The New York herald., 1872-12-15
HAVANA, Dec. I, 1872,

The principal event of the past week has been
the arrival OF the Spanish mail steamer Puerto
Rico on Thursday, the 5th inst, and the presenta-
zion OF the historic flag OF the artillery corps of the
citizen militia OF Madrid as a present from the |
volunteers in Spain to those in Cuba The occasion
has been eagerly seized by the press OF the city.
volunteers and all classes Of patriotic Spanards as
An opportunity to give vent to eloquent and STIR
r,ng declarations of fraternal union, "the symbol
of common country "eternal brotherhood" and
III that sort OF thing, you know, among the de-
tenders OF national integrity. The flag is the same
which waved on the Tr0cadero fortress during the
French invasion In 1923 under the Duke OF Angou-
eme, and has attached to it eleven streamers each
with Its appropriate names and dates.
The prime mover Of this patriotic manifestation
and also one Of the committee charged with the
presentation OF the nag has been the captain OF the
volunteer artillery of Havana Don Mariana de la
Torre, well known two years ago as being at the
same time government employe and the principal
partner in the Casino Habanero, o fashionable
sporting house. The other members Of the Presen-
tation Committee were Don Francisco de la Tor
riente formerly q wealthy Cuban planter, but now
following his profession Of architect in Madrid,
where he is also Deputy Judge, and Don Fran
cisco Paula Timenez, formerly a banker in Car
denas. but now wealthy capitalist and banker in
Madrid.
THE FETES FUSS AND FURY.
Immediately upon arrival OF the steamer which
had been for several days anxiously expected, 1t
was welcomed by bands OF music on board Of tug
boats and enthusiastic cheers from the crowds OF
people lining the wharves and sides OF the bay. A
committee OF the principal volunteer officers Of
havana hastened on board, where q number OF set
speeches OF welcome were delivered. But in order
TO give greater ecdt to the proceedings the follow
Ing day at noon was appointed for the formal de-
livery OF the nag which the Madrid volunteers OF
liberty sent to the Havana volunteers OF slavery.
Consequently havana culled out yesterday as a
holiday and put on Its best attire-the volunteer
nniform-and from early in the day the red and yel-
low coOrs Of the Spanish ensign were blazoned from
the balconies and nagstans OF the government build
ings cds casinos, hotels, &c, and volunteers
seen hurryng to ana fro to join their companions.
Business IN the public offices and the city generally
was suspended and the whole town seemed seized
with patriotic fever. Before noon the wharves
and streets were crowded with numerous con-
Of havana were represented.
When the debarkatiOn OF the committee from
the steamer took place and on reaching shore
THE CANNON FROM THE CABANAs FORT
and OF the frgate Corona Numbered salutes OF wei
come and enthusiastic cheers rent the air.
The flag was received by the committee ap-
pointed Tor that purpose and escorted TO the cathe
dral, followed by the volunteers.
Here solemn ssTe Deum, was chanted attended
by the Captain General in full uniform and the prin
cipal digntaries OF the government, both civil and
"
emnly deposited in the
TEMPLE OF COLUMBUS
which Is situated near the Plaza de Armas, to be
gaZed on hereafter once year-according to Gus
tom the 10th November-and with this act the
ceremony was over and the volunteers defled be-
fore the Captain General
SUNDAY SPORTS
In honor OF the distinguished committee a grand
bull fight Is to be given on Sunday, which is to be
presided over by the Captain General.
The Casino Espanol give ball the same evening,
and is preparing dramatic and lyric entertain
ment.
CABINET CONCERN FOR FUTURE ADMINISTRATIVE
The Spanish steamer brings advices concerning
the appointments OF General Cordova to the Cap
taincy General OF the island to the effect that al
though agreed upon in ministerial council it has
not yet been finally decided when he is to leave
most likely to replace Cord0va in the Ministry OF
War;
GENERAL DE coRDovA's LIFE CAREER.
General Fernando Fernandez de COrdova was
bern on the American Continent He is member
Ola very distinguished family and as such his
than liberal in his views. or the former he has
gwen proofs In his career as q public man, all his
acts bearing the stamp OF the strictest severity.
The Spanish revolution OF september 1868, changed
mis- political status. and he is at present among the
Yancsd % radical Is party party. He is Possesses s talent
and penetration, and Loyalty practices democratic
principles; but as first Impressions cannot always
be efaced from time TO time, and especially when
the question Is OF rewards and promotions to his
followers, he forgets the friendly prescriptions OF
law and equity and falls into the arstocratic error
that he can order without conditions and according
% to his own VIII II is be believed % that his policy in
General Ceballos, the Captain General dd interim.
Is reported to enjoy the fullest confidence OF the
government, and will probably receive some
durable mark OF its appreciation. His action
throughout and conduct OF operations against the
insurgents is approved The Colonial Minister has
also approved the reorganization and changes In
the Secretary's ofiice az proposed by General
The wife and family OF the Intendente OF the
Island were also passengers by this steamer.
REINFORCEMENTs FOR THE ARMY.
REGARDING
island, 1t is reported to be giving satisfactory
esos Rso amhough @ psgress,nT SLOWLY The Puerto
next steamer is TO bring 500; and the remainder,
10 form the complement OF 12OsO men promised as
reinforcements would leave Spain as rapidly
CLERICAL AID TO rHg coNcLAvE
pected to reach here by the next mail steamer
from Spain He is said TO be h9fdy intelligent and
Catholic but without prejudices or aspirations ior
temporal power, content In the g. DRY OF his ren-
.Rton and spiritual power.
SORROW OF SISTER ISLAND COZ oSIsrs
The news received from Porto Rico speaks with
satisfaction OF the departure OF the late Captain
.eral Latorre had only been In power about four
months hnt during that time had ecured for
himself the universal hatred OF the un conditional
Spaniards and nearly brought the count ry To the
verge Of ruin as they say, and had been recalled TO
Spain with urgency, by his Majesty the King.
Brigadier General Emile is in charge Of the chief
command
10 Latorre buf upon the departure OF the
che last steamer General Gaminde had more prob
ability OF being appointed.
CROPS.
Most nattering reports are coming from all squar-
ters regarding the coming sugar crop. The zane
IN the fields II abundant rich and Of excellent
growth. Plantations have generally cemmeno'd
peratiops, and the yield OF the season, II Is anic
pated, Will be large
THE LABOR SUPPLY DIFFICULTY
In Ihls connection the question OF labor. itss
ana If supply p rss aIS tan rs
DEGREES regarding gradual emancipation, added to
the IestrictOns adopted by the Board OF COLOMBIA
f10n Duchlng the Chinese laborers, make this sub
ject-e5e want OF hands-a matter OF profound
thought 10 the great capitalists and land
owners The decree from spain OF the Attn
OF July, 1870 providing gradual emancipation OF /
the negro sIeyes, has been further supplemented
by an elabora re and complicated set OF regulations
from Madrid re yardlng the execution Of the former