CUBA.

New Zealander, Volume 6, Issue 470, 16 October 1850, Page 3

CUBA.

Cuban ExpsmTioN.—Tliis expedition appears to have been effectually quelled. The latest intelligence we find in the IV. Y. Tribune, telegraphed from Baltic more. The U. S. iteamer Saranac arrived at Norfolk on tha 11th instant, having left Havana on the morning of the 6th inst. Captain Tatnall, her commander, arrived at Biltiraore in the Norfolk steamer this morning and proceeded immediately to Washington. Captiin Tatnall received anurances from the Spanish authorities that the prisoner! captured should be honourably dealt with until advices are received from Wwhington. The report that the Saranac had been placed under the authorities of Cuba to arrest vessels with parties on board was incorrect. The report of the arrest of the American Cousul was also incorrect. The Saranac broke part of the frame sustaining her machinery on the day of leaving Havanah, and canoe home using one wheel only. The prisoners of the late Cuban expedition have been treated with gre.it kindneai ; and all on the Island was quiet when the Soranao left. The shooting of five prisoners, heretofore repotted, is incorrect ; the prisoners are at Havana and will tie sent home. The Spanish authorities expressed much satisfiction at the course of the American Government. The Saianac remained tro dayi at Key West. The captain of the Saranac called on the Captain -General of Cuba and stated reasons why the men captured at Contoy had abandoned the expedition. In reply, he. was informed that a distinction had bctn made between these and those who lauded at Cardenas. The former wrre well treated and would have fair opportunity to provs their innocence. No one was permitted to visit them. The interview was altogether satisfactory.— About three hour* after the Saranac anchored at Havanah, a Spanish man-of-war came in with prisoners, but no prizes. The latter, it is supposed, was ordered to some other port to avoid collision. The officei'3 and men who were engaged in the fight against Lapez have been liberally re warded. It is reported that a large party of Patriots wore ready to join the standard oJ Lopez, and would have raised against the authorities, if he had sustained his position one day moio at Cardenas, His defeat however has put a stop to all expression of opinion, and the disaffection to the Government is under the profession of loyalty Tbc most active are on foot to protect the Island from invasion. The whole naval force is kept ready for sea. One ship-of-the-line, a frigate, and a war steamer in port. The rest of the vessels are scattered along the coast. The Cholera has subsided at Havana, few cases being 1 now reported. General Lopez had been arrested in New Orleans by order of General Taylor. The New Orleans papers of the latest dates contain a portion of his examination before Joshua Baldwin* U. S. Commissioner. A Washington letter, of .'ird June, in the NcwYork Tribune, says: The Secretary of state, this morning, has transmitted by telegraph to Mobile, and thence to be dispatched by the most speedy conveyance to Cuba, an official letter to the Spanish authorities of that Island, informing them that the authorities af Spain have no right to anticipate a criminal or illegel intent on the part of any American citizens found upon any Island in the neighbourhood of Yucatrn, and that the seizure of any such persons under such circumstances will not be recognized or permitted by this goverment.—^LWa California

From San Francisco. — This ma»ic city is going ■•head with an impetus, which no reverses aeem adequate to check. Buildings of an elegant add substantial character are rising Phttnix like, from the ashes of the recent conflagration, and business in every department, seems to be in a thriving condition. Aihohjj other indications of the spirit of enteiprue, observable in every depnrtment of business, we notice the ertahlishment of an evening daily paper, called the '• Evening Picayune." It is announced as published every evening, except Sundays, on which diy it it isbUtd in the morning. It is a small sheet, but has a neat appearance, and u well filled with original, local, and •elected matter. Bating its Sunday issue, we wish it every success. " Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy," is an imperative law, which isiaing a pap^r on Su'iduy cannot choose but violate, and which uo argumenti of expediency can ever justify. From the number of August 8111, we extract itie following commercial intelligence. "By private letters, a-lvices have been received of extensive failures'in Boston, and we regret to state that they are in some instances' attributed to unsuccessful results to shipments here, the returns having been o ily 5 per cent, upon the invoice value. It is to be bo ed this statement is not correct, but if so, it u uufortunate, as nothing will tend so much to retard (ha prosperity of the mercantile community, as such deplorable remits to investments here. " Since writing the above, we have been to!d that, there are Utters bsre to the effect, thai the bankers ia Boston, are making a strict investigation amon^it their customers, and if they find thorn ia any way connected with California, their credit and confidence in them is totally lost." 11 License" Row.— We have just been informed by a friend from the mines, of a row resulting in tho death of two Mexicans, and the severe wounding of three others, by a collector and his party, a short distance from Maxwell's creek between Tluoluume and Merced :— Mr. Johnson, ' the deputy collector, about eight days ago, failed upon.some Mexicans, wjjo wore working on Maxwell's creek, and demanded » their license, which they refused to pay, on the pie i that their diggings had yielded scarcely enough to pay their expenses. The collector insisted upon receiving the amount, and the Mexicans sent for their mules, mounted and left the diggings. The officer summoned aid, and pursued th.m, and a few milei from the diggings came up with the party. As one of his com piny attempted to catch the bridle of the leader of the party, one of the Mexicans behind levelled a gun at the collector's aid, and was immediately shot dead by a young American. A fight ensued, in which two Mexicans were killed, and three severely wounded. None of the Americans were injuried iv the mr.lcc. Tht former party fled, and were permitted to escape. From those who know Mr. Johnson, we learn that he is a prudent and careful officer— it hat only been his lot to be en« gaged in a most fatal and unpleasant duty.— Stockton Journal, August. A country gentleman, when he cams to return a bo jk, was asked whaf bethought of it? "Oh the style is very gqod," he said, •' but I think theieare rather too many figures." , He had been lent by mUtftke a Railway Guide.