The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13
Oux New Orleans Correspondence.

NEW ORLEANS, May 4, 1851
Interesting Particulars Of the Cuba Erpafaion-1he
Way ssas Marsag4-1he Triumphant Success
Of Parodi-Ihe 7tisantepec Trsaty
Summer has left US, it would seem, to smile on
some other country more deserving. The past week
has been very cold, attended with heavy rains. We
have had fross in the upper parishes of the
State and in the eastern section oft II seems to
have prevailed generally; for Alabama, Mississippi,
Tennessee, and Kentucky have also suffered very
much. The young cotton, to great extent, has
been killed, as well as large portion Of the tobacco
crop, For the last two days we have had tfe-
mendous falls Of rain, accompanied with incessant
thunder and lightning, and the moisture still pre-
walls, for, while am writing the liquid is coming
down with the force Of tho Fails of Niagara, accom-
panied by any quantity of fluid.
The second failure Of the Cuba expedition is too
wide spread to prove at this writing any interest
Ehave been informed, by parties who pretended to
be initiated that the failure was all owing to the
miserable management of the officers who had
charge of the division which was to embark from the
Northern Atlantic States. That portion Of it in
your city was conducted by two Spaniards, which
Was sufficient of itself to failure. Had the
cement of ii been left to Americans of distin
tpguished ability, there might have been hope of
SUCCESS But the idea of Spaniards trying to getup
Why, an american might as well try to attempt
revolution in Cuba, under the belief that his slight
est movement would not be watched. As as
the news reached here by telegraph, informing the
among many Of the officers Of the forces on the At
mntic seaboard and that the affair in your city had
been mserably conducted that an exposure was
inevitable, large force which had been secreted in
this city, it appears, was Immediately dsbanded,
and the men and officers sent home, and all other
operations and movements Immediately suspended.
Fhe expedition, it would seem, had been got up
on a very large scale, and had the direction of IL
been left entirely to Americans, instead of Span
iarSs, it would no doubt have sailed, at least
Everything, it seems, was done in the most impru-
dent manner, and caution almost totally disregard
ed. Young Monies dc Oca, brave and most gal
Iaht fellow, who had employed the pilot ut Havana,
to conduct the expedition on the coast lost his life
solely for the want OF caution and prudence. The
pilot had readily acceded to Oca's offer, had ae-
copied the money, was put on board the steamship
Georgia for this port, and matters conducted
almost asopenly as if the pilot was to take charge
of a Spanish vessel instead of that of the expedi-
tionists. Instead OF having the pilot watched, or
put in charge of some one with pistol ready to
shoot him, if he acted suspicousy, he was permit
ted to be at perfect liberty. The consequence
was that the pilot became scared, repented of his
act, went ashore, and betrayed oca, who was gar
roted.
Another young creole Of Cuba was also garroted
the other day, which is not generally known.
Young Carlos kohlin, son of the Countess Of
been banished from the island. lie had light hair,
and had always worn his beard very long. Some
months ago, for the purpose Of carrying out some Of
the plans ofthe expedtionsts he shaved ohhis beard
leaving but his mous.ache, dyed his hair black
and went back to Havana His disguise was
piete, and none Of his friends recognized him. lie
visited the cafes at night, and took no precautions
whatever TO prcyc his being discovered. One
evening", an old companion detected him by his
voice, and asked him if he was not k)hln! He
denied IT, gave some other name, and said he was
from the island Of Madeira. HIS companion
deceived, and walked OIL A spy being by, how
eyer, gave the information, and Kohin was ordered
to be watched. 1t was during the time of Mr..
Clay's visit a, Havana that number Of balls
given, one Of which kohlin was present. Al
though in mask, while walking with a lady. his
conversation was overheard by a spy set to watch
him, and as he came out he was Immediately ar
rested and thrown into the Moro He was missed
afterwards by his secret friends, but one could
tell what had become of him, until it was lately
asccuained that he had been confnsd in the Moro,
was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to be gar
roted hohlin was said to have been one Of the
most daring and talented men Of his age. There
are several Spanards yet in city connected with
the liberation Of Cuba Two Of them Of
officers holding high rank ia the army of Spain; the
father Of one being no less than General. think
however the thing has hardly rpened YETI but that
in the course Of few years the liberation Of Cuba
il bound to be effected. Another expedition will
hardly be attempted, until battle is fought in
Cuba. When the blow is once struck there, nsthing
could keep our citizens from going to their us
sistanco. ".
The third concert Of Parodi came of night before
last before the largest and most elegant audience Of
the whole season. she was encored throughout.
never before saw an audience completely carried
away. Mrs. Sddons, who said TO possess more
expression than any other woman in the world,
could hardly have surpassed Parodi, whom | look
uon'ss the queen of tragedy, for she certainly has
xpowcr Of expression that few arfis,es possess. 1t
is trne, that, TO appreciate the beauties Of wild
Italian music one must cultivate his taste for il,
well ne become acquainted with an dyfife-that is,
hear her sing once or tSice before lac fully
appreciate her. The fact Is, il j. like "A man first
eating leavcd artichcke. At first the vegetable
seems unpalatable and insipid, and the taste for
them Is entirely acquired; but never knew a per-
son who once had eaten them that did not become
very fond Of them afterwards and take to them like
cat to a milk pan. Parodi i. to give one concert
more, TO morrow, and afterwards, il Is said she will
perform in several operas; but whether ut the
French Theatre or at the It. Charles, i not yet
known. II she gives a series of operas here she will
crowd the house every night she playa for tho peo-
plcnrc crazy to sec her acting ~trakosch, finding
that he could not get along with the orchestra gave
up the management Of il to our favorite leader
here, Gabichi, who. succeeded something better.
The story about the Tehuantepec treaty being
rejected by Mexico Is not true. The treaty, pre-
pared by the Senaie, Is now ready at Washington,
and viii be carried out TO Mexico by Mr.. Letcher
unr minister, who is daily expected to leave that
city route for the Mexican capital. There i not
doubt but that il will be ratified though, at first
there was strong feeling against IL. One os our
city papers foolishly stated some weeks ago, that
the whole affair had failed, and that Mexico had
refused 10 entertain it, because the Mexican consu.
here would not clear vessel for the Coatzacoalco
river, u not being port of entry but he gave a
clearance Tor Vera Cruz. with permission to enter
any other ports on the coast
had intended giving your readers the particu-
irs OF one OF the most singular and romantic cases.
which was brough.to light in one Of our courts YES,
terday, that ever heard of but uncle Sans mail
won't wait for me, 80 shall have to defer il until
tomorrow, when will give you also anything else
that may turn up. OgrnErS
The Cuban Expedition at the South.
From the View Orleans Picayune, May =