The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-23

evening. II anything tzanspires before the arrival
tomorrow will add It in postscript. AMIGO.
HAVANA, Jan. IA, 1854.
The In,prisomed Enthusiastically of Santa Anna
"A Slaving Fleet-The Rumored Invasiom
Postage on Newspapers.
From the very little time allowed me 70 send you,
by the last steamer the intelligence Of the American
seamen in Jail here, unwittngly omitted some Of
the details, which now supply.
The statements Of the three sailors we're made In
writing, in reply to interrogations propounded upon
sheet Of paper, which was left with them some little
period prior to the 9th instant by W. H. Robertson,
Esq, the Acting Consul Of the United States, who,
written upon IT, swore the sailors to the truth Of
their statements through the doors Of the prison.
The tive officers who are said to have been de-
prived Of their appointments by the CsptainGenerAl
formerly "Ceador," or Captain Of Police, in this
city, but was promoted by Captain. General Canedo
to be the Captain Of " Partido."
Advices from Mexico by the British steamship
Clyde have been received in this city, confirming
the intelligence previously received via New Orleans.
As presume this intelligence has already reached
New York, shall simply say that Santa Anna has
taken the title Of g His Serene Highness," and de-
blared himself President' IN per xsansnce. have
seen him hopping about like . parched pea when q
favorite " rooster" was loosing battle; and how
Santa Anna can style himself serene" am at loss
to Judge.
Poor miserable Mexico to be ruled in such
manner. II Ii . circu Instance OF common converse
ton here tina. no less than nine vessels have recent
~ been fitted out At and departed FROM this island
for the coast of Africa, to return with cargoes
Africans SO that. despite all the powers vested 10
the Captain.G. and supposng he is DESTROYS to
put stop to the slave trade, yet septerest will be
found TO possess even greater powers than those of
0 Viceroy.
There are rimors in circulation here that several
parties Of hbusters'' from the United States are
expected shortly to land in this island at diff rent
sections OF it. Whilst would gladly see Cuba in the
Possession Of the United States, would rather she
should be acquired by purchase than by force of
arms However, il the b'hoys" come III sufficient
numbers, and with competent officers, Cuba can be
easily conquered
Newspapers that are hereafter delivered at The
Post ofice here are to be taxed, for the bare de-
livery, at the rate of three pounds weight for one
dollar, Thus, firm OF my acquaintance, who re.
ceive two packages OF newspapers by the steamers,
for which they have had to pay, (when they were
delivered) two dollars will be compelled to pay
twenty dollars for the two parcels, or foregO the
pleasure of perusing them. What must be the result
OF this tyranny and attempt at keeping the minds Of
the masses In ignorance What but an outbreak
that shall overthrow those powers now at the heal
Of affairs and this may be nearer at hand than is
ANTICIPATED. GUALTRRIo.
HAVANA, Jan. 10, 1854.
tesy--Nc.rs of the Gadsdcn Treaty IN Cuba
What the People Think of N-Seisws Of an
american Natwaliaed Citizen History of his
observation-disclosures Matters.
1t may be true that "new broom sweeps Clean"
but there may be very unseemly way of the doing,
to which reflection l am led by having occasion
few days since to go with an English friend to of
our commsaries to get out license for the country
for myself and passport to leave the island for
him.
These things were troublesome enough under the
late administration but now, from the evidence
gr.tuitousy received, we find associated Herewith
all the filth that could by possibility be gathered
in public office, and an entire want Of courtesy,
cviity or attention, to your respectfully preferred
requests Ladies of responsibility, who are without
male protection, are obliged 10 present themselves at
these holes thrust in with negroes and cartnen into
a narrow passage, without the possibility of rest,
compelled To stand among the rabbe throng and be
elbOwed about until their turn may come, which, il
they foreigners Is after all the negroes and other
material, native born or bred, is disposed Of. The
Office 70 which alude was formerly under the
charge Of Leva, who at any rate had clean way OF
doing his yillaiDy.
The conduct Of these officials, and the details OF
their service as rendered, are not understood
by General Pezuela, or it would be rebuked
with instant correction presume. l have neve
been inclined to fault finding with Spanish laws
they read; but with the execution, action and
rupton under them, in their administration, there
il ample cause for discomfort with the stranger who
comes here In good faith, under the guarantee OF
protection stipulated for In solemn treaty and in the
pursuit Of legitimate business and for the native
born subjects there is cause, even for dissatis
faction Although every requisite Of the law had
been complied with on our part, previous to passing
to the office Of the commssafy, yet every obstacle
annoyance, accompanied with impertnent airs aud
indignant address, while we were kept NO or three
hours waiting Although the first in the Office we were
the last to get out Of IT, with the wish in hearts
that the supreme authority might be compelled to
taste little of his own vice regal police medicine,
with the belief that the general welfare would be
promoted by the knowledge he would obtain thereby.
We have, by the British West India mail steamer
ely de, from Vera Cruz the 9th inst received the
intelligence chat Mr. Gadsden, your Minister there,
had closed negotiations for the settlement Of the
Mesia Valley question and the Tehuantepec railroad
route to the satisfaction of his Serene Highness the
President of the Republic, and to the advantage of
both parties, probably in the assurance of peace
that can be continued as long as Uncle Sans
purse holds out with surplus millions to pay
for property already acquired and twice paid for
with the sword and bought un Ter treaty contract.
But presume the title to This part OF the public do
main will be no longer liable to question, and diplo
matte precedent is determined In Mexican affairs
that viii be exceedingly gratifying to the chiyalry
OF the South and the economists of the North.
The intelligence which is brought from Vera Cruz
to the 4th instant is not Ut any great importance to
your people, and presume you will have received it
from direct sources before my letter reaches you.
MIR. Santa Anna is quietly paving the way for Ma
poleon coup detaf and the Imperial honors which
he coyets, that il may be said che the only
legged Emperor that ever lived.p For this purpose
he wanted the three millions of dollars for present
use In Strengthening himself with the people-and
for this only he is building up titled body-guard of
nobility and banishiDg those who will not accept Of
bis stars, crosses and ribbons.
The old soldier, Gadsden has done g good bust
ness, and proved himself tolerable diplomat We do
not like these American settlements here, and had
hoped that there cause enough for comfortable
quarrel, that the attention OF Deighbors might
be diverted from something somewhat nearer the
bome.heart Of the republic, and little Cuba-wbich
if Noah alive, he could put in his brooches peck
ell might escape by default. This chance has
goDe-snd your hunger only made apparent by the
Mesilla .'snack," or Whether.
General Pezuela seems TO be Induced 70 try on the
koezta doctrine in the Of Creole recently return
edto CUBA for the purpose of transactng business that