The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-20

Affairs In Cuba.
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENTS.
HAVANA, Oct. o, 1850.
Naresek AN RigM IN MS Esgaoemens- Position Of the
Spanish Bank--0 Official Dignity i an American
Cynse-Ayriral Of Mexican 1ssles, Dc.
We are having tempcst-from the Gulf from the shore,
from everywhere-but there il 80 much moisture
herewith that do not anticipate destructive tornado
for our crops or vessels along shore. The health Of
Havana may considered safe for the use Of strangers
or residents.
The papers have been signed and recorded in the No
tarys oce by which Marezek obtains possession Of the
Tacon Opera House the LIST Of November that there
can be no mistake Us TO his venture and gain, and
shall not lose in "concord Of sweet sounds what he may
win from our pockets for the through. We are
glad to learn that favorite Miss Ada Phillips, con-
rao, placed in the troupe report had spoken Of her
rs being engaged at the vlanueva, which would have
injured the enterprise not little.
The Didrio version-English and Spanish views--a
ready with you direct-0f Mexican by the Spanish
Mexico; wherefore do not translate It, OF it's
quality always feel doubtful
The sock-Sl 600 OO0-of the Spanish Bank is already
taken, nearly so, at 40 per cent premumthe market
value Of the original subscription TO close 10Th
there Is excess the amount authorized. The banks
having money discountng Our monetary distress Is
Mr. Dodd American citizen cited before country ma
gistrate some frivolous pretexdistrct Of Gumas-
thrown into prison for dsrespect TO the awful func
onary, having accidentally placed bis hand upon the
table where dignity was concealed, while replying TO
question put TO him, ten days. The magistrate will pro-
badly be removed ny General Concha for the oppression
Mr. Dodd is a very respectable young man,
and his father has been many years resident OF
Cuba Complaint was made to the acting Consul General
Of the United States who addressed official letter to
the Captain General which was promptly responded TO,
and orders despatched for investigation to the facts Of
Acade Mayor who sleeps with great facility except when
his sense Of dignity is touched.
The by British steamer from Vera Cruz this
ing will not be distributed before shall be compelled 10
Close 1t said that there several distinguished Mex
leans on board the steamer leaving for their good
HAVANA, Oct. Q, 1869.
Fatal Daels-7aree Persons SAotby Old Aas-Hoo The
Old Gentleman Treated By the Captain General-A
Ne,o Light House-Plenty J Street Organs from the
United Sates-Aarkds, Fre9hts and Exchange Rates, DC
The Dc Soto made the passage between your port and
this in the short space Of time Of Ave days and three
hours and that, too, with very heavy cargo, and
pleased to say crowd Of passengers.
Major of the rural militia, who is sixty five years old
at Cuno about four leagues from this city, having had
quarrel with man. duel ensued with swords and the
old man killed his adversary who many years bis
junior the second Of whom then took up the qnarre and
he too his Ques the point of the old MAJORS
sword then cousin Of the first killed stepped forth, and
he, too, killed by the arm OF the old man
lastly friend of AL the others felt bound TO avenge their
deaths, but upon receiving rather wound, dc
clared himself satisfied.
The old Mar in full uniform, then to this city,
and presented himself the Captain General who srder
ed him to pr himself TO the commanding officer sshe
Cabanas. The commanding officer at that fertilization
ceived the old with full military honors, did de-
prive hyn of his sword but merely pointed out for
him u occupy and placed guard Of honor at the door,
1t is believed the old mans gaantry will cause his
quttal by the military court, before whom he will be
tried
A new lighthouse has been built Cay varedOn
Grande north side of this island II will be lighted up the
fret time the 10th November white flash will be
exhibited every other minute The lantern is liza feet
above the level Of the and the light will be
eighteen miles distance.
The Dutch organ girls are determined shall have
abundance Of street music this winter. They have
by scores in the last two steamers
The money Market am happy TO say Ia easier,
quent upon the wise expansion of credits by the Spanish
Of the week ending the LIST inst had reduced the cash
IT'S chest 1855 240 62 whilst at the close Of the weeks
sness yesterday the amount OF specie In It's chest
$247 1888 o. less than at the close Of the preceding
Am entitled TO any praise for this improved action
the part Of the bank? My friends kindly attribute all
nv structures
The sugar market closed firm last evening at my last
quotation, upon the basis oegh reals for D. s. No H.
The stock here and at Mananzas 10 about 1853
| against liz 600 at this period Of last year.
Moasses may be had at lower rates. cargo (cayed)
at CardeDas taken last week at ~ reals per keg.
Freights quite dull No demand for arge carriers
Small sized craft obtain 60s per ton 10 British Chan
mel for orders-S1 cents to 81 per box to New York
- per hid. sugar. 81 80 to 50 per hid molasses
Exchanges quite stiff and tending upwards. quote
sterling 15a to II per cent premium New York, &c. &C
eco day bills) 5 per cent premium. New Orleans
(shirt) Ia per cent premium.