The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-10

COMMENCEMENT OF SPRING TRAvEL-FAsnIoNA-
BILE ARRIVALS FROM CyBA.--The last feet Of steam
shirs from Havana aud other Southern ports,
brought to this metropolis a vast number Of dis
tinguished arrivals, of all knds-potical, fashiona
ble scientific, &c. Among them many persons
returning from California, coming back 10 their old
haunts in the Northern and Central States, with
their pockets full Of rocks, and their heads filed
with fresh ideas. Others arc from South America,
others from the Isthmus, others from the Gulf of
Mexico, and others from the fairy land of Cuba.
OF these arrivals, We notice. particularly, several
gentlemen of great social distinction, from the beau
tiful island Of Cuba, whose names and popular cha
racter have preceded them 10 this part of the world
Among these we notice the whole family Of the
Diagos, highly distinguished aud wealthy family
Of Havana, whose great estates and enterprising
character are well known both there and here. OF
the arrivals by the same steamship, we also notice
the young Count dc Penalver, Nicholas, shc son of
the well known and popular Condo de Pcnalver,
who supasses all others in that wealthy island, in
the magnfccnce Of his sou{cs, the splendor of his
concerts, and his general popularity with all who
have visited that genial cline. The young Count
is, believe the oldest son, and heir Of his family
which is one Of the wcalthiest in the island of
Cuba, and he is now on his way an important
visit to the Worlds Fair, in London, and to Europe
generally, including probably the Court of Madrid
lie is a very accomplished young man, and was
the so,d and spirit of the splendid entertainments
given by his distinguished father during the fashion
able season in Havana, last winter. 1t will
not be forgotten by the friends of that truly great
and patriotic statesman, Henry Clay-and his
fris he hole he
naton--it will not be forgotten by them, that i'm
mediately on his arrival in Havana, the Condo lie
Penalyer fastened to pay his respects to that
great statesman, by inviting him to attend the
last entertainment which he gave during the
recent season, it being splendid concert, at which
some new Spanish beauties displayed the highest
skill and taste in vocal music
These late arrivals from Havana are, we believe,
only the first instalment OF number Of visiters who
intend to spend the ensuing summer in this
and the ncghboring states The wealthy people
Of Havana and New York arc mutually beginning
to make important discoveries in each others re-
gions. summer spent in the North, visiting our
watering places, the sea shore, the White
Mountains, the Falls of Niagara. and other
places of interest, Is not more delightful to
a son or daughter Of the SOUTH than il Is for one
of the North TO spend the winter in the city and
country around Havana, with its delightful and
luxurious climate. surrounded by all the perfumes
of the tropics, and made happy by the hospitality
Of such distinguished people the present popular
Captain-Gencral, and circle Of society composed
Of suchaccomplished and intelligent men a. the DE
Penalvers, the Fernsndnis, the Diagos aud others
whom We mi ght name.