The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-13
NEWS FROM CUBA.
Our Havana Correspondence.

Grdndis-The vieta-Maridnao-Nmtd an
na Looking Out for His Old ViHG-Nesc Joint
Sfcek Cempany-P Property Tar about to be I'm
posed Upon the Cubans--F Financial Enba'rass-
mfnts Of the Govesnmenf--d,ipai Of Pineio and
Cadaizo at Ceuta, &C.. &C.
There being but little intelligence either n poll
teal or other character on the tapis here at this
season Of the year. have passed several afternoons
since last had the pleasure of addressing you, in
visiting various of the little towns within three
four leagues of this city.
The first / went to was across the bay by
steiner, and thence by railway TO Guauabucoa.
viii not jetain the reader with descriptions Of the
bay and steamer of the railway and the tropical
scenery, with all Of which presume him to be fully
acquainted GuanabucOa, then. is situated about
nine miles from this city. 1t Is far from being a
pretty town, yet is somewhat celebrated for its
mineral baths. There is to be a grand bazaar at
Guanabucoa In the course Of few days, to raise
funds for some religious purpose, when shall again
visit that place until which period permit me to de-
fer further description of it. returned in hired
volante and was struck bya particularly fine view
Of this city and bay TO be had from Hill named by
the eaieseD (postlion) lndio," about half way
between Guanabucoa and Regla which ought be-
fore to have stated is town the other side Of the
boy, opposite this city.
Another afternoon went by omnibus to Cerro,
distant about one league hence There not being any
thirg particularly worthy Of observation there, took
my seat in another omnibus and proceeded to Puentes
Grandes and Marianao. At Puentes Grundes noticed
several very beautiful villas, belonging, under
derstood, to merchants resident in this city. The
chief object Of attraction however, is the gioriea
which Il either more less than circular shed,
the roof Of which is supported by pillars, whilst the
sides left unencosed. This, as you may suppose
when gaily decorated with chandeliers brilliantly
| lighted up and adorned with garlands Of flowers,
forms very beautiful al flssco ball room. Here
am told, the beauties Of the Havana, and its neigh
borhood, frequently disport themselves in the
Of the dance. There are learn, at present balls
there each Saturday evening, and having been IA
,e,ed with card Of invitation for Saturday evening
| next hope to be enabled to send you full dc.
| scription of it in future letter.
| Marianao which is some five miles beyond Puentes
| GIandes, is really delightful watering place;
beautiful stream passes close to the town, to the
waters of which extraordinary qualities are attn-
buted. II was nearly evening When reached Mari
! anao, and had but time to take q cursory glance
at several Of the truly beautiful residences Il con-
| tains. ] noticed several Of our most respectable
| Havana families taking their evening walk they
| being resident ut Marianao during the warm or
| rather hot months OF the year. There was gentle
man there too, with whom | have the pleasure OF
/ being ON terms OF intimacy, who Is well known to
! lea friend Of his "Screre Hghness" OF Mexico,
! Santa Anna, and who was making very particular
inquiries respecting the villa at Marianao formerly
/ occupied by Santa Anna. From few unguarded
observations which escaped him, concluded, (tak-
irg into consideration the present position Of Santa
Anna In Mexico that il is far from improbable that
| Marianao may again be honored, by having his
"Highness as one of its residents.
new joint stock company the shareholders Of
! which are wealthy planters, has recently been
formed for the erection OF an extensive range OF the
Amacencs warehouses for the deposit Of sugar near
the Fort Atares, to which branch line Of railway
| Is To lead.
| am told by believe reliable authority, that nm
an income or property tax of eight per cent per
Lun, Il about to be imposed in this island The trea
sury Is known to be In very needy state just now,
much 50, that contrary to all previous custom the
water rate is being demanded for the entire year in
/ advance Another depletion, such rs that caused
| by the frequent removal Of troops arming yolun.
teers, NC, &c, during the alleged conspiracy last
| winter would almost should fear, cause public
bankruptcy in this island. have even heard it whs
peied that forced loan was in contemplation. II
would require but some such measure to cause n
general throwing of OF all allegiance to the Spanish
crown.
| The last Spanish mail steamer, which arrived two
or three days since, brought the intelligence Of the
arrival OF PiEe1o aud CadalZ0 Mt Cadz, where, upon
their landing. learn from private letters, they
| hGoted at by the populace. They have been taken
to the island Of Ceuta, where they were placed in
chains.
| Gener has been permitted to 90 to his hotel, in
order to prepare himself for his departure to Spain.
| blanchard, the young man accused Of the embez-
Element OF money at New Orleans, OF which ! sent
you full particulars in my last letter. found his resi-
deDce here very dsagreeablc that, with hs wife,
he took his departure for New York in the steamer
United States on the "a inst.
The United States, in leaving this harbor, towed
| TO sea The United States ship Falmouth.
There WAS have hepn a 0raud rcyiow nm Sun-
day evening last. but at the appointed hour, the
windows OF Heaven were opened and the rain
descended as 1t only can descend in the tropics.
The review was OF course postponed q. b. S. NJ.
HAVANA, Aug 8, 1856.
| H1pana as a Winter Resort for Iaraiids-Hs Hotel
Accommodations and Modes Of Liring-1He
| Mansion House The European and american
| Hotet-Le Grand s. Bemdrdo's-T The San Car
ios--The HQrdna House--7He Rerere House--
| The Cubano-A Nopd Complaint 10 a Land.
hdg-Morfmenfs Of French Ships Of The
| Spanih Bank Commercial Ne,cs-IAe Cho-
lara, &c.
lpropose to give you chapter on hotels, and the
proposed accommodates for strangers the coming
winter, for the benefit Of those who may travel In
this direction for health, business or pleasure. The
palaiial establishments Of the United States are not
to se found in Cuba; but with houses adapted 10
climate where fires are never a necessity with clean
well ventilated apartments and tables spread with
choice meats fowl and fish Of every variety greater
even than were coupled or in the ark or the waters
which foaied II, the most fastdous and the most
delicate will find every possible want sumptuously
provided for.
For insaids Il has generally been found that the
air Of cities, during the prevalence Of north
efs," is better than the country, where there Is no
protection from their rude and but too often humid
influences. The accommodations In the country are
plain and simple, food wholesome aud abundant.
and, in health, presenting all that the robust and &c.
tive traveller should care for. Wishing to give no
thing more than an Introductory glance Of our esta
bshments, without favor interest shall take the
| Oldest first.
| The Mansion House, kept by VIM. Fulton, ESQ.