The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-22
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
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Our Havana Correspondence.
HAvAsA, Oct 8, 1854.
Reforms of the Ncic ADMINISTRATION Acfiuity Of
the Captain Genera DEGREES Re organising the
Colonisation from fhe Pe~instla and the
Board Of Pubic Wo1ks.
In the government gazette, of the SSh inst, we
have proclamation o. order of tie overnor Cap.
tain General addressed &c the governors Of the de-
partments of the island to make more effective the
regulations governing the colcn cation from the Pc
ninsula made by Contract with persons occupied
with tie agricultural industry OF the country. 1t
has been found difficult, far on trial. to preserve
subordiDation or conformity and good faith under
the obligations assumgo hy tie emigrants without
constraint. This class Il lshor does not yield to
plantation discipline, pre- 'criosd by the edicts
upon which the enterprise vas founded with docin
ty, and much trouble 20 toe planters to retain
the laborers upon the estate which they de-
sert upon every available opportunity, and without
cause, except that Of ipdsposton to labor and to
devote their time as promised, for which they re-
ceiye the compensation stioulaed, and the watchfu
care ofthe government that Trey subjected TO
imposition. But under the Impressive vigilance Of
the present chief, which m at promptly reaches
every interest entrusted his care have no doubt
than negroes and the cost .proportioned to the pro-
duct actually less than that of bond servsude. At
any rate the experimenf is heiog made, which may
be to the ADVANTAGE of humanity well as TO that
of Cuban industry.
- -. a.. Tor the
..nilsiion OF the . Board Of Public Works." which
is to exercise the most important functions in the
progress Of Cuban improve mept. and mo jf alton
of the organization OF sle "Juato de Fomento,',
which formerly had patr n barge of and response.
biity for the proper dis POSITION Of funds devoted to
the public works-whlch embrace all enterprises Ia
which tie State takes interest for the purpose Of
assuring their construction ans operation.
TIE order of the Captaiu General upon these int.
resting subjects bears date the 7tn and is directed
to the political ADD military Cove nora OF the de-
partments of Cuba, With the Specific rules accom-.
panyng 1t, which are to be observed until further
revision and examination may induce more en-
Aarged aud formal pc Ters with the sanction OF the
supreme government at Madrid. They are too
lengthy for translation, wherefore shall, as briefly
rs possible transcribe the leading features.
"An works constructed the island predicate
Gpon the public funds, vill oe under the especial
direction OF ths board, Wisn the assistance Of the
engineer corps, and such employees as may be ap.
pointed to this service under the immediate nstruc
lions of the Governor Cap Ain General
The board to prepare for aad order all ecessary
lsbor-to make specifications aud estimates for re.
pairs improvements or orig nal constructions after
approval obtained. Where Interests Of the public
and individuals co,fict, to refer the same to the
Captain General with .ull report and ans, that
The same may be shDm tte for just adjudi-
cation upon its merits. In cor CT Of plans for i'm
provements, repairs or construction, where there
may be doubt 10 which would be the best for
adoption, the came to be submitted, with the ex.
planatory notes and plaes that t-ey may also be
submitted to competent persons TO decide upon that
which will be OF the most advantage for the general
welfare. Monthly and annual state nts to be pre-
pared and estimates made Tor tae same ensuing
periods, with rendition ~ cunts, sustained by
V0uchenfHr past expenditures. The public works
embrace N the TURNPIKE roads, highways, bridges,
railroads, navigabs rivers hsrbors, lighthouses and
felegraphs, and all works ana agous or having re-
lation Herewith for utility, convenience or orna.
ment. board OF consultation is to be organized
NJ Havana to advise win the Board of Public
Works, the members of which are to be appointed
by the Gao General from the various professions
and trades having relations or interests In with
their construction.
The Patron Society "Resl Junta de Fomenta,n
Will have supervisonary over all works of gene.
raj interest throughout the island and Of the first
authority for consultation in all matte affecting
them No works will be authorized without their
express sanction, where the san to b. expended
may exceed one thousand dollars. They will have
xbe annual examination Of the accounts to ascer-
Tain that the funds appropriated their authorize
Zion have been faithfully expended They will enter
and examine public works by their committees, in
the progress OF execution or repairs, revise con-
tracts and report such alt ratons or additions as
10 them may seem essential ia the prosecution Of
Haid work, and do all other thn ~ for the pablo well
being which may secure faithful compliance with
contracts, good constru cton and generally honest
and intelligent discharge of duty from employees of
all grades connected there With. Other subordinate
patron societies to be instituted In the eastern
department of the same equal powers and the same
relations to the public works Of that district, called
the Junta de Fomenta;" and in the jud cial dis
frictS Of the departments there will be u 3dictO 1al
Juntas having assnilated po vers; in the first 10.
stance, with all works of necessity for public conve
nence, comfort trade, &C., within the jurisdiction
Df local and not general interest like autho-
Qunn sfa and frAI RAJ n N ~
superior junta all facts Of wants, Improvements
made and disbursements.
The circular .ot the Captain General, embracing
these interests, Is clear and explicit state paper,
showing thorough knowledge of his subject, and
bringing it to the comprehension of his subordinates,
30 that they can make no possible mistake as to his
three Of the missing steamers-one day late-are in
the omng-no change to note OF news from my
last MAZDA MAS.
HAVANA. Oct. 9, 1854.
The Netc Bank of Characterization on the Press
-Gro,cing Disposition amongst the Cubans to
Assert the Right of Free Observation-Disclosures
upon the OEcial Conduct of the late Captain
Generdi-Nesc Government Appointments The
Prize Holders in the last Royal Lotfny-Opafions
to General Concho, &c. &c.
You win remember some months ago that wrote
YOU bank Of issue was about to be established In
this city; now learn that Senior Fesser, the Presi
dent Of the Regla Almacenes Company, has applied
for permission to issue million and half Of paper
money, the company possessing eight hundred
thousand dollars in specie.
The fine inflicted upon Pascual Riesgo, editor Of
yhe Prsnsa, has been paid for him, by subscription
amongst the Galatians but the 18th ult., order
Has published which renders the publication Of any
article attacking the "principle Of authority" or
Which NAV be subyersve of public order, puuisha-
BILE as treason, Of which the permanent military
Commission Of this city Is to take cognizsnce.
Hitherto, the only punishment that could be lie
gally inflicted here for the crime G) Of commenting
npon the acts Of the superior authority, has been