The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Later from Havana.

IN Orleans, brings intelligence from Havana to the 10th ultimo. The Picayune learns from the Havana papers and its special correspondence that the excitement in reference to the flibus. ter expedition against the Island, reported to be prepared in the United States, had been arous. ed to the highest pitch. Throughout the island militia companies were being formed, troops, munitions and supplies are being located at eve- ry assallable point, and everything so arranged that, at whatever point CT points the anticipat- ed landing of the invaders might be effected, immediate opposition might be given to them, and prompt assistant for the government for ces might be close at hand
 A decree of the 18th creates a military con- mission for the east end of the island by which all charges of conspiracy sedition and rebel lion are to be tried The executive and per- manent commission of the island will also take cognizance of cases of incendiarism. of highway robbery, and of attempts to excite a servile revolt
 The volunteers of Havana are to be enrolled Tn corps entitled "The Mobiizec Volunteers of Havana
 The Pioayune's correspondent details the following information respecting the Captain General and D. Ramon Pinto, who was recently arrested on the charge of conspiracy:
 It appears that during the last revolution in Spain, Concha wrote to Pinto, melting him to get up revolution in Cuba, and sent him the names of certain parties, whom he (Pinto) was to call upon in his (Concha's) Lame, to aid in the design. Pinto simply deferred doing this till very recently When the FiSca (town SollcltoT went to interrogate Pinto, in the Mo- TO Castle, Pinto, in reply to the first question, said: l have some documents, in connection with this matter which I can only give up to you before competent witnesses, and which will be my answer to this charge" The Fis- cal thereupon went to the Captain General and told him Plnto's reply, upon winch the Captain General told the Fiscal to resign, and appointed another Fiscal to carry on tho prosecution.- When this second Fiscal went to the Moro Castle similar scene ensued; this Fiscal was also called upon to resign; third one was ap- pointed, who happens to be in the country, and thus the matter rests at present.
 The Captain General has issued the follow ing proclamation, which virtually places the Island of Cuba in state of siege:
 Governor, Captain General and Supe,lntenadeut
 Delegate cf tue Real Haciend1 of the Al,cous
 Loyal Island of Cuba.
 PROCLAMATION,
 In order to adopt opportune preventive mea- sures against the piratical expedition fitting out at different points of the United States against this island, using the faculties which a, pertain to me by law, as Captain General and General in-Chief of the Army-I order and command: :
 ART. l. All the territory of the Island of Cuba its adjacent islets and keys, arc declared in state of siege, and therefore subject to all the legal consequences and regulations, while the circumstances which cause this measure shall continue, notwithstanding the etficacious and pl ple-eminent action which, under this de- claratlon military authority resumes all other trlbunes and courts, will continue to take cog nizance of common and ordinary affairs not ex- cluded by this edict.
 ART. 2. All the coasts and litoral waters of this Island are declared to be in state of blockade by the naval forces of Her Majesty. and in consequence all vessels may be desired to present their papers and documents for scru- pulous examination, those which come loaded with people, no matter whence they proceed or what their destination are to be considered sus- piciC us; but if their papers do not confirm the presumption against them they will only be obliged to depart; in the contrary case, in that of marked error ln thelr documents, or in that | of bringing cargoes of arms and ammunition, or articles that might in any manner whatever contribute to the promotion of civil war in the island, shall from the fact itself be considered as enemies, and treated as pirates according to the ordinances of the royal navy.
 JOSE DE LA CONCHA.
 Havana, Feb. 12
 Don Jose Gutierrez de la Concha, Governor
 and Captain General of the Island, and Gene
 ral-in-Chief of the Army.
 After similar heading comes the following edict
 As it is we'll known there is being prepared at various points in the United States, pirat- cal expedition against this Island, composed of advelturers elonging to all countries who seek to find in her the fortune of which they are now destitute, deeming it meet to make ac. 1 tive use of all the troops of the army to repel it promptly and vigorc usly.
 Whatever may be the point or points at which the filibusters may present themselves. and accepting the reiterated and ardent orders which I received from all sides, dictated by the honorable sentiment of making the glorious standard of our forefathers, the integrity of the territory of Cuba, and the security of the per- sons and property of her inhabitants respected, and using the extraordinary faculties that be- long to me order and command-
 ART. 1st. In this capital and all the seats of lieutenant government, the enlistment and arming of all good Spaniards belonging to both hemispheres, from IS to 50 years, of age, who may voluntarily enrol themselves shall be pro- ceeded with.
 Then follow sundry details to govern the enlistment in the several companies, their pay ment, etc., and it closes as follows:
 His Excellency the Captain General has been pleased to order the sub-nspector of cavalry to mobilize without moments loss of time, the