The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-04-29
THE DAILY DISPATCH
FROM HAVANA.

q Almost the only intelligence ofinterest in the
havana papers relates TO the departure of
ten. Concha and the arrival Of his suceessor
IN otfice, Gen. Valentin Canedo.
The former, accompanied by his family. left
on the 10th inst. The Plaza de Armas was
crowded with people, who cneered their de-
parting Governor when he left the Palace and
entered his carriage, and even threw them.
selves before the horses in order to prever,
their progress to the mole, which was strewn
with flowers. The utmost feeling was man
ifested on the occasion by the multitude of peo.
pie who assembled TO bid farewell to theiI
beloved ruler, and he was affected 10 tears by
the cordial manifestations of affection towards
himself and regret for his departure which were
exhibited.
Before leaving he addressed the following
general order 10 the army.
SoLDIERs-WhenI was appointed to COM
mand you the whole Island was agitated with
fears of a speedy invasion; and the inquietude
and uncertainty of the future were reflected
10 every mind. The moment of trial arrived,
and you proved yourselves worthy of that
fame which the Spanish army has always
borne. The profound tranquility which now
reigns in Cuba is due to your generous efforts
as well as TO the loyal of its inhabitanfs.-
Remain as you have hitherto been, model OF
discipline and valor
+ SoLDIERs-In delivering up the command
to the worthy General who succeeds me,
assure you of the high esteem in which hold
your virtues, and that will always, s,:with pride,
preserve the memory of having had the honor
to command you.
JOSE DE LA CONCHA, Lieutenant Gen,
eral."
The following was addressed TO the "inhabi-
tants ofthe Island:''
II remember to have told You when, on the
18th ofNovember, 1850, announced my ac-
cession TO the command, that would be gov
erned by no other rule than law, justice and
morality. To you, now that have transmit
ted this command to the hands of my very wor-
thy successor, 10 decide whether | have full
filled my promise. For myself ] can affirm
that have never deliberately departed from
it,
also told you on that occasion, that. Sec
onding the noble desires of her Majesty's Gov
ernment, would promote whatever might i'm.
prove the administration or augment the pros.
perity Of the Island. fatter myself that
have labored zealously to realize my ardent
| desires, aud if have not entirely consummat-
ed them, you will appreciate my efforts; and
| will. hope, give me credit for my good in.
| tentions.
| l take leave of you with profound sorrow
because your affection and kindness aided me il
| the discharge of my duties, and in the hour o.
invasion your loyalty to the Queen effectually
assisted me in the destruction of our enemies
am about to leave you, and in doing 81
permit me to recommend that you preserve an.
augment that firm and sincere union which al
ways ought to exist among you. 1t is onl,
through your divisions that the peace you now
enjoy anbe seriously compromised; and yor
should not forget that on this state of peace
and on your submission to the Government o
her Majesty, and The authorities which rule IN
her name, depends the increasing prosperity
ofihe Island of Cuba, the admiration of all ma
tions in these turbulent times.
| JOSE DE LA CONCHA.