New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-01-12
From, Havana-Mr. Tnrnbuif's Arrest
Difficulties with Eayti.
Correspondence OF T he IrieI

! dASASA, Dcc Ia
Allow me to correct the statement which was
published in all the American papers short time
since, in regard to the supposed interference OF
Mr.. Iurahul with the question of Slavery in this
IslaEd by authority of the English Government.
have been able to ascertain the truth of the matter
from source upon which the utmost reliance can
be placed, and find that the whole proceeding on
the part of the local authorities was, say the
least, n4usb ado about nothing. The facts are,
that Mr.. Turnbu came to hlbara, from of the
English Islands, with a passport in due form from
Spanish Consul, authorized by the local British
authorities, to obtain proofs identify and to de-
merd the release of certain negroes alleged to
have been illegally carried away from British do
ruinon and sold il this island. On his arrival at
Kitara be procured licence in duo form to proceed
to the place where the negroes claimed were al
legged TO be, went there and took such declarations
as be desired, till he arrested by the Spanish
authorities and brought prisoner 10 this city One
of the steam packets about sailing, and, after
two or three days detention, ne departed for Eng
land TO lay the matter before the English Govern
ment with view to obtain satisfaction for the out
rage upon his person. Thus il will be perceived
tina, it the suspicion of Mr. Turnouil, from his
fear of the Captain General, rather than any wrong
of Mr. T. in this particular matter, that caused
the whole difficulty. The excitement upon the
subject has now nearly subsidized, and the whole
matter is beginning to be looked upon as a farce
The Spanish vessels recently captured by a ST.
Domingo corvette have been released and brought
into this port. They were sailing on the coast
and attacked by the corvette with shotted cannoa
boarded and taken TO Port au Prince. The Gem
rnander of the corvette has been put in irons by
President Boyer and the Captains set at liberty,
1t is not known what PREPARATION the Spanish Gov
eminent will demand. President Boyer expresses
to Gov. Valdez the greatest regret at the occur
renee.
There is nothing farther of particular interest
to add at this time. Yours, A.
MELAscHoLY ArrAIR.-Samuel Tomkins and
Alexander Nixon quarrelled at Edgeheld, s. c.,
on the 9TH inst, and Nixon shot Tomkins through
the head and killed him. He has fled.
% The Grand Jury of Boston have indicted
hackdrivcr named Charles Hall for cruelty treat
ing his horse by starving him to death If the
offence be proved he ought to suffer the extreme
penalty of the law-which is imprisonment for not
more than one year and fine of not over $780,
GO A band of men surrounded the house OF
Mr.. 6. w. Rosey, near Lafayette. La, few days
since, and called to him TO come out. As he
stepped to the door volcy of balls killed him
instantly.
% An accident occurred on the Worcester
Railroad at Needham on Monday. In consequence
of misunderstanding the part of the conductors,
two trains came in collision. A child and colored
servant were badly hurt, but not fatally.
U The tanneY Of Daniel Ashley & Son at
Lunda, in this State, was burned on the 2Sth ult-
Loss $5,0Oo--s 900 Of which was covered by in
surance.
% The Cashier of the Citizens Bank at New
Orleans, is said to have proved defauller to the
amount of $51 900.
ID We iavitc attention the advertisement OF Mr. Ma
lone, in another column offering liberal reward Tor The
recovery checks and papers lost time since in this
city, wit S2oo0-wbich will be given 10 the person
returning the papers.
Court Calendar.
THURSDAY, January Il.