National Republican., 1875-07-14
THE STRUGGLE IN cuBA,
Ravssing the ssgua District-Documsnts that
were Captured when Rivss was shot-Val-


Ravsging the ssgua District-Documsnts that
were Captured when Rivas was shot-Val-
msseda's Latest Proclamation.
HAVANA, July Son the 18th ultimo, the Eco
de Moron published an article eongratulsting the
Inhabitants Of that district the complete restor
alton Of peace and confidence in their section Of
the country, in consequence Of the presevering
explorations Of the local forces, who had tracked
the insurgent marauders from one hiding place to
another, and driven them from the neighborhood.
On the following day the scene changed consid-
ersbly, and the same paper gives the following
account Of the result:
On June II, when We were all quietly engaged
in our usual ayocations, At q. m, a few shots
the town, belonging to d. Hermenegfldo Zamora,
was seen to be on IRE. Alarmed, as was natural,
terward returned to our homes, having recon-
noitered the ground, and found only the tracks Of
six or eight men at most, who had dIsc ppeared
moment It became known that d. Enrique Ian
drey, Of Pardo, corporal Of the Third company of
the battalion, mac & been nswn mt 70 pieces and in IN
father sailed forth to bring in the remains Of
this esteemed companion, without considering the
the General & rsisnins as to the sisuasioD
Of our district the vicinity of the corpse and the
results Of the exploration after the burning Of the
brick yard. The volunteers and hremen ad.
vanced until near the enemy, upon whom they
opened fire, but without result Soon afterward,
when our forces were preparing to fall back on
the town to avoid ambush, Of which they had
some foreboding, eighteen men Of the local
mounted guerrilla arrived, and as soon as they
started at once in pursuit, Without paying stten.
tion to the observations Of Captain ID. Francisco
Hernandez and Of others, who called out to the
advising them not to advance, as they might fall
Into an ambush.
In truth It was 50, for the four explorers con-
tfNnad oh thau had hra4 fho
guerillas TO place where more than 200 men had
concealed themselves, and these traitors sent
ranks Of the gusfas reducing their numOsrs ss to
third. As II oy enchantment, there Immediately
appeared more than sixty horsemen, rushing from
the woods and charging en- the rest q the forces,
firing as they came and cutting down our men.
These fell back toward the town, and then the
brave volunteers and nremen attempted to sup
port them. 1t was no longer possible. New
mounted forces Of the enemy detached themselves
on either flank, cutting on the retreat, and with
to fall, defending their lives to the last moment
and finally falling victims to their courage and
selLsacrifcing spirit, only one or two proyiden-
give the least idea Of the catastrophe as we sup
posed that the whole affair only amounted to four
or six casualties on our side, Nevertheless, the
dfsillusion was terrible. The forces OF the Civil
Guard and of volunteers that Immediately sailed
forth to protect those who began the action only
found found corpsss% % on the neld: Iwepty-tour were
placed into the general depot, being buried that
night in q large pit that was opened for all, In
accordance with the wishes Of their comrades.
In a subsequent number Of the same paper I
ind that among the killed II this attack were
nine officers and subalterns.
ANOTHER FIGHT IN THE sAeAU DISTRICT.
The attack on DemsJagua has been followed by
another on the estate Of Senior Rojo, at Sabana
de Amaro, near Oifuentes, in the Sagua district
The Cubans at hrst appeared to be about two
hundred in number, but, having been met by
and having been driven of BY the latter, as they
supposed, they proceeded to pick up the arms Of
those killed, and some scattering took place: but
to the charge, and the fighting was resumed.
The volunteers did not, 1t is alleged, understand
ing their retreat to be cut Of. and sieStsen or
twenty were killed and several wounded before
they could retire: Troops were sent out the next
The corpses were brought back to Cifuentes and
buried there. The town was again alarmed the
same evening BY small group Of insurgents, who
Long life to Gen. Maxine Gomezr' rhe same
party burnt the estates Of Lauda, of Leon and
Montenegro, but were severely beaten near the
The iortnightly review published by the Gov
eminent for the Spanish steamer Of the 30th ult.
places throughout the Central and Eastern de-
Partments, besides those that have been rsgu-
larly reported to you, and from the details 1t sp
rating IN detached bands outside of the larger
divisions more Immediately under the command
OIL the principal leaders whose names are familiar,
INsURGENT DOCUMENTS CAPTURED.
When Rivas was shot at Esperanza the follow
ing documents were found in his possession and
have been published. Other papers, 1t Is stated
in the Didrfo, were seized, but have not been
lEGDQUARrERs OF THE SECOND DIVISION, I
GUAYABo, Feb. u, 1875.
1. Captain Il. Rios, with the third and fourth
sQuadrons, will march and operate at his dIscre-
tion: avoiding encounters with such columns as
mi md dofn vAok
damage he can to the enemy, burning estates and
farms, and gathering up all the war material he
can.
2. On each Saturday he will report to this head
quarters, giving details Of his operations and lists
Of recruits and Of casualties.
and statement OF the arms, equipments, etc, of
the Third and Fourth squadrons under his COM |
mand. By order of the Drigadier commanding.
HEADQUARTERS AT MASICARAGUA,l
April ., 1S15. !
fmarch tomorrow and want you to accompany
me. Come and sleep with us. The bearer knows
where am. If you can bring any comforts and
Tou Sau
Yours, heartily. By order of the General:
mo. 1921 HEADERS: OF sEcoyp DIVISION,
Capt. r. Rios, Commanding Fourth STaiiron.
CAPTAIN: On the 27th instant you left on leave
to attend to your private affairs, and were to re-
turn on the 18th. Instead Of coming, you send Q
message by Lieut.. N. OomingueZ, saying that
you have marched to receive some soldiers who
have deserted from the enemy.
This headquarters regrets extremely to have to
remark to you that it is your duty to give good
although 1t is true your intentions have been ex-
cellent in neglecting to keep your engagement In
proper II you had dispatched Lieutenant DomIn-
gueZ on this commission and had presented your
self In due season at this headquarters on the
piration Of your leave. without organization
there can be no army, and without an army there
can be no country. The actions in the field In
which You have lately taken part have greatly
soliciting from the Government the confirmation |
Of your rank as captain, and Just at the moment
you fail to keep your promise 20 return next day
desires captain, the organization OF the forces,
and the recompense Of the officers who assist IN |
escting i but to preserve the dignity Of rank
that an unimpeachablec conduct should
be observed, and I take pleasure in hoping that |
the action refer to will not be repeated.
You obedient servant,
MAJ.:GEN. CHARLES RoLoFr.
Los H-NYos, April %, 1875.
ESTEEMED CAPTAIN: i, who am SO enthusiastic |
for the cavalry, have experienced deep satisfac-
your regiment, in which you have figured so nota-
S to be envisd, and ali the more, because each |
SFs GaSs sPy sPa DGS
returned thence on the 18th Inst. with reinforce
nents Of infantry. The Government is animated |
by the best desires, and the enthusiasm for the |
Villas increases daily throughout the Centre and
East, and may be expected to bear its fruits. |
With this mail there will start some officers for
your gallant division. |
am appointed, besides being second In COM
nand, TO the post Of commander Of the division |
and
'csrce, they are not very good, and so far have
,Ot found any which beats my old Camsgney |
chestnut, which has borne and continues to bear |
he WhOla camDafQn. RecefYe eOnRratula- |
lions and the assurance Of my particular esteem.
julio SANGUILI.
THE TIsHT AT euANAJAY.
An ocular witness of the occurrences in the |
district of Guanajay writes TO the Vo= de Cuba, |
irving the following details:
On the 26th Of June, at o. m, Lieut.. d. Jose |
Ramon Soss, comm snding the Marfel section Of |
he Civil Guard, received from the sergeant In |
command of the detachment at Banes o dispatch |
reporting that fourteen armed men had entered |
he district. Soss Immediately started with i've /
mounted guards and was Joined at La Sabsua by |
me sergeant of Banes and two guards, the ieuten-
ant Of volunteers, ID. Juan Sanchez, and some vol
arA n lfa.ta anf N Tnan ,ak