The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-11-03
From the N. 0. Picayune.
IMPORTANT FROM CUBA.
Tie .assagsiaafion Of Castaneda.


HAVANA, Oct. IA, 1S54.-Since last hat
the pleasure of writing 10 you, nothing of i'm
portance had occurred in our orderly aud quiet
city until the night before last, when it was dis
tur5ed IN its proPriety by one of those mos
eowardlv assasslnations, which occasionally oc-
cur amongst our benighted populace. This wa;
one ct more Importance than usual, as the un-
fortunate victim, Jose a. Casaneda, was the
individual who captured Gen. Lopez, and a.
gainst whom vengeance was sworn at the time
Soon alter he received the reward, (S6000
which the Government offered for the capture
OF Lopez, he went 10 Spain, kissed the Queens
| hand, and received the bonored cross of DIS
tincton, for his lgalIantry, and he has but late
~ returned. H. had been watched constantly
for the fatal opportunity, and on the evening oi
the 18th, between the hours of and s, he was
playing game Of billiards, at a coffee house
called Nlarte y Belona, outside OF the city, and
as he was in the act Of striking the ball with
hfs back towards a blind on the piazza, he was
shot through the blind, two balls entering The
back of his head, which almost instantly killed
him and although there was great number Of
people present, the assassin made good his es-
cape.
Gen. Concha had had an interview with him
on that day, and it is said, gave him an appoint-
ment as captain OF panido. Concha feels this
as an insult TO him, aud has offered large re-
ward for the apprehension Of the assassin. Yes
tprday afternoon be was buried. At the time
OF starting, mob collected, and showed de-
termination 10 prevent, If possible, the inter
ment. A guard OF soldiers was ordered out to
protect the remains on the way to "Campo
Santo,'' which was followed BY an immense
crowd. yelling, throwing stones, &C., and It was
with great difficulty that the grave was reached.
Several OF the civil guard were badly injured
"a number of the rioters were arrested, and
no doubt will be severely dealt with This
Castanedo was dfspised by every one his char
acteF was always bad, and once his life was
saved by Gen. Lopez, when he was president
OF the military commission, by his casting vote.
Such was his gratitude. that he hunted the poor
man out with dogs in bis hour OF distress, to get
the reward for his precious head.
Last evening the grand serenade came off in
the Plaza de ArGas. There were about 100
musicians and singers present, who performed
and sung from O'Clock until 10. The square
and surrounding streets were crowded-at least
10000 persons being present. Ladies in their
volantes, surrounded the square four deep, and,
altogether, ii was one of the greatest shows of
the KIND We have ever had. All seemed pleas
ed, and the scene ended without mishap TO any
one.
Gen. Pezuela and his family left for Spain
in the Spanish Steamer Celon on the 18th.
He leaves behind him but few friends.
There is nothing new in the politics of the
Island, Everything remains very quiet, and
no trouble of any kind is now apprehendpd,
and that tranquility may continue is the wish
OF all honorable men.
The Captain General goes on endeavoring TO
improve i'll every way he can. He has a great
work before hin, and by degrees he will no
doubt do much good.