The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-15


Sdkubrty 0fthe South Sds-Ammsements-- Trade
Arricd! Of the U. s. ship Vincennes
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ t.
SR,-
Being an invalid in search of health, and to avoid
the rgor OF northern winter, was induced to visit
this place, where have been residing for the past
month, and so pleased with the improvement in my
inward and Outward man, as to have made up my
mind to remain until spring The harbor is beauti-
full the scenery charming, and the air at this sea-
son of the year very saubrious ard highly beneficial
to those affected with pulmonary complaints.
The south side of the Island of Cuba is in my
opinion far preferable for nvalids to that of the
north side, being more free from "northers," the
duness OF Matanzas and the dissipation of Habana,
being equally injurious to those seeking relief
AS there are no hotels in this town, il is necessary
to make previous arrangements in order to get loca
ted, as am, in highly respectable private family
and which can always be done through the inter-
venton of friends; knowledge OF the Spanish Ian
guage has, perhaps: been the cause Of my passing
The police of the place is excellent and the inhab-
itants, of whom there are about 4O0O0, very quiet
and orderly.
There are but few amusements twice week
the military bands, which OF the highest ORDER
perform on the public square, and II is then the
sort of all the fashion" On Sunday afternoons the
Pdno Marina presents a gay appearance, with its
W NOldHtcS ff1cu WIFI SdiIy u1esSeu lduleS
and gentlemen, the music on the Alemada, and
tbrong OF lockers ona sad contrast to the day at
home.
The Cathedral ISL large and imposing edifce, but
contains few pictures or ornaments worth noticing.
The military force stationed here is about $500
men, and oil a navy they have corvette and few
schooners. About 40 sail Of merchant vessels are
now IN port several OF whom are loading with cop
| per ore drought from Cobra, a distance of five
leagues) for England for the purpose of being
smelted. These mines are worked by an English
company, but believe the business here is carried
on by the American and English consuls both very
excellent men.
Although the mercantile part of the city and the
planters are much depressed, by reason OF the low
prices OF sugar and coffee, yet the old Spanish
gentleman" and those Of their school, appear to
take the world quite easy
The most gratifying thing to the American resi-
dent here, was the arrival OF the u. $ ship VIM
cennes, Captain Buchanan, IL days from New
war in this harbor in nearly two years. you can
well imagine how cheering was the sight of the stars
and stripes, floating from fine ship. Captain
Buchanan and his officers are deserving of great
credit ter the handsome manner in which they have
received and entertained the different persons who
have visited the Vincennes. The Governor and
his sute with the ladies of their families were re
ceived on board on Thursday, and were highly de-
lighted with their reception and the appearance OF
the ship. The Spanish Chief of Marine, and the
different Consus have also been on board, on all of
which occasions the usual salutes were fired, and
| friendly courteses exchanged. The visit of the
ship will not be readily forgotten. Ii is such inter-
course among foreigners that makes flag respect
ed by them, and 1t ever will he the case, when pro-
| per officers are entrusted with commands
Yours, AMIGO