The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-29
ARRIVAL OF THE EMPIRE CITY.

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Three Days Later from Cuba-safe Arrival
or the Falcon at Havana, &c., 80.
The United States mail steamship Empire City, Capt
windis, arrived yesterday from New Orleans and Ha-
In four days and eighteen hours from the latter
port.
Tho Empire City left New Orleans goth inst, at A.
NJ, reached Havana the morning Of the 23d and
after transferring the California mails aud passengers
left the day for New York She met with very
heavy gale of Hatteras.
The steamship Falcon, from Aspinwsll at Havana
having arrived the 2Ist and the steamship III Dorado
from New York entering the port the Empire City
left.
The purser of the Empire City will accspt our &C.
knowlcdgemens for late intelligence aud files Of Havana
papers,
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.
HAVANA, Jan. %, 1855.
Mr. Montoro and Captain McCulloch still in Prison.
Mr. Fslis to hare Hearing before the Military Com
mission General Reuiep Of the Military by Concha-
The Opera--Arripat Of the Mcrican Schooner Anita-
Neo Municipal Ordinances-Religious Matters, de-
Mr. Montoro, citizen Of New Orleans remains In prison,
but with the privilege Of occasional interviews with his
friends The government despair Of constructing case
against him for the murder Of the vile denouncer Casa
nsdo but have determined that he shall feel the power
Of suspicion Captain McCuloch, also a citizen OF New
where residence the
Queens Royal prison, his mate bearing him company,
without any immediate prospect of release from the
full angs OF Spanish Justice Mr. Felix has been notified
that he will have hearing in public before the 's,i-
tary Commission" under the rules estab-
shed by the Of Mr. Thrasher but the worthy fiscal
did not state the time when the Of the
parade would be- This ceremony In the Of Mr. Es
trampe win not be necessary and, therefore, probably
dispensed with the words which drop from the lips Of
this agtator to travel fer ssd fast with upon
Cuban intelligence which ould be avoided for preserva
ton Of the public peace. The Captain apworth) and
brother in-aw, master VIM Draper, Of the British ship
Isabella lost the south sae Of Cuba go to New York
by this steamer on their way home.
On Sunday, the 22d, had grand parade inspection
and review Of the troops Gen. Concha the Paseo
| Isabel The chief surrounded by brilliant staff
the military appearance Of the whole was imposing
minus the negroes who placed the centre OF
the lne in order to dispense their strength to right
left might be most grateful inviting to their com
patriots In The lancers light artillery and infantry
with squad Of militia mounted men. made up line
about three thousand all told parade Concha
seemed in good spirits, and showed /, advantage as
he always coes The bull pens OF Belascoain de-
serted for the parade which the attraction
The opera this season. however well il may pleased
the public TASTE has not received the usual patronage
and the job speculation will fall with loss upon the
contractors. The Esprit du corps has not been strong
enough to prevent the rrupon Of petty jealousy and
consequent discords among the harmonious feminine
stars Stefenone, from longer place in affections
claims precedence her rival, who has person
figure and face yet for admra ton while her
is equally captivating The sisnorina Feorenti has de-
clined continuing In association with the company
its present organization, and will fly the orbit TO shine
by and for herself, the may be. On the 18th
tnnta taptt thai Maxtsa Aasi na
rived with los of the Santa Anna capves made in Yuca
tan by Lieutenant Colonel Jimenez, aud contracted for
through the Bavarnn Consul for the house of Gocouva
Brotherr, TO whom they consigned How long this
game viii be permitted or whether any restraint will be
brought to bear the niquitous traffic curl
GUS 70 learn, but win be made apparent, probably AZ
ter the disposition OF this cargo II they 90
the government deposit the question s settled in favor
Of the speculation by the preparation Of batch q
tracts with apparent signatures Of the
| slaves. They dcnominated coonsts, or free
emgrsDts and such they will the objection
which has been nmated by the British ConsuiJossph
T. Crawford. We have once more in port the French
war steamer Acheron Commander Bonachrist, arrived
from Martinique on the 10th inst Her Britannia Ma
jesty schooner Scorpion arrived day with the
officers and crew OF the Spanish bark Prmeva de Catalo
mia, wrecked the Key Verde bound from Barcelona
New Orleans in ballast As the Scorpion left port the
morning Of the 18th, the Spanish Of manned
yards and rigging in compliment for the service
dered.
In issues Of the Diario d< Ia Marina of the 10th and
Goth you will find extracts from the Government Ga.e,te
of our municipal ordinances, which intended
improvements upon past legislation In many
lees restrictions omitted but some Objectionable
features remain under the head termed !" religious
duties For this II seems idle 70 require the crowd
10 knee they chnncs to cross the path Of priest
companed by half dozen negroes, bearing tho Host
sacrament TO be minstered to some dying creature,
under the penalty OF two 10 1--WE dollars dne for infrac
tion. This however i better than the liability be
shocked down with musket in the hands OF soldier,
has been the case with personsstrangers, and gno
rant OF the requirements Of the laws in this particular
IL better too the enforcement TO knee 10
image that Is borne through the streets on the holy
parade days Of the church. as have seen in the city Of
Of personal labor and the for other holy days OF
the church, Qi not too many) evidently Tor the
Igous advantage and culture OF the community. The
ordinances for public morals and health they can be
enforced, viii have tendency 70 improve both.
Other ordinances preservation Of property or pub
he safety-for "confert and appearsnce,v in us. Of
streets fountains &c, and regulations for markets.
in conformity with past laws, and necessary for ths
general health These provisions have been submitted
| to the Hon. Aqsntamiento and approved.
We have had few day. OF pleasant weather, but ~e
have the rcsh breathing OF another ncrther which
viii break in upon comfort You win find the usual
files herewith and reports OF the past business week The
e'os pf.toh mace M on snore y ias agent oi 'he
Havana, has given general dssatisfaction, and will in
jure the company Casualties and detentions bad
/ rates below the Havana prices.
The steamer Isabel arrived at O'Clock A. NJ,
having been ashore At sand Key and got by
and boats Of the United States steamer Prince
ton having lost twenty four hours time. Old age has
s inhrmties and the sight must have faded that got
the vessel within two hundred yards Of the ghtSut II
thick day.
The Empire City arrived from New orsan. At the same
time. since my notes Of the morning have nothng
| new. A ever, yours, ID.
| HAVANA, Jan. %, 1855.
State Of ae Sugar Crop Suicide Of Tvo Chinese- Death
g gsemdoso-Ditculty sith he Hosplai Nvrses--su,.
penson Of Pri>st- Employment Of Unemployed Work
mer-Erectior efa Ns1 Fort-Ths Representatives SyS.
| ten 70 b. Restored-yeU Municipal Regulations ~
Havona-Laerary In,eiligenee-7he Opera, d..