The New York herald., 1867-04-01
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Arrival nj Havana Of the French Squadroa.
From Mexico-Marria8e Of encrnl Duice.
HAVANA. March 81, 1857.
1m FRENCH SQUADRON
The rest Of the French ships Of war from Vera Cruz
arrived at this port Saturday morning. giving
jcstic ana important aspect 70 our harbor
quite unusual First the frigate Magnanime ap-
peared. followed by the Fandrs, and lastly the large
ram Magenta, hostlng the flag OF Admiral Laronciere
e NouTry. These three vessels were more remarkable
for their formidable size than aught else particularly
tho Magenta, which towers far above the rest The
three all ronsides and their entrance was immedi.
aey followed by that Of three sunboats which towed
them along They took several days come from vera
Cruz, and, to use the expression Of . French wag,
lounging among tho spectators Of tho sight, SIT V
wonder that they got safe TO this port at siP
Once in harbor the whole day We heard nothing but the
booming sounds OF saiutss, they glad to have
arrived safely.
Admiral Laroncisre, having come ashore to pay his
respects TO ths Captain General received with due
courtesy and the visit returned In the afternoon by
the Deputy General Segundo Cabob the part Of Gen.
cral Manxano.
Marshal Bazaine accompanied by his aid de-camp and
colonel Of the Spanish stat, made svst yesterday
the Captain General which duly returned by his
Excciency in the afternoon.
The Spanish General de Marina admiral of the sta
tion) has given banquet to Admiral Laroncisre and
tho other French commanders Covers for forty ind-
viduas
The French squadron now in haybor consists OF the
following ships-Magenta, three-decker ronside Of
fifty guns and $50 men; Fandre, ronside frigate OF
thrtyfour guns and 574 men; Magnanime, ironsids
figate OF thirty guns and $50 men; Souvcrain old
ship Of the line, only mounting twelve guns serving
a transport, with $50 men, Adons gunboat steamer
OF six guns and $50 men, Tactique do Of three guns
Tarare. do, four guns and lo4 men, Dgente do, four
guns and l42 men; Brandon, do, two guns and 100
men, Magellan, corvettc.do., fteen and $50 men,
Navarn, three decker transport and the Thems do.
So that including the Megers and Duchayla, without
collecting the Of more there At least fifteen
French ships Of now in Havana The gunboat Bou-
vet from New Orleans the 22d included in the
above; she arrived on the 25th inst.
informed that the whole OF tho French feet
bound TO Europe will sail to-day The souverAn, with
Marshal Bazaino ana lady board, goes to Cadz to
land Mrs. Bazane and her mother, who desrous to
pass the Holy Week In Seville pay visit TO the Spanish
Court and some Of the other cities in Spain learn
from private but reliable that the report given
ont at the time that tho Marshal had married .
rch heiross BY uniting himself 70 The very
amiablo and accomplished lady who now
his Spouse hes no foundation, her family being
only in what 10 termed comfortably circunstancos
The Marshal however, said to have secured ample
fortune himself during his long sway in Mexico.
The pride Of the Spanish Dons has been . nttis
dampsnsd about their Tetuan ronsder since the arrival
Of the French vessels Of her ca Tho Tetuan has nov
thousand defects which discovered ti their
arrival Her commander gave party Yesterday 10 the
French ofcers, ana after dinner ordered display OF
Bengal Lights on board which bed pretty effect the
harbor.
MARuAos or GKsKRAL DUIcR wrrH A cu.Ax.
On Saturday evening the marriage ceremony between
General Dulcs and the Countess Of santovens Was per-
fcrmcd with due soemny IN the private orafoYy Of her
ladyship u her manson IN ths Plaza de Armas almost
next door 70 thc American consulatel The nupal cere
monies were performed By the Bishop Of Havana who
making . pastoral Tour The witnesses present we're
his Excellsncy tbs taptaia General, the Intsudents
General q the Treasury Generals vinens Balmaseda
Herrera Davila Counts OReiIly and San lgnaco Seniors
oFarrll Zuueta and several other persons Of dsnc-
toa 10 Havana The happy couple after the ceremony
passed on TO the grand loon where they received the
congratulations o. oil present. and retired at about
O'Clock. Csa en- fad accowpii Her ladyshp was
dressed IN black, wearing absautiful diadsm among
Duce was dresssd in full uniform, and 70 were the
other generals and officials.
AMERIcAH GOLD TO IN USED a CIRCULATING nEpiun
At pAn
A meeting of merchants, bankers and planters was
held on Saturday 70 determine whether United States
gold shall be rcceivsd In Havana . circulating me-
dunn ~ par The question decided In The ahr ma
tive, and the signatures being taken OF those wno
arc willing 70 bind themselves 70 the measure.
Fin m srxm sr1srr. Shortly before nine O'Clock