The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-06

and cannot until then legally dispose Of his property if
his trustee to sell il, the proceeds would have
to be invested in other property in this island which
would probably yield more advantageousy the
The schooner Kate Ellen, which sailed some time
since from Matanxas where she was partially owned by
Mr. johnson, but formerly hailed from Portland, has
been captured by British cruiser on the coast OF Africa,
detected in the fact Of being engaged in the African slave
trade.
which also sailed from Matanzas some time SINCE
tured 18th October last by the British steam crner VI
per, of Cape Bengy the southwest coast of AncA The
Rufus Souie had her slave deck all lifted land have
embarked her living cargo the night of the day on
which she WAS captured. Her late captain was 10 the
city few days ago. and obtained the foregoing pArticu-
lars Of the capture Of the brig from him.
The coaspg sloop Isabella the oath instant brought to
this port Captain r. Warden, the officers and Of the
Honduras bound 70 Queenstown Ireland but which yes
sci having gone ashore the Coorados Abandoned
The Captain General recently returned his acxnowedg-
mens through the dcetd TO the directors Of tie Spanish
Bank OF Havana for having assumed the responsibility
they did during the commercial Crisis OF las year IN
which his Excellency states true courage wa exhibited
and great services rendered.
The Christmas holidays passed in this ctyapd neigh
berhood most gloriously fetes cdmpro for the million,
and masked balls also the 25th and 26tl at Veno
and highly respectable masked balls at the of the
Bosu (exchange) in this city on the evening" and
masked balls at which the company was scarcely so
select lAcuarzas Then had extraordinary per-
OF the Opera company at the Valueva thea
the evening OF the 25th nst at which Alamo APP
and third acts of m Barbiere singing rCarni-
val de Venice in the music lesson and the Waz 10 Ven
sano after the finale of the Opera The evenng enter
ainment concluded with Ga2zanga in the last ac Of the
Travatan scarcely believe the vllanueva hsd ever
previously been so densey packed as it that
ing, and well deserved the immense Appreciation
evnced by the audience Never before had head each
of the three prime donna sing charmingly.
On Monday evening, 9Th inst, rare treat Wis pre-
sented at the ceoa grand pastoral and national Uncert
by five French mountaineer sngers-whose programme
stated that they had chad the honor OF being admitted 10
the courts Of nity ve soveregns in Europe Aria and
had sung, commencing with that of France, June,
1884, ending with that of Constannople nJuy 1851.
It also added that they had SING in the OF
the Emperor and Empress of France in September 1864
and before the Presdentwhch one?-of therepublc Of
Mexico in March, lsS They are the very bes quartette
On Tuesday evening, 2sth inst Pacins opra Of 'Sap
nb,.;; "iven at the Vilanueva theatre.
General late tgd 70 s spsu ea &c eth II fD S1
gallant gentleman, and his departure will .- the
regretted by more than one fair lady in a,i near
city.
charge of conspiracy against this government still con-
tipue incom,.ncaeo; the other two are discharged
As customary during the Christmas holidays, several
persons have been stabbed in streets une however,
believe, killed outright.
There is report, which Rave not beenaoe TO verify
crime NOT plainly stated bat who, it understood have
been in communication WITH the Negroes Of St. Domingo.
Tho civil code learn will not 70 into operation on
the LIST proximo, had been nfOrmd and wrote you it
would do. The of this learn B. that has not as
yet received those notifications which considered
| necessary. The Captain General viii not decide upon
these until he knows the sentiments the Real Auden
Cha Pretna and the Real Audienca 'retna refuses to
express its opinion until the number Of odor 0udges
is complete that nothing is known about the modca
tons to be made in the new code.
Mr.. c. W. Harrington, who gives himself out as a
nephew and pupil of Rarey, the horsetamer, giving
hibitOns at the Plaza de Toros dull rhg).
Owing TO the recent holidays there have been scarcely
any transactions in the sugar marle since my ad
vices Rates, however are unchanged. No more con-
tracts arc reported to have been entered into
Some small Spanish vessels have been engaged to load
moiasses at near outpos for the British Channel and
direct port in Great Britain at 40s ASS PEI tun No
engagements coastwise reported
Exchsnge-Rates for sterling have advanced 4 per cent
and stil tend upwards quote from the latest ransac
tons-Stering, 1917 per cent premium New York sixty
day bills, 3 per cent premium; New Orleans Short OK
The Spanish riga,e PERU arrived yesterday with eight
| officers and 500 soldiers
HAVANA, Dec. 81, 1858.
General COnchds Memorial to Spain-he CuJs Not Com
PEELED to Sign 1.-THE american brig Many to be Re
turned TO Capt WiIlidms--H Holiday Amusene,,s, DC
Our Indignation is gathering in hug volumes of paper
to give evidence at Madrid that there no man. woman
child in Cuba in favor Of having thei allegiance aud
the sovereignty OF the island transferre to the republic
of the United States The intention of General Concha
represented by friend of his ani man of influence
proposed by Mr.. Buchanan agreeable or in
harmony with their sentiments should syn the protest land
that idea Of force, ac constructive the injury
those who should not sign had empated BY him
would be exercised. the contrary hs been widely cir
cuaied and subordinate officials have nprudently con.
frmed the opinion by words and conuct, that m my
rush to put down their Names for fea Of persecution in
one shape another, who do not silver for the
question, that they enjoy peac and be protected
| their persons and property
have been also informed that the sri Of the instruc
tons Of General Concha have been msconceived in va
rious districts not far removed from It's city, where the
Captains of Partdos, lieutenant govrnors, &c, have
directed the ceadors and commssa5es TO ''order the
people of their districts come forward and sign the
"expresson of public sentiment IN Cuba ~ For one
cause of fear another and wthou,natrolc reflection
everybody will fnd time TO sign the ledge" and give
| royal bumper for the Queen.
The decree OF the Royal Audiencia has determined
favor Of the brig Nancy and she orered 10 be delivered
to the captain John Williams, free of all charges and
costs caused by the suit instituted against her. and the
bond given by Ramon Guerediaga cancelled, which was
given for the cargo on board as consgee Of the vessel
have copy Of the decree before me- Which has been fur
nshed through the courtesy one the officers of tho
Court as will be promulgated thedrs session Of the
Judges after the holidays passed The victory is OBJ
tanned against the denunciation and labor Of acting
agent OF the government OF the Untd States proving
him false in every declaration ma lie, from the time HI
ORD ne ca w and crew Of the fancy to prison
out dolor OF responsibility himself involved with
out cause, or the shadow of one the property Of citizens
| OF the United States that although the case Il
won, the property is lost The vesal will have b,
sold To meet the expenses and debts the captain mate
and crew, detained here by him for several months. vii
the government Of the United States foot the bills
Keep the agent in the public service for like
bad official conduct should be Unfortunate b,
LEFT again without Consul Generai The United States
consulate is not yet advised Of the decision Of the Roya
| tribunal nor WIN u be until the finding Is affirmed il
| open court or explained.
| Last evening easscd at the vlaueva, enjoying the
nagniheent pTesebtAon OF Sapho hiding house filled
10 us utmost capacity with brilliant display in the dres
circles Madam Marietta Gazzanigaas Sapho Ada Phil
! Ups, Chmen; Feou, s,efani; Acandr Gasser-the exc
cuton pr the whole OPERA the sustanent of all parts
| pronounced BY the critics perfect, and superior 4
| anything ever before performed in the Havana, al
amount OF precision, finish, expression dramatic action
chorus, tabieaux and orcbesra--yhere Nine Maretzel
gave EXQUISITE AID upon the harp, multiplying the string
and the melody beyond any conception had formed o
the capacity Of the nsirument-cosbipcd with the who
force OF The corps Gazzanga and Miss Phillips
peatedy called TO the ooghts toreceve the rapturou
congratulations Of the intensely ex,ited audience and a
or myself can only say that cvey sentent fibre at
power to express define in any cher words-bat an
os ar,suc 10 my misfortune not ny fault. Part Of TIN