The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-15
HAyANA, July 8, 1853.

American Bork c. Perkins as Sldoer-7he Bars Sunk
"A Wealthy Banker Ayreaed for DimepsctfuI Ian
ouaoc 10 the Govsrnment-Healh Of the Land-The
Markets, dc.
On the 25th ut the United States steamer Water Witch
arrived in this harbor The United States steamer Fulton
was of the harbor the same day. On the 21th ut tho
United States steamer Vixen and United States brig owar
Dolphin arrived did also the British Devas
taton bearing Commodore Kelletts broad pennant, "a
also the cruiser Styx The United States sloopotw war
Plymouth was Off the hArbor the day. On the 2sn
ut the United States frigate Colorado, bearing Flag OH
Ger Macntoshs broad pennant, off the harbor On
the sOth u the United States sloop ofwar jamestown
was of the harbor On the LIST inst the United states
frigate Macedonian was likewise Off the harbor There
were parties Of officers in this city from all the above
named ships, giving hvcness 10 our streets they have
before possessed during my residence IN this CITY
The United States steamer Vixen and brig of-war Dol
phn sailed the 10th ult The Styx sailed on tho 30tn
u for Halifax, "to have her boilers examined "a bal
excuse better than none) shall not hear Of any
more impertinence from her in hurry. The Buzzard
too hear also removed from this part OF the station
The Devastation sailed the LIST inst FOR Key Weat
where hear 1t hoped the Colorado would be found
Commodore Keet being DESTROYS Of having an interview
with Flag Officer Macintosh to whom doubt not he will
make every apology for the recent "outrsges committed
by the British cruisers. But will mere verbal apology,
written one be satisfactory TO the people Of the
Mr. der tae British Judge Arbitrator OF the Court Of
Mixed Commission, has been in extremely bad health
Suffering from intermittent fever from the day he ar
rived Having Obtained medical certi OF the effect OF
the climate hts health, he took passage IN he Cahawoa
her last trip TO New York IL Is doubtful If ne will re-
On the 10th u 235 Asiatcos fire., coloniss," arrived
from Annoy under the British flag There were thirty oae
deaths on the voyage the ls inst the American ship
swallow, Tinker master, arrived from Macao with GIL
Asa,icos; she had ou. eight deaths on the passage.
On the 5th inst the American ship Compotor arrived
gy A1sAt
whom women, being the first females introduced
from China 10 this island TIE total numoer OF Asatcos
cargoes is sI4 rhe Competitor had l67 deaths
passage The Cause OF this immense amount OF loss or
life nave not been able to ascertain.
On st. John g day, oath ut two men, very elegantly
attiYed mounted splendid norses wearing gold hted
swords rode into the city Of Aatanzas where they at
racted rather general attention. ceador Sergeant Of
cense One the strangers put his hand into tho breast
OF his coat as produce ae required document out 10
stead of It drew forth revolver which he pointed a. the
celador who becoming scared into ha; store near
by bawlng for help. Some salcs gadrdiGs, who were
by going 70 him heard bis als then drawing their
swords, followed the two men, who mad ridden off The
latter, ndag themselves pursued turned their horses
heade and facing the s1tcs gardi1 drew their swords
they approached saying, "You too, want our travel
hog licenses; well, we ready you, too brandlsh
ing their bright swords as they spoke The
thinking prudence the better part va!or retired aud
the giving their horses the spur, oped out o.
the city, laughing as they vent.
robbery committed at the little town Of San Ma
regulations the town bel was rung Among the nrst who
to assist the police were the identical persons VINO
had committed the robbery they we're armed cap pie,
and were not the efore arrested
viii not these two later circumstances convince
peror authority that some other means than demanding
strangers travelling licenses aud ringing bells TO summon
the people to the aid OF the police necessary, II II Ia
desired TO put down rohberes in the country dsricts
series OF regulations relative TO the introdu sou of
white aborers for railways, &c, into this sand nave
recently been issued, which enact that application must
first be made for permission TO introduce such aboers,
otot htea In
come their number the place where, aud the work on
which they are TO be employed, and II they to be
iogng .c.ommossoo Is TO be proviei Tor then, near
their that one passport aud one boos de dssem-
bred will suffice for any number OF aborers Introduced
in one o they arc not TO possess any nrearms or
should they they be kept by the government until
the period when they leave the country that they arc TO
be supplied with proper food ard tho OF sickness,
with proper medical ance that the aoorers
to visit the neighborng towns during the hours OF labor
contractor or'hw 70 inform the Captain OF the PardC
thereof, giving him description OF their persons &c
that they may be arrested Those who refuse uc
their contract 70 be liable 10 Imprisonment, &c. 81,
that regu be read 70 them In he
own language before the Spanish consul and they 4
swear to abide by these rules and the laws OF tas coun
permitted 10 remsn In this island after the expiration
the period for which they entered into con!rsc. With
out special permission OF the government; and IL thel
have not the 70 pay thor passages then tai
contractor who introduced the is 70 defray the same
gentleman, named James W. Bryant, has been sam
little time in this city, with the object Of establishing
line Of steamers from Nassau, N, p, and India
River Florida, 70 Massnze. I hear be hiss receives
every encouragement ut the hands OF the government
this slani The advantage be derived 10 travellers
this line be established will be The shortneEs OF the
navigation to Savannah, sCd thence by railway 70 al
parts of the Union.
A brig, called the G. Perkins, of New York, cleared
the 25,h OF October last, FOR St Thomas and
rived hcre again the Sett Of May purporug to hsv,
come from Campeachy.
Relicble information WEE, however, received a. IN,
m %
cargo OF slaves from Africa, and landed them on tn
island and about TO return 10 Africa foe other cargo
consequently, whom application mado at tho Coo
sulaie Cor clearance, Yves refused her.
On Monday Last epenard called at the Consulate viii
pspeYs &c &c The reply OF Tho mas savage rsS Actin.
United States Consul General, was, hearfor was no
present-that the only mode or terms upon which hi
could comply with the rocres, was by evidence OF
liable character being adduced which should dis
prove the information that had previously beer
handed Mr. Savage largo letter. sayug "ye, cir, her,
part OF that evidence then hastily taking leave
marched OF In "doube quick time" Upon opening the
letter Mr. Savage, 10 surprise, found the sheet papo
blank; tut there cunnney enclosed thousand dol
lar bank bn So daring sttemptat bribery has seldom
been made Drawing tho Gttonon OF t~o Ccn,lemen who
present 10 fact OF tho bill hsvn been taken
from tho sheet OF paper Mr. Savage FASTENED ser the
man who had so audscou.ly attempted 70 IN uce hiu y
was, however, Afterwards found by the clerk OF the Con
sulae who could induce him 10 return there lie pro
missed however to do so IN half an hour bet Or csorse
seven ococs the brig O. Perkins kscod over and sank
In harbor doubtless her present Owners, shoss
names believe, are unknown, mad caused come holes
70 DO bored 10 her during the night che consequently
filed with water and sunk. The Spsnisrd had mis-
taken hts when he though, thousand dollars
would buy Thomas Savage We who are ac9uaTi with
him know better.
Quite excitement occssioned in this city last
Monday by is being understood that Dan hgas dc En-
bl, tho wealhy banker, had been arrested and sent 70
jail II Is d1rout 70 get at The truth Of the c.use'
OF arrests IA this country; but far as have
been able 10 nsccrtan-and | have used my
best epdeavors 10 get al the truth-seuor Embl hal
presented memorial 10 his Exceency the Capta0 Gene
raj complaining OF the heavy tsxstu imposed upon pro-
pefy this island and went on 20 show that every vhto
iuhabltsrt OF this island paid annually considerably
larger towards the support OF the spanish govern
ment thar dd any OF the Inhabitants Of spain rhs a
tat easy susceptible Of proof The language OF the me
mortal not being considered sancosy respectful vas
returned without any answer; uron which Don " dc
Eubu presented q second memorial, SAID 70 bsve teen
oouched In yet disrespecfu tone This memorial
understood boen referred 10 &C ncade VINO "a van
10 induce relrscton o. The offensive language
m and no eng.