The New York herald., 1873-12-23

rection he lived In Havana, where his magnificent
residence covering the entire side OF the square
fronting the Campo de Marte, is pointed out to
visitors as among the objects or interest in the
city. Before the breaking out OF the insurrecton
he was the owner OF very extensive and magnif-
cent plantations IN the vicinity or Matanzas and
other portions OF the island, and was regarded as
one or the most wealthy citizens in Cuba. Though
sympathizing with the insurrection. he remained
some time In Havana alter the outbreak OF Yara,
and was one OF the Cubans to whom General Dulce
on his arrival, In January, 1862 applied with a
view OF bringing about a reconciliation. The
Spanish residents OF the city, who had been organ.
lied as "the volunteers py Duces prede cess0r,
Lersundi, were very bitterly opposed to
THIS CONCILIATORY POLICY
OF their new Captain General, and in manifestation
OF this feeling made an attack on Senior Aldama's
destroying a large portion OF the furniture,
pictures and articles OF virtu OF great value con-
the s the ts family
General Dulce issued a proclamation severely GEN.
suring 1.-the action OF the rioters. But 1t soon
began to be understood that he was incapable OF
restraining the fury OF the debauched Spanlards
and Senior Aldama was furnished with passport
TO the United States. Here he very soon devoted
properties In the island were as soon embargoed
by the government. Like many OF the wealthy
Cubans, however, he had made large investments
in the United States before the insurrection, ana
so was enabled to serve effectively the cause ne
had espoused. Senor Aldama s the candidate OF
the association known the Amigos de Cuba,
which henceforward viii represent the admins
trauOn In CuDa, 10 WHICH, under CespedeS, IL mas
not been altogether friendly
BY this action OF the new government General
Queseda Is, OF course, relieved OF his representa-
tive character, as ls Senior Carlos Castillo his as
sociate.
REPORTS FROM THE INsURREcTIoN
represent that the patriotic cause Is constantly In
creaslng In strength. The LETTERS referring to
the supplies, ask that heavier artillery be sent
them as the howltzers heretofore used in the guer
ria warfare are not sufficient now that the insur-
gents are attacking the towns.
FROM VENEZUELA.
letter received at the headquarters yesterday
from Caracas states that the greatest excitement
had been casued by the news OF the capture OF the
Virgnius and the massacre OF her passengers and
The official Gazette Of the 10Th Of November
contains telegram from Seniors Bolet, Calcaho,
Braza and Farela. prominent CuDans residing
there but temporarily in the interior. 1t Is in an
Swer to q despatch sent them, and Is as fOllows:-
VICTORIA, Nov. Is, 1873.
sorrowful news Upon the graves of those heroes
will raise the temple OF liberty, in
dependence Is sure.
AID FOR THE vIRGINIUs PRISONERS
1t Is understood that portion, II not all, OF the
port within very few days. That they are In a
destitute condition and without the necessary
clothing to withstand The rgors Of this climate Is
known. An effort is being made to raise funds to
supply their wants, and the charitable are solicited
to subscribe. subscriptions Will be received at the
following paces;-Mr. Carbonett, Thirteenth
street, corner OF Fourth avenues Dr. Galvez No. 400
West Thirty-fourth street; N. Ponce de Leon, No.
43 West Thirty.ninth street; rooms OF Amigos de
Cuba, NO. 81 Exchange place, and at No. 233 East
Nfty-eighth street.