The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-23


tirely for the use Of the ladies' it was screened Of
with handsome curtain 70 that VIC had really quite
an elegant b0udoir to retire to- never IN srch n
galaxy OF beauty assembled before on the deck of a
ship, but there were of course, few par ca,ineace
Amongst these were the beautiful Mrs Stevens. Of
Boston; Miss Sintern Miss Atkins. Of New York.
Miss Stones Miss Glass, of New Orleans; and ons
Of the most enchantingly handsome Creole girls !
ever saw believe her name was Miranda" Our
attentive and talented Consul, Judge Sharkcy
and his very amiable lady, were also board
as was also the Hon. Mrs. Lott Clarke, who
retains much Of that majestic beauty for which she
is 50 much celebrated. The company began to leave
for the shore about one o'clock, and as the boat
pushed off from the side Of the vessel, the harbor
became suddenly lighted up, as il the sun had burst
forth; splendid blue lights had been ignited from
every yard arm of the Albany, and presented very
brilliant appearance. Those in the boats responded
by loud hurrahs for Captain Platt and the gallant
officers, and we proceeded to the shore, to dream Of
the fairy scene we had quilted with much reluc-
lance.
With reference to political matters, everything
appears to be tranquil. The queen has refused to
accept General Conchas resignation.
The man named Castaneda, who captured
Lopez, has returned in the Caledonia, laden
with honors. The Queen gave him $4,000, and
made him captain in the rural militia with
salary of $40 a month; ten negroes and tract Of
land have been given to him The order of Isabel
dec0rates his person his children are to he etuca-
ted at the expense Of the government and while
in Spain, he was permitted the farce of kissing the
hands OF the Queen and tho little princess He can
neither read moi write, and is perfect specimen of
a vulgar, rough uneducated guau0, or country
pumpkin.
Colonel Costayer has been nominated Governor
Of Matanaas, in place of General Pavia, who has
been dismissed.
HAVANA, March 10, loJ2
attempt TO Assass,nate the Qae@,-- Bal OF Boofd Of
The -Aibany--Ihe Steam Frigate Fnhon-7A,
Nnt-N1cs from Mertc0--BoHs ard Parics--
Parod,, &C.
The attempt on the Queen of Spain, and her mira
culous escape from the knife Of the assassin, have
monopoized public attention in the highest degree;
and il the one has provoked an universal feeling of
horror both with Spaniards and creoles the latter
has called forth numerous expressions of true
Spanish loyalty and heartfelt expressions of graft
tudc towards Providence in .paring the life of the
sovereign. lie Denm has been sung in all the
churches, and the Plaza de Armas and public build
ings were brilliantly illuminated on the 18th. A
most magnificent serenade, consisting of the united
military bands playing partly separately, and to-
wards the end in unison, was given to the Captain
General as the representative of the Queen on the
island, whose evening reception the same day
was crowded to excess. The full length portrait Of
Isabella ii was uncovered at nine o'clock amidst
the hurrahs of thousands and thousands, whilst the
assassin burned in efigy. 1t was truly splcn-
did sight, and must have furnished food for thought
to those who still believe that Cuba WILL in the
course of time, spontaneously knock to be annexed
to the United States.
As the rumors of fresh invasion are gradually
dying away, people begin to speculate on the ulti-
mate fate of Cuba Those who know the obsnacy
and Castilian pride Of the home government, are
quite certain that Spain would sooner prefer have
no gann
of millions Of dollars. and whatever loss of life then
sell the island to the United States, into whose
hands, even according to the opinion of the most
mveterate Catalan it must sooner or later fall The
only question is--"When vii! this portentous event
happen =
Havana has become very dull and there is, of
course dearth of news The officers of the Albany,
Of the United States navy gave u splendid ball ON
the third Of March Although few Of the arstocra-
cy awaited themselves Of the invitation, yet there
was full turn out of the commercial upper tens,
with galaxy of the most bewtching seno,ctas.
The cOntradansa was the order Of the evening with
q stray polka, and now and then a waltz. The sup
per plentiful and good, and the d,,iceS were fur
nshcd by Dominica, of Habana. The officers did
the honors in the most approved Peninsular style,
bowling and scraping courtcsies, such they could
have learned only from first rate dancing master.
The company broke up at midnight, and that the
pretty ntnas might not wet their ankles Cor that
they might be better seem, the Albany entirely
Illuminated with Greek fire, presenting most mag
nficent cap d'Ga
The Fulton, United States steam frigate, has ar
rived III fourteen days from New York and st.
Mary's.
railroad of wood-a plank road-has been in
trodueed on n sugar plantation near Havana. This
novelty is much admired, and will probably he ge
nernlly adapted in such localities, where, account
of hills, railroads could not be well built.
The publication OF series OF articles advocating
the erection Of mint in Havana, has attracted u
good deal of attention. 1t is proposed to coin
"natve silver dollar. seventeen Of which would be
n
to make the United States gold and silver coin a
legal tender; which measure, on account Of the
scarcity Of silver, is likely to be adopted.
There has been an arrival from Vera Cruz and
Mexico, with dates from the latter city to the 18th
Of February. ! suppose you have received your
papers from New Orleans, and | send you merely
copy Of the resolutions adopted by the Mexican
government, granting free commerce rs far as San
Fernando dc Resao. Cerralvo, Monclova, and Chi
huahua. All merchandise will now be admitted
from the right shore Of the Rio Bravo to Paso del
Norte, and from the State Of Tamaulpas to Chi
huahua, with duty of only from one to FIVE dol
lars for every six arrobas. The other news i, of
no importance.
Castanedo, the captor of Lopez, has arrived,
loaded with honors, from Madrid, where, as the
papers say he has had the great distinction kiss
the hands Of Her Majesty the Queen, and of her
royal hghness the innocent Princess Of Asturia ten
days after she was born
The soirees and parties to be given bv the arts.
ocracy, in honor Of the birth of the Princess Royal
are in active preparation. The Marquis Of Estcva
will take the lead, with grand ball, to be followed
by similar tetes, offered by his Excellency Senior Pa
rejo, Count Santovenia, Count Femandina, and
others They will be given on the grandest possible
scale and it is said that the ball Of Condo Santove
min will swallow up whole years income from his
immense estates The family Of Penaleur is in deep
mourning and greatly afflicted at the death Of the
young count; of course, they are prevented from
taking the lead in the festivities, they are known
to do. The Captain Generals grand gala will con-
clude the round Of parties; and is believed that
something extraordinary will be offered
The Ravels are still drawing crowded houses at |
the Tacon, but will leave Tomorrow for New |
Orleans Parodi's arrival has created great excite
ment; and there is doubt that che will do well,
owing to the absence Of the opera troupe. There is
truth in the report Of the arrest OF Mr.. Ullman