The New York Herald Newspaper, December 7, 1873, Page 5

‘ (LOUD, Special Herald Reports from Madrid and Havana. MHD WAR The Spanish Braves Put on Their War Paint. MINISTER SICKLES RESIGNS. He Falls Out With Fish Over Too Much Concession. CRISIS IN THE MADRID CABINET. Castelar Accused of Pandering to America--Grant’s Message De- nounced as Impertinent. The Cuban Butchers’ Cool Demand on Their Government. CASTELAR’S SCALP IN DANGER Burriel Burks American Official Despatches, The Butcher Scared by the Britishers. GALLANT FRY SHOT IN A HURRY, The Modern Quixote’s War on Women. Bombastes Wants to Die a Thou- sand Deaths. HE THINKS BETTER OF a The Volunteers Prepare to Knuckle Down. IT. TELEGRAM TO THE KEW YORK HERALD. Pants, Dec. 6, 1873, The following special despatch has been reoeived in cipher from the Hrnaxp corre- spondent at Madrid; — Mapvzp, Dec. 6, 1873. THE SITUATION GRAVE, The Cuban question again wears ® grave aspect here. MINISTER SICKLES RESIGNS. General Sickles to-day tendered his resig- nation of the Ministry to Spain to Secretary Fish. CAUSE OF THE RETIREMENT. This act bas been decided on by the General in consequence of a disagreement which has arisen during the progress of the complication with Spain, A strong misunderstanding has existed for some time, it is believed. Dur- ing the recent negotiations Secretary Fish acted directly with Seiior Castelar, ignoring Minister Sickles. Secretary Fish also disap- proved of the imperative tone of Minister , Sickles’ correspondence with the Spanish \ government, The Secretary of State and the Minister have had frequent disagreements before this, almost amounting toa rupture, on the occa- sion of the correspondence attending the remand of Bidwell, the Bank of England forger, from Havana, and also during the Dr, Houard case, HOW THE SETTLEMENT WAS MADE. When Secretary Fish ignored Minister Sickles, and dealt directly with the Spanish Minister, #t is said generally in diplomatic cir- cles that the good offices of Mr. Layard, the English Minister, accomplished a settlement. TOO MANY CONCESSIONS FOR SICKLES, _Now, as Secretary Fish proposes farther concessions, Minister Sickles resigns. COOL CUBAN DEMANDS, The Cuban authorities demand that the Virginins be sent, at the direction of Sefior Soler, the Colonial Minister at present in Cuba, to some port of Spain or Porto Rico, there to await the result of arbitration, CASTELAR'S GOVERNMENT IN DANGER. ‘The opposition to the government of Caste- lar is culminating, There is a crisis in the Cabinet. THE SPANISH PRESS ON THE MESSAGE. The whole Spanish press indignantly pro- tests against tho tone of President Grant's Message, and denounces it as an imperti- nent interference in the affairs of Cuba, and that it is really none of the Prosident's business, CASTELAR ACCUSED OF PANDKAING 20 AMERICA, The cause of the Cabinet crisis is the charge that Sefior Castelar panders to America, THE WAR PEELING OF PRIDE AND IGNORANCE, The gravity of the situation here springs from the astounding ignorance, haughtiness snd pride of the poole, The feeling is in- vensely warlike, | | quered orjhumiliated by the stranger. NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1873—QUADRUPLE SHEET. THE ASPECT IN CUBA. [ TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. War to the Knife—Intense Excitement in Havana—No Surrender—Attempt to Barn the Virginius—Americans in Dan- ger—Castelar Threatened with Ha ing. The following despatches to the Nzw Yore Heraup has been received from our special correspondent in Havana: — Havana, via Key West, Dec, 5, 1873. The Spaniards here are greatly incensed at the demands of the United States. The volun- teers talk of proclaiming war to the knife. They will refuse to submit to the orders of the ‘adrid government to surrender the Virginius, or to any such deeree of the Madrid govern- ment. WAR THREATENED, War is regarded as imminent, and the popu- lar cry is that Spain will succor Cuba and DEFY AMERICA, News that America would not press her claim for the surrender of the Virginius has been received, It is read on the streets and hailed with cheers by the populace. Subsequent instructions from Madrid order- ing the surrender of the Virginius caused the wildest indignation. Crowds on the street ery out, “We will NEVER SURRENDER her without bloodshed.” Last night an attempt was made to burn the Virginius. This moming a company of regular soldiers were sent on board to protect her, THE DONS’ BIG TALK. Last night there was meeting at the Palace, which lasted for ten hours, It was attended by the principal Spaniards and a large num- ber of army and navy officers. Castelar was much abused. He was threatened with hang- ing. Resolutions were passed declaring that Cuba would not submit to the surrender of the Virginius, but would FIGHT TO THE DEATH. Great joy is felt that the American demands do not involve the abolition of slavery. Al- though there is a general disposition to resist compliance with the demands of the United States, great depression is felt on account of Jastelar’s acquiescence. NERVOUS ABOUT THE FLEES. There is a growing fear that the American fleet may come from Key West to receive the Virginius, in which case a genera] uprising is threatened. On Sunday last a dinner was given in the cabin of the Virginius. It was attended by officials, editors and army and navy officers, Speeches were made expressing confidence in the ability of the volunteers to HOLD THEIR OWN AGAINST THE WORLD, despite the abandonment of the Madrid gov- ernment, The bitterness felt against Americans has greatly increased, so that their lives are felt to be in danger, The American Consulate is still quietly guarded by the troops. DON QUIXOTE ON HIS HOBBY HORSE, The Diario of this date entreats all Spaniards to die a thousand deaths rather than submit to disgraceful concessions, and says:—‘The accounts we have just traced leave our pen like bitter tears from deeply wounded hearts, but yet we know that we are Spaniards. Peril does not frighten nor sacrifices deter us.” The Voz de Cuba rejects all concessions, and says “that the American demands must not be allowed to compromise the honor of Spain ; that the pretentiousness of the United States has been greatly modified by the bravery of Spain.” MADRID MENACES THE CASINO, Despatches have been received from the War Minister at Madrid stating that if tho Spanish Cubans do not obey orders they will intransigentes and treated In reply the Casino Espafiol be considered accordingly. declares that THE VIRGINIUS WILL NOT BE GIVEN Ur. Preparations are to be made for war; the negroes are to be armed and everything | destroyed rather than yield to the hated Yan- | kees. The noble Spaniards of Cuba will go | down with their fg flying without waiting to be swamped by diplomacy, Fifteen thou- sand copies of the Eco de Cuba were sent to Spain with the following leading paragraph: — “Let our brothers in both hemispheres under- stand that the Virginius cannot be delivered up. Rather than surrender her we will go down with the flag of Spain flying over the Virginius, The Spaniards in Spain must understand that this is OUR UNALTERABLE RESOLUTION. We the language of Zaragoza. Rongh sons of labor, we stand or fall, our speak arms in our hands, our hearts turned to you and our eyes to the blessed land never con- Time is only left for this statement—Save Spanish honor; those who are going to die salute ‘The resignations of the army and navy officers are ready to be tendered if the Vir- ginius should be given up. Cuba undertakes war with the United States on behalf of old you. Spain.” AMERICAN CITIZENS IN DANGER. The life of Mr. Price, your regular corre- spondent here, is im great danger, I have notified Admiral Seott that the lives of cortain American citizens ar. = danger. The volunteer officers yesterday addressed a protest to the Spanish people against the sur- render of the Virgmius, ANOTHER CAPTAIN GRNERAL, A new Captain General has been ordered from Madrid to carry out the ipsiructions of the Madrid government at any cost. The popular DETERMINATION 10, RESIST SURRENDER 18 UNANIMOUS. Great fears are entertained for the future. Zulueta, colonel of volunteers and President of the Casino ;Espafiol, says the Virginius must be held at all hazards, and that it is better to lose the island in fair fight with the United States that give in to filibustering. Spaniards of all classes side with him, Priests, marines and soldiers RESIST THE SURRENDER OF THE VIRGINIUS, ‘The editor of the Constancia says that if the ship he given up he will leave the island for- ever. The British war ship Niobe entered the har- bor this morning. There is no United States war ship here. In case of riot the American residents would be massacred. He Volunteers Enthusiastic for Resistance— No Surrender—Spanish Diguity To Be Upheld at Whatever Cost, Havana, Via Key West, Dec. 6, 1873, Latest and second despatch from Cuba to- day describes the popular feeling as growing more bitter. Branch Casinos have been established in the principal cities. From the aristocrat to the dock laborer all say that THE VIRGINIUS MUST NOT BB DELIVERED UP. They point to her in the harbor and say that if the Americans want her they must take her. Morro Castle, they say, can con- centrate 1,000 guns on an approaching ship. The marines will refuse to obey any order to surrender the Virginius. The cry ‘Death, but no surrender!”’ SPANISH DIGNITY COMPROMISED, The Spaniards told Minister Soler last night that his present directions from Madrid com- promised Spanish dignity, and that to be pat- riotic they must refuse to obey. They say better honor without ships than ships without Many naval officers have sent their names to the Minister of Marine, intimating that if the steps they oppose be taken they wish to be relieved from service. CASTELAR IS BITTERLY DENOUNCED. The reported resignation of the General of Marine and the Captain General is untrue. PRUDENCE LEADS THE VAN. The Volunteer Council has just concluded its sitting, and has come to the decision to surrender the Virginius and the remaining prisoners to a neutral Power, her future dis- position to be settled by arbitration, No reliance can be placed on what the Council decides, as the volunteers will act on wild impulse, is honor. Getting Ready Privateers—War Fever Cooling Down—Possible Overthrow of Castelar—Damages Claimed from the United States for Surrender of the Virginius. Havana, Via Key West, Dec. 5, 1873. The assembly of commercial houses at Cienfuegos has resolved to buy steamers and fit them out as privatecrs in case war should be declared. Don Ramon Herrera, Colonel cf the Fifth battalion of volunteers, and owner of one of the steamship lines, offers six first class steam- ers and all his wealth. Two other steamers are offered by Cienfuegos merchants. An immense mass meeting of Spaniards is being organized for next week. BOMBASTES COOLING DOWN, The high war fever of last night has cooled off. The Captain General says he thinks that all trouble can be avoided by sending the Vir- ginius to Spain, and having her delivered there to the United States. He has sent tele- grams to that effect to Madrid. Delay is greatly desired by the Captain General. THE DONS TOUCH NO MORE THE LIGHT GUITAR. In view of the imminence of war the Voz de Cuba to-day approves of the postponement of the ball at the Casino. SOLER RETLRES. ‘The Voz also reports the resignation of the Minister of Ultramar. The statement, how- | ever, has not been confirmed. THE REPUBLIC IN DANGER. It is said that the populace will be pacified by Great bitterness is felt against Castelar. the proclamation of a government of agsur- ance. AMERICA TO BE SUED. The United States will be called upon to pay a large sum by way of reparation for the surrender of the Virginius. Insult to the American Vice Consul— Oficial, Despatches Detained by the Spantards—Commander Cushing De- nounces the Assassination—Insolent Reply of the Buateher Burriel—How the Gallant Fry Was Shot—Piteous Con- dition of the Remaining Prisoners— Expected Attack by the Insurgents— The Prisons of Manzanillo Crowded with Women and Children—Our Ofi- eers in Danger of Insult at Santiago de Cuba. On Boano Unirep Stares SrraMsutr } duntata, Santiaco bE Cuna, Nov. 30, Via Key West, Dec. 6, 1873. J Telegraphic communication through here i not allowed unless supervised and endorsed | by the authorities. i | Juniata arrived here on the 26th, and found | the United States ship Wyoming and the Brit- ish sloop-of-war Niobe in port. Several pro- tests were made against the shooting of the Virginius people on the 4th inst, Bembetta and others were shot by order of Burriel, | without consulting the authorities at Havana. STOPPING THE AMERICAN CONSUL'S DESPATCHES. Vice Consul Schmitt telegraphed to Aspin- wall for the Wyoming. His telegram way in- | volunteers, tentionally delayed by the authorities, and the vessel did not arrive here until the 16th inst. BUBRIEL INSULTS THE AMERICAN CONSUL. Our Vice Consul was not allowed to see the prisoners before their death. He was up- braided and insulted by General Burriel for asking an explanation why his telegram to Aspinwall was not forwarded. AMERICAN CONSULATE GUARDED. A guard of soldiers has been placed over the American Consulate to prevent interfer- encé, THE ASSASSINATION. The four men shot knelt ontside of the wall of the slaughter house, Ten muskets were fired at each one of the condemned, at only two yards distance, The bodies were carted off and dumped into a grave together. THE DONS SCARED BY THE BRITISHERS. Captain Fry and 36 of the crew of the Vir- ginius were ordered to be shot on the 8th, but were executed on the 7th, because a telegram arrived here notifying the English Consul that the English war vessel Niobe had left King- ston for this port, The Niobe did not arrive on the 7th, and 12 of the Cubans were exe- cuted on the following morning. : SPANISH SAILORS SHOOT CAPTAIN FRY. The sailors of the Tornado were compelled to shoot Captain Fry and his crew, but fired with averted heads, inflicting frightful tor- tures on the condemned. The bodies were carted off to the cemetery and thrown into the graves, six persons in each, clothes and all. THE ENGLISH PROTEST AGAINST EXECUTIONS. The Niobe arrived in the afternoon of the 8th and a verbal protest was made. A protest was also made by the English Commodore De Horsey, of the steamer Danae. CUSHING DENOUNCES THE MASSACRE. Commander Cushing had an interview with Governor Burriel and denounced the pro- ceedings, Burriel sent an impertinent answer, saying that the killing of the Modocs made the world wonder. THE BUTCHER ESCAPES. Burriel fled to Havana last week. General Morales de los Rios has been appointed as his substitute. An uneasy state of feeling is prevailing among the people in the city. They are afraid to converse on the subject of the executions. There are many Cuban sym- pathizers here under cover of volunteers. They are forced to do duty. INSURGENT ATTACK EXPECTED. An attack on Santiago de Cuba by the rebels is soon expected. November 30, 1873, immediately on the arrival of the Juniata, Commander Braine, accompanied by Com- mander Cushing, Vice-Consul Schmitt, Lieu- tenants De Long, Clipp and Hutchings, and your correspondent, had an interview with General Morales de los Rios, the substitute of the runaway Burriel. The interview lasted some time and was rather of a stormy nature. BEGGING FOR THE SURRENDER OF OUB CITIZENS. Commander Braine suggested that the 19 survivors of the Virginius crew should be surrendered and put on board the Juniata. This request was politely declined on the grounds that General Morales had no power toact. The demand of Commander Braine to see the survivors was granted, At the con- clusion of the interview Commander Braine handed General Morales a protest, pointing out the violation of international law and the outrage committed in the capture of the Vir- ginius, which he denonnced in appropriate language. The protest closed with a demand to see the official record setting forth the names, nationality and occupation of the prisoners now incarcerated. LIST OF AMERICAN PRISONERS. The prisoners were visited and questioned. Thirteen in all claimed American citizenship: — Henry Knight, Charles A. Knight, engineers, Greenwich street, New York; William Wilson, Alfred Parker, mariners, Baltimore; Edward Scott, tinsmith, Salem, N. J; Leopold Riz, lawyer, New Orleans; Arthur Rivera, machinist, Hudson street, New York; Henry Cavallo, Second avenue, New Yori; Philip Meitzler, cigar maker, Charleston, S. C.; Raymond Aidiamos, dentist, New York; Manuel Memsis, Philadelphia; carel, New Orleans; Francis V. Tapia, Hous- Silberro Es- ton street, New York. The prisoners were wretchedly clothed, barefooted, and gave evi- They had no They lacked sufficient food, and there was only one tub for washing, in the prisoners’ yard, for 100 The prisoners were deprived ot clothing dences of deep privation. means of keeping themselves clean. men, by their captors. THE TRIAL FARCE. The trial of the prisoners lasted only 10 minutes. They could not understand what it was about, as they were asked, no questions and said nothing. The remaining six prison- ers did not claim American citizenship, and we were not permitted to see them. Subse- | quently the captives were allowed better food | and fitting apparel. AMERICAN OFFICERS EXPOSED TO INSULT, The feeling here is very bitter, and officers in uniform are liable to insult from the brutal The latest intelligence from Manzanillo states that the prisons are full of Another attack by the Cubaus is expected. A forced loan by the Governor of $20,000 has been raised for de- The inhabitants are fleeing. women and children, fence. The Volunteers” Knuckle Down=—The Virginius To Be Given Up and Ciaims for Damages Made Against Uncle Sam, Havana, Via Kev West, Dee. 5, 1875. The city continues quiet. The fecling on the question of the delivery of the Virginius has undergone a considerable change since yesterday. Many Spaniards are now in favor of an immediate quiet delivery of the Virginius to the United States authorities, as @ contrary course would place them in open rebellion against the government of Spain. VOLUNTEERS IN COUNCIL. The leading officers of the volunteers held a meeting this morning at the residence of Sefior Zulueta, the President of the Casino Espafiol. Sefior Zulueta subsequently in- formed an American gentleman that the Virginius would be delivered quietly. FRIENDLY ADVICE. It is reported that Sefior Zulueta has re- ceived o telegraphic despatch from Sefior Calvo, the representative at Madrid of the Casino Espafiol, counselling the delivery of the Virginius, and saying that Spain will after- wards claim $100,000,000 damages from the government of the United States. TAKING IN THEIR HORNS. A proposal to send the Virginius to Spain and there turn her over to an American man- of-war is reeeived with favor by the Spaniards. New battalions of volunteers are forming. BURRIEL’S BUTCHERIES OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED. United States naval officers at Santiago de Ouba report officially that the number of men captured on the Virginius was 155. YIFTY-THREE WERE EXECUTED. Of the 102 survivors 14 are natives or nat- uralized Americans, various nationalities. The remainder are of Reason Resumes Her Sway—Volunteer Bluster Dying Out—Peaceful Surrender of the Virginius Probable—Waiting for the President’s Message. Havana, Dee. 6, 1873. The feeling in the city continues to im- prove, Opposition to the delivery of the Virginius is decreasing. Prominent republicans and many conserva- .tives are in favor of the delivery of the steamer, and advise the cessation of opposi- tion thereto, The Message of President Grant to Con- gress is anxiously looked for. THE QUESTION IN WASHINGTON. eee oes Congressmen Endorsing Mr. Fish’s Course—Delay a Gain—If Spain Needs Time Before Delivering the Virginius We Are Not Ready to Scize Cuba— Growing Approval of a Possible Pro- tectorate for Free Cuba—Joveliar’s As- surance of Executing the Madrid Orders. WasHIneGror, Dec. 6, 1873, A Jarge number of Senators and Representatives availed themselves to-day of the rule of the State Department setting apart the Saturday of each week during the Congressional season to their exclusive service, CONGRESSIONAL OPINIONS, Most of the callers had a word or two of opinion on the Cuban question to express and an inquiry to make for the latest news from Havana ang Madrid. COMMENDATION OF MR. FISH. So far as opinions went, they were not dissatis- fying to Mr. Fish, whose course received ample commendation, coupled with assurances that the administration could count on an undivided sup- port in Cengress in any further measures neces sary to uphold tie HONOR AND RIGHTS OF THE NATION against the rule of the mob at Havana. Both the Secretary and a majority of his visitors who refer- red to the subject expressed the hope that the Spanish government would stand to its Engage- ment TO SURRENDER THE VESSEL, and be able to do itina suitable manner without unreasonable delay. MR. FISH CONFIDENT. Mr. Fish is represented to be strong in the belief that the terms of the protocol between Admiral Polo and himself will be effectively carried out, the main point of the question being the extension of time that we could consistently grant NO CHANGE AT MADRID. No confirmation of the rumor that the govern- ment at Madrid was endeavoring to change the protocol itself has been obtained thus far. On the contrary, the assurance that the present negotia- tion is one of delay only, in executing the actual delivery, is repeated to-night with much insistence. NO NEWS PROM CUBA. ‘There have been no oficial reports from Havana to-day of a character to produce additional dis- quietude. If anything, the situation is regarded as more favorable to the prospects of an entireiy peaceful end of the troubles connected with the Virginius, GAIN BY DELAY. A little delay, itis explained in well informed circles, is a mutual advantage. Lf Spain is not ready to make delivery of the vessel according to agreement, the United States are hardly prepared to take forcible possession, for the moment, but will be in a very short time, THE WORK FOR WAR GROWING, Since publicity has been given in these de- spatches to the intentions of our government, to give a wide scope to any armed intervention it may be constrained to make in Cuban affairs, there is a growing desire in some quarters that the turbulent Havanese may keep the way open for our interference by continuing the em- bargo they have placed upon the Captain General in deterring him from executing bis orders trom | Madrid. OUR CUBAN PROTECTORATE. The idea of an enforced American occupation, termingting with the dictation of terms to all par- ties, on the basis of virtual Cuban independence or the actual separation of free Cuda from Spain, has taken hold of mary influential minds in Con- gress, and will doubtless find expression before Jong on the floors of the Senate and House; put to the present moment there is no disposition on the part of the administration to press the opportunity of intervention; and, without a further change of policy or a new stiffening of resolution at the White House, it will only be entered into as A LAST RESORT, resulting from the deflance of the slavebolding factions at Havana, CASTELAR'S CONCESSION, The Spanish government is admitted to have conceded the most important point of the dispute in agreeing to give the Virginius up, after so hotly contending that her capture was legal and proper, and her actual transfer of the United States, after all, means a long and doubtful litigation of her character and lia- bility, resulting, possibly, in the virtual conviction | of the authorities here of dereliction of duty in not bringing her to trial before, instead of after capture, DESPATCHES SrorreD. Under orders from Madrid, tho transmission of unoMicial despatches from Havant @alculated to farther inflame popular fecling @ @he United States, was interdicted yesterday. JOVELLAR’S PROMISE. In confirmation of his asgurance of Thuysday h last that he could make delivery of the vine provided that he was not unduly pressed ; Madrid and Washington, Captain General dover has telegraphed to the Spanish Minister here thai the excitement at Havana 1s already on the wane/ and that he is now more confident than beforg that the populace will not interfere with thd quiet restoration of the vessel, Jovellar’s Resignation Not Heard of OMcially. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 1873, No official information has been received irom Cuba confirming the reported resignation of the Captain General, THE WAR FEELING AMONG NEW YORKERS. BE ay Public Opinion Prepared for the Hostile. Emergency—Why There Is No Other Recourse Left—Affairs at the Cuban Headquarters—The Bond Basiness— Rumors of Ail Sorts—Jimenez’s Pedi- gree, . There 1s @ growing conviction settling day hy day more deeply into the public mind that this nation has scarcely any honorable alternative now Jeft in 1ts complications with Spain save that of war, and that it will in all probability superve:o by, tf not before, the approaching holiday season. The delay and complete silence of the Spanish Cabinet in directing compiiance with the torms of the protocol leads people irresistivly to the con- clusion that Spain is not in @ position to accora tie concessions which her representative at Washtig- ton agreed to in her behalf, The people looked upon that protocol as granting to this government less than the meed of reparation which was its due, and they firmly believe now, thatif this meagre measure of redress cannot bo: complied with, the only remedy will be the resort?’ to war. And this public view seems to be very materially strengthened by the action of the gove ernment in pushing forward all possible measures to meet such a contingency. Outside of all the original cause for hostilities are 3 the recent facts that will necessitate It in the re: ignation of the Captain General of Caba, of th Colonial Minister of Spain, now in Havana, and of other dignitaries, all of which is constraed as show< ing either @ spirit of rebellion against the hom government on the part of these oficiala in Cun or the existence among the people under them of 4 determination to resist the same authorities, Of course it ig just possible that Jovellar and otherat may be really PLAYING, IN THIS MILD WAY, ! into their own hands, by this bidding for popa« larity among the volunteers and ultra-Spanish, population of the island, It is unquestionable that, whatever may be th motives which actuate the Spanish people, th masses of the American people are impelled by deep sense of carnestness in pushing their claimed ‘at present, and wiil illy brook apy further concese. sions or delay, A prominent banker, in conversation with a! HERALD reporter, said yesterday, In relation to this phase of the question, ‘My dear sir, we hav already granted easier terms to Spain than tnt national honor justified us in doing, a fact largely aue to Mr. Fish’s traculency and lack of vigor, The people of the United States are beyond doubt the most long-sutfering and patient in the world, and had the Spanish government mant+ fested a desire, or ratner its ability to comply, with the very reasonable demands which Mr.) Fish screwed up the courage to make, the people would have acquiesced, As it 18, there is* NO REASONABLE HOPE of the public patience Leing much longer pre~ served, andi think the people will be heard to good advantage this time. If our government makes any further concessions to Spain, these con< cessions will, in fact, only be made to appease an irresponsibie rabole led by ana lavana, largely represented in the volunteers of and that vaigar, domineering council of Commun-, ists, known as the Cas no Espanol of Havana, a violent conclave comprising over 15,000 memberg and embracing all classes of the slave-supporting, ower, from the ignorant hackman to the wealthe Text merchants and planters in the island. No, sir; we have asked litle enough, and if we cannod 4 get that little by surrender we shall take it, an perhaps more, by capture. It is all very well ta argue, as Mr. Fish would doubtless do, that ‘peace hath her victories not less renowned than those oj war;’ but I am atraid Mr. Fish will fail of achiev-, ass of victories this time.” 1 AN HEADQUARTERS : in Exchange pli the Amigos de Cuba were very’ busy yesterday, and there was a great deal of busi- ness of importance being transacted. All the lead- ing members of the executive committee were present and were engaged in council for neariy' four hours. During the afternoon the Conference Committea appointed at the German war mass meeting re- cently held at Germania Hall, called upon the Ex- ecutive Committee and was in private conference with them for some time. The committee consisted of ex-Alderman William Radde, 8. Bromberg and Henry Hertz. They declined to state, fot the pres ent, the nature of the subjects discussed. In reference to the expedition which was sn- nounced in one of yesterday’s papers as being fitted out and almost ready for departure, the members of the Junta, inciuding Secretary Arteaga and General Jourdan, deny all knowledge of the enterprise or of any of the parties connected with it. Indeed, they look upon it as being ENTIRELY MYTHICA or as the vaporing of some individual who te emulous of acquiring some little cheap notoriety. General Jourdan also stated with great frankness that so far a8 he was aware the report that the schooner A. W. Smith, which lett Elizabethport on ‘Thursday. was carrying coal for a privateer, to be met somewhere off the coast, Was also erroneous, Quite early in the day @ report gained some cir- culation that the steamship City of Merida, com- manded by Captam Timmerman, of the Havana and Mexican mail jine, Was having her decks strengthened 80 a8 to MOUNT A COUPLE OF GUNS, forward, in the event of any attempts at privateer. ing by the Casino Espafiol or the doughty Colonel Jiminez, of Havana, who is said to have offered to fit out six privateers at his own expense. The rumor, however, was entirely without foundation, and if the City of Merida ever meets with a privateer she is a very fast vessel and will trust to the power ot her engines and the brains of her gentlemanly and skilful commander. There has lately neen some talk among the “Hessian” element of the American people, who haye all along during this controversy been trying to invalidate the justice of the American demands. against Spain, to the effect thata large share of the interest displayed by many people in the Cuban cause was due to the POTENT INFLUENCR OF CUBAN BONDS, which, according to their theories, have been lay~ ishly “placed where they would do most good.” Among others, Senator Poland has so insisted quite recently. General Jordan yesterday informed the reporter, that ne had personal knowledge that ali these in- sinuations of bribery are the veriest bosh. Hoe stated that he knows that there were but $4,000,000 of these bouds issued under authority of the Congress of the Cuban Kepublic, all of which were signed by Sefior Morales Lemus. These have! nearly all been disposed of—at least three-fourths of the whole issue—to Cubans themselves, the proceeds of the sales being devoted to the cause of the revolution, in purchasing vessels, forward- ing supplies of MEN, ARMS AND MEDICINES, and were sold at from 50 to 25 percent of their par vaine. It will therefore be very readily seen that ail this talk about bribery or “bond infucne:” is unfounded, unless men can be bought very cheaply ; for the total issue of bonds has not realized more than $1,000,000 cash, and this has been expended as above described, in the fitt.ng out of not less than five or six arena As they have sold at such low fates of discount, and as purchasers have not always been available, he thinks their influence would not be so very potent among american statesmen, and the fact is they have nearly all passed into the hands of the Cubans themselves, whose cbier faith upon the value of the securities is based upon their hopes and yearnings for the dual deliverance of their country. 2 THE PRIVATEERING ss"? The’ Colonel Jiminez, of Havi mentioned as having tendered the use of six war steamers in case of @ war with the United States (as reported in the Her. telegram of the 4th at the meeting of the Havana merchants), is the worthy scion of the public executioner of the city of Valencia, Spain, who, finding himself socially ostracised by his lineage, as & matter of course, emigrated to that haven of promise to all Spaniards, Cubi where, as & privileged individual, he has attain notoriety enough to share in the counsels of State. , NAVAL PREPARATIONS, to the government ’ Departure of the Frigate Colorado from the Navy Yard—An Unfortanate Mise hap Detains the Arapiles in Dry. Dock=—Recruiting=The Vermont—About the Mis Kansas Science of Sailing Monitors-The Roanoke and Dictator Almost Ready for Harbor Scre vice—The Minnesota and Tennessee. The event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday, was the departure of the Colorado from the main dock. Urders were issned early in the day to prohibit visitors from entering the yamd, A large crowd of workmen wod people who wished tosay “goodby’? CONTINUED ON NINTH PAGE,