The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-24
VERY LATE FROM CUBA.
ARRIVAL OF THE BLACK WARRIOR.
Movements OF Vice President King----Insult
to the American Flag,


N, Commander, arrived on Wednesday morning. at
former port at three P. NJ. on the l4th, and Ha-
vana at seven A. NJ the 18th inst. Off the coast
Of Florida she encountered a severe gale of wind,
which lasted twenty-four hours.
Among the passengers by the steamer Black War
rior, from Mobile and Havana, were the Hon. J. P
Benjamin, Senator elect from Louisiana; also, Max
Maretzek and lady, who have returned from sue
cessful operate tour in Mexico.
We have received files of Havana papers to the
18th, but they contain nothing Of interest. The
health Of the city good and considerable num-
Der Of visiters from the States were spending the
winter in the city and suburbs The Black Warrior
landed forty passengers from Mobile and New Or
leans.
The Vice President elect, Colonel King,) and
party arrived at Havana, from Key West, on the
18th. The health of Mr.. King had not improved; we
learn from good authority that he himself despars Of
his recovery. On the 10th, accompanied by his
friends and nieces Mr. King embarked on board the
United States steamer Fulton, for Matanzas, where
they proposed staying for some days.
circumstance, which created some little interest
in Havana, occurred during COL Kings visit there.
It seems that etiquette forbid the Captain General
from paying his respects personally to any stranger
no matter how distinguished his rank. Mr. King.
aware of this fact, addressed note to Gen. Canedo,
stating that he regretted that such was the case the
more SO as his own precarious health put it out of
his power to call upon him. Gen. Canedo at once
replied requesting that Mr.. King would designate
time when he could call on him. Mr.. King returned
for answer that the effort to receive him would be
attended with great eXertions but fixed upon the en-
suing Friday, OF 2 P. NJ. At the appointed time,
with great difficulty, 0or he was suffering severely
he was prepared to receive the CaptainGeneral; but
his Excellency did not present himself On the fol-
lowing morning, Col. King, through our Consul, ad-
dressed note to the Captain General, reminding
him that he had failed to keep the appointment
or send an apology, and stating, further, his
regret that he would for the future be unable to see
him at all. Immediately on the receipt of the last
note, the Captain General called at Mr. Kings hoto
accompanied by his suite; but Mr.. K. declined see
ing him, as did also the ladies of his party We be-
lieve however, that on Col. Kings leaving for Ma.
tanzas, mutual interchange of cards took place
and no unfriendly feeling existed on either part.
Four hours out Of Havana the Black Warrior pass
ed three Spanish vessels with their coors flying, oae
| Of which proved to be o man-of-war brig. As the
B. W. got abreast of her she fired lee gun, and be
fore the coors of the steamer could be hosted the brig
fired round shot, which passed just over the fore
stay. This seemed very arbitrary act, as Captain
Shufedt had not time to hoist his ensign between the
firing Of the lee and the loaded guns-nor was he
aware of her being manofwar as she had no pen.
nant flying.
| The American bark Martha Ann, Babcock, from
Savannah for Havana, was fred into, OF the island
OF Cuba, by the English frigate Vesta, Capt Haml
ton, on suspicion of being SLAYER, and not show
ing her colors.
The steamer Crescent City, from New Orleans fol
New York, had not arrived at Havana wher
the Black Warrior left. She was due at Havana OF
the 18th or l4th
The steamer FL Dorado, Capt. Schenck, was a
Havana last from Aspinwall, with passengers, wait
ing the arrival Of the Crescent City.
On the 18th, five hours from Havana, the Black
Warrior passed the steamer Empire City, hence for
| New Orleans.
The British lineofbattle ship Cumberland, from
| Halifax, arrived at Havana on the 18th inst.
The contract for the erection of line of TELEGRAPH
| on the Island of Cuba was awarded to Mr. Ken
nedy, of Philadelphia on the 10th inst at 1925 per
mile, which was 1925 less than any other bid.
The demand for sugar continued good-the stoc
estimated at 10000 boxes. contract for 5000
boxes for shipment to Antwerp, had been made at
81 6, and rails per arrobe.
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