The New York herald., 1862-02-14
ARRIVAL OF THE COLUMBIA.
interesting from Havana-Large Importation
OF Slaves into approaching Depar-
turc Of tho Captain ceneral-Fabrieation
Of the Southern Press Witt Of Prince Alfred
to Havana Loss OF . British War Vessel
State Of the Market, &C., &c.

10th inst at three NJ for the mails and there
tanned that the Baltic had left about hour previous
with them. The Columbia passed the Baltic tho same
evening at seven O'Clock, having in steamer proba
bly, disabled The captain Of the lghtship reported
nothing new.
Among tho passengers by the Columbia is Captain
Palmer late in command Of the United States
Iroquois who proceeds Immediately to Washington It
was we'll known at Havana and st. Thomas that under
the circumstances il was impossible for Captain Palmer
to have prevented the escape OF the Sumter from Mat
niquc and all the stories about his Of zeal and
loyalty arc base fabricatons and received with
great indignation by those who knew the history OF tho
pressed great regret his being relieved his
mand, as they had great confidence in his ability and
energy.
Our Havana Correspondence,
HAVANA. Feb. 8, 1862.
The Approaching Departure Of the Capain Gcneral-Fatri
cations Of the Southern Press-Rsply Of the Cuban Gou
nent Or0ans-HaFa a Dozen Cdrgoes Of Afsicans-Vtsa
Of Prince Alfred, &c., dc.
According to all appearances and rumors, We shall
soon too soon lose present excellent and popular
Captain General and his amabo wife, In fact they have
oommel 1ed giving souvenirs to their friends which
suppose to be nfalible sign Of approaching depar
ture. have beautiful ring which the Countess
gave to Mr. Cohner Of the firm of Fredericks Cohner
which has, addition to tho gems with which is SET
microscopic portrait Of her husband. General serrano
We very anxious know who will succeed thom here
do rot say replace them for that would be difficult
amatter to do.
We have had arrivals from any Southern ports
since the 2lst ult, unusually long interval On that
day steamer Victoria arrived from New Orleans and
on the previous day had a schooner from the
port told there has been late arrival at Matan
The Diario de Ia Marina Of yesterday replies
Statement made by the New Orleans Delta, the effect
that
dgnaon for the frequent outrages which the federal
cruisers had committed, almost in sight OF the Havana
sent several messages the United States Consul
cernng those Ourages and the commandants or those
forts had received orders to keep lookout and il they
should discover any United States vessel in tho act OF
chasing boarding any vessel within range to
fire and sink her. The Captain General has the
nsoeuce and audacity of Yankee shippers with much
disgust that ne openly declares his sympathy for the
Confederate States his determination to protect their
vosses citizens and ha and his conviction that the
atterpt on the part Of tho Yankees TO subugato the
South is supremey senseless anu futile.
Tbs above paragraph is copied from the Charleston
Courier Of January IL, and the Diario says in reply
In the editorial article Of days issue repeled the
unjust accusation directed against the Spanish govern
ent and the authorities Of the island by journal New
York Tine) which passes for an organ of tho federal
government and now are sorry tosay to tho Charles
ton Courier organ Of the confederacy that there is
word of truth in the article quoted above from the
New Orleans Delta There has been aggression the
part OF federal cruisers on vessels leaving this port in
tho neighborhood OF forts consequently there has
been addressed has there been any reason for
addressing, any message TO the United States Consul by
our esteemed Governor, the Captain General Moreover,
| not only has his ExcelIency not shown the sympa.
| thies fancied by the Confederates, but the rea-
Tons exsMns oe'Mes svn oe haen anu oraa
and intimate as now. The truth Is, that our supreme
authority, in compliance with the high and important
duties Of his post conducts himself In this In other
matters in his charge with the tact and prudence be-
fitting and with entire submission to tho orders Of tho
supreme government and the political principles and
international law which serve him - his rule Of con-
duct"
This disavowal also appears in large letters in the
Gccta Qfcial, which adds additional Importance to it,
The falsehood thus nailed was in all probability con-
veyed TO the Delta through some correspondence which
was not intercepted
But the Did,io has its hands full Of this kind Of work
and the New YORK HERALD comes 10 for Its full share Of
refutacn to usc very mild term, you will perceive
from psrusa OF the article which translate and
for your qualification aud that of your readers
Your solferino contemporary got II yesterday hot
strong and warm but he Is let of lightly comparison
with the punishment inflicted on the HERALD, pro
badly because the latter can stand better and on the
humane principle Of tempering the wind 70 the shorn
Since the beginning Of December last there have bcon
fyc or six ship loads OF Africans landed 1rni
dad on the south side Of the island One lot Of about
three hundred captured near the Isle oil Pines and
brought 10 this city and queer spectacle they presented
those unnaturaized foreigners. Some OF the had
actually collars to their gurny shirts, but the
were simple and primitive, wearing their old coffee
bags without particle Of crinolinc. Thoy all
young and looked happy enough though would not
guarantee that they will feel after few months work
sugar plantation in Cuba Slave traders have not
had as good opportunity for long timo to push their
nefarious business and they are making the most OF it,
Except the apolionsts there is no class Of more
anxious that unfortunate civil war shonld continue
in order that vessels ofwar may be diverted from
watching and pursuing them.
Another interesting local event was the arrival here Of
Prince Alfred board the St. George, SO, from Vera
Cruz Tho splendid shpof the-line Donegal 100 guns,
arrived the same day. The Prince had not heard the
painful news OF his fathers death till he Eav ana,
and under circumstances could fot ashore and
show himself 10 the public whch here and every where
curious animal He paid very short and private
visit tho Captain General TO whom he afterwards
i very handsome cross, memeno and token Of
After stay Of three or four days he sailed for
England Tho Donegal has also gone, having sailed for
| Vera Cruz the day before yesterday.
II Z. NJ. gunboa Plovsr was lost on the Mexican
in that severe northwest storm had few days ago
| Cfncess and crew all saved without difficulty.
boon requested by parties here to call the attcn
tion ex companies to some very disreputabo s
management Il is next to impossible to have barrel
| OF oranges delivered at friends house in good
orior after having been delivered into tho care OF
some express company. is dsgraceful One gentleman
has assured me that he has suffered in this way three
four at the hands OF the largest express company
In the United States hope the mere mention OF it will
| have the effect Of putting stop TO the practice.
In the way Of amusenents matters are rather dull
The Opera gives but little satisfaction We have had
epetions after repetitions without prospect ever
hearing Of tbs operas faithfully promised 'Nac
BETH given Thursday and in my estimation
near Q complete failure as II well could be Sienora
Rasseggo has been indsposed for several days
not quito rc,nisc when she undertook the role OF LAZY
Macbeth cannet help thinking that il Muzo alone had
| tho man nagemsnt things would 60 much smoother.
The circus also had grown dull trcsome, but now
since the brothers Hanlon have arrived 1t s expected
that tho show bisness," as Artcaus Ward would say
will Immediately revive. The stay Of these young and
celebrated performers will be but heen twenty days
prospectus OF newspaper in the English language
hss been issued II is to be called the Cuban Herald
va shall SEQ what il will amount to-
business continues very dull The latest sugar quota
t.ous have are from 6I TO IA the basis Of
! No IL. Exchange on New York this morning TO 5h
| discount. London 10L to II premium.
The rebsl steamer which came here (the yictora)
on the 2ls ul with cotton 40 left last night with the
rebel flag flying, and doubtless intends to the
blockade, as part Of her cargo consists OF and
ammunition and various effects commanding high prices
| among the rebels.
The steamer Almsndares, sunk at her moorngs here
yht svs aimee with her cargo baS We. bean raised