The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-08
VERY INTERESTING FROM CUBA
Intelligence by the Empire City at this Port,
and the Isabel at Charleston.
THE EXTENT OF THE SLAVE TRADE,
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The mail steamship Isabel Capt. Rollins, arrived at
Charleston the Sd nst with advces from Havana to
tho 10Th ult and the Empire City ut this port satur-
day. from the place with intelligence to O'Clock on
the morning Of the 1st inst
The news which is Of very interesting character Is
embraced in our Havana and Matangas correspondence
Our Havana Correspondence.
Havana, February %, 1862.
The -Rains-Prospeet Of the Csvps-qY1uul Of tie
CoonSiY John Slfmouy- Poiii,cl State Of Ae Lland-
The Cartafs C;ensras-Mal steawers--R Ra,els--Puodi
The always faithful Island Of Cuba a mor,
glorious aspect than during the last fortnight The eli
mate Is delicious and bears strong resemblance to our
Indian summer The Thermometer averages about 73 a.
noon, and the eyenings-thanks to balmy Southern
brceac and starry sky-are moments snached from Pn
radise But the most singular thing is that the uaba
neros grumbe at the weather. and the oldest inhab
tant"who is likewise to be found here nevor to die-pro
nounces It this winter my -soroso" What would he
say to New York old fashioned snow storm
In several parts Of the island there has fallen most
abundant rnn which although it will prove beneficial in
certain districts yet fears to be entertained
in the Vueita Abajo, where ii may have injurious
effect on the toSacoo plant But, the VIII ole tho GO
neral opinion that this year TO say the least will prove
average one.
Owing to southeastern wind that has been blowing
since the last week. there have been rather few arrivals
both from the States and Europe The Colon govern
mcnt steamer Of the first GLASS arrived here from New
Orleans the 21s having board the Spanish Consul
from Mobile who has been received by the authorities
with more than usual honors The papers are taken IN
with descriptions Of the festivities offered by the spanish
officers to the "Creoas OF New Orleans Tho best fe-
male pianiI suppose, Miss Rose Kcnnedyis cornpl!-
mcnted for having played Cuban conradansas and
with which the Colon has been treated in New Or
leans Some Of the ultra papers have their usual fling ut
s s,nv wn0 S nave a 1een splitting rather freely on the
offensive to Spanish sailor Us tho continual smoke
cigarette must have proved TO the dainty bellies of the
Crescent City.
Although the Lopez excitement has now nearly entirely
subsidized yet the government is far from being tranquil
The general opinion among tho inhabitants too chat
ere year s the island will be invaded by larger
force Of 6nseos If that egrcgious piece of folly should
be repeated there will be end to the garrote Evcn
now many do not approve Of the ceency shown by tho
Queen to thers0ners sent to Spain this mercy
may be attributed to fear and produce fresh nsocnce
or not the government Is watchfu the dcences are for
midabe the army Is in perfect state Of discipline
people Is kept awake subscriptions in aid Of the families
OF the martyrs are still going and curious
pamphlet has seen the daylight which purports to give
correct history Of the expedition and which the author
Mr. Wilson, concludes by Offering his tribute Of adnra-
ton to the memory Of the immortal Washington not
Wthsandng his unmitigated contempt the degenerate
American race Of the present day.
But the Americans got moro kicks than sweetmeets
John Seymour, the admiral commanding the Jamaica
naval station has been hero with the entire fleet under
his orders The press has becn culogxing everybody from
Pompey, the cook up TO Sir John Tho Captain General
has given splendid banquet to the officers which
tesy returned by not less magnificent bali on board
Of this good feeling is to be attributed to Mr. Crawford
the English Consul, who, through his sentcinany and
and is not less liked by Americans owing the painful
contrast Of Mr. OWENS behaviour toward the American
prisoners during the late expedition
The Captain General Conchs Is still admini4ternc the
island with his woDtod tact He considered the best
Governor since the days cf Tacon and avorite with
both spaniards and Creols great many improvements
are being made both in this city and in othor parts
the island Railroads and what called in England
turnpike roads. progressing fayoraby under his pa.
tronage The charitable dispositions Of his lady are not
less the themo Of universal comcndaon and the
rangemen by which the poor grututousy conducted
to- and maintained from tho funds Of the ene-
h'encia in the Bath Of San Diego is said TO have oris
mated with her.
line OF mail steamers between Csdiz and Havana A num-
Der Of the leading merchants have taken from fifty to enc
hundred shares and juntas have been established in
nearly every locality Of tho island to further the
prise The reunion Of all these junas will take place
the I'D Of this month, when it is hoped, this important
matter will be put into shp-shape Should government
guarantee minimum Of per cent the capital tho
keel Of the first steamer will be laid in August The line
Il TO consist of four steamers OF sufficient tonnage and
build to bc converted into vessels
Tho Carnival is less gay this year than formerly.
feople keep back until next month, when the prbc st
vties in honor Of the birth of the Princess Royal take
place They generally consist OF iu,nipaiions military
pandea fancy and dress balls, and cock-aghts, Tho
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quently bear prem um Thore not having beon any
opera In Havana this year, Parods arrival is looked for
~ rs, ..i pue.e W. sne WI 10 eN-
found out that the only thing more ap,d tn ono con-
cert ire two concerts COLON
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The Carnival passed off quietly, and without incident
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mer years Tho time Is gone by when the better part OF
the populaton berr took p,rt In the throe rat;l
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a 4''J WV p1'i'' - o' VIC "ii''' ''o
Carnival in Havana now has ,le amusing or interesting
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