The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23
News from Havana.


The steamship Bienvile, J. D. Bulloch, commander
from New Orleans the 10th and Havana the 18th INST
arrived at this port at O'Clock yesterday Afternoon
after fine Of less than four dayshe last two days
against strong northerly winds and high seas.
The carnival has passed OF with unusual gayeties
Nothing Of importance at Havana.
The sugar market WAS very heavy, with tendency 70
decline Stock 135 900 boxes against 70 600 year
same time.
Molasses dull no demand; "a reals for ciayed and
muscovadoes, 81 do. cargoes could be had at hess
rates. Produce Of foreign countries only sold meet
the most pressing wants.
Freghts improved vessels few; G3 los has been In,d
for Falmouth and order.
Exchange--Iondon II per cent prem; Northern cities
Of the United States, dis. prem; New Orleans
prem.
Health of Havana good
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENTS.
HAVANA, Feb. Is, 1891
CSrfagyation-7he Steamship kiramon-De1aa Of Mad
Ffrzsolia.-A Eeo Musical Prodigy from Spain-Gcn
NiYom0n stu in Haruna--7Ae Southern Confcxieyacy
&C., &c.
Yesterday had the novelty OF q large fire. which
destroyed lumber yard near the Pasco Isabel where
never ought to have been located and several wooden
shantes, which have for years dsgraced that
tul portion Of the CITY Much property has been lost
benefit has been conferred upon public large by the
conDagraton, and those who retail lumber at from $40
TO 500 per 900 feet well afford to make the sacrifice
and find also appropriate locations their
mess. The New Workers were quite delighted to find
something to excite and remind them Of home Many
thousands Of people gathered 70 enjoy the spectacle but
not TO aid in preventing the extension Of the destroying
eemen-that being left 10 the coored iremen and the
government officials, who are very handy but do
any good-they see, but never put the fire out
The steamship Miramon arrived yesterday morn
ing from New Orleans, with few passengers and
a full freight unpleasant reminder for tho young
ex President, who meets her here. When last he saw
her with his glass, che was being captured by daring
Yankees which led 70 his defeat before Vera Cruz and
the eventful overthrow of his power and that OF the
vindictve clergya few OF these dronee being here,
aso TO enjoy the spectacle The steamship Benville,
Buloch commander arrived last evening from New Or
leans having board sundry fathers and tender scons
OF Mother Church. banished for their counrys good,
from the republic Of Mexico. They not charged
anything for their landing permits II is said that the
steamship General Mramon will find few unpaid bills
here, and the question mooed whether shc may not
be held liable for them. II the Captain General had
caused the execution OF bottomTy upon her for her
fitting expenses before she left this port there might be
show, unless she had passed through the ordeal Of
and subee utnt ing tribunals.
Madam Frezzolin made her first appearance on the IA
con boards last venng-disappointng public expecta-
musical prodigy, Nile. Eoise DHer BILL just arrived by
the Spanish steamer from Cadz, and she Is astonish
She comes with the light Of fame upon her young
bIow-twelve ycars-and she will DO pet in this com
munity.
The celebrated bandit chief, Asturiano said, has
been sbotfor the fourth fifth time. He has long been
the Of the country and viii probably appear again.
be holds the landed propretors and most influential
citizens in dread, lest III bofall him they may be pur
sued by his earg Is, probably, only another excuse
letting him get away and credulity will only
fact when his head be and identified
The family Of General Aramon expected here By
Spanish amer TO day. and rooms have been
for them at the Hotel Cubano The TX President.
very gay, and willing his oats broadcast especial
ly when he can win Cuban smiles
Mr. Pscheco, In spite Of his physical twists and nirni
ties, proved quite captivating At the palace and else
where, showing what expression Intelligence give 70
ugly faces and persons.
The great fe with the steam plough IN 70 take place
Tuesday Comorrow), In the presence OF tho Captain
General all the savants Of Cuba, and the most dstin
gushed ptrsonages Of our community-of course your
correspondent included who rs specially invited 10 70
port for the HtlsAID
Tho received by The Benvillc, from Tennessee,
vreif &C. has rather grated the sound Of the
thin people, and hopes begin agam 10 be entertained
that sober second thought viii DO much toward aova;iDg
the agitating aeperies which have disturbed yorpot
cal conot again be deceived by false Apo
The election Of Mr. Davis, Of Msssippi President OF
the Southern ccnederacy, looked upon ~ uayorable
in view o. future Cancellation.