The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-28
EFFECTS OF FRIDAY NIGHTS GALE

VHrL2DHEPHIA Dec 2Jth-The steamer 81.
n nolas. which arrived to-day from the Breakwa.
,,., rep IT'S that an unknown schooner bound in,
was driven ashore Friday isht on the soal iu-
side c: Cane NAY. All hands persisted
The bark II :. Bradley from N Orleans bound
tlis par. was driven ashore on the same night
on Eraodywiue Snoal, ANA bilged.
Tee briE Patrick Henry, from Gonaives for this
port, on the same night, dragged her anchors Mt
the Ereakwater, and was drawn ashore, alter cut.
;ige away her nlasts
The bark Natsg0da, from New York for Peters
burg, Va.) lumber loaded, was driven ashore on
the beach near Cape HeuOpen where she lies, full
Of water. It is thought she he hauled CT after
discharsins her deck load.
LATE AND INTERESTING FROM HAVANA.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 25.--The mail steamship Isa-
bel with Havana and hey West dates TO the 22d
instant arrived st this port this morning.
The new Governor Gene} al Of Cuba has signiei
ais determination 10 do all III his power tn prevent
the landing OF slaves, and also capture slaye,s
approaching the island; but he says he can take no
action after slaves have been placed upon the es-
tate OF their owner.
Our CORE pOndent states tina. murders and sui
cidas are more frequent han ever az Havana
That part Of President Pierce's message to Con-
grsss speaking Of his determination TO arrest any
new expedition that may be on foot in the Uni
tea States, received with evident gloom by the
Cub ans, whilst the Spaniards regarded it as mere
procession without any sincerity.
There was a grand review OF the troops at Ha.
warm on Tuesday, in honor Of the birthday OF the
aeir apparent. Three thousand troops were under
arms. Another act in honor OF the day was the
publ alton @: the liberty OF the emancipados.
There good demand at Havana Tor sugars,
and many lots had been cold at full prices. The
stock in port estimated at IS COO boxes, mostly
in second hands.
Thereceiprs OF new sugar had been small. and
most il nos all OF the old crop would be shipped
before any considerable quantity OF the new could
arrive. 4 contract had been made for 5000 boxes,
or less TO be delivered through the season, all
round, at SIG 80 per box.
Tobacco was scarce, and holders exhibited in
creased fTnnegs. Sales OF last week 5000 bales.
SNOW STORM IN CHARLESTON-FIRE.
CHARLESTON, Dee. 2J-We were visited with a
slight snow storm here this morning, the first OF
tuc season.
This morning a fire broke out on Frazier's
wharf, in a small building occupied by II. 7. Baker
h Co, ard tiah & Co., whose stores were
much injured. Their books were saved. Messrs.
Hall 4 Co, we're insured for Sll,OG0 Messrs Ba-
ser { Co.'s loss was trIfing.
RUMORED FILIBUSTERO EXPEDITIONS FIT.
TING OFT IN NEW YORK AND NEW OR
LEANS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2J-We are enabled to state
that the government has received information
which they deem OF reliable character, that for
nidabe expedition has been organized, and is
about sailing from New York and New Orleans for
the purpose OF landing IN Cuba, with Il view to the
represented as being in such state CT forward
ness 10 render ii probable it will sail within d
few days
Orders have been despatched from here for the
immediate apprehension Of the parties said to be
implicated in the movement 1t Is believed by wei
informed persons however, that the efforts OF the
government in this respect may be little too late
ana that portion o. the expedition Ti!l al al