The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-02


Arrival Of The Labets Mais--1hs Preparations Of the
Spanish Authorities 10 Repe The Threatened i"vasion'
5c.
The mails brought by the steamship Isabel TO Charles
ton arrived IN this city yesterday afternoon. Ihe ad-
vices from Havana to the 22t instant, inclusive.
We have received in addition TO our correspondence
hles OF the Dipio dc Ia Marina the Gacea de la dbaad
and The Faro Industrial ds Ia Habana, TO the 22d instant
inclusive.
The Chnchilla, at Key West spoke of Cape Antonio
the Spanish steamer Pizauo, French man. OF war; two
English do and one Spanish brig supposed be watch
ing The movements OF Quitnan and Lopez, who, il was
reported would soon make demonstration IN that quar-
ter.
The Gacsta de Ia Habana contains a correspondence
between the Captain General OF Cuba and Colonel Javer
Qunalros, oil the cavalry. Colonel writes from the
ncao. and informs the Captain General that she is very
anxious to pay with his existence the debt which he
to his Queen and country, and therefore offers his
services lie lntimaes that the report is general that
new invasion OF pirates is medtated He goes to
that since the first invasion he has organized $50 armed
men with laEces and carblnes
Gen Concha responds this letter by acknowledging
the satisfaction with which he has received this express
Of loyalty, and by answering the Colonel that be
has made the best possible arrangements Tor the imme
date determination of many bands OF pirates as shall
dare TO set foot on the SOIL &c, &c
four Cuban correspondence
HAVANA, April y, 1851.
The rumors of invasion that reach ifom the other eide
beginning to aspect OF veraciy that carries
and dreams OF JOY 10 other hearts The
Gamers Ohio and Habanero, which have arrived here
rom New Orleans within the few days bring the most
positive that Lopez has another expedition
than his last but is in every respect more formidable The
government believe the Truth Of these thar
they have allowed the press publish and comment on
then and the excitement among the people very great
useless the thousand stories that are eioa
relative the magnitude OF the expedition Suffice II 10
that they from steamers and ten thousand men
down TO nsisniicance From what may be deemed pretty
good souIcesahough am inclined 10 believe they too
AXE somewhat OF the prevalent disposition 10 exas
geratel earn that the invading force wil comprise some
500 900 men, brought the island steamers
AS Tor ne none is yet named; but tho general opinion
be that landing will be effected between this
| and the last OF the month.
Tue pre- paratons made by The show mark
difference between those OF the present leaders
aud those Of the Time OF Roncaii When Roncaii pre-
pairing for the last Invasion his tactics were based upon
system of concentration OF his forces leaving the wide fields
Cuba protection Of their inhabitants, and the army
free tall in force menaced ponss the pfesen
70 be determination 10 hold I'll points Of me
island, and the forces have consequeny been distributed 10
different points Of garrison What the merits oil me TWO
systems are DO not presume TO Jadge eal seems 70 ns
that Issue OF the at least doubtful The Span.
lsh meets are al a, sea, except anLee anu Of nI
hard wa'ch The French steamer Mogador is also here
qucilny France be the Don Quxoe OF the sse,
doing battle for the disconsoiae maiden powers thas
The Captain General am told viii take the field
expedition shall land, and eave the command OF the
General viii mp their abode the Cuban fortress.
An important is trial to-day Of young man who
having procured poIs, and sent them IL
the United SIaes Lopez IN his intended invasion
the island He viii probably be condemned to death
| bat the has not yet given It's decision,
The papers been allowed announce the supposed
proximity OF the invason but The public feeling on oo,
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year Then all seemed life and ae.
ilvy aud considered the results; now the result
be the most prominent consideration, aud bott
sides await without ience THE hfst shock lac event
OF the first days after the andng should II Ge eneeted
| will max or mar very lively dispute
Business uuIng the past week has been very HaouVe
of closing oydays OF Lent and today, beng
day OF business does not present signs OIL uch
activity. sugars present llue sIackness fom The
rate. that ruled before holy week, the dese get OF
ue fore the hoydays ships under charer induced pur
chasers offer freely. The stock is estimated Al
| $50 900 boxes.
Exchange continues Representative York ruling ut a a
| 8 per discount; London, d o. premium
Freiyhs without animation, and ~ Ss for Cowes
aud a market is talked Of
uanspfed Yesterday before the United States commits.
soner in reference the Cuban expedllioaiss The
cu.ed parties all liberated bonds in the
OF 50 200 EACH 10 appear when called upon 10 answer
the charxe Several Of the parties accused cunge-
sisted about the disirct attorneys oice during the day
and understand that Investigation WILL IDLY be
granted order give them Opportunity Of making
explanations showing their non-pasci patton in the
mailer.
GSMa.ontc-The semi annual communication OF the Grand
Lodge OF the District of Columbia Will be holden Masonic
of and lot sueee, Tuesday the GIN Of