The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-25

The Carnival mt Havana-The Arrival and
Reception OF the Hon. Henry Clay, &c.

We have received, by the steamship Prometheus,
the Dia1o da Ia Marina and the Gacca de Ia H.-
bdna, to the 18th inst-two days later than those
brought by the Ohio
The steamship Falcon left Havana on the 10Th,
for Chagres, and the Georgia, the same day, for
New Orleans. The Isabel arrived from Charleston
on the 18th, and would return on the 22d.
On Monday, of the Moro, spoke the steam fri
gate Saranac, with thecommodores flag flying, and
all we'll
The news is Of little Importance.
The Hon. Henry Clay arrived at Havana on the
18th inst, in the Georgia, from New York. He
took rooms at Madame Almy's. We learn that Mr.
Clay Immediately received invitations from the
Captain General, Concha, to visit him at the palace
and from the Conde de Penalver, to attend grand
soirte musicale at his princely residence. Mr..
Clay receives the highest attentions from all classes
All seemed desirous of seeing him. II is Mr. C.'s
intention to remain at Havana two or three weeks
lie win then proceed to New Orleans.
1t has been decided not to admit foreign gold at
Havana at par.
On the 18th inst, ut three o'clock in the after
noon, the Governor General, Jose de la Concha, gave
to the population magnificent spectacle. It was
sham fight by all the troops of the garrison. The
small army composed Of artillery, cavalry, and
infantry. After having passed in review, the corps
directed to the Castle of Principe, where they
formed themselves in order Of battle Then the
action commenced, and it was, indeed, imposing
and beautiful sight. In all their maneusres, the
men of all arms distinguished themselves by their
good order, and a martial air which makes their
strength the admiration of all nations. When
the battle finished, the troops defled before the
Governor General, who appeared quite pleased at
their appearance
The numerous persons attracted by this spectacle
gave frequent marks Of enthusiasm and admiration,
in witnessing the movements of the army to which
are conGded the most sacred interests Of the island
and its inhabitants.
great ball was to be given the 23d instant,
at the Tacon Theatre for the benefit of the bene-
VIOLENT society of the natives of Catalonia.
The Ravels left Havana, by the steamer Falcon.
for New Orleans, on the 10Th inst.
TIE CARNIVAL N 1851.
From the Faro Industrial March
II several years since much animation during thu
three last days Of carnival has been witnessed that
OF this year, and the amateurs Of balls and masks did not
fail to amsc themselves at the time we speak Of Ths
public and the society balls and those which took place
in saloons of choice society, have been bril-
antly attended. abounding in lively in witty
mytihcaions. in gpd pro 9uos. able 70 make tn, most
hypochondriac man laugh and TO destroy the most nvr-
terate spleen. .s
tants had to content themselves with balls given In the
theatres, in the public saloons. Ia the parl,rs OF semi
private societies aud beautiful country dance or an
elegant quadrille heard in those saloons
which before the carnival than opened their
doors TO the beautiful ladies and private friends OF the
We have this year departed from this custom. AMI
pleased it is The masked ball which took place II
III Ccrro aud OF which informed readers. in
duccd the Count OF pcnalver to give another The ladies
invited 10 the ball obliged 10 with masks ant
the gentlemen without The saloons were filled with
reunion pleased and animated that joy rcisned In
Il; this freedom Of good tune that elegant grace AMI
that easy voubity which the so of this balls DUR
ing the carnival In which the fastdiou etiquette dip
pearng, permit TO beautiful face. hidden behind
mask 10 choose partner for polka rgadoon without
/, caring for the prejudices Of the epoch,
The number Of the ladies who assisted at the mas
qucrade Of sr conde de Penalycr great: for al of
the beautiful invited had not failed 10 comply with the
order ~ wearing domino costumes there also
so beautiful that they riyallcd their owners We will
notice Of red satin furnished with black ribbon AMI
belts which was the most elegant. the most fresh and
the newest which We have seen In this class Of dgni-cs
showing in the lady masked the proyerbal good taste
which Is alHays her apponage every occasion. A.
for the other lady guests Il easy to recognise that
there disposition To rival each other In beauty Of
coors and ornaments of the best taste, Of thcm
wearing founcc Of rich white pearls.
AZ eleven o'clock In the evening the joyful youth
themselves Up to the enthusiasm which inspired b,;h
foreigners and natives creole dance, The orchestra
brilliantly conducted by Arditi executed wa@es pol
kas. quadrilles aud mazurka TIL hve O'Clock in thr
morning
We have said that the orchestra brilliant AMI il
impossible be othersise composed IL u the
musicians OF the Opera headed by the celebrated Ar
dit who already distinguished the worthy leader Of
the Opera merits sdays the best eulo-.um di
uf bali and has obtained tho namc IT sbancro
Musard The orchestra performed two entirely NV
named II Asclto dc rcualycr," 0he Assault Of Penal
,sr) and Tic ohsr Ia SorPresa phs sn,pr',cl which
to hear The Polka Of Mr. fcnclon leader OF The E,yc
orchestra. admirably well performed.
The Ice the sweets the wines served with
pfofif-ion. and the ahle-ornamcned with that elegance
and good taste which gave the greatest credit 10 tn
celebrated and well known Dir. Bcrnard-was covered
With al that l. desirable, until five O'Clock IN tn mora.
ing when the forces wanting aud whrn u l. ncres-
ary TO regain them In order to continue g rrniT NV
bonors TO Terpshhorc.
The unexpected festival in the saloons q sirnor c,ni,
Dc Ponalvcr will be pleasantly remembered ~ III w'p
attended w. wci for the agreeable hours rXpsnid IN
this sumptuous flower garcn ~ fJr the ainabhy ant
the charming demcanor with which u was tent'rrd ~
the host who did the honors a L with ~ that c9nrtey
which distinguishcs such an accomplished 'ntleitii
LYRICAL soIRrr.
We read in the Gacefa ~ "a Iial"a q the i3th nthe
following lines sr. Condo ~ Penalyer i making prspi
ration for musical soirec which will take place On tas
18th. All the amateurs Of Havana aol tn select -
cicty which always compose the reunions q r. Coal
are invited We can forcsee ~ hrtl@ncy. h~iis'
this quality Is tho distinctive sign a the f''ss
given y This lustrcus ncbeman to his friends AMI ac-
qusintantes.
Prom VI Faro Industrial. March H.
sr. Don Z. Perez at his residence In : Isn,c'
street. magnificent soirce the occasion u htptln
In his family An that H. interesting amabe anl cc
CANT In fair and all that !. polished AMI WI
educated in masculine youth unte1 there sui
composed the pins ultra the brilliant ant
lcctcd company The OF the house sang; at The
piano IN aria of Marine FaIcro other gentlemen took
example 81 sr Don 4. ", and sang ara OF Her
mani another Of Lucrczs and at last Sr. Ssl, be-
loved and complsisan sayi. sang. accompanying him
self the piano beautiful aud sweet Italian rtnc'
which produced true fgrDe amongst all toc prrarnt
who had knowledge Of the musical art. II lc
6rst time that had heard Savi sing In saloon.
and this occasion better idea Of thr qualities ~
this singer We sha terminate the short npticc of thss
musical sorcc by speaking o the freom cornlty aui
good reception uf the host which augmented II p1ssb'.
the delicious moments which We spent there Let a.
have some more soirces Of this kind