The New York herald., 1869-05-21
WASHINGTON.
Report of Elk Consul Reintrie On
Cuban Affairs.
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No Election i'm Texas Until
November.
The lMPERIAllST PARTY 0RGANI zING.
Two Millions Of Gold to be Sold Weekly
Hereafter.
The IMPERIALIST PARTY ORGANIZING.
Mrs. DR.. Walker Once More in
the Breach.

WASHINGTON, May 90 1863.
Reliable Information from Cuba-Report Of
an American Consui-Env orsble Prospects
for Cubnn Independence.
MI La Rlentrie formerly Vice Consul at Havana,
who has just returned from Cuba, had lengthy in-
tervew with the President to-day on the condition
Of affairs in Cuba. He tells quite different story
from that persistently related IN the dispatches
of Admiral Hoff to the Navy Department. This prob
ably arises from the fact that Mr.. La Rientre has
been the interior Of the island and had an op
portunty Of observing the doIngs OF the insurgents
himself He informed the President hat IL the lead
OF the Cubans pursued their present course they
would certainly succeed, ana this was admitted by
the Spanish authorities. The harassing policy
adopted by the Cubans of avoiding open fight and
Keeping the Spanish army following them was ope-
rating disastrously upon the latter. Large numbers
die on the march, OF which no public mention Is
ever made while hundreds are being cut of by dis
ease. Mr. La Rientrie Informed the President that
the Spanish reports OF the losses OF the Cubans in
the various engagements or skirmishes which have
taken place are the merest eXaggeratons and almost
entirely devoid Of truth. Upon being questioned as
to the prospect Of ultimate In securing their
independence, Mr., La Rentre replied that depended
altogether upon the ability Of SPAN to keep REIN
forcing the Spanish army in Cuba The present
army there would be far reduced as to be in
effective for even pursuing the Cuban bands from
place TO place. The Cubans were still expecting aid
from the United States the leaders Of the revolution
regarding our government as q sort OF natural ally
Mr. La Rientrie says the President listened very at
tentvely TO his narrative, frequently interupting
him to ask questions.
The Case Of Nsr. J. Casanova.
The following are the principal points mentioned
IN the case of Mr.. Casanova, who was 80 severely
III treated and imprisoned by the Spanish authori-
tiee In Cuba and which will be submitted to Sec-
retary Fish:-Ever since the commencement OF the
revolution Mr.. Casanova made an object OF sus-
picion chiefly because he had become naturalized
citizen OF the United States. had also his two sons
end never approached the Spanish government In
any manner. The reason given by the Lieutenant
Governor OF Cuba for issuing the order for he arrest
was that MIR. Casanova kept an armed force of some
400 men, with which he intended to Join the nsur-
gents. The body Of men alluded TO really consisted
Of eighteen farm servants, who formed the nre
brigade Of the locality, and were uniformly dressed
In colOred shirts and felt hats. Notwithstanding a
pass, issued under the date Of December 2e charge
OF treason was instituted against Mr.. Casanova's 3
son under the date OF the 27th OF the same month.
In the beginning Of February his youngest son.
Rafael Casanova was imprisoned for an article
which appeared in his paper; but when brought be
fore the tribunal he was ordered TO be set at liberty
by the president. This, however, the Alcade refused
70 do asserting that he had express orders from
Captain General Dulce In March fresh persecu-
tiOns commenced against his son, Joseph Casanova,
and his engineer taken or the works and shot
although ne carried a free pass In his
pocket. Mr.. ]. Casanova escaped on board OF one
OF Admiral HONS vessels, but his estate was hunted
through for fteen days and partialyIburned by the
soldiers. When Admiral Hor and the American
Consul demanded the reason OF these prosecutions,
they were informed by Captain General Dulce that
was because 20 Mr.. Casanova had been implicated
In the AFFAIR Of the steamer Comanditaro.n Further.
more, property valued at one million dollars was
seized, besides $4,000 in cash, deposited in bank
In Havana belonging Ito the nrm OF Casanova
Brothers, Since December 10, Of last year. the loss
entaled on the firm by the continued prosecutions
ere estimated at three millions OF dollars.
F1libusterina Expedition stopped.
The Collector at the port OF Philadelphia has been
directed by the Secretary OF the Treasury 10 detan
the steamer Florida, now lying at Chester in the
Delaware river. from leaving the port II being sus-
pected that the vessel is IN the interest Of Cubans
Revelation in PoIitics-The ImperiaIists Pre-.
pairing Ia Take the Field.
on Tuesday night next IN pursuance OF q eau OF
many noted citizens, TO be issued next Sunday, the
imperiallsts OF Washington VIII meet FOR organza.
L.
imperialsts here In favor OF putting an imperial
tiahet In the field IN the ensuing June municipal
election. However, It Is more than probable that
the opposition TO this course Will prevail. Dem
ocrats engaged In this movement think one tyrant
preferable TO sixty -four.
Sales OF Gold by the Treasury.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has directed the
Assistant Treasurer At New York TO sell gold here.
After until otherwise ordered, 20 the extent OF
100000 weekly, instead OF $l,ooo,0oo az hereto
FORE account OF the surplus gold still accumulst
ing In the Treasury.
Recsnstruction Of Texas.
General william 7. Clark, formerly chief OF Gene
raj shendan's staf arrived here to-day from
Texas and had interviews with the President and
Secretary Rswlins about the proper remedy for the
restoration Of the Lone star state. General Clark
has become resident Of that State and feels deep
interest In its welfare. He wiz have an appointed
interview with the President to- morrow morning.
Abuse Of Senator Sumner.
Senator Sumner is beginning to receive apony.
nous letters from England, full Of personal abuse
and similar In tone those he read from the south
IN the days of slavery. The following is q speci-
men;--
LospoS.-sm-f enclose an article from one OF oui
papers, which contains proper view OF your speech
For myself allow 10 say that In my opinion, you
are hieving, cunning, Yankee scoundreL Yours
Respectfully, Az bNoblohhAN.
Mr.. Sumner has also received several letters from
Canada, OF similar import. On the other hand, hs
mas received letters from England from distinguished
men saying his speech was just the thing, and also
commendatory letters from the Continent.
Treuhle with the Scrsennt-af-Arsas Of the
senate.
sergeantat-Arms French IL said n be rapidly
getting himself into trouble with hs f uds. II,
m reported an giving great dissatisfaction to hi,
party and some OF his old supporters threaten u
have him removed on the re-assembing Of Congress
Presidential "Reminiscences Of Life In Gaiens.
President Grant entertained at dinner tonight
several of his Galena friends. and talked over old
umes before he became General or Cbief Magls-
trafe.
S.hnnaes In tLc Government Printing once.
The superintendent Of Printing has appointed his
con, H. II. Clapp, his chief clerk, and Madison
Davis preparer Of copy.
sestIers' Rights Under the Homestead Laws.