New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-17
INTERESTING FROM HAVANA.
MEXICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

From Our Own Correspondent
HAyhSA June 8, 1861.
Governor Weller arrived here on th1 5th inst, per
British Royal Mail Steamer Clyde, from Vera Cruz,
having been relieved as Minister by Mr.. Corwin.
am advised by private letters that Mr. c. is far from
being pessed with the locale Of bis mission, on account
Of the confused political condition by which he ia SUI
rounded-in the midst of treason and trators, whose
language be does not comprehend. He thinks he
might do better service among less Offensive material
nearer home.
Mr. Weller has a son with him, and they LET yester-
day morning for the Of Florida, By the steamer
Salvor, 70 meet the United States wsr-seaner Water
Witch at or near Key West, which will take him to
Cedar Keys whence lie wi cross the country to Fer
nandns, and travel North by easy stages through the
Confederate or rebelious States, 10 Washington. Hr.
Weller hss important dispatches for the Government At
Washington, from the City of Mexico.
Mr. Matthews, who has been for some time acting
as British Minister resident at the City Of Mexico,
rived By tie Clyde lie will go TO the United States
by the steamship Bienvile next TIP, for the purpose
Of visiting Washington before bis return 70 England.
BY the Spanish steamer Union from Vera Cruz on
the 4th instant Col Timothy Page arrived here on his
wsy 70 the United States lie formerly Leuten.
ant of the 9Th Regiment Of Infantry Of Abe United
States Army. He is on his way home for the purpose
of Offering HE services 10 the President Of the United
States, for the war. He will probably receive a CON-
mission ~ colonel from his age, experience and patri.
otto devotion TO the cause.
We have dates 10 the 2sth only, from New York and
are no, much grathed with the slow combinations on
your fronten-but we are, perhaps, too anxious TO
learn Of decisive action.
In my PRONUNCIATION Of this dty, among the social
circles where have gained admission, lave been
much surprised fad how great the number Of per.
sons living n this slave country, who are in sentiment,
morals and religion opposed 10 the Institution OF Ssv.
ery existing here and Ia the Southern portion Of the
United States There frequent meetings Of persons
males and fernales-who discuss the principles, and
are laying deep the foundations Of sympathy which
will bring forth fruit in due without the viola
ton any law of the land. Our harps are NOT hung
upon the willows, but the soft Rollan notes and the
songs Of Zion have been hesrd and enjoyed, % they
we're brestbed refesbngy upon our hearts and souls
BY an angelic creature who is the inspiration Of one Of
our most influential circles She 10 ready with her ex
coed gly rich andhighy cultivated intelligence well
us with her meaDs 10 advance the cause Of Christ
and the cause Of human freedom although living In this
benghted land where she has followed the fortunes Of
her husband whom she personally aids In bis business
every day.
have been informed that this disinterested and
benevolent woman and her husband devote one-tenth
of the fits of their joint industry 10 works Of char
ity snd that they mos earnestly striving to
accomplish good work. to cid the Union cause of the
home land.
Other generous spirits naturally drawn into this
association, AID have partially become known TO
them Mr.. L., literary gentleman of the United
States IL Of these reunions; Mr.. W., Of The Cuban
Messenger MI and Mrs. f., and believe, although
am not certain, the Consul General Of the United
States are enlisted In the righteous cause with these
good ghtors Of tie Samaritan stock There are many
Others, and the combinations are infinite for good
will toward men under oil the yicisfudes and casual
ties Of peace love- or wsr Of which the lady Is the
adjoining light and the guiding genius.
We do not get any news from Mexico to indicate
permanent acfcaton Of the people, scattered in frag
mentary parties the land, and no changes Of In
portance, since last previous arrivals.
From St. Domngo-that portion which has become
Spanish posse,son-our news continues Of the most
favorable character. All is peace, harmony, quiet,
in the initiation Of industrial progress which is TO bring
prosperity to the people.
Our markets are not very active. Sugars are in
steady demand for European markets at to 81 rialS
for No. ~. Molasses no action. Freigbts have not
changed Many vessels Of the United States are being
sold to foreign subjects and Tags in order to preserve
business, and to escape all chances Of capture by
Southern privsteen.
EreAangs,-London 4d4i prem Paris rae discount New
York par al prem; Nsw-Ofiesns no business doing
The British brig Margaret A. Stevens, Butler, com.
mander, leaves for NewOreans to-day with o cargo.
She was formerly American. She will get into port,
probably or get her cargo in and return to this port
for another.
The health Of this city s good but few cases of sick
ness appearing.
The mail steamship Benville, William Rath'
bone, esq., commanding, from Havana 18th inst, p
H. with mails and passengers to Livingston, Crocheron
g. Co., arrived yesterday The health Of Havana still
remains good.
Among the passengers from Vera Cruz BY the Bh,i.h
mail steamer Clyde, were the Hon. Mr. Mathews, Il,
D. Ma late Minister to Mexico snd Gen. Weller, late
Minister Penipoeaiiary Of TIE United States In the
ssus city. Ger. Weller kft On Thursday for Key