New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-02-11
TROT BLES AT HAVANA.


HAVANA, February 3 lHS.
Neisrf Greeiey and W tI'Gfa
Soon after the departure Of portion OF tue
Home Squadron from this harbor fine was
levied upon some thirteen American captains FOR
bringing tn cir wives and families on board their
vessels acih0it passports The action seemed as
II held ia allegiance TO avoid inquiry OF the Commo
lore as the papers had been prepared some two
weeks previous to the collection, and were based
upon municipal regulation OF the Captsin-Gen-
erals twelve weeks since. which had not been
communicated for publication Ia the United states
through the American Consul These fines fall
mon innocent heads and men not able 70 make
the payment. generally, out OF their small comPen-
.htion aud the regulation IS after Spanish lash
ion, purposed trap tor revenue eIscton, by which
some thousands may be annually added 10 the
ROYAL Treasury it is 20 for each case 1t does not
appear to have been applied 10 English ressei'
under the same circumstances. Since M last
the Captain q General has been about on a tour OF
,ocial Inspection, Tor the purpose OF confirming
ihe good people Of the country IN their fam and
their aHegiance. and the amount OF his caution
arv advice has been that the Government re
led upon the loyalty OF the particular district oi
which Her Majesty had such maternal care and
1nr,,fy for their prosperity and hGPP.aess re
commenting patience and quiet under any state OF
circumstances that might occur except 10 be ever
esdy to defend the national integrity aud to pro
iert themselves from the oorrupting influences OF
;he political sentiments Of the day but that the
Government iritkow the aid OF the good will of the
Ia pfaiu dpr nd
serve iutacto their present relations and the
honor OF the flag The people were much comfort
rd and the un0steuta,ious passage OF his Excel
l,ncy without bon-fires to brighten ms path had
,eiutsry effect upon their pockets and was duly aP-
precated.
In the past ten DAYS another case OF the imprls
lament Of an American citizen has taken place
without any apparent cause. A Mr. Genard,
temporary resident upon the island, IN the pursuit
of business was made prisoner at ms residence IN
the country and sent 10 Havana 10 be placed at
the disposition OF the Captain General, as sus
oicious character. He was kept IN the Carce
racm" nine DAYS, and then put AT liberty with the
condition At pay ing tine OF 50 for having left the
slaul II year since. wHhOHf passport The case
las caused more excitement and some oriciGi d"
ras>iOn, snd involves principles efiectne every
American resident.
Il has been frequently observed by gentlemen
i business here that this harbor should not be eit
. week without national vessel The moment
when important service might be rendered in the
protection Of American citizens and interests can
nat be calculated Hp0H--that the time IS iast ap
proaching there can BE- uo doubt, and II IS not re
mote
The Proclamation OF the President, in relation to
Don Carlos de EspsRa. falls as blow upon the
highest official dignity OF the Island and has caused
much dsquiet and WaedSy conversation IN the
Palace.
Three or four DAYS since, Her Majesty only
tlisate. the Tobasco arrived here with full com
plrment of men aud armament, with 500 marine re
cruits for heal service The ship IS after the old
STYLE Of war marine architecture, with SAleHcd
stern and protruding sides curvine trom the water
line 10 the first tier of guns. Her entrance was
very beautiful she was met by the barses Of ali
the Spanish war vessels IL port, and with the Gov
eminent -poats escorted to her mcorings, wmle
thousands Of interested spectators lined the wharves
a'ong her path but no was walked the echoes OF
CabanOs
The process OF strengthening for the struggle goes
sl,,ylv on but every added link IS added weight
10 and the coming break in the leHgtAth'Hg CHAM
Il IS sand that the old ship has been sent here %
be- paid ID, rs a matter o: c0sgesIeRce
The Falcon brings Hon. WV GwIN, Senator
elect for California and he proceeds on his way 10
Washington BY the Ohio, arrived this morning
Ahe 1eorsia nu@ue "e' N'l "fP a. "
waters at an early hour to day, and leaves IN the
morning for New Orleans.
The frequency q American steamers dtsfnrErng
these waters. is looked upon with Jealousy By the
authorities they fear the distribution OF the erl
seeds OF intelligence borne their water clipping
wings-and the enargine circle in the community
thew would also control Whole number Of vessels
r sort for freight, are gao. OF them-Americans
0sdiBe, 7-dischArging, 6+-notu up, 33-dispsIched'
arrivals to day making a total oil American
vessels. 10
Statements Of the markets | shall send by the
Isabel on the s;h INST As ever, yours, Z {. o.