The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-29


III: Cruise for The Prirateer Sumtcr--A Rebel agent in
CuAa-Dipos,tion Of the Rebel rms in Hapana--Ar-
rira Of Aaot,c Coons- miscellaneous Na,s Hens dc
Inc report from Key West, investigation does not
amount TO anything appears that the commander at
that point had detached the Niagara Crusader
haul the SUMTER they could accomplish and Of course
to take her. If they could bring her within range of their
guns and would stay there The belief general in the
early morning Of Saturday but before night the asity
was established The object however, Of sensation had
been obtained.
supposed that the Confederate States have an agen,
here, Who of course, has official communication with
the government but he is empowered arrange the little
expenses incidentally occurring Cuba for coal and pro
visions which may be required by the cruisers of the
rebels.
lie Is very digni1ed looking parsonage, evidently in
teigent, tall, well dressed and and bearing
genteman-wh wig. lie has been called o Com.
missioner which presume is a mistake but he Is the
contemplated Consul for the republic if it becomes recog
nzcd, and he has his staff with him in the person of
remarkable striker, who occupied with the general
vestgaton Of the city and the people, and very
partial To those who have Southern proclivities.
The guns OF the rebels in store here will be protected
until they Can be shipped, which will be time while
Shuieldt has his eyes upon them. AS have not had
the honor of Introduction am not able TO give the
name of this person Of secretary probably
shall be favored with the knowledge before another
steamer leaves although they evidently desire not 10 be
known nor to attract much attention only with the
ated
Entered tho 20h the Bremen ship Fidcs Arsineau com.
mander from Macao and ST. Helena in 1923 with 252
Asatic coonsts board, contract sborers for eight
years IN Cuba When their present contracts expire they
are obliged TO re contract to leave tho island be
confined TO labor on the public works the con
victs This police measure has been rendered necessary
to save the community from the punerng disposition Of
this class when left IN dleness which has led to
vast increase OF crime in the island although is not in
conformity with the specious contracts by which they
are induced to emgrate. The deaths reported,
but are presumed to be large the tonnage capacity of
the vessel would admit the taking board OF only 500
The Queen of Spain has granted the Cross OF Gentle
man OF the Royal and distinguished order Of Carlos Third
10 Don Hpoo Vidal master Of the Spanish bark Obsor
vadora for having saved snd taken into port-iurnshng
all necessary supplies Of clothing food &ctwenyseve
shpwreckcd mariners ind Others belonging to the United
states OF Notwithstanding all compensation for services
expenses incurred in doing The facts were repre-
sencd in graphic aod beautiful letter Of Col Charles G.
Helm Consul General OF the United States tne
the Captain General of Cuba and the compliment from his
Queen cmineny deserved by tho noble and unscsh
vda-a name in Spanish history long associated with
honor and heroic emprse.
Our health last advised and yesterday Sunday all
Havana was poured into the untryOne vast Eden Of
green and good things, flowers bears, tigers, game
cocks and dust-at Carmela