Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-13
from the Nns Orleans PicdyHle Of the oh.
LATER ERG7I HAVANA.

ARRIVAL OF TEE STEAMSHIP GEN. NIRANON-
LATEST POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL INTEL
LIGENCE.
TIE steamship Gen. Nramon, Capt Caughlin, arrived
at this port this morning from Havana Thursday. the til
inst She bril g weeks later intelligence than was
had by the De Soto,
CUBAN POLITICAL NEws-THE SPANISH EXPEDITION TO SAN
DOMINGO
The Cuban Messenger urni hes the following authOr-
tatye statements in reference to the expedition to San
Domingo OF whic have before had accounts, its ORR
gin and s object
A special committee from the government of g. Do
mugo compos Of Sr. Dn. Apo.inar de Castro and Sr
Dn Manuel d. J. Hercdl arrived here the 27.h, in
order to inform the Government OF the fact that the paO
ne OF Spanish origin in the Island have enthusiastically
declared thCr wish and ningaess again to become sub
jects of Spain.
On the sth inst the Spanish nag WIS., hoiscd at st
Domingo and the President Gen. Santana, issued
proclamation which forth the desires Of the people
on the subject
II F., the Captain General has allowed, that in
codance with the wishes OF the people AID government
of ST. Domingo the troops aud meLJi-war should sc
there; but the Captau-Gene submits the whole
to H. NJ the plcen for her decision, giving the asked
for assistance temporarily AID c.ndtoIl.y.
This is the first instance In the history of the civilized
world, of an Independent nation applying again 10 The
very government from whom it had once been enamel
pated for admission a subject TO the rank of her pro-
vinces. The furnishing and prosperous condition Of
Cuba aud Porto Rico have undoubtedly contributed to
great extent u, eiGe he people of s. Domingo to act
as they have done when they look upon thee two is
lands and compare their condition with their own, the
choice could not be difficult among sensible and peace
loving peobe.
These menof.sar, with the land and naval forces
granted for St. Domingo by Gen. Serrano, left port
the SOth under the immediate command of the Admiral
of the Navy, Gen Rubacaba and we expect shortly to
hear that Her Msesty Queen Isabel has accepted the
e ,b, nt - nni non nd AZ mo orna
beautiful leland Of Hspauola will soon form new, rich
and y vspetO4s ,tpn p Srln AIDING third brisnt
Jewel TO the Spanish crown "a the Antilies
The expedition above referred TO- far consists of Eve
We sells H. c NJ steamers Blanca, Blsco de Garay, We
hseo Berenguela and Isabel Ia Catoca The first two
sailed some time since before the proclamation pub
shed III i,ag-aa Tie ls- three salled o. the g0h, he
Islb la Catoli bairg tn flg-ship. The occasion ives
one of grea. Joy Havana As they sailed cut OF the
hirbor they honored with parting salute from the
fortresses well cheers from immense crowd OF
people asemp led il. tie llcilty-s-u.es shlcA the Ie
parting ships aud the troops on board returned with the
usual national enthusiasm. The royal bands OF the
rious regim uts stationed at Havana as) celebrated the
occasion with appropriate music at the Puna Castle, aud
the day genera observed by the people day OF
nstiona. re oicild,
The daily journals record these important events in
very jubiant tones, the PreSa going far 20 say
that the day is not far distant when the Spanish marine
will be restored to its ancient power in the times Of
Philip H."
8AETAE4IS PROCLAMATION.
The proclamation Of the Dictator S nana a1iresse !
to the DOmncans above mentioned il dated the lSh
of March 1t speaks first Of his own services and Of bis
well known attachment to the mo.her colntrv from
which the island had been separated ony by the schemes
Of ambitious eu, and then proceeds to how how den
tical still their interests and sympathies socially and
politically the people of both countries speaking the
language, protesting the same religion, and living
under the laws. He then aludes to the bloody
voiutions Of the Republic the perls which still threaten
her. aud hnaly TO the promised protection Of tho moth
er country, which had never ceased to entertain kindly
feelings towards them.
She promises to US that civil liberty which her own
penpe iDy and guarantees natural liberty beyond
all possibility of osag il. She seoureg to our prop
erty, and TO that end recognizes valid all the acts Of
the Republic. She promises to recognize and reward
merit and will never forget services to the country. IL
fine she will bring back peace again to country so one
The scene of wars and with peace its innumerabe bless
| ings.
Spain protects us. Her flag waves over US. Her arm,
will defend She recognizes our liberties, and togethe
we will defend tkem, one people, one family, as W.
always have BEEN Together will PROSTATE ourselves
before these aGrs that nation erected before thos
affairs which she finds to-day she left them, safe nac
and crowned yet with the shield of her arms her castle
and lions the first standard which Columbus raised at th'
side Of the ia these unknown lands in the name
Isabella the FIRST the great the noble and the Catholic
Isabella; the august name which, with the sovereignty
Of CASTLE inherited also the love of the people of thu
Spanish ses. We raise here again the flag Of her king
dom, and proclaim it in the name CT our Queen ant
Sovereign
Loag live Isabel II Long live liberty Long liv
relgionl Long live the Dominion people Long liv
the Spanish nation
It is reported TO from Havana Il o. doubts we're en-
tertanod there of the authenticity of this proclamation
but on what groundi Is not stated.
| HAVANA SUGAR MARKET.
The sales of sugar in the Havana market for the wee
ending the alst were very small, and ats reduction q