Lopez's expeditions to Cuba, 1850 and 1851 . he leadership of Narciso Lopez, a general in theSpanish army, but not then in active service. Thismovement seemed to be gathering considerable strength,especially around Cienfuegos and Trinidad. But, hisplans being prematurely exposed, Lopez was compelledto fly for his life. He escaped to New York, where hewas joined by a great number of Cuban exiles, with whomhe fomented a plan for achieving the liberty of Cubaby armed expeditions from the shores of the UnitedStates. Narcisco Lopez was a natural leader of men, and wasin many ways remarkable. He was
Lopez's expeditions to Cuba, 1850 and 1851 . he leadership of Narciso Lopez, a general in theSpanish army, but not then in active service. Thismovement seemed to be gathering considerable strength,especially around Cienfuegos and Trinidad. But, hisplans being prematurely exposed, Lopez was compelledto fly for his life. He escaped to New York, where hewas joined by a great number of Cuban exiles, with whomhe fomented a plan for achieving the liberty of Cubaby armed expeditions from the shores of the UnitedStates. Narcisco Lopez was a natural leader of men, and wasin many ways remarkable. He was born in Venezuelain 1799, the son of a wealthy merchant; and it is saidthat at an early age he sympathized with the movementfor the national independence of South America. How-ever that may be, it is certain that he took up arms forthe King of Spain against Bolivar when that hero madehis successful attempt to liberate Venezuela from thegalling yoke of the mother country. In 1822 he retiredfrom the Spanish army with the rank of Colonel; and. GENERAL NARCISO LOPEZ. Lopezs Expeditions to Cuba 29 when the Spanish troops evacuated Venezuela he deemedit advisable to also leave the country himself, his nativeland. He established himself in Cuba, where it seemshe was graciously received by the rulers, who recom-mended him so highly, when he soon afterward went toSpain in search of preferment, that he was there awardedhigh honors. In Spain he joined the Constitutionalparty of Queen Isabella, in opposition to Don Carlos,and became, in succession, Adjutant to General Valdes,Governor of Madrid, and Senator for Seville. This latteroffice he resigned because of the refusal of the Cortesto admit the representatives of Cuba. About this timehis old commander, Valdes, was appointed Captain-General of Cuba; and when he went to assume that officeLopez went with him, and was given profitable employ-ment in various capacities. He also devoted his atten-tion to the exploration of the copper mines; a
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