The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-20
our HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.


HAVANA, Feb. II, $780,
The Umited States Consul General T0ur Of DSas-In
ysstsng Que,os ef Naturalization and Citizen RisAs-
International CbRediow Of Dcxs-An Opua Artst in
Lsc9-Lioms and Tigers Against fAoatrscals- Consular
Recepsms-7ae Coolie Trade Obmssg TO an End-Peopk
kust 90 for the S'ave 1rude, de-
The Cansu General Of the United States for this island
left this morning the United States steamer Cru
aader, Maitt commander, for Matanzas, on public bust
ness TO return in three days. he accompanied by
his wife, General Washington Barrow and wife, and Mrs
Shelby, mother OF Mrs B.
Mr. Leopa, the gentleman who was restrained by this
government for military service, or for substitute,
has been released from the claim predcaed against
upon the representation made by Col Helm This gen
teman taken TO the United States when he nine
years old, by his father, from Spain, and was duly
tuTal,zeo. Another case Of come Importance has been
determined.
debt due 10 the United States for endorsement OF
party who had failed in business there claimed be-
fore the tribunals here from the endorser having been
solo by British subject 70 Spanish Consul resident in
the United states The party defendant pleaded against the
jur sdcoD and declined to answer the demand Of the
under protest This view Of the taken
by General Serrsno who agreed with the Consul General
IN his views Of the laws and treaty The United States
would be large gamers the courts Of justice here should
determine this sort of contraventOn collection Of debts
No reply given u letter Of General Helm but the
Of the Justice and his Court peremptory
The Queen has approved many OF the Suggestions of
General Concha since his return 70 Span ana in relation
~ steamers sail vessels bringing CATTLE swine, Sheep
poultry, eggs &c. for Cuban consumption, or STOCK the
tonnage RENTED when there . whole CARGO
in proportion for such part as may be 30 laden
Mss Ada Philips has her benefit 10 night, and
place is taken benefit last Saturday when the Royal
Lottery presented her with sixteenth of the high
prze$6, ,Z5odrawn by number q SS7 The opera folks
will have money.
Col Wood has his elephants, lions, &C., which
brought out from New Orleans last trip Of the steamer
spa placed in their new homes; they will make more
money than any other the useful knowledge shows
with which the Colonel oelishang this people men,
haze heard 60 much said Of the receptions OF Colonel
Helm, United states Consul General and wife their
residence On Saturday evening OF each week. that feel
it duty notice. In the history Of the
Unted States Consulate ut Havana the last thirty five
years. there has been such social innovation heard
one of our country women remark-n There is some
pleasure nov in visiting the Havana" Last Saturday
evening over one hundred persons we're In the drawing
rooms OF Mrs. Helm and In the world party more select
and intelligent could not be found while the hosp
table nnm,erng spirit Of the house Mrs. Helm, attended
bad agreeable partners for dance walk talk neglect
The supper everything that could be combined for
the ercurean sensibitiee ~ delight in There has
been no such providence to cater for strangers ana 70
make them feel at home s experienced by those
who taste the hospitality of Genera, and Ars Helm
Our coole trade 70 expire with 1850 Agreater bleas
ing could be given 70 Cubs the East The African
slave ude will become the cause which benovolence must
advocate Uncer preence whatevef will the further
introduction Of coolies be permitted after Deco mber 81
1860 This, In connection with tue British debts paid
makes ns free such polcy or the
State may demand. The interest Of Cuba is the interest
Of the State, and the consequences inevitable
HAVANA, Feb. IA, 1850.
Renewed Acttrisy the Stare 7rade-A Layy. Steamer and
Fbur Ohcr Vessels jo Afrioa-Imporart Euec,aire
Orders Commercial AGdsrs-Prcpdring for TIE Bull
Fiohts-Fmagn Trade Of kesico-7he Taie in Coolies
Sustended-WM he Stare Trade be Fully Reopensi2-
Brigade Of Negro Zouapcs to be Er~.ed, dc.
No less than four vessels that notorously bound
for coast Of Africa 70 return with cargoes Of Bozass
have left this harbor within the last days One Of
them Is . steamer. She was brought here twelve
fifteen months ago, perhaps longer, from Montreal sold
to Spanish houses, and until recently has been EN-
ployed as . coasting steamer. She called the Colon
hut think probable she has been rebaptxed and has
now another name. day two before she left this
harbor she repaintcd entirely black, suppose
deceive the cruisers On the coast Africa twbo, OF
course are in possession description Of her) her
character She did DOT clear at oil at the Custom House
here and went 10 Ia the night at least she WAS
thn harbor the evening, and next morning
was est inrsstss.
II Is utterly Impossible that the authorities Of this
sland not aware that this steamer was fitting out IN
this harbor for voyage 70 the coast OF Africa and was
IA their poYer 70 have detained her.
The othorhree vessels above referred 70 IT, was equally
notorious fitted for the OF Africa 70 return
with cargoes Of bozales and they too might had such
been the desire o. the authorities, have been detaoed
The following important royal orders have been pub
hshe6 IN tho Gao1o since the date OF my last letter.;
]. royal order Of date Nov. 8, by which machinery
for The use q coffee plantations this Island may De n-
,roduced duty rree the Same ~ A for ths use Of sugar