The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-04
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-, 49, p,,tohons-F TafeTnizdtion ic,fh
F,anee-!spesch of Vice- admiral Duluesme-it
S1o,,us of the United StdteS-Gehe'" "aaSae" :"
Hapana-TfGde, Se'
Upe new British West India mail steamer Eo .ent, |
,r,,;coe commander, arrived out ON the 2? d inst
v;a 81, Thomas bringing considerable priSste intel
scence, the most important of Which I find in a
note to the Marquis Pezuela from his distinguished
brother in Paris stating that M Soue had received
his passports all about which you will know before
his comes to hand if it be true.
We find doubters OF the fact, although none
Mat suppose Mr.. Soule already on his way to give
Of his "taleylts" presenting that the wires
were premature only in their communication for
che Minister at Paris. The consequence of the in
selgence upon the vice royal mind has beentc push
TO head the various plans in process of organiza
ton for defence.
First in order comes the ordinance for registry of
oil the white males of Cuba, between the ages of
sixteen and forty, Tor the purpose of conscrpt ser
vice IN defence Of the state The orders given are
commanded to execution with despatch, but with
care that the lists should be correctly rendered,
irving the condition of the subjects fer militia duty;
whether heads of families rich or poor. How the
seley lions III be determined is not yet made known
to us or whether all VIII be driven to the field to-
gctber in tied gangs, as IS done with the race in
Mexico we wait b. see The order bears date 23d
Inst and has been despatched to every district to
be instantly acted upon.
Date oil the oath, we have the formal announce
ment OF the negro battaions; two companies Of foot
lie attached TO each regiment, and to be entitled
TO the consideration, with like tenure of obi
CATION the white troops, the Captain General be-
heving from experience OF the past, that they will
win honor and renown for Spanish arms, in protect
ing the white population of Cuba and in maintain
ing the integrity OF the soilappanage for Spanish
princes. This order as well as its various prece-
dents, fills the public with CONSERVATION and the
impression almost obtains, that the vice regal mind
is dscolored with the shadowy creations of its
fears, unhinged under the malignant Influences
OF those who surround the chief, constituting his
kitchen cabinet.
At Cardenas the alfectation of celebration of the
10th of May took place in the church of that village,
IN commemoration of the gallant defence made on
that day by several of the citizens, who have be-
come inm0rtalized, and viii soon be Of record in
the calendar OF Spanish saints The declaration of
independence, which was read by the Governor of
the district procainlng TO the world the republic
OF Cuba, was not repeated.
The yiscount DuGuesne has received constant and
most lavish attention from all the quarterings of Of
fetal rank and dignity. On Sunday last, the honor
able dyunta'niento OF the city OF Havana waited on
the ADMIRAL board of the flag ship lphigenia, to
make him welcome, which was done in a speech Of
the Lord Mayor abiding, most happily to his be-
ing son OF the manor, and congratulating him on
the distinguished rank of rear admiral, obtained in
the service of the Grand Nation by his eminent mi
Htary and naval services, which were well known
to Havana and of which they were proud and most
happy to be the opponents of its most extraordinary
grutiicat ion.
III response the French caballero was almost as
concise az il were from most remarkable lady OF
Havana, who was very eccentric, had IL not been
for her social position she would have been called
lunatic But the Admiral Viscount is an ADM.
Tabe man and clever in the sense OF either side OF
the Atlantic. To the speech he responded with
much amiability and competency. He said -
Il z.nll av,lAa + ,.aptnt IN
receiving you. Your visit does US infinite honor,
anu we shall preserve it in memory. 1t is proof
of the sympathy and friendship of the two nations,
and shall ever be happy with you to witness it.
Spainf " Live Francew Live the Emperor
Z" Live the Queen, Isabel Secord y
These energetic words produced profound sensa-
ten III tie minds OF all present, and were responded
TO with lively enthusiasm. After getting through,
the hon rabc corporate municipal repres entaon of
highly eraed With Tfhnf e Tor t The
which the aTdu0us and hazardous service of the
morning had Teen accomplished:
In The NaIl0 de Ia IhaTiHa of the 25th you win
fnd an article in relation TO the claims of the United
States against SPAIN which has the reputation here
OF being palaceprepared; at any rate the language
assumed and applied to your auhortieS, would not
b. presumed without the walks of the viceregal resi-
dence. As | am under the weather, q friend has
oustd to send you a review of the article by this
steamer For defence. without the first shadow OF
an argument by any fact recited, ii is got up with
beat our locality in our midst. The want of conss
tency with the truth, which is established by
Spanish and United States records, viii cause it to
be Ineffective, except perhaps with very few unin-
formed minds here who belong to the "know-no-
thing club, deriving all their general knowledge
from the columns of the Diario-best known among
those who have the faculty OF judging. The inten-
ton with the present administration n to make the
cause in which he has fooshly involved the country,
~ acceptable as possible to public sentiment-to
rouse any latent nationality that may exist, in order
that his militia drafts and his negro troops may be
justified, well as the vast expense which he has
drawn upon the thrice told bankrupt treasury. But
leave this document 70 the tender mercies OF -,
who viii have no doub. give it simple justice.
Hearing the other morning of the arrival OF the
United States steamer Fulton, and that Gen. Gals
den, United States Minister to Mexico, board,
hurried into the city to gather news, believing that
a. he fresh from Washin gton, | should have
rich treat OF metropolitan and political gossip; but
" shut PAM Tom Stamford used to say to Jane,
his charming wife, when she was bearing rather
hard upon his foibes-aTd the milt juep, finished
on the sideboard, fashionable thirty years ago.
found them close as amousetrap-not kno N thing
TO be had-except a conclusion. that they did not
know anything at Washington. | called upon Gen.
Gadsden, at Mrs. Brewers Hotel Cubano c1d it Is
Tue, from the many VINO seemed on the like mission
FOR the qualification Of curiosity, there WIS some
reason tor a stream Of negatives that fol.
lowed the gently insinusting-" Well, you
don't know, General, do your &C.; and it
was true. he didn't, and we were didded.
General Gadsden visited Cuba thrty-two yeats ago,
under secret instructions Of General Andrew Jack
son, in pursuance Of the orders OF his government
At that time, to examine the premises in case il
should become necessary for the United States 10
visit the island with their advance guard OF progress
but the valuable information then obtained by him
has lain IDLE upon the lilies Of the War Department
or among the papers OF General jackson, as the
season has passed for their by the consummation
o. treaty with Spain" the acquisit ion Of Florida
=" guarantee OF the integrity Of Texas" &C. &c.,
a. OF which are shadows Of the past almost run ont
q m ia two he
General seemed well posted in Mexican affairs, but
was good deal surprised that he did not compre
bend the actEaity Of the social aud political condi
lion in Cuba; and If all your eminence is like imbued
wanting the commonsensc information Of our
every day life-sixty miles removed by dir line from
yCpr sh0res--we may hope IN vain for better state
r. thiags--we are too near;--we had better be on
the shores OF the Mediterranean the Archipelago
under Turkish rule which is elevated far above
our own for paternal and regard for the bread
md batter interests ~ social being.