The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-24
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THE GEM OF THE ANTILLES.
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Interesting Intelligence from Havana.
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Qua CUBA CORREsPON CH.
The Ohio, arrived on Saturday. brought us files
of the Euro IndustrlGl de Ia Hdba~a, and the Dia
yso de Ia Ha6awa, to the l7A inst also our cores
pondence to that date. Owing to the length Of the
report of the great National Festival we are COM
PEELED to omit several Of our letters. We give two
and translation from the Diario. We pablised
yesterday the leading items of news of the island.
HAVANA, Feb. 2, 1851
g7ae Editor of La Croxica-1hs United States Ship
Albany o~d her Offers Their Vrsits and En-
tevtGsnme~ts-7Hs Conde de Penaiusy's Fyte-
The Captain Gewerars Dinwr to Commander
Platt AID other Anler,caws-Divtxe Service on
board the Alba~y,Se.
This evening there is to be magnificent dinner
party given, in token Of respect, TO Signor San
Martin, the editor of the Cronca, published in New
York. Iis ito take place at Count Santovenias coun-
Try residence, and will be very interesting affair
Invitations have been extended to all of the most
distinguished gentlemen of Havana, and to several
strangers from the United States, who are treated
with the greatest attention and respect by the edu-
Gated classes here.
The United States ship Albany arrived here on
che nineteenth of last month. She left Boston on
The fourth Of last December, and has touched at St.
Thomas, Santa Cruz, Ponce, porto Rico,) the
city Of San Domingo, Aux Cages. She sailed from
this port, on Monday, 10 Cape Haytien, on the
north side Of San Domingo, where she will remain
for few days for the purpose of investigating the
nature of difficulty said to have occurred between
the authorities there and an American merchant
brig. Her destination after that will be to the
Gulf of Mexico and the coast Of Yucatan, touching
en- rosie at ST. Jago de Cuba, on the south side of
the island In April next, according to present an
aicpations, she will be at Pensacola. give you
ast of her officers, who are, in the highest sense, as
gallant body of gentlemen as can be found in our
naval service. The commander is deservedly DO
4pular, and commends himself everywhere by his
urbanity of manners and his superior intelligence
OFFICERS OF THE ALBANY.
Commander-Charies 7. Platt.
Leutenants-Willism Rogers Taylor, Charles Hun
Ger, stephen D. Trenchard, Van Renssllssr Morgan.
PurssI-Dsns.rnsld F.pnslerOy.
Acting Master-A. X. Hughes.
Passed Assistant surseon-Henry 9. Mayo.
sirst Lisutenant Of Marinss-Edwsrd Lloyd West.
Passed Midshipmsn-John X. Wilson, Charles Gray
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r. Foster, Henry McThorno.
.Boatswian-5tephen Fosdick
GUNNER Francis Dawson.
Carpsnter-Rowlsnd Leach.
'Saimaker-Stephen Lesmsn.
On Monday, after the vessel arrived, Command
er Plat, Lieut.. Taylor, DR.. Mcleod, and Mr..
Fauntleroy, called on the Captain General of Cuba.
They were dressed in full uniform, and the visit
yves an official one; but they were received with
che utmost hospitality, and were delighted with
N. .a;x L.. h,,t L.
they were invited to the grand ball given by the
Conde de Penalver, succeeding to the brilliant Ste
cnsmSefve giveu by the Condo de Fernaadina, in
December last; but, by some accident on the part
%: the acting consul, they did not receive their in
vitatious, and were not present at that splendid
Sestivity-one of the most elegant entertainments
ever known on the island.
The Condc de Penalver is Of the richest sugar
planters in Cuba, and lives In q style Of princsly
nagnhcence. His annual income amounts, it is
estimated, at about two hundred thousand dollars,
and with such wealth, he is able to draw around
hin the most brilliant society Of Havana, while
his love of art, literature, science, and his accom-
plithments hold him in most exalted position, in
dependent of the position TO which he is accredit-
I'D by his title.
The officers of the Albany visited the opera
while here, and were highly delighted with the
cnt tertainmept furnished by the excellent company,
provided by the liberal enterprise of Slgnor MART.
On Wednesday, Commander Platt Major Hob
,ie (the Assistant Postmaster General, who is here
20 effect postal arrangement with the Cuban autho-
rties) and Mr. Moreand, acting co~ sui, dined with
the Captain General, who received our country
men in that style Of elegance and with that suavity
of department and warmth Of hospitality, which
particularly distin guish him. On the following
Saturday, the officers on board the Albany had q
delightful dancing party. All the American ladies'
n uav we entertainment
was very much enjoyed Commander Piatt and
Mrs. J. G. Bennett, ofyour city, led on the hrst
-quadrile, which commenced one OF the Rayest les
tivities have ever witnessed on shi2board. The
next day, attended divine service on board the
Albany. The Rev. Mr.. Platt, the son Of the cap
tain, who is seeking Southern climate for his
teresting occasion. His discourse was one marked
by sound discrimination and intelligence. be is a
young man finely iucated, and OF very great pro-
mise as theolok writer and speaker.
The growing int est taken in our navy induced
me TO examine the state of the Albany, and was
highly interested in the resuts Of my observations
anf inquiries. The ship was IN the most admirable
order. The cleanliness and neatness, IN every de-
partmept of the vessel, made me proud Of our ma
rional vessel; and noticed with still ncre asing
pride the unceasing evidences OF discipline which
met my scrutiny. The crew Is al excellent one,
and, under the new regulations, but few aelin-
auents add TO the cares and anSietes OF the officers
The arrival of this vessel here has been quite an
event, and the citizens OF Havana have expressed
more than usual interest in everything appertaning
10 her visit. The harmony existing between the
crew and the officers, and the popularity OF the
commander, were well calculated to arouse the
most agreeable emotions OF every American cti
zen who takes pleasure in our national insttu
tions.
HAVANA, Feb. 2, 1851.
Banquet ~ hOHor of s, gnor San Dfarfin -OYntoss-
Com0o~ tie beftoee~ Cuba and the United State
-Crsoiss and Spariards- The true POLICY Of Spai'
-Com~sciai Erienno~-- IaIatio~ and Repre-
uwfat,or-Mr. Bcmrttt's DEPARTURE Return O.
the Governor. General from Mataw=as.
You will receive by this mail, in the Dtario, al
account Of the banquet given on Sunday evening
last, to Senor San Martin, editor OF the Cro~ica