Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. III, No. XVII, October 1851Various
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Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. III, No. XVII, October 1851
Various
American literature -- Periodicals; Civilization -- Periodicals; Culture -- Periodicals
A new invasion of Cuba, somewhat more formidable, but less successful
even, than the former, has absorbed public attention during the past
month. Immediately after the return of Lopez from his first expedition,
rumors were rife that he was making preparations for another attempt.
These reports, however, attracted comparatively little attention, and no
effective measures were taken to put a stop to proceedings which were so
palpably in violation of our treaty engagements with Spain. The reported
rising of the inhabitants of Cuba at Puerto Principe, which was noticed
in our last Number, and which was grossly exaggerated in public prints
throughout the country, had evidently been regarded by the Cubans in the
United States as eminently favorable to the prosecution of their
purposes. A party of about 480 men, led by Lopez himself, and commanded
by subordinate officers, accordingly embarked on board the steamer
Pampero, at New Orleans, and set out for Cuba. They intended to land in
the central department of the island upon the southern coast, where the
disaffection had been represented as most rife, and where they were,
therefore, most sure of a favorable reception. But on touching at Key
West for supplies, they were informed that a revolt had taken place in
the Vuelta de Abajo, and Lopez accordingly resolved to land in that
district. By some mistake, the nature of which has not been clearly
explained, they missed their point of destination, and landed on the
northern coast of the western department of the Island on the night of
the 11th of August. The shore was deserted and they met no opposition.
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