New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-30
HAVANA.
From Our Own Correspondent

From Our Own Correspondent
HAVANA, Wednesday, Sept. "a 1856.
His excellency, the Marquis of Havana, has re-
turned from his visit to Puerto Principe, where he
was received with every demonstration of popular
joy. Both creoles and Spaniards joined hands to
give him hearty welcome, and all classes seem to
have buried in oblivion the bloody of the past
few years. Even those families celebrated for
their antpathy to the Spanish rule, contributed By
their presence to make the reception more cordial.
His Excelency responded to this hearty welcome by
informing the inhabitants OF Puerto Principe that
tier fellow -Ownsman, the distinguished Cuban pat
riot and exile BetancOurt, had been permitted by
tie Quetn MS Government TO return 70 his native
town. and that the edict sequestra:ing biz property
had been annuled. This gentleman has always
been looked upon the master spirit Of the Cuban
conspiracies. He has now obtained full aud com
plete pardon aud may safely taAe up hi, abode
again in the island. | have been told b. one Of the
family that he intends to return and separate him
self entirely from the Cuban Junta. This little
stroke Of policy has gained many friends
for Concia among the PrincipenOs, and Will
go far in removing the little resentment that still
rankIes in the breasts of the dsafected portion Of
cur community Several large balls were given to
the General during his stay in Puerto Principe, one
Of " hch was celebrated tor the novel way in which
the yOurg ladies' disposed OF their dances. They
were sold TO the highest bidder. Some Of the bellies
realized as much as 800 for one dance Several
sold their sashes and ribbons at tour or hVe ounces
each. Tie Captain-General paid young lady 75'
TO LIGHT his cigar and take TWO or three wblfs
This is certainly one of the most novel methods of
raisirg money that | ever beard OF. The object
however, was good one, and We must excuse the
II cans The Generals wife established a charit-
able association similar 10 the one now III iuli
operation IN This city.
Tie cattle show was not so largely attended as
was anticipatcd and but few cattle Were presented
for con petition. Next year will bring about
charge. and the Fair viii be- visited by specu-
ator. from all parts of the island Nearly all the
edas were awarded TO planters who have I'M
rortfd largely OF the different English breeds, par
iicuIary the Durham.
Most Of cur rich families have returned from
their country residences and haze opened their
saloons to tile friends OF TerpsicOre. The ball
given by his Eexcellency Count Fernandina was
very fine | noticed among the ladies several Gre
Gle families that have kept al0of from all kinds Of
Amusement for the past three years, but have again
entered the glad circle Of merry faces. Our Winter
bids fair to be lively one. The Marquis OF Havana
inteIds to give .olrfes once week. and several
Other members OF our arIstOcracy will initiate the
eXanple.
Several English war steamers have dropped into
cur port On their way down 10 Vera Cruz. Els
tursLtly reported here tha, if the Government
OF Mexico Refuses 10 gge ample satisfaction to the
BritDk for the insu, offered to the person of their
Con,ul in Tepic, Vera Cruz viii be blockaded As
yet. 70 ridires have teen received Of the Entlish
Nail Steamer Tay plying between -. Thomas.
Haysna Vera Cruz and TampicO. She has been
due lere since the 9Th inst. aud seriou. fears are
entertained tor her safety. Il vas reported hat