The New York herald., 1869-02-13


on the Marquis de santa Lucia and other leaders OF
the Instruction" 1t Is well known that General
Quesada Is bitterly opposed TO any compromise and
determined TO ngnt it out. He Is man Of great
bravery, dash aud determination. admirably lifted
ior 2 guerilla chief He did excellent service IN
toned. On one occasion, during skirmish he
rode with fearful ~apidity up TO an officer OF the
Chasseurs d'Afrique and, seizing him IN his
arms. carried him OF, escaping unnurt amid
shower Of bullets. After the war the
Mexican government, though iui,y appreciating i,
after paying him everything lie could by any pos
sibility claim he was induced TO resign ana depart
In this connection may mention the fact which
has came 10 my knowledge, that some time since
the fnsuryent leaders wrote to person connected
with the JuareZ admin Straton. stating that they
had plenty OF men ana money to buy arms, but they
were in want OF officers who could speak Spanish.
As the result there has been stream oi ex-lm-
perialists ana others running In this direction the
Mexican government, happy TO be rid Of them and
feeling great love Tor spain, quietly shutting lis
eyes,
La ror de cuba in its issue or the 9th, severely
critcises the DGio &c Ia HafssG Tor Its incorrect
statements aud false news-for example IN styling
The death OF Arango an assassination instead OF an
execution following a court martial; the reported
death OF the Marquis de santa Lucia; the capture
o1 Aguilera and MaronOl-whlch only has the ELECT
OF exciting the derision of the CubanS for paper
which, /. not government organ, Is an authorized
mouthpece OF the Cuban authorities
Several OF the most prominent merchants, traders
and shopkeepers propose the organization OF cltl
zen militia as reserve TO the volunteer corps IL
IS to De composed OF masters and employees whose
occupations heretofore have prevented their en-
rolling themselves among the volunteers but VIII
prove an and TO them in any emergency. Don Julian
Iulueta, colonel OF the Second battalion or volua-
tees. mas ordered, on his own account 800 Peabody
rifles for two Of bis companies. ,Senor Duranona,
captain OF the Grcnadler volunteers, has given =
similar order FOR his company.
The City Governor has ordered that, owing to the
disturbed condition OF affairs, no masks be worn at
the approaching carnival save at the public balls
authorized by the authorities.
The poS de cuba cpines tnat the preparations for
the elections in Havana have opened very badly and
complains of the want OF publicity manifested, likely
TO lead TO difficulties ana recamations at q time
when opportunities for remedy have past and result
Ia serious evils. AS 1t says the municipality, ln-
stead OF making out the list as is done in Spain for
revision within stated time, directs that every citl
zen who considers himself entitled to be registered
on the electoral list, win give written notice
thereof to the police OF the parish within
eight days, with statement OF his position. These
are to be daily forwarded TO the secretary.
Four days OF the eight nave already expired, and
nothing has as ye. been done. The Civic Boarl
makes an excuse that no census has been taken
since 1862. But what better guide, says that journal,
can the Board have than the latest ta2gatherers'
The Official gazette OF the I'd announces that the
Colonial Minister, under date OF the 9th OF December.
has Professionally approved the transfer made by the
concession 10 Don de Caceres OF grant for the
establishment OF a submarine cable between the
Antilles, Mexico, Panama ana South America,
in favor OF the International Oceanic Iee.
graph Company. Under date OF November y the
some tuncuonary decreed that proposals wlll be re-
ceived lorg the establishment OF submarine cable
between Cuba, Porto Rico, Canary Islands and Ca
diz port in that vicinity, on or before lst OF
March next. Tne parties MAKING Sucn pr0D0SdS
were required to make deposit ot $4,000 Ia defauG
whereof none would be considered. The government
has fixed the l0tn OF March Tor deciding upon pro-
posals offered, when the deposits, accompanying
those rejected, will be returned. Those making the
accepted proposals. win have TO make o permanent
spOs 10 $50 600 " at the option Of the government
as guarantee for the Inauguration OF the line
IN accordance with the terms OF the contract.
Heretofore the Captain Generals OF Cuba nave
recognized in the various Consuls here certain dlplo
matte qualities at least To the extent OF respectfully
receiving their representations regarding the per-
sons and property OF their respective citizens Dulce
however, informs them that they are only ''corn-
mercial agents" and ne can recognlze taem N no
other character and he s not careful to refrain from
snubblng them IL they attempt any other r0ts.
Among other acts Of his as touching this poinishe
directs that the certificates OF nationality issued by
the Consuls be surrendered TO HIM, he giving in ex
change o S1lGo c0llducto.
A lady OF position and intelligence recently ar
rived from Spain states that when General Duce
left the Peninsula 1t was understood that he was
compromised in the project OF his party to bring
about the election OF the Queens son under the
regency OF Montpenser, and that IN accordance with
an agreement with Serrano he was 10 collect q sum
OF money here 90 aid III that purpose. In this
nection may state that the Erpectddor La5ernL q
Cnban paper states that Duces intention was to
remain here ONLY I'LL May or June, anu cries out
strongly against his leaving.
On Thursday night meeting was held at the
residence or the Marquis de san Ygnacio for the
purpose OF forming conservative committees
throughout the island. Some pretty speeches were
made, but nothing practical was accomplished.
The Diu;iO de IA Marina expresses the opinion
that Dad ~ the old system or taxatlon was tnat ln
augurated in JulY last IS far more defective. The
treasury is empty, and the taxpayers continue to
grumble 1t auds:--'.We are persuaded that the
government recognizes the necessity OF a change,r
and advises that IL be made before July next. AS
an easy remedy 1t suggests an augmentation IN the
import and export duties.
Tie spanish frigate Fernando el Catoico which
arrived here on the 4fh, brought Ia tow the
English schooner Galvanc, recently captured near
Cayo Romano. AS there has been no announcement
OF blockade the question OF the legality of her cap
ture IL Inooted.
senior Leandro Rodriguez Gala, the newly ap-
pointed Bishop OF Yucatan arrived here from Slsal
per steamship san Francisco. on the 4th, for the
purpose OF being consecrated The ceremony will
take place in few days.
The money market having received supply OF
about 81, 900 by the several steamers aely ar
rived transactions have become much easier, and
gold Is obtainapie at from ~ TO per cent premium.
The Cadlz steamer Porto Rico, recently arrived,
brought thrty-thrce government employees ap-
pointed from among the .insu
Two hundred troops left TINS morning With artil-
lery. going To villa Clara twnere disturbances are
reportedl via Batabano and Cenfuegos.