The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-23

territory and TO defend her against all European inter-
venhon This may appear absurd, still send IL as o
report current among the old spaniards which, If it
prove correct will eectualy prevent Spain from declar
ing war on poor Mexico.
The famous bandit "el Asturianon OF whom spoke in
of my previous letters is known TO be in the vicinity
of Matanzas evyng black maW on all the rich planters
He generally writes them few lines stating he is in
want Of funds and requests the money to be sent TO
q certain spot II his very polite request is not imme
diately complied with, the sugar estate fired and
siderable damage done. The planters find it more
economical and safer TO pay down the cash than to de-
spse the power Of who feared and respected by
all parties even the government officials II Is considered
adangerous enterprise to attempt his capture for he Is
generally we'll accompanied.
have just been infor med that the home government
has diapproyed Senior gudins grand plan Of import
ing African apprentices. This Is sad blow to the apccu
ng enterprises Of certain parties, who had thought "
realize sudden fortune out OF the thing The gecrs up
get into power, and there will then be greater chance
Of success. Senior Argudin's very estnablc lady and
family left here the Cahawba for Europe, VII. New
York. One OF his daughters lovely girl u sixteen,
has been recommended To travel for her health.
The spaniards enthusiastic in their admiration Of
the performance Of their newly acquired steamer Ocean
Bird. She will sail from here the 10TH for Gliz and
Barcelona, and expected 10 make the run in ulrten
days II these vessels successful their first voya-
ges will be the means vi cansing large demand for
American steamers for the different lines being
tabishei between this port and SPAIN
held at Elpiritu SAnto church, We'll known most Am,ri
cans visitors for the military masses said there every
Sunday morning. IT grand display, such ~ can
only be in Roman Catholic countries walked
along the line Of the procession In order the Cuban
beauties seated III the windows might almost venture
10 assert that third Of the ladies vi Havana
sembcd in the houses by Which tin pageant passed. To
say that all were beautiful might be criticised by your
New York beauties a finciful invention; but will
say that ] never before saw more handsome
ladies in any place. They dressed simple and
chastc that, had not been confirmed old bachelor,
should have great risks of falling in love with pair
OF black eyes Among the little girls in the procession
noticed twobeauul little creatures dressed in pink and
blue frOcks with golden wings attached to the shoulders
They busily engaged in strewing the way with
flowers. Their other little companions much
the same. The military escorkwas furnished by the vo
untcers, who marched very well indeed and if they
would only shave their heads and Boards might easily be
mistaken Tor veterans
A poor unfortunate fellow committed suicide last Satur
day, in the Campo Santo by blowing out his brains with
pistol No knew who he was, though his body wsps
exposed to the public gaze for than twenty tonr
hours. As he had desccrated the sancicd ground his
body not suffered to be Inferred where he had com
'Ingleses where Jsdt0s {Jews) buried. In Spanish
countries all Professionals called by this ancient name.
Tho Prcnd still continues the publication of the article
walker in Nicaragua which misreprescnti the facts
connected with the invasion Of that country by the Anne
rcans. The Yankees accused Of the most shameful
cruelty TO the natives. Robbcrcs, murders and crimes
of the most hdeous nature laid TO their charge If
these accusations all true il will not better the span
Mrds for personally acquainted with several South
power earth to which they would apply in Of