The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-13
Intelligence from Cuba.
Correspondence OF the New Orleans Delta

W. 49, HAVANA, July ~, 1890.
IN the official paper;-
p.,. csMmAsp.sr's orrrcr, ROYAL ARsr-AE.
~ oepo,teu Az TINS point the ship stores Of The
oAra otoreana' aud the schooner-brig Susan Loud.
by order OF the Csmmandant General Of this statos
they ~il DO transferred To the highest bidder tor
which purpose oGsrers will ~ NV otfc. on the
26th 2I,h 2h soth, and slst days of this month at
i've s o'slo'n ~ 2. M &c 81 tssaed pqESrE
by the Fairy, snd have nothing new TO communi.
cate that is worth The labor TO write Mr. John
son, an English subject, for some years a resident
here, has been tned one thousand dollars, for
having left the island twice, without ID passport
the ostensible cause at least-and is 10 remain in
durance vile, until he puts up the change or good
security that he will do so.
There is no change in the condition of the pri-
soners 10 report The unfortunate Benson Is
Doomed to the mad. house. for the balance of his
days and cannot thiok of his fate, and the misery
entailed upon his family, without bringing To miai
the declaration Of the high functonary, to a captain
OF our navy, but three weeks since, - that they
were so well and kindly treated, that il would be
cause of regret to them, when they should be re-
leased Heaven save us ct least, from the effects
Of such kindness.
What is as old to me as the visit of Commodore
Morris To his city, may be news for your readers
not previously communicated because il was given
under seal OF the lip; but as | have delved the
facts tom other and pure Spanish sources break
no confidence.
The,e was some difficulty in the special agent
Commodore Morris, obtaining perm ssion "a see
and crews Of the two vessels; but il was finally,
most reluctantly granted In order to avoid all
cause OF unpleasant feelings, during the interview
aud discussion, list was made of the inerrogt-
tories proper To be put TO each individual, and sub
mitted 10 the officials in charge of the matter The
questions IN relation To the personal treatment Of
Captain Benson, by order of his capor, at Contov,
were rejected, and so with all questions that, truly
answered, might compromise either the govern
ment or The officers of that 10 be- celebrated
EXPEDITION. and which yet waits expation.
The cholera has been making strong demonstra-
non, both IN country aud CITY. Ii seems 10 leave
for little time, and as we become composed with
the idea that The work of death is done, it bursts
uron us with increased malignity, and, compare
lively, but few cases are saved.
he arrival. Yesterday, of the bark Japonica,
from Philddelphia; bark Norma, and schooner
Forest King, from New York; and, to-day, the
bark Canada, from Portland; bark Prospect from
BAH, and brig Adela, from Charleston, make nine
American vessels in port.
In papers by the schooner Fairy, you have the
state Of the market, e1ch anges, &c. treights 10
the United States (Boston and New York; have
been given at 81 IS and 81 80 per box, to load at
Matanzas
The English figate interchangeable, it is said, has
received orders Ia remain in this harOoi for some
tt-a any rate, it is pleasant TO perceive that she
is lndt faieable In attention Ia her national duties
and obligations, in kindly care of the ISLAND
queens CONNIE rcial marine Several vessels IN |
dsuess, from loss Of men, and other Causes OF cli
mate and casualty, have been promptly attended |
To; and to-day brig without any men left Ia set |
her rigging or do the needful ship labor, regu-
laIly bearded. and the work. ike magic, is gong |
on-hauled along side, mast unshippcd, retiued, |
stepped. rigging up,-snd Jack is singing 'fore |
and eff, IN the work of love. | allude 10 1t, b..
cause il Stems beautiful and protective, and is very
unlike any thing ! have ever seen from our own
" Home Squadron" the best nam in the world
"the Home squadron"-for they take pretty good
care 10 keep at home; aud Il has been suggested
that the Gulf portion of IL should rendezvous at
Boston; IL being mole convenient aud less expen-
slVe. Pensacola is a yeIy ont-cf ihe-way sort OF
place; u en- II is not ', ry cold here, while mosqul
tos, ssid flies. aud Other anuoyances, too NUMEROUS
tn mention, are un-ndurablr; aud rs 10 Htysni-
but let that pass-for they ometimes unfit,
transport ships. for the Spanish government We
have as gallant men ia our navy ever stepped
he deok-full Of love Of country, and love Of their
profession, as any. Yet, many them do not really
seem nghtfuly Ia comprehend their relation TO the
county, or 10 have very enlarged and liberal views
OF their duties. They seem little ia the of
public seI tineni and public improvement--the
cial and political progress Of the republic, which
VIII OILY be cured as the younger swabs reach the
quarter deck. There are right noble hcarisnur-
turing within our wooden walls.