The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-28

dred regular troops arrived from Span In the Span.
ish steamer Comas These troops comprise q bat
talon OF Cnasseurs from Santander and three
companies OF che Alcantara regiment, and met with
an enthusiastic reception from the volunteers and
public officials Considerable enthusiasm has been
shown over their arrival. In their honor the prn-
cpal streets or the city through which they were to
pass alter landing were pr0fusely decorated with
the Spanish colors, flags and streamers. Upon land
ing they were formally received by the Executive
Committee OF the spanish Casino and delegations
from the principal volunteer corps OF this city.
The usual number OF patriotlo speeches
were made much said about the immacu.
late honor OF Spain, and chat with the cry
OF "Viva Espaha." every insurgent must succumb,
&C.. they took up their march, accompanied by the
delegations Of the various corps Of volunteers and
bands OF music As usual they marched down
Ohcios street to the Plaza de Armas and past the
Captain Generals palace, o. Reilly and Oblspo streets,
and were Justify cheered by the Spanish store.
keepers on the route. The Casino Espanol went to
considerable expense to distribute cigars and cigar
cites to them and extra rations furnished for their
dinner. Last evening splendid banquet was
given to the officers. Among the passengers of the
C0millas also arrived Brgadier Pasar0n Vice Presi
dent (voca OF the Executive Committee OF the
Ultramar Centre OF Madrid, from which association
he brings communications to the Spanish Casino OF
this city.
The village Of Guisa, situated southeast from
BayamO. has been attacked by the insurgents
sacked and burned. Rumors have also been cur
rent that Las Tunas had been attacked by the In
surgents, and that the Governor OF the place,
Colonel Weyler, was severely wounded In Its de.
fence; no credit Is. however, given to this last
report. The rumors OF a landing OF an expedition
Of negroes on the north coast, between Cardenas
and Nuevitas have been again repeated. The jour
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companed by fourteen persons, had made their
escape from Cuba ana arrived at Jamaica.
Cespedes Is In the jurisdiction OF Las runas. and
suffering greatly from affection OF the eyes, SO
totally blind.
THE HERALD LIVINGSTONE EXPEDITION
The publication Of the C0nstanhd has been
The latter publishes an entire translation or the
letter published IN the HERALD from It's corre-
SpOndent In Africa In search or DR.. Livingstone.
the Grand Duke Alexis Is expected to arrive here
during February some time, and extensive prepara-
lions are being maze TO receive MIN by the Casino
Espanol. Havana will not behind IN the fes-
tiy!ties due to such an exalted parsonage.
board OF Her Britain &c Maesty's corvette Niooe by
the urbane commander, SIR hampton Lorraine ana
MS Officers was the occasion Of one Of me most
That mas taken place In Havana. The ships
quarter deck was elegantly decorated with
tasteful arrangements OF Mowers and evergreens,
and Tue sKiliul concealment OF all accessories be-
than the deck OF man-Oi.war. The dancing CON-
menced at eight O'Clock and was kept up until four
In the morning, only Interrupted by the interval
allowed Tor the partaklng OF bounlllul and SUP
stantial supper, provided and arranged with an
lace and bullion epauIets predominated, Tor the At
tendance OF foreign officers was quite large aud the
difference OF the military ana naval uniforms. the
number OF elegantly dressed and beautiful ladies'.
and the decks Illuminated by numbers OF lanterns
and wax candies. presented coup 0ou at once
charming and striki0g Among the prominent per-
sons present were Consul General TOrDert and
Mrs. Tornert richly ana elegantly dressed
her neck and ears were sparklngly adorned
with diamonds. Mr. LUIS WILL the Prussian
sae wn sash Of Tie national I red T an@
black coors; the BRUSH Vice Consul. Mr.. Crawford.
and his wife; Captain McKann, OF the Nipslc, anu
wife; Mr.. and Mrs. Martin, OF New YORK, who are
passing the winter IN Havana on their bridal tour;
this lady, account OF her beauty and elegance Or
manners, attracted universal attention and admira-
ton; she wore rich corn coored SILK and splendid
diamonds; Mr.. George Wy1e, well known New
daughters, elegantly dressed was also present; Mr..
Sherman and wife, IRON Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. Pond,
the charming Misses Goodine from illinois; Miss
Among the gentlemen we also noted captain Hat
field, United states Steamer Kansas: Captain Casa
regO, OF the Spanish war snip Corona: Dr. Burgess.
and a number OF American, French and Spanish
officers.
the Journals OF Remedies give the particulars OF
horrible ASSASSINATION perpetrated at that place on
the night OF the 10Th instant, upon the person OF
Don Antonio NJ. Ruiz and nis servant. Il appears
from the indications lett by the assasslns thai he
was first strangied and afterwards decapitated and
his colored servant, boy or thirteen years. Killed
by poinard thrust. The purpose oil TINS assassin
aion evidently robbery, anu 1t Is supposed that
q large sum was carried on by the perpetrators of
this crime, as Mr.. kluz was one OF the wealtnlest
propretors OF the jurisdiction; he was perpetual
Alderman tRegidor) and Municipal Judge Of keme-
dos, ana was highly esteemed and respected.
course. Tamberlik has been indIsposed for some
time but sang one night during the week with
Dalti In Lucia" "Lu1recla Borgla," with NINE.
Reboux an'i the Incompatible Fannie Tesla to fiji
the role or Orslni; Vidal and Mari, has been pro-
duced. Nine. Tesla was clamorously applauded
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