The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-30

Greco, dc.
What blessing must be the NHw YORK HERALD to the
editor of the Da1io de Ia Marina Of this city and its New
York correspondent The leading article Of the Diario
of the 2lst INST, sent you herewith you will observe
Ia neither more nor than commentary upon opin-
ions expressed by the HERALD upon the conduct Of the
Allies, Cora Montgomery and the Bay of SANTANA affair,
and European rather English interference in the COM
ing general election in the United States cannot be at
the pains Of trsnsatng the twaddle of the Dario but
leave 1t to your tender merces merely directing your
attention to that portion Of its article in which it says
that do not yourself believe the truth Of what you
have written Perhaps however you will not deem such
rrago of nonsense worthy of notice. Fortunate cor
respondent He has but to himself his desk with
copy Of the HERALD before him. and he can select para
graphs sufficient to compose letter. IS he evidently did
the 10th ns for in each and every paragraph Of his
letter Of that date the of the HERALD appears How
differently situated is your correspondent with respect to
the Didsio de Ia Marina for although have been sub,
scrber to that since the ars week Of my landing
in Cuba-now years ago-the only two nows items
to the best of my recollection, have been enabled to
aher from 1t the following which have been Of such
general notorety that might have been excused had
Tot acknowledged the Diaro de la Marina as my author
y- Ure
On the 18th inst old house in the Gale de Cuba fell
down. Happily no one was injured
nibusss) that between this city and Cerro became
startled runaway and the driver either thro
jumped from his seat and injured according to
the Ddro, that he survived but fsw hours although
have since heard that the man still lives.
ins native 10, o. n Island snS vas
the Auditor do Guerra decided ought according to law
to have suffered by the garroe had his punishment
committed 10 eight years in the chain gang. have
heard there quite argument between the Captain
General and the Auditor de Guerra upon this matter the
declaring in the present state Of the island
VIII IN
latter escaiming everything Ike expsdency having any
sway his mind declared that whilst In the Of
Ramon Pinto, though, man, he believed hi guilty.
yet az Judge before whom there legal proof OF
his guilt he could not consent TO his DEATH yet Ia the
present where the guilt had been confessed he could
upon the principle that had acsuated him In that
Of Pinto only declare that the sentence Of death ought
be carried n eSs happily for the sake q huma
agreeing with the Captain General always does the
sentence was committed as above stated.
young man, have been told arrested last FRI
day evening in the Plaza de Vapor, "a public market)
detected in the act Of distributing seditious documents
This affair 1t has been endeavored keep quite secret
however, 1t having reached my ears, unhesitatngy
make it public though the columns Of the universal
Herald.
brave defenders OF Cuba.
The Captain General, am given to understand has
been somewhat thwared by the nomination and election
Of Don Francisco Goyr the first of the three
be cent to Isabel Segunda from whom she to appoint
the First Director Of tne spanish Bank OF the Havana
election; but you already informed Senior Salvador
sama having declined Senior Goyri has been appointed in
his place and Senior Jose de Soano Avesr In the original
place filed by Senior Goyr The salary of the First d.
rector learn is to be less than $l2 900 per annum
total profits Of the bank. Quite snug appointment
We nothing Of the drilling of the Vo,mnsa,ios
formerly and from all that can learn believe that
after the Queens Saints Day, at hand, when
there will be review attempt will be made to take
away the from all those Of whose political feelings
towards Spain any doubts exist. have heard many
spanards say they would not give up their muskets I
should not, therefore, be surprised were little bit of
MUS" created il the attempt be made.
One cay last week the Captain General accomp anied
by more than thirty officers, went to Maranoa duck
and pigeon shooting excursion They remained at Mari
amongst pigeonsthe former being on the
water and the latter roostng on the trees friend of
informs me- that The Captain General had %
provide all tho requisite ref eshments upon the OCCASION
but that the supply was 80 very scany, especially Of
wne that it requisite to club up and send to Maria
for additional demjohn or two. Hunters
proverbialy hungry set yet in this instance IT would
thirst occasioned by midday tramp through the woods
and swnmps.
The steamship United State. having been rebaptised
started Sunday last for ssal and Vera Cruz under
the Spanish flag, and with the name of Mexico. Her
old engineers, believe remain board for the trip
but Captain Monroe told me, few days ago, that he
turns to New York per first steamer. ***
HAVANA, Oct. %, 1855.
Spanish Bank 46as-Rp,es and Regulations Of the Body
7rade--S Situation Of Aorats-Aone, Stocks, Ships, and
Aoykas.
With the exception of three sub direcors who have
be nominated by the Council of Direction for the selec
ton and appointment Of the Queen the personal manage
ment Of the Spanish Bank for the city Of Havana with
the leaves, fishes and honors have been distributed.
From the for director voted for by the sockhod
e'sFrancsco Goyri Rafael Torices and Jose do soano
Alvear-the first will probably be appointed. BY rule
adoy ted all the work for the bank, engraving &c. will
be performed within the walls Of the institution under
the immediate supervision Of the director, other OFF,
Ger Of bis appointment This regret as We we're in
hopes that New York firm might have the preparation
OF the plates. The samples which house has sent
here show that We none to compete with them in
that line, and they have been admired by all who have
had the opportunity Of examining the specimens Of bill
plates and vignettesthe last of which exceedingly
beautiful in design and perfect in execution They will
not probably be losers by having furnished the samples
there will be other work to GALL to them acco
it, The rules of the bank do not inhbit the employ
nent Of foreign artists and It any object they might
perform the work here, possibly.
Abe Spanish steamer Mexico left her Hrst voyage
under her flag for Sisa Vera aud Tampco the
2ist inst with toerabe LIST of passengers Light cargo
and mails She will take Of the business which has
heretofore been performed by the British West India mail
steamers and at more reasonable rates.
The last agent Of the Cuban JuntA in New York
despatched here to hunt for shadows and to distribute
the truth has found clemency and Is to walk the
OF Havana for eight years Of the labor operatives
OF police, with the iron wearing both sou and body
This case has excited conversation feeling in the
community change has indeed come the spirit Of
their dreams-a absorbed in pocket interests of the
moment.
Shares Of stock in the Spanish Bank have sold at
cent premium and six per cent has since been de-
cined by several holders.
The Mexican steamer Guerrero, full of terrible
warriors has lett for home after having thrown Of q
volume Of wrath against your Nuevtas correspondent
who had presumed to think them poor devils; giving
sort Of challenge through Of journals, but retr
ing from these. waters 16th nst) before communication
could be made to the party interested to buckle his
armor for defence
The British West India mail steamer solent Jellicoe
commander arrived yesterday, day after the fair. for
Vera Cruz passengers.
The steamer Isabel Rollins from Charleston Savannah
and Key West with United States mails and passengers
has arrived. To the attentive purser am indebted
for the HD Of the 10th, andlats Charleston and Savan
nah papers.
hand you full 6les, and the weekly printed reports
OF markets and shipping intelligence, keeping open
ior The ast moment in any accident worth noting
should occur.
The steamer Granada, McGowan, arrived this morning
81 sunrise from New York she will DO detained uns