The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-12
Troubles MT Havana.
Correspondence Of the N1o York 7yibune.l

HAVANA, reDruary ., looU
Soon after the departure of portion Of the "home
squadron" from this harbor, fine was levied upon
some thirteen American captains for bringing their
wives and families on board their vessels iciuott
pdssports The action seemed as If held in allegiance
10 avoid inquiry of the Commodore, as the papers
had been prepared some two weeks previous 10 the
collection, and were based upon a municipal regu-
aton Of the captain generals twelve weeks since,
which had not been communicated for publication
in the United States through the American consul.
These fnes fall upon innocent heads, and men not
able 20 make payment generally out of their small
compensation; and the Regulation is, after Span
ish fashion, purposed trap for revenue exaction,
by which some thousands may be annually added
10 the royal treasury II is S55 for each case. II
does not appear 20 have been applied 20 English
pesseis under the same circumstances. Since my
last the captain general has been about tour Of
social inspection, for the purpose Of confirming the
good people of the country in their faith and their
allegiance; and the amount of his cautonary advice
has been, that the government relied upon the
loyalty" Of the particular district "of which her
majesty had such maternal and anIiey for their
prosperity and happiness" recommending patience
and quiet under any state Of circumstances that
might occur, except 20 be ever ready 10 defend the
national integrity, and TO protect themselves from
the corrupting influences OF the political sentiments
of the day; but that the government ciloui the aid
Of the good Of the subject, was amply able 10
maintain order and preserve "intacto" their pres
ent relations and the honor Of the flag The peo-
pie were much comforted, and the transformations
passage OF his excclcncy without bonfres brighten
his path had a salutary effect upon their pockets,
and was duly appreciated
In the past ten days, another case Of the impri-
sonment Of an American citizen has taken place.
without any apparent cause. A MIR. Gensrd, a
temporary resident upon the island, in the pursuit
OF business, was made prisoner at his residence in
the country, and sent 20 Havana, 70 be placed at
the disposition Of the captain general, a suspi-
cious character. He was kept in the Carocl Ia
con" nine days, and then put ut liberty, with the
condition Of paying fine Of s25 for having left the
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has caused more excitement and some official dis
cussion, and involves principles effecting every
American resident
II has been frequently observed by gentlemen
In business here, that this harbor should not be left
week without national vessel The moment
when important service might be rendered in the
protection OF American citizens and interests can
NOT BE- calculated upon-that the time is fast APP
preaching there can be doubt, and IL is not re-
mote.
The proclamation Of the President, in relation TO
Don Carlos de Hpana, falls a blow upon the
highest official dignity Of the island, and HIS
caused much dsquiet and uneasy conversation in
the Palace =
Three or four days since her majesty's only
frgate, the Tobasco, arrived here, with full com
plcmcnt Of men and armament, with five hundred
marine recruits for local service. The ship is after
the old style Of war marine architecture, with gal
aricd stern and protrudng sides, curving from the
water line 10 the first tier of guns. Her entrance
very beautiful; she was met by the barges Of
government boats, escorted 10 her mornings while
thousands of interested spectators lined the wbarvee
along her path, but no vivas walked the echoes Of
Cubanoe.
The process Of strengthening for the struggle
goes slowly on; but every added link Is added
weight 70 aid the coming break in the lengthening
cham. II is said chat the old ship has been
here TO be paid oil, a matter Of convenience"
| The Falcon brings Hon. William NJ. Gwin, Sen
stor elect for California, and he proceeds on his
way TO Washington by the Ohio, arrived this morn
ing. The Georgia made her first appearance in
these waters at an early hour day, and leaves in
the morning for New Orleans.
The frequency Of American steamers disturbing
these waters is looked upon with jealousy by the
authorities; they fear the distribution Of the evl
seeds Of intelligence borne their watcr-clipping
wings-and the charging circle in the community,
| they would also control. Whole number Of vessels
| in port for freight, 240. of them-Americans
loading, u dscharging, O.; not up, 80; despatch.
ed, 9; arrivals day, 3-making total Of Ameri-
can vessels, 49,
Statements Of the markets shall send by the lisa
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