible, before Uncle
Sam can interfere, even if he has mind to
do so.
1t is stated that after being taken by the
Tornado, Bembetta addressed her com
mander to the folio wing effect: Congratu-
lating him on the capture he had made, and
stating to him that he did not as vet COM
prehend its Importance; that he was not
aware what elements there were on board,
nor the effect they would produce when
disseminated through the Island; that pos
sibly the capture Of the Virgnius might
bring about a termination OF the in
snrrection, as it was the last effort
OF the Jnnta of New York, which had ex-
pended 100000 On the expedition, and fur
ther that he had over contided in the fast
sailing qualities of the Virginius, as he did
not believe that there was any vessel of
war that could match her speed
1t must be doubted, as it can not be de-
MED, as General Varona has since been ex-
bling the foregoing, undoubtedly attached
to him for effect.
Decree Annulled.
The decree of September 3, authorizing
the sale of embargoed property, has been
annulled.
Senator Morton Discusses Cuban Affairs
with the President.
WASHINGTON, November Ex-senator
Morton, member OF the Committee on For
eign Relations, is here, and was in consulta-
tion with the President today.
Fort Jefferson TO be Strengthened and Re-
inforced.
The Secretary of War has ordered that
Fort Jefferson, Florida, be put i'll repair,
and the garrison will be strengthened.
The Kansas Ordered to Santiago de Cnbn.
The United States steamer Kansas has
been ordered to sail immediately for Santi-
ago de Cuba.
The Nlahopac Going into Commission.
A full complement of officers has been
ordered to the Mahopac, to report the twen-
tieth instant.
The Feeling of Indignation al the Capital
Report Of Consul General Hall-The
American Consul Impeded - Minister
Sickies' Instructions - The Spanish
Governments Promises.
The news received here yesterday was so
startling in it's character, not only from the
atrocity but from the fact that the Cuban
authorities we're ordered by the Madrid
government to stay further executions, that
1t created at first in official circles doubts as
to its truth, but they have now been re-
moved, and while the credit of good faith
is given to the Madrid government, en-
phatic condemnation OF tho Cuban authori-
ties for their swift vengeance and disregard
of the commands OF the home government
is every where expressed.
The Secretary Of State yesterday, on re-
ceipt of the dispatch announcing the whole
sale execution at Santiago de Cuha, tele-
graphed to Consul General Hall, at Havana
to instruct the vice ccnsll at that port to
inquire into the matter, and to enter an
earnest protest against the haste of the
trial in the lace of the orders of the Spanish
government for delay until tull examina
ton could be made into all the facts attend
ing the capture of the Virginus
Mr.. Hall replied that the vice consul had
already protested in the strongest terms
against the proceedings, but that his action
WAS seriously Obstructed by the Spanish
officials, all avenues of communication be-
ing closed against him. The telegraph line
between Santiago and Havana being inter
rupted, he was prevented from telegraph
ing to Kingston in order to make inquiry
relative to the Virgnius. When she was
brought into port there was nothing left to
him but the slow process of the mails, and
this mode of communication was of no ad-
vantage under the circumstances
immediately on the receipt of Consul
General HALLS dispatch the Secretary of
State instructed Minister Sickles to enter
with the Spanish government strong pro-
test against the proceedings at Santiago,
them as an outrage on civ
ilizatien and humanity and an insult to the
American government. General Sickles
has replied that he has had an interview
with the Minister of Foreign Affairs. and
act ted in accordance with bis instructions,
and further, that the Spanish government,
duly impressed with sense of Responsibility,
had promised to act in auch a manner as
would show its disapprobation OF tie pro
ceedngs at Santiago, and at the same time
manifest lis friendship tor this government
The above refers to the late correspondence
on the subject
A Diplomatic Conference.
The Spanish minister had long confer
nnce with the Secretary of State to-day,
and Sir Edward thornton was atterward
,losetad with the secretary. The French
minister was subsequently admitted to al
audience, but on different subject This
was what is called diplomatic day"-one
day in the week being set apart for foreign