This leads me to comment on that glorious quality of which we have heard so mach—the unconquerable valour of' the Spaniards. Let me say in all earnestness that, if the rest of the Spanish army does not show more courage than these forces that have fought against the rebels during the past two weeks, they will no more be able to stand up against American regulars or volunteers thin chaff can keep its position in w yale of wind, 'I would hide my face in {shame as an Anglo-Saxon if an n or British body of soldiers sur tendered to these natives, ax have see! these brave Spaniards clu. When I thinl of the' way Americans have fought Indi with whom these natives cannot in skill und valour—and the way Britishers have done their duty in the pasies of Northern Indis, fighting foes that could themselves stand off these insurgents, ten against 'n hundred, Lam prone to think of these Spanish soldiers either as cowards or as traitors. Still, one Oulonel of the Line told me to-day, in response to my special questions, that he and his fellow' officers, as well as a goodly part of the rank and. file captured, were trained soldiers of Spain's best corps. Lest be too severe, however, I will stop here for.a moment and pay respect to
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