The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-07
ADDITIONAL FROM CUBA.


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Arrival OF the Cahawha frsm Havana-
The Liano DECENTRALIZATION Case Ad.
justed for G0vcrnment Arrangeme MT
Lfano to Go to Pera ut Present-Gay
scenes In the Fashionable World
Court Receptions, Masked Bali, Bull
Fights, and tho Lent CArntvsl-War
Enthusiasm-Two Steamers for Mira
men, Sc.
The United States mail steamship Cahawba, W. Smith
commander from New Oreans and Havana arrived here
1t an early hour yesterday morning.
The Cshawba left New Orleans At 8 A. n. on the 2dth
u There being but twelve feet water the bar the
mouth Of the Mississippi and the channel blocked up
large ship aground, the Cahawba stuck in the mud
and remained in that condition nineteen hours. With
aid Of steamtug she was got off without damage, and
proceeded to sea, arriving of Havana at O'Clock
the morning Of the LIST inst
She left Havana the afternoon but her has
been anticipated by the report from the HAbana at New
Orleans, given in yesterdays HERALD.
The Cahawba carried tho news 10 Havana Of the taking
Of Tetuan which caused great excitement and rejoicing
At salute fred from all the forts and vessels
Of war in the harbor grand parade reception the
palace, and other ceremonies in honor OF the Spanish VIC
tory, were to take place in . day or two
Nothing Of further importance to notice from the Island
Of Cuba
The United States steamer Mohawk, Captain Craven,
hatanzas and the United States steamer Crusader
Captain AaGt, at SaguA Ia Grande All well on board
both vessels.
Mr.. John Everett Of New York, died Of consumption
Ut Havana, on the 10Th ult.
Many visitors from the United States yet remained in
Havana, the city being considered perfectly healthy
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.
HAVANA, March 1, 1860
Fines upon Seventy american Vessels Remixed By the Cup
tain General-U United States kdsl Steamers TO Enter tie
Port Of Hacana at Night-TAe Claim for PERSONAL Aii
tary Sroe Againa Gacno de Lsamo RemsHed By General
Sesrxno-The Question to be Settled by the Too Gooar-
mens at Washington or Xadrid-Generas Serrdno Lot
Doun Easy-Rectption at the Palace-Carnipal Payo~-
ym-Ladis IF the United Sdtes-Funds for TIE War IN
Afr1oa-Buu Fights and Honoy-Countes Of Sdn An
tonto-A Hint-Tso kerioan War Steamers for AiramoS
Bought in this Port and FITTED O,a-kaz kayd.ek's
Benefs-Jesccls Of Cor.esi-United States War &eamers-
Lieut. Cd,penter-Deah Of a Citizen Of Ne,u York-Nis
Ada PhHips-kadame Corcsi and Company, &C.
Since the LIST Of November last nearly every American
vessel entering this port has been fined from SIS $780,
and one a. high $625, for informalities In mani
feets, bills Of health, and infractions as TO consul
lar certificates 70 manifests Of cargo at the port
Of ladirg, and in other respects not conforming
10 the customs port regulations. Some sixty
yepty vessels have been placed this predcament
ing voluminous correspondence from Consul General
Helm the Captain General Of Cuba representing the in
justice Of these mpostons under the peculiar crcum
stances OF each case which were fully stated and am
happy say the benefit Of the many Interested In the
property which thus relieved, by In order obtained
from General serrano refunding all such fines, with
an assurance that LIBERAL policy will be
instituted at the Custom Hsuss, in cases Of like
character, with vessels under the flag of the union
and pleasant 70 observe the hearty good will and
fanknes Of General Serrano, in declaring that as far
he has power act. In view OF law and justice, he will
his best exerns 10 facilitate and advance commercial
intercourse between the United States and the Aand OF
Cuba
am also we'll advised that the Consul General has an
application now pending with fair chance Of success,
port Of Havana night concession long sought for and
very important for the safety and economy Of this most
service.
General Francisco serrano, Captain General and CO.
municaon Of the Consul General in relation to the claim
for military service made upon Gavino de Iano by the
Spanish authorities ct ssgua Ia Grand, showing his autho
rites from Spanish edicts, qualifying the claim born
subject Spain returned within the jurisdiction
but after the visitation Of law he finds cause TO con-
cider In this the circumstances associated herewith
and while be refers the whole subject for discussion and
adjustment 10 the governments they represent he RENTS
the restraint upon the person Of ano for the obligation Of
military service and orders the bond given 70 provide
substitute 10 be cancelled with instructions to the Cover
nor OF Sagua Ia Grand that he shall no more be moested
Geneval Serrano takes the dilemma by horns and
let's himself down with grace, dignity, courtesy and frank
ness. showing his eminent qualities for the responsible
office he fills. His official Action disarms offence gainst
the person and rights Of Lano Of vndctve intention
that the facts remain without anything to angry
| controversy or international excitement.
There was grand reception the palace last Sunday
evening where gathered bouquets from every land
and several fair specimens from the United states Mss
Grosvepor, Of the city Of New York, and her cousin,
Miss Grosvenor Of Providence, l. aud the fair violet
Of Cincinnati The honors were minssred as none can
do with much noble grace the hostess OF the
| the countess or San Antonio.
Sunday last, had queer violation upon the august
soemnisies Of Lent and psnl!snes Paro1ysm Of carnival
after morning services in the Churches for
which to me .. there seemed no ., good cause,
are lighting the national battles in Morocco.
bull fight at the BelesooAin arena was
amusements there sort Of fitting soldiers dance,
bluffs killed, several horses, badly scared,
having suddenly found himself seated the horns
OF Infatuated bull from whence he tossed 70 place
OF safety band OF young men, In costume Of students
Of the noble art were present, and through their chief
called upon the audience for donations their AIDES
in Africa and perfect shower Of silver and gold followed
The Countess Of San Antonio present. General
rano was slightly ndisposed and did not attend. Many
distinguished females among the Spectators not 70
derive enjoyment but grace the occasion for the
Ship Of the line Francisco Aris sailed the 10Th for the
An interesting given the other day by the DID
no de Ia Marina that was observed that the foreign
commercial houses In the city had given very hgnty II at
ALL in aid Of the fund presuning that they intended
joint action or dsnaton in order 70 give more effect and
larger for the Of patriotism" &C. The senti
ment give-it will bring the ounces
We had masked balls, also, last Sunday II every svai
Bile place and Monday morning the grave duties Of Lent
were resumed.
The MEXICAN war steamers Avas formerly the British
Coreo Paquete) and theutspansh) Marquis de Ia Haba
left port the morning Of the 9Th for Vera Cruz
probably TO make small port along the where
they enter without danger They ordered by
government Of Mramon, but Juarex active he get
lean lpon them good many passengers went down in
the seAmers-neayy al Mexcans-oncers OF the church.
highway and the ancient game cock Santa parties
Maretzek has had his benefit, which was, considering
the "hard umes comfortable donation The presents
given Cortes tight Of her benefit very valuabe
and wreath cost thirty ouncesand there were
many diamonds-probably in all the value Of 81 200 or
| 81 800.
| Mrs Ada Phillips 10 getting better.
The Cortesi Opera company left for Puerto Principe the
| 27th
The by the Chsvba OF the victory and capture Of