Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-12
From As " o. Picayune Of he All iass.l
LATER FROM HAVANA

LATER FROM HAVANA.
TIE q. s. steam ship Cahawba, r. W Shufeldt,
commander from New York, which she left on The
10Th ult riu Havana, which she left on the lst
inst crossed the bar at hapsst ii last night, and
arrived at the evee this forenoon
Nothing ofinter, ST had recently transpired on the
Island of Cuba
Com. McCauley had been received with marked
attention and courtesy by the Captain General and
other spanish officials and during his stay IN Hava-
ia had heen extensively feted
The U. s steam frigate San Jacnto (Com. Nc
Canley's flag ship was the only o. s. man oi-war
in the harbor, and she wonld leave on cruise the
ID last. The Princeton and Jamestown, it was re-
ported had gone over to Key West, where it's
generally believed the squadron will rendezvous
The Cyans and Falmouth had not arrived. IT g
British frigatc Vestal and the French man-of-war
brig Meeager went to sea on the lst inst.
Capt McCulock of New Orleans, had BEEN re-
leased from prison. Mr. Felix still remained in con-
fnement; 1t was rot known when he was to be
sent to Ceuta.
The business Of the past week is represented as
having been the best Of the season.
Havana continued perfectly healthy.
We observe among the passengers by the Cahaw-
ba "forty two printers 70: the Associated Press"
for the purpose, as are informed, of working at
less prices than our resident printers are willing to
work for. We had no idea that in New Orleans
there was such scarcity of printers as to render
Importation of such a number necessary at this
time.
The following is the letter of our correspon-
dent.
HAVANA, MAY /, l855.-Owing to recent politi-
cal events in this island, trade has become de-
pressed to an extent never before known. The
result has been that many ofeven the more opulent
trader; by retail have been unable to meet their
engagements In order to a. sist such by affording
them an extension of time to make their payments
due and coming due several ofthe chief merchants
of this city assembled on Tuesday last, and adopted,
as understand, resolutions to the above effect
The gentleman who presided on that occasion,
was sent for day or two afterwards by the Cap
tain General, who euquired the object for which
the meeting was held Upon being informed, he
replied, ''it was highly improper any such meeting
should.have been held without the sanction OF the
| Government, and without having been presided
| over by one Of the TenienteS GObernddOres. The
merchant reioned that he could not conceive there
| was any crime in merchants assembling for purely
| business purposes to ensure course OF combined
action in reference TO particular subject and then
he retired Thus at least for the present, the mat
| ter is at an end.
Com McCauley, Capt. Eagle, of the Princeton,
Capt Strbbling, of the San Jacnto and Mr.. Strib-
ling, Commodores Secretary, dined with Gen.
| Concha one afternoon last week; Capt. Dobbie,
| of the British war steamer Blizzard, the Spanish
| Admiral aud the Captain of the Port were also
| present Military bands performed in the Palace
yard during the afternoon, and the dinner Is IN ler
| stood to have been very recherche affair. The
Spaniards now COW over the citizens Of the Uni
ted States here saying dinner and bottle OF cham
payne, given to the officers who may be sent here
from the United States will be considered as ample
atonement for any Insult offered to the United
States flag, or injury to their citizens.
| The Princeton has since proceeded to sea, and
| have heard the remark more than orce made by
! Spaniards, that Capt. E gle had waited a long
time for dinner aud now that he had got it be
was off; although | understand the Princeton i:
| expected to return here within fortnight
| We are all at loss to know the object of the
| visit of the San Jacinto. Com McCauley has Ger
tainIy not made any demand for redress upon thi:
| Government, and am enabled to add upon the
best authority, that had he made any, none would
| have been given. | write this advisedly, know.
ing such to have been determined upon by the
Government OF this Island.
| l have heard it stated that a royal decree i:
about to be issued, by which no person will be
compelled to observe any Of the numerous fest days
kept in this island Sunday, Good Friday, e., Of
| course excertad | am inclined to think, however
the report is not likely to be confirmed.
The volunteers, understand, are to CONNER &c
ball practice this week, and also that they are tc
have new uniform, and that colors are to be pre-
| scented to each regiment TO fight under which, to
tie DEATH each man will have to swear. Thus the
Creoles who have enlisted with the view of deser
ting upon the appearance of an enemy are out.
witted.
Saturday evening last Capt. McCulloch, late o.
the schooner ]. G White, was discharged from
custody. He entertsins hopes, 1 understand, that
his vessel, which is reported to have been con6s-
Gated will be returned to him.
| Adeu. HANS.