New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-14

HAVANA, June l, 1866.
inc steamer sails to morrow and | write. Havana
mas been all astr for tie last two or three days.
on Wednesday morning a ten O'Clock steamer
sigaa! was displayed from the Moro, which was
Immediately succeeded by the frigate signal, and
III Q snort time thereafter, the Spanish flag was
raised aloft, and this was followed by the raising
9f the Spanish banner on the place, the latter flag
displaying the royal crown. All Havana now
knew for certain, that the Nayas de Tooso /"
(Which was at Matanzas the night before ) was on
the point Of entering the harbor, bearing on board
lis EXcellentissmo Don Francisco de Ler
sendi 0machia, the new captain-genera
cs Cuba An immense crowd soon thronged the
wharf, flags were raised on the vessels in the har-
Dor, officials were seen moving here and there
generals and colonels, captains and lieutenants of
the army and marine. The captain-general's car
rage was rugged up women showed themselves
all around tile buildings facing the wharf, at the
windows; soldiers on the wall tops Of the forts;
hundreds Of citizens on the house tops-in short,
alli Havana was .agitated to the center,
and from the center out to the circumference
In about an hour the Navas de Toloso
was seen turning the Moro point and
then the excitement beggared description. As
soon as seen she gave a salute firing off all her
forts. wanted to see all, and did, but under
pressing circumstances. A thousand lips were
moving at once" Oh what splendid vessel
She is larger than the Berenguela Is not 80 large
as the Villa de MadGd!" But soon this abberfng
stopped. The captain of the port, with some off.
cials, was by this time nearing the frgate and the
NaYas de Toloso was almost directly in front Of
u.s. Now the captain of the steamer gave orders
10 man the yard-arms Up jumped the sailors
along the ropes like SO many bees going to the
hiVe, and then, at their places, gave loud huzzas.
Then the captain-geDeral, standing near the cap
tain, dohed his hat with reverence to all and we
saw the new governor-general.
soon afterwards, the president of the council
with other municipal authorities weut on board to
pay their respects. At o'clock his reception took
place. Large bodies of troops, infantry, cavalry
ana artillery lined the way from the "CabaIleria p
one OF the points on the wharf extending to the
palace. The columns were opened to permit his
4 passage. Fifteen captains, each with his white
boat, wearing red cap, (they were Biscayens.)
n and bearing the flag Of their section, approached
d the vessel and bore the general and his suite ia
the shore. On touching shore, volleys of artillery
4 were 1ired, and the procession moved The two
# captains7g general, side by side appeared at the
Y mead Of the procession, and Immediately. passed up
into the audience chamber where the oath was
administered.
General Larsendi is a remarkably fine looking
man, is about six feet high, large weighs should
say, from two hundred to two hundred and twenty
pounds, is slightly bald in 'front.' with little or no
hair on his hind head; has martial beariRg. firm
and determined look, and an exceedingly pleasant
intelligent and frank countenance His bearing
indicated man of fine manners without being
enthusiastic the reception was cordial and assur-
ing.
On yesterday his excelency was in the process.
II sion of"oorpus Christi and wore the blue rib
bon, emblem of his authority as chief ruler of this
portion of his majesty's dominions. The spaniards
are in ecstactes over him, while the creoles la
ment losing General Dulee. translate for Won
General Buee's address:
the a'shabita,atS of CubG-It was a high honor
When the queen (whomtGod preserVe) defgned to
coRhrn me as governor of this precious Aniiia The
| recommendation which she gave me of this noble
and ever faithful loyal Spanish prince was and
is proof of the great love which She processes for
Cubans, and the distinction comes to be so much
the more appreciated because of the ioy she
partskes i'll oaniding in il.
" In presenting myself before her majesty 7
can say, Sonora, the Isle of Cuba, is each time
more worthy of the prediction of your majesty
I!s blazon OF loyalty IS mere brilliant each day
situations difficult have been crossed without those
difficulties having been peTceived-thankg to its
cordiaty and to its fidelity. Tie honor that re.
ceiyed from You, confidng the governorsbip of
such beautiful province has been exalted be-
cause have governed one of the peoples the
most cultivated of your maiesty's domintons n
separate myself rom you, profoundly thankful for
the ease with which have had my command. NV
aim has always been the strlctest impartiat2 and
Justice"
Here have in all the inhabitants nothing but
{ Spanlards, loved BY the best Of queens, holding
always present before them the s6yereipn reenr4
+ =, |
harmony With my proper sentiments. give thanks |
10 the enlightened authorities who have aided me
IN governing. -
e" have desired to be right; you will Judge me.
Aly conscience is satisfied. Blame my nsunieiency,
s4but not my right and loyal intentions.
" 10 the enlightened Governor Captain General
ENcelentEslmo, Slgn0r D. Francisco de Lersendi
TO whom ideliverthe command to-day | have eng,n.
ciated your virtues, hoping that he will contrihate
to making good what have said. Cubans, and in
ha6tantS Of all the Island Of Cuba, bid you fare.
AFell, with the most grateful reGolections Where
ever may be my lot you will have always Cuban
, ~ DOMINGO DULCE."
The general sails tomorrow for New York and
Hashington-will stend a short time in the United
States- and then depart fer Spain.
HAe Spaniards are not very vel pleased with |
the late oaptain-gsneral. They think him too |
ienlent and everybody crtioizes his course here
as to The preparations for the reception of Gen.
1 Lersea1i. Three trumpaa arches were to have
#5een erected by citizens This he prohibited, aud
IS reporsed to have actually dismissed celador,
or constable, because he gave his consent to it.
PIE is reported to have also sent to several com.
znissaries or magistrates, and tsld them that all
demonstrations of joy on the occasion were to be
IBttrtly prohibited Twill do him the justice to
|add that he afterwards Feustated the ceiador but
|peopte 40 rot like such exhibitions of-ealousy.
Suga RS firgn-Good grocery, 81 to 81 reals. Mo.
lasses, Mnseovado, 81 reals; Mel de Puga, 81
reals.
Excha. 1ge on London, go days, 188; on paIis,
Ra on New York, in gold at sight, 6; at 60 DAYS
81 on New York, currency. 23 to %.
"a .... F. s. W.
TEEriNGs To.NGHr.-Two benevolent assocfa- |
as. have meetings to-night-the Young Mems at
81 o'clock, at Polar Star Lodge hall, No. 10 st.