New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-10
fspeeiai c0ueaponaencs Of the Crescent
LETTER FROM HAVANA.


HAVANA NGBAt ApIH - LOCO.
We are at war, but ii IS only war
Of wind, and about nothing Of greater mportance
than wouldbe opera singer. Nevertheless, as
several factions have taken place between the
belligerents, and the wounded can be numbered, /
deem it proper to note the facts.
Some years ago, that wealthy ex,pirate Paneho
Martez, the ownerof the Tacon Theater, conceived
prejudice in favor of the musical abilities Of a
young Catalan named Boy, and sent him to Italy to
complete his musical education. Boy did moi
realize the hopes of his patron on his return, an6
proved to be very commonplace boy, if the
opinion Of Cuban critics is to be regarded as deoi
sive. Old Pancho, however, did not desert him
and on leasing the theater to Sr. Grau made con,
dition that a debut should be given Boy, and
last Tuesday week was dedicated to that purpose,
when he was announced for the role of Genaro,
in g Lucretia.n Now, there is a sort of Vendetta
existing in Havana between the Creoles and the
Galatians, as unbounded as it is deep and bitter.
Neither party can brook the triumph or distinction
of any member of the other. Accordingly Boy
was "goosed y on that occasion, but like brave
boy sang through the part in spite of the din, and
at the conclusion of the performance proceeded
to hunt up the disturbers with hostile Intentions
It is not necessary to pursue the thread OF the
story further. Suffice it to say that challenges few
like pigeons. The Galatians rallied around the
angry Boy, and the Creoles banded in opposition
Whenever they met at the theater or the cafe
fight was sure to ensue. 0nperforming nights the
Taeon was literally invested with soldiers-the ex
element ran high and still continues SO. OF re-
suits So far, Boy and one of the editors of the
siglio hgve come off with broken heads, some half
a dozen have been imprisoned and fined six or.
each, and one or two duels IN ftort are reported.
The opera troupe is now in Matanzas, giving a
series Of Eve performances. On its return An
astasia is to have benefit, previous to their de-
parture for New York. Formes and two other
members of the troupe have left already for that
destination
From the rural districts we have reports of
earthquake shocks ia several localities, all with
out dangerous results. The disturbances in the
neighborhood Of Cardenas have been quelled.
One hundred and twenty-eight Coolies have been
imprisoned, charged with the murder of their
oyerseer, several of whom will doubtless be gar
diarism is still rife.
The reason of the captain generals retirement
is at last made public and tits said to be dislike for
thenew Gov. Politco, who recently arrived from
Spain, where he had been previously sent in dis
grace by Captain General Dulce. The latter looks
upon his return as reflection upon his official
acts on the part Of the government, and designs
returning in few month";, whether his successor
is appointed or not. In the meanwhile, the COVER
nor is counting popularity and has already de-
signed an improvement for the city, to be COM
uienced forthwith, that will be highly appreciated
1t is the formation of a new paseo on the Prado.
street Immediately outside the gates with space
in the center like your neutral ground on Canal
street,. II is about three -eighths Of mile in
length and viii be beautifully adorned with
statues fountains and palm trees 1t will of course
when completed, be athe drive en-
Politics run high. Scarcely had the election Of
commissioners to Spain been completed, and upon
whom the Creoles had relied to achieve redress
for their assumed political wrongs, when it was an.
nounced that they to have no voice in the Junta
at all, but merelyundergo written examination
much in the style of the Washington Reconstruc.
ton Committee Gen. Dulc6 has also been EN-
powered to appoint four commissioners at large
who, as they viii Of course be selected from the
adverse or Spanish interest, it is feared will neu
tralize or defeat the efforts of Che Others 1t is
understood that the first and principal demand OF
the Creoes will be for the immediate abolition OF
slavery, which, considering the few negroes owned
by this class, can readily be considered as cheap
patriotism
Another robbery has been detected at the Gus
tomhouse, in which $4,000 wofthiof jewelry disap-
peared. Several parties are now under arrest for
in the affairt
The new bishop seems determined to make a
noise in the world audnot hide his light under a
bnshel. He is evidently martinez in church mat
ters with strong favor Of intolerance in his dis
position. His last appearance is III ordering all
preachers and educators Of youth to Immediately
confess and forbidding tho exercise of their pro-
fession without the possession Of the necessary
document attesting compliance with his orders.
This prelate is a rather remarkable man ia bis
way. He commenced life as private soldier
afterwards entering the church. his rise has been
wonderfully rapid. He cannotbe said to be popu-
ar-ambitious men never are--more particularly
when successful
The United States steamer Yucca was in port a
few days ago on a very delicate mission, inatri,
monial one, Two hereto loye-yers wished ID
unite their fates, and applied TO Mr. Minor, oui
popular consul, to assist them in their wishes. He
like gallant old cupid as he il, Immediately or
dered man-ofwar here, knowing that chaplain
is part Of the necessary equipment Of one, and
hence, the coming Of the Tncea-fags, rings
blessing, bliss, etc, etc, etc.
Since my last, business has been looking up.
sugarsbegan to move at full rates No 70, S@84 rs.
A lot No. 10 changed hands at 10 rls. for the
New York market, Molasses still holds firm at
4f@44 rls. Freights rather in demand for Northern
ports at S2@s2 25per box, but no wantof ton
mage, Exchange has evidenced a marked rise.
Sterling rules at 159 per cent. American Cold, 81
per cent Cold drafts - per cent $4,000
United States currency sold yesterday at Ii per
cent. discount. Several large. New York buyers
here, and orders coming forward. Reports from
the country all go to confirm the idea Of short
crops.
The petroleum diggerg are still at work. Three
new wells were started last week about fourteen
miles from here. No doubt exists in the minds 0
the parties interested about striking the " ile,'
The only fear seems to be that It's plentituds vii
render it less profitable than they conld wish.
The weather still continues fine, very little rail
up to the present time, and the air is as pure d
that Of Paradise. Adioa
The GLOVE MANUFACTURE IN FRASoE-Tht
Of French gloves has increased con
for the last few years In the year 1887
the gloves exported were estimated at 6,5l6 900