Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-15

HAVANA, March 30th.
SANTA AYNA-SoME GRAND SCHEME on
HAND-Santa Anna arrived by the British
steamer on the 27,and left on the following day
for Mexico Much excitement was caused by
his arrival and if the Diario de la Marina be
correct, he is, on his arrival in Mexico to carry
on war of races. You will, perhaps, be in
credulous, but the Spaniards are in hopes of es-
tablishing an empire in Mexico. This appears
to be wild scheme, but however absurd it
may appear, they to my knowledge, have been
intriguing for some time in the affair, assisted
by Spanish merchants and others in Mexico
and many of the journals in that country, edit
ed by Spaniards, have been preparing the way
Santa Anna had very long interview with
General Canedo, and four Spanish officers ac-
company the former to his country, and | am
credibly informed that sixteen superior officers
have asked for permission to follow him.
The Dairio de la Mariana has published an
article, which incose with translation, which
makes it evident that some grand scheme is to
be tried in Mexico; but l think that the Span
iards viii find out that they have calculated
without their host, for the Mexicans in the ma
jority, know too well, that, however wretched
they may be at present, that it is far preferable
to the intolerant rule Of the SPaniards. :
THE SLAVE TRADE.
To pass from this painful subject, will now
speak of the British, who are going, it is said,
to force the Spaniards to put down the slave
trade Two of the fleet of steamers thew sent
out for the purpose have arrived and if they
are only to bring the Spaniards to their senses
upon the subject of shaving | shall not COM
plain, but it may happen that Great Britain
contemplates killing two birds with one stone;
she will play the devil with the Spaniards, and
at the same time keep a watch upon the move
meuts of the United States.
Large numbers of negroes are now arriving
almost daily, and during long residence on
the island have never seen the business so
active. Last week some 1900 were landed not
a hundred miles from Havana. Eight hundred
were even landed near Cardenas, but in this
case the Governor has been forced by the Brit
ish Consul to make some seizures, which he has
done for appearance sake, and now, for that, he
has the Galatians upon him, so that he hardly
knows what to do.
MORE TROOPS.
Some seven or eight hundred troops have
lust arrived, and as they came packed like her
rings-one vessel having brought five hundred
measuring only 400 tonS-before long many of
them will not be able to answer at muster In
most cases, about Is per cent. the new troops
die during their first years residence in the
island. Americans, however, do not suffer
much, and even Europeans, who have resided
in the United States for some time, suffer little
in comparison with persons direct from Europe
STORM.
storm is brewing; should it burst on Cuba
before my next, / trust to be able to relate its
effect. Until then, Bon SoiT. Yours &c. Gel.
P. Sat the last moment, l have to inform
you news have been received from the country,
that famous robber named "El Nance" that
is, One armed, is causing quite a CONSERVATION.
He is at the head of upwards of hundred men,
and is setting all at defiance, killing the Span
iards in all directions. Rome rose from band
of robbers; why should not an army of Cuban
patriots rise under cover of this little army, of
what is now called robber band.
MURDERS
No less than five murders were committed
last night out side the walls.
NOT EXECUTED.
The prisoners have not been executed, as
was expected and all is again uncertainty as to
their fate. c. c. l..