The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17
Our Havana Correspondence.

Surrender IT ne Seomship II Deaoya,a-TAe Legitimate
kericsn officers on Bos,G-Tne Slave Tfade-Tse Ose.
"a al Batansos.
Senior Vinvacenoia has taken fecond thoughts, which,
you know, are 50 10 be sometimes bes; s any rate
he has given up Of FL Demooraa and Captain
Ferrer now commands her. The two American eng
neers went board the evening before last
their duties. The Mexican Consul offered to pay Senior
yivscenoa's passage back 10 Mexico he obese TO 60
there and stand his trial; but, IKE prudent man, lie
thought better 10 remain here, and think than
probable he will ioon engage in his old business.
This reminds me there have been two three cargoes
Of slaves landed within the past fortnight The last
have heard Of at Maniti, small place somewhere
between Sagua 10 GrAnde and Trinidad. Tnere were
Some of the crew OF the III Democrats will remain
board Of her; others-more wisely in my opinion-wii
by his admirable tact-gving toe crew permission 10 60
back 10 Mexico or remain here they pleased-has
the scene Of boodsned that would otherwise
The "rraviata" was repeated last evening by the La
grsDge troupe to very full and enthusiastic audience
Tho new troupe ut Natanzss has achieved . complete
succers The critics are In raptures with them. Speak
ne' Of Caudina Carroll, the soprano the Yumue-tbe
best paper published At Matsnzaausss the following
complimentary language
GDns Srp S 1srs and n WAS BY
agreeable voice which eIquisey sweet
stsis Of Il col Of The Sss, isse Her throat Ike iae
TONS her upper register Is Of melodous bre Of
her
whS. % and her S though mot
brhsn We able say, without fear Of contradiction,
5 sSe sang mSe s sS
the scene aud cavatna Faeea IA plai
y and eject rhe
nsr in Which shs sung h scae and The s
grace. receiving great and well deserved applause.
1t would be well that should tell you the opera was
M udp Marca fQpYV
the same critic says his voice Ia "tenor de macra
melodious powerful fresh and Of very extraordi
nary compass He feels what he sngs, and plays his
part with passionate warmth This gentleman pleased
greatly In the part OF HanTique.
HAVANA, Jan. 9, 1857.
The archaeological Style Of Licin9-NeU Years. AMI
Negro Festiriies- Hint 10 Ne0 York Market Nen-Ooa.
tent Of the People The United States Consul Abosa to BE-
Married
We are at last relieved from the cold term.
change In the temperature from rs 10 As, . serious
drawback the comforts Of life in Cuba The houses
are oil built and furnished for mild temperature,
when . change occurs the preparations to meet 1t are
scanty indeed. On my FIRST arrival here In November
and for several succeeding weeks my costume
Of white linen quite In vogue; since then have
gladly resumed my winter Dress with overcoet ana
shawl Such changes, coming and going suddenly,
are severe trials to the strength and comfort Of iuvs
ill., am writing ct seven O'Clock in the morning. hay
ing Just taken glass Of delicious milk. The prsc
tice here to drive the from house TO house. aud
they furnish their tactical treasure s required Why
not try this system for Q while In New York? 1t would
prove great saving Of the Croton
The holidays are over. We had continuous carnival
Of four days, during which time business entirely
suspended New Years day lovely, warm and
balmy and free from all the harsh winds of the
The New Year Is only marked in the calendar OF Onba b.
freedom from the cares Of business. There no visiting
The Opera Is now in full force and quite popular.
have only attended one performance, at which was
much pleased Tho season promises TO be good one or
Naretzek and he win probably able to resume the
sceptre In New York on his return.
The Captain Generals receptions quite In vogue here
iust They modest unpretending parties, man.
aged excellent taste, with music, dancing and simple
r,freahmcnw. The company minge together quite 10 sa
approximations attended one Of these parties
last week, and found myself very much 81 home. The
Captain General Governor OF Cuba, lives In very good
stye-has large palace. and usually drives out In
,ichly mounted with escort Of and
number OF ssrvAnts
On Tuesday there quite carnival holiday
what IL called here Kings day, and TO the
twelfth Night In England. All the negroes are q:
lowed TO De on duty, and parade TIE streets IN bands,
dressed the most grotesque manner accompanied By
the rudest posstble music, mingled with dancing and
singing. The streets at tuch times are very crowded
snd the and clsmor fearful 10 sensitive nerves The
Fourth of July In New York quiet day In comparison
with there strange orgies Many Of the citizens leave
Tor once very amusing, as II was truly novelty.
We have had delightful weather for . week The
nights however, chilly ana cold enough 70
blankets into request lind extra shawl at night by
no nesns dssareeabe companion
II IL quite the practice here to drink warm milk 10 the
early morning Breakfast at nne usually ooDpoaed OF
fried bananas, bompy, rice and eggs. The latter
very good, but dear-about fou. cents each Tho meat
Is very inferior This remark viii apply also 70 vege,s
bes which are little used and rarely good. freeaen,
~ occurs that some Of the market men OF New
b, furnshpe the Havaneie With improved materials for
the table but very probable there may be IN
rn regulations TO prevent such ameiorson OF tie diet
This place In winter Ia fashionable resort for invalids
and therefore tie society In which strangers mnee less
CAV and brilliant than would otherwise be- Tho native
ana Spanish residents naturally opd OF gaycy, cope
ciay Of music and dancing, and they entertain with
The climate Is somewhat unreliable, and sudden
changes very trying 70 the searcher after health
There delightful residences IN the INFERIOR and toe So
ear plantations much resorted 70 whsn the norhes
prevail on the coast
There little send you from this place In the shape
OF news The people OF Cuba 70 be very well con
nt I'M their social condition and government incline
10 the opinion tha, has existed on this
subject some motincston OF the laws relating TO 70.
rcrrers ard their business relations with Cuba, would
be beneficial TO all parties. Spain will probably ind
Der 0ne SoDssn seS case xneyesn
could be greatly EXTENDED in this quarter o.
The rev Copss General OF the United s,Ales, Colonel
Blythe quite popular here and gives much sntttac'nh
TO all the Americans who have intercourse with him PC
sa well educated and accomplished gentleman. and vii
undoubtedly establish himself in tie good will OF tbe
Cubans Hs 10 unfortunately bachelor, and therefore
10 extend The C0uTteeiee OF oomcsuC
ablsh TO his oounrymen who wilt this city Public
rumor, however indicates change OF this relation OF
the Coreul General, and should not be all surprised
n ere long shall have the pleasure Of welcoming
fair couuiryvoman at the head Of the Consular mansion
HAVANA, January 10, 1867.
s,cc,u a, Edye.,k Cbntnued-Feeiiro u ia Havana
C,po,-rh, hie Of Pima on,piraOr,- intTigua IN San
Dtmsnpo-Trode R7ort.
las, evening we had repetition Of the opera that suits
much our public taste while harmouzes with our moral
sentiment ella Traviasa." Madame Ia Grange. a. usual
charmed our senses with her exquisite execution and
vas called out by repeated spontaneous bursts from the
audience Her vioetn far superior 70 the r.t night
voice better and the action exquisite beyond resistance
Madame siedeubere seemed carried beyond herself and
took the audience along with her Brgno and Anoaio
harry as usual and In good condition for The table
the boards They have got used 70 the ardent apprcba