The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30

son and the young Columbian Francisco Antonio
RAFAEL QUESADA.
KINGSTON, jamaica July H. 1873
Letter from General Barreto.
The following is the letter OF Jose Miguel Barreto,
who disembarked with the last expedition Of the
steamer Virgnus in Cuba:-
CUBA LIBRE, July 0, 1873.
General MANUEL QUEsADA:-
MY DEAR GENERAL, COMRADE AND FRIEND-Yes-
terday, precisely one OF the most classical days
which history has registered in the independence
OF Venezuela, my country, had first the satislac-
ton to see at distance the blue mountains that
malestically raise themselves in beautiful Cuba,
which well merits the title OF Pearl Of the An
TILES To-day we approach the coast We have
dsembarked without any mshap, and have
properly secured all the material brought by the
expedition which bears the name OF the Lberator
| OF south America.
The abundant quantity OF arms OF precision, mt.
nltions, clothing, food, and to many other things
OF vital importance to the army are, In the judg-
ment OF the generality OF friends, the most valu-
able acquisition that has arrived In the island up
| Till the present date, and with the signal advan.
| tage that this armament Is exactly or the same
| caibre as that carried by the Spanish troops YOU
| who have sorted out and prepared all, overcoming
thousand difficulties, OF which myself have been
witness, should be very mucn cOntented with the
vote OF gratitude ana ontdence that with Justice,
has been given you through me, from this encamp-
ment, by many OF your worthy companions IN
arms.
The dexterity and ability OF the esteemed Briga-
der Rafael Quesada, your brother, have fulfilled all
had antecedently formed OF his abilities The en-
thusiasm of the Cuban patriots Is extraordinary,
Ill such degree that to appreciate 1t intrlnscally,
1t Is necessary to be here witnessing such sublime
scenes or sell-denial and patriotism. Citizens Of
all social spheres have come IN hundreds in an ad-
mlrable manner, among them some venerable
gray-haired men, bowed with the weight OF years,
TO voluntarily take up arms and to give us the most
sincere and cordial welcome. SO much perse-
verance and herolsm, that could only be equaled
by the ancient Romans, must be rewarded, per-
haps very soon, by d just God, who directs the
deStinieS OF all peoples.
Yes, my good friend, Cuba Is about to break the
iron chains that bind her unwllllnsly to the block
OF slavery, depriving her with unusual cruelty OF
the perfect right she has OF figuring In the cata-
lOgue OF Tree peoples To acquire her free
dom there Will be some blood shea, the thought OF
which gives me great pam, as would wish 10 avoid
it, but you well know that 1t Is an eternal law OF
ture that humanity has never obtained the con-
quest OF good idea except at the cost OF the hard
and terrible northumberland. The liberty and
regeneration OF the universe, In harmony with the
evangelical doctrines needed the blood OF God !;
and tnus relatively, the liberty and peace OF the
nations require blood from the peope-the demi.
god OF the earth. The Cubans comprehend It, and
therefore march unltsdly in the wake OF the
precious good which they want, sacrificing to that
end their dearest interests To-day congratulate
myself more than ever on the honor OF oeing IN
their company, and If in their Judgment the cause
OF liberty, in this part OF America should
he sufficiently recompensed by the pleasure OF hav-
ing performed my duty us an American inspired by
Paez, Monagas, Bermnelel, Marliio, Heres and
many other illustriOus men OF glorious old Colon-
bla, who triumphantly bore the tricolored banner
from the golden banks OF The deep Orln0c0 To the
elevated summit OF the POtOs 70 the Republic OF
Venezuela, the country OF these immortal heroes,
will belong part oil the glory to which might con-
slider myself entitled II fortune and late should
Iavor me in this crusade OF social redemption.
In this same hour shall march to general head
quarters to place myself at the same time with the
President OF the Republic and receive his orders.
Wishing you health and all kinds OF happiness,
ate Trend and comrade, JE MlGL. BAKKETO
r. S.-Adjutant Perea, VINO marches with me,
hope, on account Of his education and good quar-
ties. " y BARREIO.
Letter from T.. A. Perca.
The following brief letter from Cuba will be
found interesting 1t is from a Colombian young
officer who went in the last expedition OF the Viz
ginius:-
SHORES OF CUBA, July 8, 1873
MY EsTEEMED FATHER-At eight O'Clock this
night we arrived mere. 1t may be that mere the
thread OF nv lie Will not be annlhilated. IL
enough to Know that the expedition was conducted
by the valiant General Rafael Quesada to believe
that it did not ail. 1t was received with much re-
jolcing by the Cuban patriots, who were waiting
Tor u.s. shall continue at the General Headquar.
tiers as de-Camp OF the very esteemed vene-
zuean General Jose Miguel Barret0, through the
complalsance OF General Manuel Quesada. The
enthusiasm with which the departure OF the expe-
needless to say that as soon as the General and
you come shall be at your side.
am quite well aud hope TO find you so too. This
Will % glNcu W you ucucIhl Itdldcl NC QucSdub
Always yours, FRANCISCO A. PEREA.
Two Great Battles.
The following extract Is translated from letter
Of Dr. Miguel Bravo Santies, the Cuban Secretary
of War, in the hands OF General Manuel Quesada.
1t Is written under date OF the sth inst -
Not having yet received official reports, do not
send you detailed news OF TWO important victories
obtained In the jurisdiction OF Manzanlo. In one,
which took place In the Seiba, prefecture of Qua,
the Spaniards left eighty.two dead bodies aban-
dOned on the held or battle, taxing with them
ninety nine stretchers with wounded. The other,
at which the government were present, took place
also In. the district OF Manzanilo, near Zarzal and
the Sabana OF Vhuela, prefecture OF Yara. The
enemy spent all his artillery ammunition. It was
great and hard fought battle from this point OF
view the most important that has been fought
during the war. II lasted more than Six hours,
! In the open neld tho enemy behind o parapot In
| palm grove. He was dislodged and repulsed, hsv-