The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-18
OUR CUBA CORRESPONDENCE.

OUR CUBA CORRESPONDENTS.
HAVANA, 12th nsy, 1853.
lnpoyfdn, Necs from NericoSpuaish Iaty4qa.es sgih
Santa 1nna-Eforts to get Merico-rrhat qctN Santa
Anaa do
The British mail steamer Avon arrived here from Vera
Cruz, or the 9th instant bringing very interesting and
important intelligence om the Mexican Republic and
also having the exPIesident, Don ,riano Arista on
board Many newspapers has been suppressed and The
liberty Of others restricted. decree of General Santa
Anna dismissed from the army ali those officers who
hao voluntarily constituted themselves prisoners to the
North American army which invaded the republic in
lS4T. Gen, Arsta put board tie Avon at Vera
Cruz under an armed guard who had instructions in
case the steamer had left to hold him prisoner in the
castle of San Juan de Uloa. until Opportunity offered
to send him cut OF the republic whc he is cot to re-
turn until permitted to do by the government Myol
friend General Almonte gees to Washington as Minister
Plenpoentiary; General jose Lopez Craya to Prussia
aud the late consul at this place Buepaven.uro viyo
been ramed Minister to Spain General Santa Anna has
just been decorated with the grand Charles the
Ill of Spain sen. to him By Queen Isabel through her
rev Ambassador to Mexico, the Marquis de Rivera and
which had been erhcousy accepted by the ,ew dictator
You viii receive full Gle of Mexican Papers contain
ing ch interesting information as to Sa nta Annals pro
ceediIgs much of which will require little exclamation
to enable you the better to understand some cf the
ordinary which he has already been making and
which have already began 70 strengthen the rnmors
abroad that Merico as again soon to be transformed into
deraade1aeyof the Sfonish cr0cn
Just previous to the war of 1917 Paredes then prei
dent of Mexico had entertained seriously the poposons
which had been made to him by the Spanish aen to
bring about revolution in favor Of some member Of the
vgning family of Spain who required to be provided for
with crown in Mexico after q considerable sum of
money had been expended supplied by the treasury
this island ana things we've said to BE- rapidly approach
ing the desired crisis uno unatey for the plns of the
consprators, difficulties broke in the United States
ensued and Santa Abnas arrival and sParede con
sequent aisht completely crushed the schemes of the
Spanish government for the time beug Wi,nia the last
year. however, negotiations have again been conueaced
the part of Spain and Santa Annals present opposite
conduct but acceptance Of Queen Isabes G,aad Cross
and above al, General Astss curious illusions of au
nexaton 10 the United States which he would appear to
prefer 20 Mexico's becoming monarchy al appsar to
indicate that Santa Aana has really been tanpered , 5g
this goermmert
Upon tt Generals arrival here from St. Thoma On hs
vsy to Vera Cruz hs remained in Havana about two days
evt1y attention shown him by the Spanish auhori
tie government bark brought him shore and he took
up his quarters with bis friend Don Misu de Embl Cen
Canado Immediately despatched officer OF rank to CON-
pmept hun upon Lis arrival and red to be Informed
when he Canedo could have the honor Of an nteryie
with him. Santa Anna replied that he would have Grst
called upon the Captain General pay his specta but
that in Consequence of his misfortune but one
leg-t inconv venienced him ascend starcase but IL
he, General canedo, would appoint house for the
interview where he (Sauta Anna could sec him without
having the trouble to go up stairs Anna would be
HAPPY to meet him. Accordingly the Captain Generals
min N Malinnn - tsras p,iIas
indicated Citing place. md there General Saat.
Anna clnseed four hours with General Csnedo
What there took place of course is impossible to saw
but there be doubt il is true stated that
the 81 ansh govsrrmcnt really contemplate esta hng
monarchy in Mexico, Canedo availed himself Of that
long interview to point out Santa Anna the advantages
which he himself would derive in co operating with the
Spanish government in this their long cherished scheme
Ny own impression is that the pretended interest
which the notorious organ Of this the Diao
de la Marina suddenly to have taken in General
Santa Anna and the Affairs of Mexico is all sham got
uY N the hops of pcrsuadiny the Mexican General into
difficulties and probably another with the United
ststes for the purpose soely of calling the attention
Of the American people from what is gcing on iu the
Iand Of Cuba. Santa Anna has however had too much
experience and is too Willy chief to ALLOW himself to be
csjoed into thing that could possibly lead his own
destruction. He is upwards OF sixty years old
begnnng get tired of the pomps ana vsnties of thi,
wicked world and that in returning to EeSico his sole
da been to endeavor and raise his couutry from the
wretched state of prostraton into which it has fallen
To do this in couptry torn to pieces by many fac.
.ions he has been compelled TO act with energy ana Sc
verify You med Notwithstanding all the umors to the
contrary have no fear that Mexico will ever become
Spanish monarchy, long at least as Santa Anna re
mains ia the country.
This island appears TO be in perfect state of tranquil
~ Except the constant disebarkaons OF slaves from
Africa ard exs nsye preparations for new expeditions to
the coast there is nothing else worth mentioning.
The Countess dc Ia Fernandina died very suddenly on
the 9th inst, of ft Of apoplexy.