The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-09
Interesting from Cuba.
TYRANNICAL PROCEEDING AT MATANzAs-THE QUEE


BIRTHDAY BALL-PERsECUTIoNs OF THE cREoLEs-
GOVERNMENT SPIES
correspondent of the New Orleans Piceyune of the
goth ult writing from Havana under date Of the 10th
Some two or three weeks since, it was proposed at
Matanzss to give ball In compliment to the officers Of
American sloop of war then lying at that port q
believe the Germantown, which has since been here,
and sailed again the l4h and in their application to
did not fail to remind him Of the prompt and energetic
conduct Of Old Zack,n In suppressng the
petition the invasion Of this island They
intimated that the entertainment might be made to
wear me sspecs st &c h s 20 G.o ven
either doubted the sincerity of their patriotism from
other cause be met their application BY sugses
tion Of his own that the Queens birthday 10th
instantly was near at hand when custom would demand
that grand ball should be given the opportunity
be taken advantage Of to do all honor to the scers Of
the United States Navy, towards whom he expressed
himself with great courtesy and respect. Regarding
force scq1issced and the original design was aban.
doned. In the MEANWHILE preparations made for
the ball Of the 10th instant and . somewhat splen-
did scale But, On the eventful evening, everything
there to be that could be desired
company. One two families, indeed, including the
Governor. had assembled; and the room with ell its
brillispcy seemed like some banquet hall deserted
No explanation obtained Of this extraordinary alb
Of the Matanceros from their favorte
until the next day when resulted In ths
arrest OF i've euDg gentlemen belonging TO the best ami
lies Of the place who h is alleged had secretly printed
and sent round to those who expected to assst
at the entertainment informing them that the
ball would not take place 1t is even said that they
had posted persons within square Of the ball room
arrest the progress OF such might be their way
and who we're ignorant Of such postponement The
pos but
name widely and generally known Of great influence
and respectability Brief was the examination, aud
brief the time allowed for isposng Of the prits
They arrived here yesterday from Matsuzas and this
day they embarked for Spain not, believe, as prison
ers but as exilee was in the counting house Of
eminent merchant last evening relative OF one
OF the young men came to procure letters and credits
my information and although in all partieslars may
not be correct am sure am rs much circ sum
stances will admit. Whether the conduct Of these
thoughtless young Is considered by the authorities
political offence. In thus endeav oring to bring
tempt on day usually hed sacred by her Majssty's
loyal subjects and especially dedicated to enjoyment
by the light hearted Creoes; whether Justification
was considered TO have been In . made mani.
fest by such conduct Is not for me- 60 pronounce You
draw your conclusions we'll - can promised
to for you the facts Of every
portsncs, and here you have them I say Occurrences
Of portance because whatevsr nsr nidcsncs would
attach to such conduct Ia countries regarded
would be ~ wantsn interference with days sport
or as contemplate hoax. IL assumes grave aud
serious aspect When IL terminates In the bsnishment
Of Eve citirsns from their friends and their country
Comment in this place would infringe upon the rule
I have sdopted-to observe and communicate but
nothing extenuate, OF set DOM sught in mslice.n
death Of Don Jorge Urtstsrini His emisent position
here renders this notice Of his death respectful aud
proper. As merchant he vas prominent and wealthy
generous and liberal In his character he was sur
rounded by troops Of friends Whose affections he
possessed - strongly as usually falls to the lot OF
In any commupity In your city he will be deeply and
sincerely here his friends and his household
inconsolsbls
ocrosss "a he foregoing was written for the Ohio
but she arrived only this morning Nothing whatever
remains TO add In the way Of general news The ship
which sailed With the young mentioned above for
Spain. returned next day With some trhing damage,
when they we're immediately transferred to the Moro
Castle until the vessel is again ready to sail Nothing
has come to my knowsdge TO induce me to change the
statement OF the affair, given above.
Business remains entirely stsgnaut In imports and
are at IL cents
The ~ O. Delta, OF the 10th ult ssys:-we have
been permitted TO make the following extracts from .
frisrd in this city The letter IL dated Oct IL 1912
and both the writer aud the recipient creoes Of
the "evsr-faithful island" We translate from the
Spanish -
The patriots recovering from the depres-
sion and encouragement occasoned BY the proclsma
ton OF the hero OF Buens Vista and by the OF
excessive rgor adopted by his cabinet TO deprive Of
the assistance Of our friends on the continent Many
bs before the late events had not given thought to
the subject who doubted Its fsss ib
ity have been brought by the action Of the American
BY ID. Round lssnders TO reflect seriously upon the
matter TO discuss ~ with their friends and TO examine
the competency Of the means proposed TO achieve the
ends desired The consequence has been better
understanding among ourselves and an increased coah
dence In our ultimate success SO yon may rely upon
g. the good spirit abroad again through the land
spirit Of Independence and liberty IL pervsdes all
classes and bss crept into the very ranks OF the
army The Hs,sns Regiment, steiy cent BY Roncsi 70
Puerto Principe to light the much dreaded Round
Islanders r,voed against their officers and threatened
them With death. Ihe revolt commenced With shouts
Of Liberty aud Gen. Lopez" The captain General
not daring in the present critical situation of affairs TO
yst the regiment with ali TIE severity Of military law
has divided them into four parts aud sent them on ts
distant and separate stations
need not tell you that the spirit of deteststion,
which the oppressed natives Of this island bear to their
i'm ported masters assumes decided character a.
the prospect of getting rid Of these masters draws near
The authorities OF Mstauzas gave splendid bali
some DAYS ago TO celebrate the birth IL Queen Isabella
ana thrust their invitations into the houses OF all the