, 1855-03-31

was then postponed for two weeks. Sixty
one candidates have been put in nomination
in the house
b9- The following startling intelligence
from HAVANA, wecopy from the New York
Tribune 1t is supposed that the fitting
out of the Kinney expedition has been the
cause Of the alarm on the island:
HAvANA, Feb. 8, 1855.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN CUBA !-FILLBus-
rERs EEPEcrED.-Such state Of confusion
and uproar as has existed in this city, for
the last few days, must be imagined by the
reader, for to attempt description is ut
terly beyond my power Soldiers march
ing in large numbers, with drums beating,
bugles blowing, and colors flying, making
such noise and hubbub as have never
before heard. Then we have had Span
sh fleet, composed Of brig-of-war, frig-
ate and three war-steamers, all having
troops on board, depart from this beauti-
ful haven, evidently not bound on peace
ful mission, although their destination has
NOT been made public.
All this has been occasioned by intelli-
gence received by Gen. Concha, Of fill
buster party having left, or being about to
leave the United States for Cuba.
Then there have been several arrests Of
wealthy and respectable Creoles, and Of
one Spaniard, gentleman Of the name Of
Pinto, who with the. others, stands accused
Of having entered into a conspiracy to
overthrow the present government Of this
island. Again, numerous persons whose
presence here is considered dangerous to
the public welfare, have been ordered to
take their departure at forty-eight hours
notice, some, even, l am told, at twenty
four hours.
CHARLESTON, Feb. Is, 1855.
Great excitement existed at Havana in
consequence Of The discovery of the plot TO
aSsassinate the Captain-G General and his
advisers at the Opera.
On the 9Th inst. Don Ramon Pinto on
intimate friend of Gen. Concha's, was ar
rested, and thirty-6ve other influential citi-
zens; and on the 9th inst. forty others
were arrested. The Governor of Matan-
zas is also reported to have been arrested; I;
also, Marti, Of the Opera.
A descent Of Gen. Quitman upon the
Island, with force Of 5000 men, was very
much feared.
Gen. Concha is said to be well informed
in regard to the movements Of the conspira-
tors. A New Orleans correspondent gives
some statements going to confirm the ru-
mors Of fresh invasion Of Cuba. He
states that three steamers have been char
tered for the expedition, which is under
the direction of Gen. Quitman, and that
5000 men have already left New Orleans
to embark for the island. The truth Of
these rumorS, time alone can prove.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 10, 1855.
The steamship Black Warrior has ar
rived at this port with Havana dates to
the 18th inst
Great excitement still prevailed, and
new military companies were being formed.
The whole island had been declared in o
state of siege, and oil the ports in state
Of blockade.
A proclamation had been issued order
ing the enlistment of all volunteers, between
the ages Of is and so, who were capable
Of bearing arms
A military commission had been created
for the eastern part Of the island
1t was reported that Gen. Concha had
sent to Porto Rico for more troops.
The British ship-of-the-line Boscawcn
had left Havana. and the war steamer
Medea was engaged in conveying troops.
The British Rear Admiral reviewed the
troops with General Concha on the 18th
INST
A decree ives being enforced prohibiting
the sale of firearms and ammunition.