The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-04

the country and there Is appearance Of weakness In
the power OF Santa Anna, that will be proven ON the
/ first trial OF its strength.
The discussion OF the conventional provisions for
the payment of Spanish creditors has led to serious
misunderstanding between the government and the
Spanish Minister the Marquis of Rivera that found
difficult OF adjustment, well the " convention"
which is the cause. Our vessels OF that in
this harbor on the 9th, received sailing orders the
day following for Vera Cruz on this account, and
\ their presence may have pleasant. protective ia-
tueace upon the future discussion Of these inconve
nient and naughty money questions. The prospec-
tive policy for Cuba continues to be viewed with
disgust by all, save the few who expect to realize
large fortunes by the new nvention for nterninabe
slavery, and the application may excite serious dis.
turbanee In our community, notwithstanding the
impression Of the three powers that will enforce it.
We are looking for our new Consul to arrive by
the steamer to-day FROM New Orleans and the act
ing incumbent, who has performed the duties in o
way most acceptable to his countrymen and to the
government here without ever Welding a point that
might sh adov tue dignity of bis country, will be
parted with with deep regret, although we have no
doubt OF the capabilities OF Judge Clayton, and that
he will make good Consul when he shall have OBJ
tanned knowledge OF the peculiar character of this
duties.
The general health of Cuba throughout could not
be better and on many Of the estates the labor of
sugar making has already commenced this year
earlier than usual where pia rcabe, for the
OF diminished force for taking the crop.
We perceive tht the British coal yards here are
years it would seem, unless large steam marine is
contemplated tor these waters; at st. Thomas we
have adyices also OF large receipts of COAL for which
they compelled to provide additional depots. IL
looks strange at time when the article ans its
carlisge are at Unfortunately high rates. They. pro-
baby, know what it means.
The American sailors-nine in numbsr-are still at
home in the Tacon PRISON. Would they have re-
NAMED there for over SIX months had thew been
British seamen NO. JUsTirl..
ADDITIONAL.
from the Oh lrlssion St4ndsrd Nov. rs
Looking more carefully over our files Of Havana
papers, we find in the D'ar'o de IA Marina Of TIE
10th, column ana half on the reception of Mr..
Soue at Madrid, which possesses int rest, as
an exponent Of the Spanish Cuban sentiment on the
subject The editor takes credit TO himself for having
sorrecty anticipated the that representa-
tive would pursue; be tanks that, though the con-
duct and opinions of that gentleman during the fill
buster excitement were not such as to meet with his
apprOb ,tion still IL would be inconsistent with the
dignity Of the Spanish nation to investigate too mi
nutely the antecedens of every individual who might
appear among them in q dip loma' lie capacity; and
that government which within few years past has
so successfully punished two insults offered to its
majesty by the representatives. of powerful neigh
bors, might well repose upon its ability to repe
third attempt at improper interference with its in
ternal economy. He thinks, too, that Mr. Soules
expectations will be considerably modified by the
influences Of the. diplomatic circle Of great court
and that opinions formed and EXPRESSED amid the
applause OF popular assemblies will undergo ma
terlal change when reconsidered in the privacy of
his cabinet and recommends him to enjoy, in peace
the honors OF his poition content to advance the
erests OF his country thin the circle OF possible
legiti nate, and honorable negotiation He con
cludes by prononncsg Mr.Soule 5 )nsent to modify
the language OF his address, (tor the news Of the
actual presentation had not as yet reached the Ha
vana,) moral victory the more to be esteemed
as it was obtained without embittsring dispu-
tation.
A large space is given to description of the
ceremonies on the d)uole occasion of laying the
corner stone of the new statue Of the Queen, and
nauguraiing the elegraphic line Batabarro about
forty miles distant Oh the south side, being the first
On the island. Various questions and anwers were
Passed and printed by Houses apparatus, much to
the woLdkrment and tdlicaton Of the natives, and
occasioned neat little speech from the Captain
General, elictatipg the island in general, and him
self in particular that the event had occurred during
his administration. In thicky settled country
with good police, the telegraph is formidable
sstance TO the war department; the government of
Cuba, however. will hardly derive mu b advantage
from it 10 this point OF view, should vigorous
instruction break out; monter0 or two, armed
with bamboo poles could quickly destroy all com
municaiion.
The new statue of her Majesty is to be placed in
the PLEA Isabel MT far from the old one, which
erected by The Count OF Casa Brunet and represent
ed the Que en- in her childhood but unworthy OF
| its msgn fcent position, both account OF its in
significant size and its Saat OF artistic merit In the
afternoon grand review took place, the Captain
General making his appearance at five o'clock with
brilliant staff after reviewing the line, extending
from the to the lac N, he witnessed the de-
fling from point near the Punta. Without ex-
pressing any opiI ion with regard to Isabella or her
patron saint we must be allowed 10 envy those who
were pre- ent az this spectacle rhe entire Alameda
&c Isabel, lined with troops Of every arm and uni
forms OF every variety of colors the stately palms
waving above their heads, the immense tIronnc of
gazers on in every PECULIARLY Of costume, the bril-
liant staff of the generssslro, caracoing do vn the
lac amid the roll of crums aud blasts OF trumpets,
added - the beauties OF Cuban nature the uxuriant
vegetation, fresh from the summers rains that LIQUID
tropical sky, and the king Of day. IA oidly de-
scending to the Gulf Stream with a splendor
unknown in Northern climes, must have composed
sceJe, whose gorgeopsness can be known to the eye
but never to the ear. the festivities of the day
were concluded with illumination Of the Plaza de
Armas add the performance at the Tacon OF the
!" Wheel OF Fortune by Rub, of Malaga, better
known to Us as the author Of Isabella la Caolica"
Mitilda Diaz, Of course, the great attraction.
We are sorry 10 learn by the public prints and by
private intelligence, THAI her continued indisposi-
ton has somewhat impaired ner 20 gers. We recol-
lect her when st the food tide of her fame and
popularity, she would sweep away the audience OF
the Principe at Msorid, as though il had been one
man overwhelmed by her magic eoquence aud
never, Their before or since, have mad 50 vivid
an appreci.f OF the dignity ard gra ldeur OF the
Castillian tongue as when listening 10 her Dterpre.
taions Ct the standard tragic masters VINO, ia the
seventeenth century, cast such an undying halo of
glory srontd their romantic country. We may ven.
ture 10 assert that, in her own literature Mitilda
Diaz was worthy 10 be mentioned with Rachel
which is more than We would dare do for any other
OF our contemporaries.
The stockholders of the Cienfuegos and Villa Clara
Railroad held their anuua meeting on the 18TH eK-
pressed themselves satisfied and reelected their Off
GERS, Count Fernandina being the president. We
hope tba they will procsed ally with this
road AZ it Is one fgreat Importance, and will open
to commerce vast extent OF fertile soil which hther
10, owing to natural obstac es and the pig he AIDED
ness Of landowners in that section has been of little
| yalne The name OF their president is guarantee
| that somewhat OF American energy will be mani
! tested IN its management The Diario mentions
also the proceedings in the Sandwich Islands and
ianslaed the protest Of he French and Briti-h Con-
snls, but makes no criticisms Bull fights seem the
order O. The day nine figured in the function Of last
Sunday; if they are no better, however, than they
we're In our Cuban days, they would canse regular
Chiclanero. nose to turn up till II became perfectly
circular with disgust.