Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-11
FROM OUR HAvAMa CORRESPONDENT

HAVANA, OcroBrR 90, 1S54
The reception Of Gen. CoscHA the particulars of whr
have been eaboratey given to the press Of the Unise
States has been remarkable in demonstration of puhe
sympathy with the man and with the new order of sa
Supreme Government at Madrid which he represents 10
offered in opposition to political opinion, supposed
to be favorable to change in the organic structure for ts
island and deserves consideration with those phos9x
eculators, from New Orleans to New York, who hare
been dreaming of the annexation of Cuba the Unite
States It is true that other things have mingled yifa
and ministered in the reception Of private chararfr
derived exceptonable interests which had been s
tackled by Gen. PEzURLA in his restrictive measures FD
suppression of the nefarious traffic with the Of A
ca drawing upon himself the odum Of the arstocracy &
wealth which had basis in this trade with constant ys
ton Of treaty obligations having through many previD
years the tacit sanction and connivance Of s
most elevated dignitaries in their official relations III
was from the influence of sundry individuals who haxx
been most active in the slave trade that the proposition
derived for magnificent rumphal reception for tk
purpose of mortfying the Marquis PEzUELA whif
was not effective intended The lead taken by thna
gentleman in authorizing such public display the ps
pie might desire to make in welcome his successor and
heading the subscription list for the expenses that mEx
be incurred thereby defeated the intention while thu an
thusiasm of the people swept away all chance for iny
dious reflection The weak points of the past admin57
tration are to be found in the subversive policy of Pc
zuea in endeavorng force forward the colored
laton of Cuba to position for which it pre- rssre
by intelligence primary cultivation which errors WIZ
correction without disorder under the more srz-
lightened and prudential administration Of Gen. Conc2x
The Marquis de 10 Pezuela left this the 18th instant Y
Spanish war steamer 'tCoon with lis family and sta
for Cadiz direct. The embarcation made wiihsue
any ceremony and in the usual quiet way Of deparut
Of those who have held the supreme command here o,,
present chief making the only exception when he was r
called without warning by his Queen relieved by Gem
Cancdo
The organization of the new Government is progr-Ks-
ing fayorably with improvements in police and nn
nicipal departments that must be promotve of the rs
raj welfare while the burden upon the people wl ls
largely diminished. Gen. Concha insists upon an her
obedience treaty stpulations for the suppression Of ~
slave trade, and will punish with severity wA7ep hS
may find their infraction. He cleaning the public os
of oil those who have been unfahfn in the dschnxa
of their duties either by connvance with the specaIsf
in African stock oppressive acts illegal exactons p
in their jurisdiction and the consequence has been m
almost entire change in the subordinate personnel Of s
executive branches Of the Government. These chaxyex
produce discomfort with those who retire but th
voice of public favor sustans the change for the ne
sity Of good government.
By the last the intelligence went to the Urii
ted States of the assassination Of the person who cay
ed Gen. Lopez to which allude for correction Of fsre
idea associated Herewith that the melting fur tina
deed POLITICAL which also to be the view taku
by this Government encouraged by Creole decaratios
but believe it to be in error. "Jose Antonio Sansus
Castaeda undoubtedly killed at the nstigaioD III
private revenge growing out Of gaming transactions s
persons Of his cast in the lowest grade commrsE
His life had been threatened but the casually conciSss
with the wishes and designs of the friends Of Lopez ana
the bond holders" they did not minister
The old Spanish ehipof-the-in "Soberano" we hrpS
from at the bay of Guantanamo" having been disrra
ed at She left this the 26th 9th Of August Iu
Cadz with discharged soldery passengers and rnx
the tempest that made her wreck after being out NIX
days We have not the details of her missax
tune but it is presumed that she will be put in cr
dion for further service being probably the only vess
present at the battle Of Trafalgar ahoa and ulT
to admit Of repairs unless for entire reconstruction
Steamers have been dispatched by the Government fr
the purpose of rendering such assistance as may be re-
qured and to bring the passengers to this port for
embarcaton.
The carriage and four with harness. lveries &c. rI;u
presented by the people to Gen. Concha have hSo
diverted at the request Of the Captain sr
benefit Of the poor, and to be disposed of by rs
using the numbers Of the Royal Lottery the draw
which takes place the 25th instant which win pro
duce for charity about seven thousand dollars
We raising funds to be devoted to the relief Of s
wounded and the widows and orphans Of those who bpgr
at the bsrrcades in Madrid in July and considerable
amount will be gathered and the mother land f
that purpose On the night of the 22d masked enlY
gven the proceeds Of which for the benefit Of sb
wounded.
By the New Orleans steamer Empire City first to conn
in Of FIVE due the 23d have the sad intelligence xf
the loss Of the Arctc which has produced burst uf
sympathy from all for the Of her passengers Also
the teegraphc of the progress of the M
lied Powers near Sebastopol which disapponts expee
ton in this quarter little From the long delay m
striking effective blow 1t had begun to be regarded
q matter not to be.
We have had reports in the last ten days Of the l
ing of three cargoes of Africans upon the coast Of Cus
two on the south and the north Two vessels
were burnt their discharge effected ana
escaped the coast to enter with clean papers Ak
some other port This traffic viii cease under sYs
6rm government of Gen. Concha.
The health Of the city is good and the preparation Tar
commercial activity with the coming crop perceptssr
rhe weather though unfavorabe, has yet injured
he prospects Of the planter, which promise lnrre
product.
The steamer Isabel met with accident off Cape F8s-
ida at 81 o'clock p. NJ. the 2lst her shaft being
,roken She arrived at Key West on the 23d Her pas-
engers and mails reached Havana the morning Of tss
4th in two schooners chartered at the Key all well. Ts
sabel will be compelled TO to Charleston with
shee and her Sails and it viii be FIVE or six weeksse-
ore she can resume her trips.
Town SOLD FOR DEBr.-The town Of Petersburg. kks
ormer county Of Lavaca county, (Texas sid
the sheriff of that county short time since for cA1