The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-15
Our HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.


scope for these remarks.
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENTS.
HAVANA, July 7, 1854.
Rsneyul Cersmonies at the Inteynent of the late Mar
gals Duchesne-The Procession-Scenes and Incl
dsnts-1hs 4th of Juiy-More About the Gray
Eagle and the Slave 7rade-Arricaiof the Condo
do Rsgia from misunderstanding of
S7drss, &c.
The good old Admiral did abuse our Yankee
neaghbors little, which must be attributed to gno-
IN se rather than ungente heart. But have no
dDabt, notwithstanding his prejudice, that he found
= ready helping Yankee hand TO aid him over Ssyx
nine times-if he needed assistance in his last
strait The funeral took place on the evening of the
<lh inst, from the residence Of the Marquis Du-
auesne, his brother Teniente de Rey street, and
vas attended by an immense concourse Of people,
Of all ranks Of our community with detachments Of
oEiceIs and men from the Spanish aud French nav !
. regiment Of Spanish infantry, two com. I
mics of artillery, and a squadron Of lancers. Ia
The streets thronging the path of the cortege,
he predominant color OF the human crowd
was black, in conformity with the mourning
paraphernaIia and the solemnity Of the occasio.
The body was proceeded by band of music and
escort of honor, composed of the two companies
Il artillery, and detachment of mariners from the
1ag ship l observed at the house. (the last living
Sesidence Of the viscount-the room where he " 4
born and where he gave up life,) the foreign cor
suls, including our own, the aids-decamp Of Gener
Pexuela, the General Of Marine, and several Other
nEmy and naval officers OF high rank, with some of
cur local condos and titled gentry and sparse
q1ansity of the admirals adopted countrymen,
md less Of his creole brethren. The fu-
nersl is spoken OF as the most impressive and
magnifcent Of any that has ever occurred here,
by the DiG,io de Ia Marina; but 1t was far
short Of tue grandeur and august ceremoniais that
were paid in oblation to the worth OF the gallant
bat unfortunate Gen. Emma, who was killed at the
head Of his division in an attack upon seventy men
Of the expedition Of Gen. Eareises Lopez These az
fairs are always wanting la solemnity here-the
crowd have no impression beyond the show part;
end In this case, Jack, from the Admirals owa
guards or crew, seemed to be perfectly deli. hted
with his part In the performances, while the officers
did not seem q whit sorry that brick more was
hose above them, TO make another sure step a.
promotion. The salutes were most wretchedly 81.
G--four long drawn volleys, after the manner Of
~6re by independent files"
But the heavy ordnance salvos covered all defects
md made an open path for tie spirtualists TO
speculate OF travel in. The body was deposited
in the Church OF Saint Domingo, where mass was
Aone, the Lord Bishop assisting, for the peace,
quiet and happiness of the departed soul. II Is said
70 be true that Admira Duquesne had complex
deease with symptoms Of scarlet fever and that IL
oaiy assumed threatening appearances after an
oxclfe0 lnteTyleW Win one OF OUcerS Oh
don in relation TO duty and the present health oil his
ce0mand The giving way TO his temper sent his soul
ndEift, which is pity, as we are informed that
mere Is but little material in the French navy TO
make such efficiency out Of for the public service,
h tbesc trying tmes--when France win soon ind
want Tor all she has and all she can borrow. The
admiral viii remain deposited In the church until
sent for BY his wife, VINO resides ia Paris, having
Yoss folks out here seem to have lost all the Gre of
der patriotism they lee the fourth OF July pass by
ee<Au. except in spreading their national hags upia
lie consulate and the shipping in port; and in this
connection il Is Just TO say that nj dive O'clock when
was given ont that the body would leave the resi-
drnco of the Marquis Duquesne, all the flags and
ssssis upon the American shipping were cropped
" half mast, and remained till taken In at sun.
down. This have heard fpoken Of 10 the com
uunisy a. = very neat compliment; but do not fad
i nsitoned In the Spanish accounts Of the ceebra-
s,-sish o. French bunting--shc British testimonial.
y<xnaining equally without notice or comment.
have heard that there wss q private dioner given
eutzide Of the walls IN sommem ration OF the i.h o!
Jaly, which passed OF without any thing occurring
- which the secret police officials could take excep
tpn and that TWO Of this class in the yieiDty
f0Cnd the champagne and other nxtngs much more
agreeable Without than with denunciation."
IL seems TO be q wcLestablished fact anoag the
srsdsrs ard dealers IN African stock that tue Gray
Eagle delivered nearly II not quite, six haad "a
negroes ~ OrtiRoa, and that they have been daily
registered, with exception Of the two hundred cap
EEpieElc, shich had not got under cover OF the
ns}ehborirg estates seasonably To avoid siezare.
TIE proceeding against the brig are la state Of
IN nation, and the libel is already fled against the
vessel before The "mixed court OF jurisdiction in
The case. There bave been no arrests made OF tie
captain mates crew OF tue vessel aitho lgh ttcy
paced some days ia Havana. and from whence plrs
u the crew have been already shipped and i is
probable the captain win leave by the first slcime5
for New York, 20 seek mother carrier PigaoG Or
peber bird for The coast badness to make good some
u she registrations that have already been made, Il
pnsicipaton of subjects to Ga toe lists. Up1n
7nvtsfigation OF the late AZ Trinidad am 81
9a<hed That the British Consul General has bee1 d.
reiscd-that the entry has beer made without the
pcesibility Of approaching IL with investi yation
~ shaf the benefits have been derived pre- sIely ~
Ihave previously delineated. IL will be perceived
rs the two lat cases which have reported, that
nv Lord Howden win have TO send on another bascn
8 rnrnl ord1ra % TIC ministry. aud lasa ~ ~