The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-15

- t.r4 .ats attt's HAvAxA, Nav g, 1857
me Orsdx kobilsr Bamk- liz Mawasement-A Sudden Cali
and Fhu in yharss-O0er JOHN Stock specslatioas-A
Basaar and BauL-Txe Troubles N Americsx Ships-Par-
ecuays IF ne Fgh-Sugay Prices, Contracts and Plancs
Hcn Sales
The Spanards connected with trade who reside this
city n least halt century behind their compeers in
CHER lands In intelligence and those other qualities that
form the merchant Thus, in all other countries In which
have before dwe the President Of bank other mo-
MED institution la head. Not though In this city,
far the Credit Mobier concerned for in addition 70
the President, Don Salvador Sauna, they have also
pointed manager, Don Julio Durege, the head Of the
French house Of Mnngoaga Co.. Of this city, and Is this
gentleman TO whom the salary Of thirty thousand dollars
yer will be paid and not TO the President, as stated In
last letter. Quite furry caused amongst the sub
scrbcrs TO the stock Of certain Of joint stock
companies, few days ago. upon the announcement that
the Credit Mobler and Fessei's Bank, about TO,
had made first call Of rs per cent Of the capital sub
scrbed Report says that many of the subs ,bers IA
these MOI joint stock companies men who are
literally living "from hand TO mouth" How such
men manage 10 make up" the large sums
they were SO unexpectedly called upon 70 pay, am
not aware gucss, Though, Of large capitalists
lent Thorn their aid taking, Of COURSE tho best security
TO act thus kindly on all future occasionxs Nous
The shares Of the Spanish Bank Of the Havana fell full
ve per cent upon these calls being made but learn this
really sound institution much real sta nina
that Its shares have already rallied, and now stand a.
well they did before The furry" Rather gOod
story told in presence day or two sincc-Ata
preliminary meeting Of one OF our newly formed join,
stock companies, certain party took the originator OF the
com pany aside asked him FOR hundred shares Of
The cap al stock of the company hundred are "a
ther large number but III see what can be done for you
before you leave, let mo sc you again, was the repy
As the meeting broke the party who had do
sired possess the two hundred shares Eeo again TO the
originator Of the company to know chat he wanted ono
thing particular ~ said the other only 70 inform that a.
coon as we get the requisite from the govern
mcnt and the society Is formed we attend to call instantly
for 6y per cent OF the amount subscribed 80 IS 70
lose 10 time, but go to work once" is statement
somewhat staggered the party, before iesiroa'
of Subscribing for two hundred shares, and aiter
awkward pause OF minute two, he aad, "Wel will
see you again and let you know hog many shares win
subscribe for and took his DEPARTURE nor has he since
been seen, in the vicinity Of the counting house
which the preliminary meeting was held.
The old respectable house Rottman Co.. of this
city, 10 have entered into contracts pay
fourteen reals per Arrobe 25 lbs for all tho muscovado
sugar this island that is nearly quite cents
pound here the spot What will be- the cost Of that
the retailers hands9 The widow OF Don Martin Pedross
recently sold twO good sugar estates San Martin and Eche
for the Tomsno also mpsny
for 100000 There about 500 negroes on each es
and the product Of each has been
There another bazaar the Intendcncia In aid Of
the Bene6cencia Demiriiarni, on Sunday evening the
Sd inst The Captain General with tho Msrqucsa and their
daughter Carmen were present. and Of course sprnk-
ling of our Cuban arbocracy The tickets OF admission
were printed in gold and were sold a: 81 each-:he mum
Der of the ticket of admission ening It's holder 70 what
ever prize that number should draw.
There ball after the drawing Of tho lottery and
There the usual number of fashionable bellies,
| and great many who are not Of tho upper ten.
.mcnS the crews CT several American vessels now in
this port Tho very devil himself appears TO have got
amongst them. Captain Hanna, Of the ship hosato,
ships scraper, by William Thompson, one OF the crew
The first officer Of the Kate swan,On, from port Maine
cortland, believa wa stabbed by tailor Of that yes
sell aud ten the ship speedwe Captain eginron,
went a he oahsr evening and swore they would Kill the
the cabin door win his revolver the rasIs aders were
arrested and pac In prison. the oters returned TO ther
duty Examinations are being proceeded with before the
United States Consul aud suppose the men will all be
sent home for trial. where tho chances are they will "
acquitted the CAPTAINS and other witnesses cannot well
leave their ships In q foreign port to give evidence.
memorial TO Congress, understand in course Of
signature amongst the captains now here, asking for an
present captain cannot punish refractory sailor
except by pdne him 10 prison whilst the vessel renans
foreign port without three months pay being deposited BY
| the captain.
inoioe the old Kennedy Telegraph Company Is being
revivfed. Dcspeirng Of obtaining tho necessary
permission from the Spanish government 10 lay down
cable between this port and Key West they purpose run
Bn such oppo-uon to friend Horace B. rebbrtt's
ssHs spS pfSss .o
purpose having ageny in this city, to forward mes
sagte per steamer Isabel via Charleston
Havana, May &, 1857.
The Late Slae Cdp<ure al Observation-Disclosures Scenes on
ne Osns-Bona Of Negroes, Wrecks Of Ships and Dead
Co,mod Men-Ameriodn Sailors and Shipsaaus-Con-
pdins Both Sides
few DAYS since Lieutenant Edward stubbs II II. D. r.
brig Of Arab captured SLAYER at one OF the keys In
the vicinity Of Trindad-s large sized American bull,
b.x ola nm boar Subbs
took bis prize and cargo Port Royal where the negroes
win be put at liberty. At the same anchorage where
this vessel captured cuterans subbs discovered the
bulls OF ten other slavers which had been abandoned
after discharge Of their cargocs, and burned 70 the
waters edge In the Of this officers very efficient
investigation about these vessels and the remains, debris
&C In their vicinity several bodies OF dcad negroes
dscoyered The good uadespeople Of Trinidad arc Of
furious and ready vent their anger upon any on
erectie and intelligent officer in that vicinity who dares
nobIy 10 perform his duty. Their sacks OF carbon
trade expression for negroehave not been disposed or
with IMMUNITY for wo or uree years past and they would
be glad 10 vengeance the cost Of another valuable
lie AZ In the Of the honorable Commissioner Back
bouse who was death for honest and fearless dis
charge OF his duty by the hired aayns 81 the African
cnaet .rcrulaors trust their evil designs which
well will be defeated by the cousummate pru
dence and nerve Of The person who IS tnrealsnsa
merchant vessels this In this port and The ca stains or
vessels 10 think that the Consul enera OF the United
States obliged the declarations OF masters OF YES
sells against their sufficient evidence OF their
doing and have made most unreasonable complaints be
cause he has conducted Investigations the Ia and In
pruetions from his government require. In too many
cases bad conduct OF IL owing 10 the brutality
Of those who should protect while they their
n planters with their negroes at the South should punish
after the fashion OF Eastern shpmasers whom they
do so all Northdom would be in for tho protection Of
the poor negro Fortunately they have legs OF that bru
,aty and more humanity TO depend upon for their
safety and happiness.
News rrcm Mexico.
TIE WASHINGTON LOBBY FRIENDS or MEXICO
THEIR AvARIcE AND ITS KfPEcrs on OUR NEGo.
TIATIoSs.
[From the Mexican Ey,raori nary, April 20
We glad 70 that the Esaaidre, the government
psper thought proper " reproduce aud 20 reuts the
ISLANDERS against President CoUcnfcrt, Contained In let