The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-08
INTERESTING FROM HAVANA.
NINE DAYS. LATER INTELLIGENCE.
The Progress Of Cuba, and Condition Of the Island,
&C., Sc, Sc.

the Georgia, embrace tho Dtdr10 dc Ia Mdrt~1,
Faro bdNaria!, and the Gacsta de la HabawS, to
the lst inst, nine days later than previous aa-
vices.
The intelligence is interesting. Our translation
from the Diario de Ia Marina give the pubilo Q
coup dea of the island for the year 1850, and the
situation of affairs the first day Of the new year.
The late American Consul at Bremen, Mr.. Rob
er'son' was al Havana, engaged in introducing o.
the island very ingenious machine for refining
sugar We spoke of the value and capacity of this
machine, month or two sin ,e, in tho columns OF
the Herald.
We learn that gentleman, Mr.. Dalton, for nerly
of the United States, taking measures to build
new hotel at Havana, on the New York plan. II
conducted properly, such a house would become
very popular in that city.
The Captain General had been sick OF fever for
several days, but was recovering on the lst inst.
We have no further intelligence relative to the
returning Californians, who had been arrested in
Havana for riotous conduct in the streets.
Annexed are the translations from the Diario.-
CUBA IN 1850.
From tho Diario de lA Marina, January
It is an undeniabe fact, that the year 1850 has
not been one of the most favorable character for
the Island OF Cuba. In the first place, rumors Of
an invasion from a foreign country, could not bat
exercise an unfayorable influence a country
a direful epidemic have been severely felt. Still,
in spite of the suffering caused by this latter vista
hon, IN spite OF the pratcal attempt Of which Car
denas has been the scene, the country has during
the last few months, experienced happy change.
The reason of this has been, as well the dsap-
pearance of the terrible plague, which had caused
so much terror, the conviction, the profound
and complete conviction, of the impotcncy of our
lawless enemies. Add 10 this, the consciousness
of the immense resources the country possesses to
repulse all such attacks the watchful care of the
m her MI he ell rinfs4 dam
of authorities, whose only object, and whose only
care is to preserve and increase the prosperity Of
the country; and this object they will accomplish,
basing all their acts on the strctest principles Of
justice, and eiiecting their improvements by calling
TO their aid the most enlightened intellect. For
tunately, the hazards and dangers which beset us
during the past year, have not proved such as 10
prevent the country from exporting the products Of
lis wealth. and from obtaining advantages in foreign
markets, WHILE on the other hand, it has not been
deferred from devoting itself to the preservation
and Improvement OF home industry.
And now, the Supreme Being, who views US
with special predection, allows US to hope that
the new year will be fraught with the most bril-
liant advantages, 80 that look at the island as We
may, we will Ind its position, at the opening OF The
year, to be most satisfactory with peace and Sc
cuniy to foster and encourage its industry, and
with the efficient administration which our august
sovereign has placed over it, il has indeed good
reason to hope that 1861 will be for il year oil un-
unexampled prosperity and happiness.
DISTINGUISHED STRANGERS IN HAVANA.
The distinguished strangers that have been our
guests during the year that just closed are the
Rev. Bishop of Jamaica, the young Count Durham,
Peer Of England, Lord Marx Kerr, Lady Emily
Stuart Wortley, Gen. Villamil, of the Republic
Ecuador, II. X. II Prince Charles OF Wurtem-
berg, and Mr.. james Gordon Bennett aud LAZY
both distinguished as writers, and the former AZ
founder OF the celebrated New YORK Herald.
THE ITALIAN orRRA IN HAVANA.
The opera company which We have had, and
which we now have, since the beginning OF the
season. thatis since the iO:h of October l.s is the
same as we had during the Lac, season, (from 1912
to 1850 with a few exceptions, which We saail
meution. During the past season, the principal
parts were filled by signora SteiTinon and Signo-
IA Boslo, during the fore part OF the season,
three of them espGnos absosu:os Sigaorina
Cosiini, prlnia donna c0mwiniI; Sgnora
Nietti, frat conrato Signor Cesar Badtali, first
barr tone; Salvi, and FeTett, tenors, lthe last
named was prevented by an affection of the throat
or lungs from appearing the stage during the
whole season. lie only sang at the opening, 10
some opera, we do not reeollect which, and with
indifferent success); Sguor Lorini, first tenor, and
Signor Couadi SETH, first blrytone. During the
acual season have had all the above named
persons, with the exception of sisnor Lorini, and
Sgnor Coradt SETH. The vacancy created nv the
absence of the former was filled by Signor Adehn-
d. Vietu ; the latter has been replaced by Slgnor
Luis Vita Besides these variations, SIsaor Jete-
mss Bettini, hrst tenor absolute, was added
To the company few days since. This gentemaA
occupies the place that was 10 have been hled BY
Sguor Fcrretti, who remained IN the Unlted
seven operas forty.one belonging 10 the last
son, and fortysix TO the one that is not yet COM
pleied.
We are rejoiced to see tn at the prices have been
lowered, which is an evident proof OF the justice
OF the reasons which actulted us, when last year
we urged such a reduction as might be made with
justice, and without injury To the directors. Ins
reduction ia rendered the more striking from the
fact that the opera has undergone several very
ten, fetal changes, not only bee iuse we have had
Signora T,desco during the whole OF the season,
and because they have gwen US such tenor
as Beni is reputed TO be, bnt because ths
pleasure resulting from the performances Of the
| operas has been greatly enhanced by the very
beautiful painting of the scenery due TO the re-
marksb'e talent Of Signor Zuccareli, who is At
present employed by the company.
fAfier few unimporIanI details, tending to show
ihut the prices Of admission NC have been slight
y reduced, the Didtts on to speak OF the bal
let companies that have performed 10 Havana.
Two ballet companies have visited us this year,
both Of which performed at the Tacon. The one
was under the direction of Mr.. Co2pa, and ts trst
| dancers Madam Ciocca and Mr. Neri, who,
| besides being themselves but very indifferent ar
tistF, were aided by third fourth rate dancers.
The result was, that they only able to nedorm
| twice. and that with very little success. The se-
coud company was that under the direction Of
| Madam Adele and Mr.. Hyppolite Monpl tisir.
| Though tins company was far from being ieicieat
in completeness or merit, its success was not such
az toencourage IL TO perform more than four tines.
The prices oi admission were kept very high.
| We would, before concluding. mention The eques-
| trian companies. Of which we have had three.
| The first was that Of Messrs. Banks Archer.
| This company, composed of good riders and bad
horses, performed at the Tecon; the second was
that Of Col Mann, good horses and poor riders;
end lastly, that of Mr. Scopelete. composed Of ex-
cellent European riders, and beautiful horses ;
the two last performed az the Circus. All three OF
thete were successful, especially the third, which,
notwithstanding the unflvorablc season i had cno.
sen, it being the opera season, performed ABOUT
twenty times The two others. each performed
thirteen times. We have also had two concerts At
the Cifcus-cne given by Madam Schieroni and
Mr.. Walter aided by professors aud artists OF this
CITY: the other. by Madam Cosini, assisted by the
same persons; both Of these came oil very suo-
crssfuly
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