The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-26

| Inc Governor General of Hapana-Laus aud Etsfitu.
hons OF Cuba-1he En- British Consul-Faaiion
and the Opera.
Mr. BENEFIT
The qualification which have uniformly antici-
pated when unfolding the pages of the Herald, and
which have invariably found more than realized
when peruslng its columas replee with varied and
interesting matter, alike suited to the taste of the
grave statesman, the scheming politician, the wary
| lawyer and the asute merchant, together with its
fund OF light, racy and piquant morceaux, derived
from every source, affording endless sources of
amusement to its legion of readers, solacing the
quiet hours OF the man of leisure, warming and en-
llvenlng the fancy of the gay gallant and causing
sweet and brilliant smiles to illume the face of
| beauty, has been on this occasion considerably
| marked.
In your paper OF the IIth December there appears
communication which presume proceeds from
the pen OF pseudo American which confess
giVesme greatpain to see should have found place
In your highly esteemed and very valuable Journals;
ana reel II my duty not to permit to 60 forth the
world uncontradicted, tissue of statements which
| am convinced from personal experience and OBJ
servaton, is on many points incorrect and totally I'M
founded, lest those at distance, who may feel an
interest In affairs here, should be inclined to yield
l
OF which perhaps they may have no opportunities
of ascertainng, but which on the spot could be so
readily refuted by daily occurrences
In regard to the laws and institutions Of the Island
OF which your correspondent complains so much
and though he may compare those of our own coun-
| Try with them with emotions OF pride and exulta-
ton, as tar superior to those existing here, and to
those OF all other natiens OF the GLOBE and though
In the abundance OF his philanthropc spirit he might
wish 10 see them In many particulars changed,
amehorated and more nearly assimilated to those Of
our owa country, which are justly the admiration
OF the whole civilized world, still he should reco
| lect that these laws and institutions were framed
| matured and adopted In Spain, and no doubt their
rulers there. In the enactment of them,d them
| the most suitable to the character and position of
the people of this Island, and the most conducive
to their interest, welfare and happiness at all events
they seem to live happily and cOntentedly under
| them-stlll the high functionaries here are not
amenable and certainly out not to be ceRsured for
the existence OF laws and regulations in the enact
ment and PRONUNCIATION of which perhaps they have
had no participation whatever, and which even if
they lad the disposition, they have not the power
| either TO make, alter, or amend but are in duty
bound as faithful! public servants, to see on all pro-
per occasions strictly enforced and administered
Your correspondent has been pleased to assail, in
| the most unJustfiable manner, the iusrious per-
sonage who now fills the high and responsible post
OF Governor and Captain General of the Island,
gentleman alike distinguished for his noble birth,
exalted rank or for the many and important services
which he has rendered his country, both in the ca
binet and the field. One who has been accustom-
ed all his lite to move in the very highest spheres
OF society In his native land, who is universal
ly respected here by all who have honor of his ac
quantance tor the ability, efficiency and integrity
| which he displays in the discharge of the various
| and arduous duties that are devo!ved upon him. A
man liberal in his sentiments, kind in his disposition
| urbane IN his demeanOr-and unimpeachable in his
| private character-one who is admired and beloved
| tor the many engaging and attractive virtues
| which adorn his personal character-and | can
sure you that no stain OF either public or private
nature has ever been heretofore coupled with his
| name. And no one who has ever had the pleasure
to approach him. leaves his presence with any other
impression than that he is gentleman of finished
education and polished manners and in all respects
| well cacula TO add grace and dignity TO the ex
| allied station which he at present occupies-and
which hope he may long continue to occupy, rem
derng himself as he now does. essential to the best
interest, welfare and happiness OF the people over
| whomit is his good fortune to rule, and from the
| prudence and wisdom OF whose official career i'm.
| mense benefits accrue.
Exceency, with whom have had the pleasure of
meeting, are In every way well calculated 10 fill
their respective stations men of enlightened minds
and cultivated tastes, without any effort whatever
at an ecessary exhibition of display or parade.
In regard to the lnendente can say but little, as
| have not the honor OF his acquaintance, but do
know that he gives IN the performance OF the null
liarlous and very important duties that entrus
ed to him, very general satisfaction and all here
who are at all conversant with public affairs award
him the need OF being able, efficient and upright
officer
| My main object in addressing you these few lines
was TO you and your readers, that the charges
urged against the Captain General, were gratultous,
nniounded and incorrect. The article to which
have Just referred, rejecting injurious manner
upon the public and private character OF of the
most amiable and estmable men with whom
nave ever had the pleasure OF meeting; and, how
ever much the writer might be Inclined TO crti-
else and pass structures upon the institutions OF the
country, still he ought to have refraned from all
harsh comments upon the officers of the govern
mi are no I hef IN
laws, that actually exist, properly administered 1t
has come under my observation, that many requests
have been made Of the Captain General, which he
was by no means bound to grant, but TO which he
acceded with the utmost promptness and cheerful
ness, under circumstances which conduced very
much to the convenience of those who solicited
favors from HIM; equally kind and prompt are some
Of the officers Immediately around him.
And know many of our countrymen, who are
properly very grateful to the Governor for the many
favers which he has granted them, and who will
bear testimony with me, that he permits no oppor-
tunIy to escape him TO do all in his power TO pro-
mote their interest, convenience, or pleasure. |
deem it extremely unfortunate ihatthe piece should
have found its way into your columns, for it is most
certainly our interest to maintain aud foster the
kind and harmonious relations which exist between
this government and our own, particularly when
we are above all others slDgularly favored by ths
for the piece, whether 1t be not, will be supposed
to be the production OF citizen Of the United
States. Those who at all conversant with the
affair, which resulted In the departure ofthe Elk Bri-
tlsh Consul, will at once acqut the government OF
having acted improperly in regard to him, and the
measures taken at the time TO arrest his unauthor-
lied interference with the domestic institutions of
the Island I'm
The affair of the Haytiens, is ed.ally correct
with some OF the other particulars OF the communi
cation of your informant.
Permit me in conclusion to express the high graft
hcation l experienced 10 notice in a Herald of
subsequent date, that the article to which have
been abiding. was placed there by nadverence,
and without your cognizance or appreciation. |
In the gay and fashionable world scarcely know |