New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-29
HAVANA.
1,sn Ous Own Cerrespoedest

1,,. ous Own Csnesposdent
HAVANA, Saturday, Dee. %, 1854.
For once in my life have at least acted cor
psetly, in not having too hastily condemned Gen.
Cencks for having abrogated the edct OF ms pre-
1ecessor requiring the registration OF all slaves:
Already does the General appear to be convinced
Of the evil likely to arise from that act oil MS, ana
dsy or two since he issued regulation, or seso'
regulations, (which are too lengthy Tor me
translate this msrniDg) BY which all toaseels .,
slaves are compelled, under Penaity OF une, "a
each year. between the months o. oanuaiy Anu
IuIv Ia Give each Of their slaves license to be
sbtsined from the proper authorities, at cost OF
sns real Tor each license for slave employed
~, an estate. and of 81 for each slave employed
~ domestic. This measure, it will be readily
seen viii have similar effect to direct regisfs-
ton: and although it may be urged that 1t may
be readily evaded, yet SO, too, may any law oil
mere human inventions and have reason for ex-
,ressipr belief that no: only will it be rigdly
enforced but that il is the precursor Of yet more
stringent measure.
There have been, unfortunately, at least three
carpoes Of slaves landed within the past fortnight.
One ef these. consisting of 3l7 Africans, was
landed very close TO Santa Cruz. Upward OF
SOC. learn. were embarked on the Coast OF
Africa, but the "grim tyrant, Death" In this IN
stance proved himself an angel OF mercy 10 spar
ING 90 large number the horrid pangs of Slavery.
The name ofthe person who is 10 prison hcre under
the charge Of hayine Landed arms and ammunition
ut BaracOw, or rather the name he had adopted
10 not Da Costa, 40 wrote you IN my last letter,
but Lac0stte; although learn his proper name 10
Francifco Z. Estrampas. The eyldence OF inc
several witnesses against him have, understand,
been taken by the Fiscal, (Prosecuting- Attorney
and he will with his feOw-uniOrtunates, be
brought publicly to trial at an early period A
public trial here is a circumstance OF extremely
rare occurrence. gentleman with whom aia
Acquainted New-YOrk merchant, here Tor the
benefit of his health this winter, gives Senior Es'
trampas high character for all the noble quantities
that adorn the man, and cannot avoid expressing
nv deep regret that one go happily endowed
should have suffered himself to have been misled
into 80 silly an attempt, for which there Is too
much reason to fear he will suffer the penalty OF
DEATH
Writing ofmy acquaintance, the merchant, re-
minds me that the complaint is general among tho
hotel and bOardisg house keepers, that there arc
here this winter far fewer visitors than there usu
ally has been from the United States. Why is this
If fear OF any political disturbance in our midst
Keeps any away from this delightful climate, they
are certainly in error, for l believe there Is not
ADV more danger likely TO arise from such cause
than there is in dear New-York, or Boston.
Several serious burglaries and highway robberies
have taken place recently. One, three nights since,
in furniture store, No. q, Gale de ORieliy, IN
which no one slept, and from which considerable
amount Of furniture was distracted. These events
do not speak highly for the vigilance OF our police
and night watchmen; the latter, | may observe
en- passant, give due notice of their due approach,
by singing out the hour, in most musical tones,
throughout the night. l ascertalned TINS TACT
few nights since whilst watching at the bedside
Of a sick friend, now happily in a fair way OF re-
cOvery. go
All the occupants of the ground story OF the
Palace" consisting, on the north side and front,
of Escribanos 4" or lawyers, and on the south
side and rear of tsilOrs hair dressers, soda water
and bar-roOms; and at least two fOndas, or cook
shops have understand, notice TO quit on the LIST
proximo-the premises being required for public
Offices, and for which it Is far more proper they
should be occupied, than for those purposes for
which they are now used.
The British schooner Ofwar Scorpion has re-
Gently paid this harbor visit OF several days
duration.
We are extremely gay here just nova really
delightful opera, balls, and other amusements, per-
haps more to the taste of the million.
] was present in the early part of the week at
the annual examination Of the pupils attending the
"Real Colegio de Humandades de Jesus" and
also at the :" Exposition Gimnastca aud Bale,
given, in the evening, in honor of the event.
y While the gentlemen excel as gymnasts, and IL
the gripping it ON the light, fantastic toe" can
not, in justice and with truth say as much of the
mental requirements. They all stumbled, o.
nearly all, at the Pons ASsinOrRm.
The day before yesterday was positively quite
cold day; a strong north wind was then blowing
which has, however been since gradually decreas
ing in force and this morning is balmy and besuti
full as Spring day in New-York. And now,
believe have " said my say" so aa rero'r' until
the next steamer.