The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-09
FIERCE FroHrryo TN CUBA.
n Rejoicing Over tho Defeat Of Don Carlos
Narrow Encnpe Of the On ptaIn.l.eneraI.


HAVANA, March 3.-Flags were flying
everywhere on March l, ana there was general
rejoicing over a Government order for three
davs' holiday. Such are the visible conse-
quences Of the reception here Of the teleeraphic
news Of the defeat Of the army Of Don Carlos,
his flight to France, and the collapse Of bis
cause. Peace IL now supposed to be secured In
Spain, and 1t is sail that this auspicious event
must he the sure forerunner Of the pac ncation
Of Cuba. I do not End, however, that much
nance IL placed on thi, deduction by persous
who must he better informed than the general
public OF the real state OF affairs In the island.
The Captain General has had an unexpected
opportunity Of seeing how the insurgents op-
crate. He had left Santa Clara on the 10Th
ult. with mounted escort Of 800 men, proceed
Ing on his tour of inspection toward Gonzalez.
After a few hours riding his party was sud.
denly attacked by about 900 Cubsns, well mount
ed and equipped. A desperate neht ensued.
The Official report admits that the Spaniards
had hardly time to draw their swords before
the enemy was upon them, and succession OF
furious encounters en- masse were followed up
NV desper hand-to-hand conflicts between
groups aud individuals, which lasted over an
hour. Animated to enthusiasm by their distin-
guished commander, ard veil handed. the
Spaniards fought splendidlg. Equal bravery
was shown ny their adversaries. VINO, however,
did not attain the chief object OF their attack,
though the Spaniards were greatly cut up, the
Government report admitting a loss Of 20 men
killed and 81 sounded and though thew say
they believe the enemy lost at lest a. manv,
this IL merely given az a supposition.
The spaniards saw that the insurgents were
commanded by Maxine Gomez, winch Ia de-
MED by some of the Cubans. who saw he could
not have been there at that time. The Captain
General praised the conduct OF bis troops, and
Tecomnensed them Immediately after the COM
bat. So Tar we have here none but Spanish ac-
counts. Gen. Jov liar was expected here last
evening. and IL said To have arrived. The effect
Of this brush with the insurgents has been TO
cause gold to rise.
According TO ofncial REPORTS. Col. Lopez cap
tured four Insurgents, two horses ana fire.
arm at Ponce las Charcas on the 9th ult..
without loss. he column OF Comm andante
Caneilas attacked the forces under ~" III lngle-
sito" on the same day between Melones and
Hato Potrcro. The insurgents were about two
Of them officers, ard had several wounded. The
troop had five men wounded, and lost some
horses.
The insurgents In the vicinity OF Puerto Prn-
cipc succeeded In surprising part OF the column
under Governor Espondn, on the return Of his
execution, and killed six OF the guerrllas and
carried on some.
eminent In Spain, the premium on gold keeps M.
MIR rtial lrufin, u French planter. residing
in Matanzas, was arrested few days ago In his
house and confined ia prison, without being in
formed Of the reason or allowcd TO communicate
with any one. The Governor OF the city on
being applied to 10y Influential friends Of MIR.
Truffin stated that he did not know the cause OF
the atters arrest, having merely received tel
egraphic order to place him In prison. 1t Is sup
posed that he VIII be released, as the French
Consul Is reported to have taken immediate
steps In his favor.