The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-15


HAvAyA, Sept. 9, 1885.
Murder ~ Mr. BaotAouse- His Funeroi--k oosn,e1,s "
Santa Ars1--7He Crops
since the brutal murder of Mr.. Backhouse, evening OF
the Sht August at his residence the city OF hava-
me- where 'police protection s perfect that no crime
css be committed y We have had nothing quite ~ awful
70 lament although day has passed withoutks record
Of proportionate lEtamy As the subjects generally are
in the humble walks Of e the noise is less which
follows the violence conigning them to premature DEATH
The only peroa with Mr. Backhonse ut the time fhe sad
event knows little OF what actually occurred and gives
such confused statement that it Is impossible to assign
any FOR the murder-whether TO plumber, for
the gratiGoaon of private revenge NE first sup
posed on the announcement OF the deed, but do not
learn Of any thing having tccn actually taken from the
persons the house. for which there was ample time,
and think tho killing the proc vi
malignant vengeance Tie gentleman miable in
his department. and little offensive in the discharge Of
his important public duties that do perceive how
he could have made personel enmes. Mr.. CaIlaghau,
who dined with Mr. Dollhouse, and him al the
moment Of the attack have tainted the outset
eca furnish details to aid in the investigation
raj PERSONS have been arrested suspcion but nothing
aas been elected to explain nculoae those who
1ted the crime. The body Of the Hon George Canning
Bachouse removed from his late residence at half
past four O'Clock T. H. the LIST OF this month, al dcpo
attended by many officials OF government, the
eign Consu, his personal friends and large
OF cizens-in respect for the and his position.
Presumng you haueadvce, which despatched hence
the I'd inst by the schooner Hayward for Savannah and
Charleston makes a. unnecessary TO dwell longer upon
this subject. Should ythiDg more satisfactory be
brought to our knowledge by the investigation Of the CO.
yernment IL viii be Immediately communicated. We
hope there will he kind heart ready to prepare the
mind Of Mrs b. on her arrival in New York. Cor the sad
news which will almost crush her. He was devoted to
lis family, and airos worshpped by them, for the gentle
qualities Of bis heart and benevolent sentiments
The Spanish mshp Europa 200 tons, commander
Ramon, arrived here the LIST INST from Cadiz, Cana
ries and Porto Rico, 80 days. with full cargo ana So
pass eDgers. This is the first steamer of the riy line
being organized by the house Of Drake Co.. and their
blends, without any charter privileges charter
The steamship HAVANA of the Spanish Ocean Steamship
Line VII be ready for the afternoon the 10TH with
oierabe passenger list, and full freight for Vigo and
Liverpool. British brig of war Arab, Ogc commander,
French brig Of orestes, perro commander and
steamer Acherop left cnze to the eastward the Sd
inst; all we'll Signaicd rcm the Moro Castle evening
OF the 9Th, American slip Of war; supposed be the
Cyanc, Wilson The enterprise for bringing Asities to
CUBA us colonial laborers, is open 10 any who
choose to embark in it. Several houses have sent out
agents TO purchase steal cargoes, may be found
mos, convenient. The crop Of Cuba growing will
probably be hc!argest gathered upon the island
such the prospects,; the is air ady fully grown
wanting only concentration of the juice and without
tornado the hopes of the planter scarcely be defeat
ed The flying Hctator finds IL difficult to break from
affection ate interest In his weac and having broken
down in his warror' steamer in tornado
at The east end ofhe island he puts foot upon
shores, and il recreatng himself at Puerto Principe
until steamer be sent hence to take himself and
mily to sarhagenG, and the Minister to the United
states. No lives legs lost. The Guerrero cannot
be put in scamine condition for time, ii ever.
large party the Captain.G General assisting visited the
Spanish steamship Habana, on the 9th inst. H.