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2 VERY LATE FROM c DY Tur STEAMSHIP ISABEL AT CHARLESTON. A. Currespoadence. Havana, Feb. 22, 1851. ‘he Panic—Ms Foundation in Ignorance or Con- sctence—The Reasom Why Annexation is not Probable Immediately—Spain more Spanish in Cuba than in Spawm—England’s Policy Pre- sservesthe Lid—The Liberal Colonial Represen- ‘tation—The Folly of Haste in the Political ‘Change—The Howr that Tareatens—The Pro- position for a Preer Commercial Intercourse— Receiving Foreign Coin as Legal Tender— The Post Ofice—Postal Arrangement with Eng- land. An invasion panic is now travelling the mind of Spain, As usual with panics, it has its foundation ‘im ignorance or conscience. We have seen that abe creolea are conserv: Spain perhaps does ot know it, or, knowing it, her conscience will scause her to mistrust it. Probably, also, (with all due deference to Spain, I say it,) she is ignorant of the fact, that the question of the annexation of amore slave territory is a red hot poker for stirring up the political elements which both of the great political parties in the United States are afraid to touch for fear of getting burned. This feeling is matural, since they were both nearly wrecked on that question last year; and politicians would ra- vher that no new slave territory should, for some yeargat least, knock at the door of the Union for - admission. Perhaps, too, Spain is oblivious to the fact, that the eurplus energy of Americans has recently found a field for expansion on the golden chore of the Pacific. Perhaps Spain 23 ignorant, or her conscience will not permit » ammense a her to believe that while the United States is averse, at this moment, to agitating the admission ef Cuba into the Union, there are Cabans who would for a time prefer that medium whereia they might swim their vessel of State, with its social contents, as in a more natural element than the ‘merging of their island into the great confederacy would at this moment prove to them. Customs, habits, tastes, educational developement, social id. political intelligence, numerous influences ay €xiet to induce a preference for a liberal and just colonial attachment to their mother couatry at their stage of their progress—to prefer this to either an ¢utrely independent sovereignty, to annexation Some may think that the great aocial revolution would at this time submerge the ‘Cuban identity in the great wave of Yankee enter- prise, to the mortification of the former. It may be that some think annexation would put a stop to that amount of slave importation now practised—that the American planters would put under cultivation such an amount of sugar Tands here as would increase the demand for slave Jabor, and that these causes combined would so en- hance the cost of negroes as to lessen the profit on sugar growing. Also, Cubans are aware that in- vesion and annexation would be attended by those evils that attend violent political changes. Spain eannot be ignorant of the dread Cubans must feel that a disturbance of the tranquillity of the island would give occasion for an insurrectionary move- ‘ment on the part of the sl, And Cubans kaow that Spein would at onc: ue an edict promoting shatend. Cuba is too weak to stand alone among the great nations, coveted a3 she would be by all. She would, perhaps, for the present, prefer remain- ing attached to Spain, on a@ tooting similar to that of the Canadas to England. But while Spain may congratulate herself upon these probabilnies and facts, | would respectfully suggest that she may be ignorant of some that have a bearing in a contrary direction. Also, her “conscience may suggest to her that the man- ner in which she 1s governing Cuba cannot continue when the governed people are daily rowing in intelligence. | have said, in a pre- vious letter, that, in the very nature of thinga, the creo!es must be reformers. Spain must mot be ignorant that the medium I have spoken of in this letter, wherein the Cubans might swim their veseel of Says with its social contents, 8 still farther removed Yrom the present order of things here, under Spanish government, than it is trom annexatioa—that iis spirit diflers more widely trom that of the former thar from the spirit of the Jatter. Spaia may be ignorant of the fact that there are some here who begia (9 uaderstand the yreciation that would take place in the value of their real estate, in consequence of the free introduction here of American capital and ¢nterprise. Tnere must also be some here who know that the inélax of American capical, energy, Jabor, and enterprise, consequent upon annexation would prodsce a division of labor, developing all industrial enterprises and interests that would yield profits upon profits now unureaped. Instead of planters teking and raising everything them- selves for the consumption of their force, and the conduct of their business, there would be mechanice, emall tarmers, a division of labor where each would do what could not be done as well por as profitably by another. The tand now umtiiled could be brought into eultiva- tion. Furthermore, it must always be observed, that Spaniarde are, with reference to Cuba, more intensely, more Vialenslp Spasish, than in Spain iteelf. The loss sli their American possessions but Cuba, excites their pride and nterest to hold to the yor of this island with a grim tenaeity. The hard hand of Spain's military power ia here nerved to a firmer tension. it enters inte every phase of their political and so- cial existence, and the creoles tee! the gripe. its mark is everywhere; its deep impression is upon all things here. Shall | show you some of its red marke? Gradually, yey they will be revealed to yourview, But 1 have no aisposition idly to abuse Spain. Some believe that she is able, anda few may hope, that, when sensibly convince: of all the facts, she will be willing, by a politic course, avoiding extreme measures, to confer conces+ sions and blessings upon Cuba. And who can doubt, that had England governed Canada as oppressively as Spain governs Cuba, there would jong sine» have been revolt and annexation to the United States. But England has witely left the spout ef the tea-kettle open, and preeerved the lid. It is weil known that Cuba is more oppressively overned vader the cou ional monarchy of eadel, than she was under the more absolute mnonarchies preceding. The official instruments by whoee aid Spain governs this country, are now more insolent d corrupt. Now, (for several eare,) the € re taxed much more heavily, in proportion t ir wealth, than they were then Of pigety millions income, thirty millions is ab- sorbed by Span. There is @ profound sentiment pervading the breasts of Cu conviction that it is enouth to destroy all cha an individual's preferment, at the hands of Sp: for her to know at he is @ creole of Cuba. re is less freedom the .prees in Cuba than exists éven in Spain. bans cannot be heard. Weill, all these things ny observer may see, bat one ten ce ef the connection between the two countries. cially are we convinced this, whea we observe that the Creoles generally are imbibing liberal and extended political ideas So radival ie the difference between Spanish and creole sentiment, that every child bora on the island, thouch of Spanish parentage, isa diflerent thinker from those born in Spain. lv same family, where there are two or more one of whom was born before the pa Spain, and the others were bora here, the will always de: te their elder brother a Spaniard.” And it is not regarded by them os honorary title by any means. In view of these facts, and of the arbitrary government, of the mo- nopoly of offices here by Spaniards, of trade, ete., ete, it come to be a “Spaniard make any thiag in Cuba but a Spaniard.” not Spain overresch: politically as well cs commereiaily! Tae creoies are exclided from official poxit.oas. The offices being filled, civil aod military, trom Spain. A late Jaw prohibits officials, both civil aod military, from marrying creoles without special license from the queen. After being ten yeurs in the island they must return te Spain, seemingly feet they should become infected with a patrioue sentiment of the provincial 0: of. The creotes are daily advancing in intelligence, | and are as — qualified for independent government of a liberal colonial representation. What, then, must be their chagrin, at fiadin themselves vnlformly treated as though unfit to fil the offices which administer their own govern- «ment, and the means for supporting which are de- tived:from*their property—a property most heavily texed. The Cubans have reached that stage of progressthet fits them fora liberal colonial repre- centative government. With certain ameliora- tiene, they would, perhaps, rest upon that platform «4 longtime before seeking or being, in all respects, —— ‘© annexation. engometimes become impatient, and seek to ‘nticipate or hurry the march of events, the strides ot rh ie so well denominated progress. Hence “he Loper expedition, concocted in ignorance, corducted ca plind zeal, and ending in folly. Suoh overt and extreme measures should not be meceosary 4a respect to Cuba, A gradual pro- cess of sanekoration, that will not intringe upon the rights of Spain, may be peacefully attend- ved by her with a good grace, and would probably be cheerfully geceived with satisfaction by Cuba. If thin is notdone, and a feeling of loyalty and sym- pathy for Spain ongineted and cultivated, ) «Most nsouredly, in some years hence, about the same hour that will see American parties and poli- riane lulled into a forgetfulness of the danyer to rover aC “ba that | x herself, | | alteration in | and first bal masque of the carnival. that shall see a relaxation of the California move- ment; in the same hour that will see a tion of American youths, enter; » bi with those instincts of conq of Rew territory Sree aluow hetilopheres in ehok, urged by 6 pre: race & Rew 5 in short, a found faith in the “ manifest destiny” of ir country; in the same hour that shall see great interests here that have been long de- prived of the free exercise of the commercial spirit that, therefore, and under multiform exactions made by an illiberal poverament, have gradually, with chagrin, beheld their properties windling away, (milch cows dryiag up;) the same hour that shall see these interests driven to point of intense conviction that in severing the cennexion with Spain lies their salvation; in that hour a sentiment will have ripened here, under the influence of several years’ communication, by stern and frequent visits of creoles to the United Siates,' that shall, intelligently meet ‘manifest destiny” with open erms. 4 Should an American minister, on the part of his government make an application, at Madrid, for a freer syetem of trade between the two countries, and should Spain accede to his views, that hour may be deferred. Not without concessiofs can Spain hope for the probability of any other reault than thatthe last of those fostersiens soquited. under the first Isabella, shall depart from her un- der the second of the name. Is there pot an omi- nous conjunction in these names, O Spain? It may be. But it rests with Spain whether these will prove to be such or not. i The subject of receiving foreign coin is further urged upon the government here. At first, having been touched upon the limited ground ot rece’ American coin only, it shocked the strong: Spanish prejudices, hostility to anything American. A pointed course of reasoning, upon a broader ground, will yet, perhaps, effect the end of the re- ception here, as legal tender, of foreign coins at their actual rate of standard value, according to weight and fineness. Spanish doubloons, Coay by coined for sixteen, are legally made to 4 for seventeen dollars, a higher rate of value than the foreign coin will possess. The hoarded doubloons will thus be thrown into circulation, and the Ame- rican and British gold hoarded. The fact that ex- change here on New York is seven percent below par, and that this so mueh reduces the actual price received for sugar, will perhaps force the ment here into a more favorable consideration of the subject ef receiving foreign coin, the eflect of which would be to reduce the rates of exchange. Mr. Hobbie, who was deputed by our govera- ment te negotiate a postal arrangement with the authorities here, lett on the 19th; in the Georgia, for Chagres. The post office here is a private monopoly. The contractors originally put line ot packets between Cuba and Spain, receiving permission to collect all postoges. In addition, they have permission to charge a real om each let- ter passing to and from the interior of the island; ulso two reals on all letters coming to the is! from foreign countries, and which are merely dis- tributed by them here. It is not surprising that Mr Hobbie failed in effecting any arrangement with authorities here. He, however, has sought to ne- gotiate, through the Britigh Consul here, an iater- national arrangement of interchange of postal fa- cilities between the English West Indian and tbe American West Jadian steamers. This arrangement will probably be consummated, and secure the main object of his mission. The Captain General has, lately, I understand, ordered a commission, who are instructed to recoin- mend such improvements as they shall find needed in the post office here. 1 would suggest that the firat recommendetion made be, th sre be no letters opened at the here It is true thet they come egory of Veltaire’s favorabie comps 1 he claimed that in France they mi st offices better than in Germany; f as in the latter country, when they ope letters, they did not sea! them up again; in France, more polite, they alwaisre-sealed them. As far as my observation extends, they do re-seal them here. Leon. Havana, Feb. 22, 1851. Fresh Views of Havana— Politrcal Intelligence—Pos- tal Arrangements with the United States—The Opera—The Carnival—Bad Segars, §c. I find politics to be a very superfluous business in this community, these being all taken care of by one setfof people, who are sent from the mother country for the special purpose of taking care cf them. This must be a great relief to the people of the country; but I have not yet had time to as- certain in what light they view the boon. My pro- grees in Spanishisfair. I have learned two words, or phrases, which are ‘**Cuidao” and ‘ Quien Sabe,”’ the latter being a universal answer to all the questions which my Yankee curiosity has induced me to put to the various people with whom I have yet come in contact. It don’t enlighten me much; but I doubt not, when I acquire mere of the lan guage, 1 shall have “more light.” My hotel- keeper, who seems to know all about everything, tells me that the Captain General is a most excel lent man, having abrogated the necessity of pas- sengers arriving here giving security for good beha- vior. You wiil find the decree in the Gaceta of this morning. fam sorry | have not yet learned enough to translate it for you. The landlord says he charges paseengers a dollar ond a half more than formerly; which, ! suppoee, is done on the principle of insu- rance of good conduct being a small per centage on a man’s value. | must confess, | like this a| a of the mutual insurance plan. My |. jord also tells me, that the iatendent, who he sa: is minister of finance here, is going to Europe t spring, having got tired of holding offlee. bout all I have been able to learn about ng: This polities, except that my landlord says (he is a maa ot wide observation, and deep information,and | re- commend him to travellere) that people still talk about Lopez and his “coming.” I opine Carist- mes is on the way too. Major Hobbie has gone away somewhere. Ile could do nothing at all here. “After laying all his plans before the authorities, and much delay they concladed that the only way to mal postal arrangement was to go to un. Some of the post office officials onjected to the plan of _send- iog the Spanish maile, via the United States, for the reason, that their contents might be vio- lated. I thought{this was exceedingly cool, after your letter had been opened and handed you unsealed at the post office here. ‘There are tricks in all trades but ours.” Talking of mails, 1 find there is much complaint he.e of the mail ser- vice rendered by the steamers of Law’s line. The bage are not unfrequently carried to Chagres and then delivered on the return of the steamer, or per- hepe, left on the isthmus. Moreover, as for the closing of the outward mail there is the utmos: want of order. The agents will announce the bags to close at 6 o’clock P. M.; at this hour it is again deferred until 10 o'clock P. M.; then until next morning; and the eteamer finally departs some- where about sunset. Another inconvenience is the simultaneous departure,from the United States, of the Charleston line and the New York line, which constitute each, a semi-monthly communi- cation between the two countries. Ifthe departure of the Charleston line was set back five days—that is, to leave Charleston on the 5th and 20th of each month, instead of the Ist and 15(h—the communi- cation would be weekly, and the amount of cor- respondence, and consequent income, would be doubled. As Uncle Sam pays each line a very handeome figure for carrying the mails, this little |is memage could be easily made to his great advantage. There is yet another little trouble in this matter, which it might be well to mention. The absence of a postal arrangement with Cuba encumbers the merchants of the United States with the payment of postage both ways. He must pre-pay his letters to send them here, and then pay to receive the replies. This cannot be in any way avoided, for the rate of postage 1s fixed at the ebsurd rate of 12\c, so that even the postage stamps are rendered useless. By-the by, 12) ceats —there is no such coin recognized by the Post- cflice—how much do we pay, 12 cents or 13 centat 11 13 cents, who gets the odd halfcent? Oa a large correepondence, this must be something handsome in he course of a y To-night is the night of the opera season, ‘The opera does not close, however, but gives nine nights more, for je peereee of bringing out Meyerbeer's “Robert le Diable,” which has never been given here. It has been got up at great expense; but un- avoidable causes nave prevented its being pre- viously brought out. | am told the season has not bern a profitable one to the empresario. “he city is all alive with the plan of building a new theatre, to be called the Lyceum, on the pian of the magnificent theatre of Bordeaux. I will tell you more of this, when [ shall have learned more about it ‘There is much talk here about making the gold coin of the United States a legal tender, in order to counteract the excessive decline in exchanges, which, at this moment, are exerting such an evil iptiue nee on prices here. | weuld here say a worl to our couatrymen who are bound to California. I think the Jamaica route decidedly preferable to the Havana route. (4 ar- riving here, passengers are detained on board from six to eight hours; they are then charged one dol- Jar for permission to land; a boatman then fleeces another dollar for set! em on shore, and be- fore they leave the ship a notice is stuck up advi- sing passengers that the hour of sailing is 6 P. M. After they get on shore, they find few or none can understand them, and the seeing of Havana s confined to a purchase of some execrable segara, at an exorbitant price, from seme small swindling trader, ond a drink of bad liquor at a low grog ahop. i am told there is no news. Oran, Havana, Feb. 22, 1851. Submarine Telegraph Communication with the United States. The business men and the merchants of the is- land of Cuba, as well as all those who have(riends and relations in the United States, ask for the formation of a society for the purpose of establish- ing a submarine and electric telegraph bet ween Cape Sable, (the southern point of the State of Flerida,y Cayo Hueso and Havana. This enter- prise, which can be created at the cost of five hundred thousand dollars, and which will continue the submarine telegraphic line of Mobile, will have an incessant communication for commerce, manu- factures and owners of steamers, of the United States, with the Island of Cuba. We hope, also, that in your celebrated paper, the Herald, you will excite the capitalists of these States, and you will urge the Senate of the United States, to the \alue of a realization of this submarine telegraph from Florida to Havana. A Sunscriser To Tox Herarp. Our Paris Correspondence. Panis, February 13, 1851. The Dotatron for the President—Remark of Nupo- leon, First Consul—The Public Subscriptron-- Prince of Moscow Affair—A New Mimatry Pro- posed Apporntments—Dupin--The Heir of the Bourbons--Spain—Swutzerland—Bishop Hughes —Ewropean Politics, §c., &c. The dotation demanded by the President has been refused by a large majority. The report of the committee was against it; and, despite the speech of Mr. de Montalembert on Monday last, which, by the by, was very unpopular, the 1,800,000 francs were refused to Louis Napoleon. The prees in general, with the exception of a few newepapers which are devoted to the Elysée, did all in its power to enlighten the National Assembly, and to force the representatives to oppose this new demand, which would be employed, as they said, to form the steps of a new throne to the empire. Among the articles published, one in La Presse 8 of the bitterest kind ever wntten by the adver- saires of Louis Napoleon. The famed words of the legitimist party, which are, that * Nota day more; not a cent more,” ought to be allowed to the Presideat— meaning that Louis Napoleon ought not to remain at the :lysée one day longer than the constitution allows, and that not a “copper” ought to be given to him besides the salary which has been regulated by the constitution—all this was resumed with cunning and ability, and it had, no doubt, great influence upon the voters. Another thing which hed much power and weight in the scales of the aflair was, that Napoleon Bonaparte, when he was the First Consul, had but a salary of 500,000 francs, which were sufficient for him; and that he, who had conquered the whole of Italy and did many {glorious deeds, refused to have this amount of money augmented, for, said he, it was enough for a true republican. Very likely all this was nol sincere ; but it was thought so, and he had nough to turn the republic iato an empire. soon as the der .nd of a dotation was retused, the 5 {the Elysee began their campaign, and did everything to excite the mob to raise sub- scripuons in tavor of Louis Napoleon. As long as any hope was entertained, nothing was said by the President, but when the private agents reported that it would be a failure, it was deemed neces- sary to refuse it publicly. Accordingly, a commu- nication was sent on Tuesday last to several news- papers, in which the President declined to accept any money collected by subscription ; adding, that his only wishes were to live quietly, without oatentation, and satisfied for the future with the salary othis poste. This wise, or political, measure has excitedthe anger of several supporters of Louis Napeleon; and the journal De Pays, which is the most devoted organ of the President, says that he has no right to refuse the public donations, and that a hotel or a mansion ought to built for Louis Napoleon, with the money which has been already collected. In the meantime, the family of Bonaparte, who pretend to have claims against the French go- vernment, have presented a bill for a demand of eighty millions of trancs, which, after consultation with a lawyer, has been reduced to only twelve mil- lions of francs. It will be remembered that this demand had first been made under the reiga of Louis Philippe, by Lucien Murat, who was the emissary to recover heed igs amount of money ; which, if he had succeeded in obtaining, was to be divided among all the living Bonapartes. We shal! see what will happen under this the new sort of dotation. , The demand of Mr. Itamond de la Crorsette to the National Assembly, for authority to sue Monsieur Ney, Prince of Moscow, for insulting him in the sa- loons of the Elysée, has been granted. It created much trouble in the House. [t appears that the President has been grieved at that event, or rather at the attack of Mr. Ney upon Mr. Ramond, for he had some private intentions with Mr. Ney, which now cannot be realized. According to some re- ports, upon which | think I can rely, Louis Napo- leon ac mcwiseeee the impossibility of his beinz re-elected President in 1252, and would have done all in his power to present in his og Mr. Ney de la Moscowa. Then this Prince, No. 2, would have kept the presidential chair for the next four years; after which, Louis Napoleon was re-eligible, ac- cording to the constitution. And all this is blown up by the affair of Ramond de la Crorsette. A new ministry is spoken of in all the political circles, to be composed of MM. de Brillant, Minis- ter of Foreign A! Lamartine, Minister of the Interior; Bethmoul, Minister of Justice; Magne, Minister of Public Works; Waisse, Minister o Agriculture; Dumas, Minister of Public lastruc- tion; Schramm, Minister of War; Collas, Minister of the Navy, and Fould, Minister of Finance. This new ministry is to be named at the end of the month. Alf this may take place, but what would be the end of it? - It is rumored in certain circles that Gen. Bara: guay d’Hilliers, who, as it is known, has taken the place of Gen. Changarnier, is on the eve of bei removed by Louis Napoleon. His temper, it id does not agree with that of the President. ue cessor would be Gen. Saint Arnaud, who is the most devoted fnend of the President. Gen. La Hitte, formerly Minister of Foreign Af- fairs, and who was representative of the depart- ment of the Nord at the Legislative Assembly, sent, on Friday last, his resignation to Mr. Dupin id when it was known by the other representatives, they all manifested their uhanimous regrets at such an unforseen resolution. Asa minister, Mr. de la Hitte has shown himself just and independent, and ae a representative he was one of th: jars of or- der and a true advocate of the majority. Mr. Dupin was re-elected yesterday in his orate city of Speaker of the House, by a majority of 371 voles. ery stephad been taken to pretent his re-election; but the goed sense of the majority pre- vailed on this occasion, and nothing was able to shake the power of their resolution. This, I think, 1s also considered as another mark of opposition towards the Elysee, for Mr. Dupin is not a man to be bribed. Much excitement was caused last week by the news that Count de Chambord wes sick at Venice, and that his health was in such danger that his re- covery was thought impossible. The agitation among the members of the legitimist party was ex- treme, and it was the thermometer of the public feelmgs for the only heir of the Bourbon family. The people of Paris showed such an interest in the news, that the Count de Chambord seems not 80 unpopular as has been represented by the prese of the country. News from Spain, arrived this morning, an- nounces that a change has taken’ place in the ministry of Queen Isabella. Count of Mirasol, minister of war, has been replaced by General Lersundi. Thie was settled ow the 7th instant. From Switzerland | hear that a motion has been privately made in the great couneil to take a vote, by which the révolucionnaires of ail nations may be turned from the frontiers of the Republic, and their plans unveiled to the governments to which oy long. If this takes place, the United States will eoon be the only refage ofall those who dream of living under @ republican government. Well, 80 much the better’ There is in the States of the Union room enough to contain all the democrats of Europe, and besides this, there they wit! be free from gendarmes and prisons. This, if one throws aside the love for one’s country, ia quite sufficient enticement to abandon old, rotten Europe. In Piedmont, the Minister Siccardi has sent in his resignation, which has been accepted. This will, very likely. change short while the whole yd the kingdom of Sardinia. The port of Spezzia, one of the best on the shores of the Me diter: an Sea, is on the eve of being convert- ed into a maritime port, forthe use of the royal navy of king emmanuel. From Rome the only interesting news is relative to the United States, which, according to letters received from that place, announces in a positive manner, that Pope Pius 1 hee decided to send to his Christian brethren of the Union an Jaternonce, by whom a concordat would be granted to the Ro- man Catholic church of the country, from north to south, and west to east. Itis also certain that the Rev. Bishop Hughes will be consecrated Cardinal. Another priest of Canada, the Abbot Baillargon, curate of Quebec, has be: amed Bishop im parr bus of Troy, and coadjutor of the Bishop of Que- bec A chief of the Montene; country, having de- sired to present his Teapeee. to the Pope, a) a reat deal of difficulty to obiain from the cham- tlain of his holiness leave te enter in tae palace of Pius 1S with his aymea, Dut baving refused to pleasure in spe most courageous people of the world. The news from the Dutchies 13 satisfactory. The test tranquillity prevails everywhere, and on the Gth instant the Austrian army entered the country, finding no 0 tion on their w, 3,300 men paseed through Altona on their way to Rends- burg, aod 4,000 men were expected on the fel- lowing day to take possession of the barracks of the ec) ty. In the meantime, the soldiers of the late army of Schleswig-Holstein are enlisting for the Bra- ziliam government, Which ia ia expectation of a war with the Argentine republic, whilst this last government recruits its troops in Sardinia and at Gen a. It is whispered by some diplomatiets who know well the rowages of Europe, that the journey of King Otho, of Greece to Europe, has for ita object to abdicate in favor of Prince George of Cambridge ; a step cousin to Queen Victoria. Ths priace will marry a niece of the Emperor Nicholas ; and the kingdom of Greece will be augmented with the countries of Epirus, Cyprus, Chioe, and the Ionian Islands. General Dembidski, the Hungarian hero, hes decidedly been set free, through the exertions of the ministers of France and England at Constaati- nople. He was to sail for Great Britain,and thence tor the United States. B. H.R. Goss” OF PARIS. Paris, February 13, 1850. The Carnival—Ball at the Elyste--Balls—Mr. Phalen’s Concert and Party—The Theatres: Young Adrien—Spring Sulks—An Incident-- Emigration to Icarta—- Mustaches in Turkey— Lamartime— Americans in Parts. The merry balls of our Carnival are resounding all over Paris, despite the political struggle of all parties, and allisgaiety andcheerfulness. Private feelings are rendered more excitable by the fine and unforeseen kind of weather which we still en- joy. Letters which I receive from the south of France, announce that all the almond, peach, and: apricot trees are blossoming, and that even the olive trees are on the eve of opening the snowy buds of their flowers. All these precocious marks of epring are, of course, exciting persons who are fond of amusements; ‘ the Carnival will be short,” they say; we therefore ,enjoy it, and pass our time as merrily as possible. Balls and parties of all sorts were quite numerous last week. At the Elysée the crowd was immense on Thursday last. More than five thousand per- sons were invited, and above four thousand tive hundred were present—the remaining invités being unable to enter the saloons, retired after a short stay in the antechamber. Never, in fact, have I seen such a number of persons thus packed, like herrings keg. When I left my house to go there, it was about ten o’clock, and ‘the driver of my hack, when we arrived on the boulevards, told me that there was the queue beginning at the entry of the rue Louis le Grand and Chaussee d’Autin, at a distance from the Elysee equal to that from the Battery in New York to the New York Hotel. Of course I did not follow the queue; and having passed shaogl some small streets, | arrived at the gates of the Presi- dential Palace, which { entered on foot two hours before those who were in their carriages. Tne ball was more, { would say, a sort of assem- blege of all the friends of Louis Napoleon than a dancing party. All the statesmen beloaging to the present government had congregated there, mixed up among officers of all sorts. Many wtrus had also found their way into that party. And who would believe that 1 saw there three women well known in our public gardens and in the society of the frail ones of Paris, who were either enjoying a Mazurka and a Schottish, or eating the supper of the President, and swallowing champagne ?— Who would believe, also, that I had (horresco refe- rens /) my pocket picked of my handkerchief? And 1 bave understood that | was not the only one to whom this misfortune happened. Nevertheless, this rout— or cohue, as you will like it better— was quite a sight for a stranger, and many of your countrymen were present. Amon the crowd I met with Messrs. Niles, Harriman, Peabody, Mon- roe, Pillet, &c. ; Madames Hepburn, and her two pretty daughter, Phaten, Lapis, Pillet, Moultun, and many other charming American ladies, whose names | cannot recollect. Louis Napoleon was dressed in the uniform of General of National Guard; and, after having promenaded for some time in his parlors, he retired at about half-past eleven, whilst his guests remained ull four o’clock. Several balls given by the City Hails of Paris, and their different wards, must also be mentioned here. The first, which took place at the Grand Opera, was really a splendid affair. Tne whole theatre was decorated with so much taste, and the flowers and wax candles were so numerous, that the place seemed to be an enchanted palace of the Thousand and One Nights. At the Jardin d’Hiver, on Saturday last, another tplendid festival took place, and attracted a large society. ‘Lhe magnificence of this mammoth green house, and the luxurious lights, rendered that party one of the most splendid of the season. The Pre- sident had teken these two balls under his patron- age, o he remamed there during a great part of the night. On Mondey last, Monsieur Berger, actual Pretect of the Department of the Seine, gave anoth- er party, which was equal in magnificence to tne former given two months ago, ot which I gave a full description in my correspontence. Ail the ambassadore and the most distinguished per sonages of the ci were tnere; and, with the exception of the dent, who was not present, this being the night of his diplomate reception, 1 should say that the most respectable and talented persons of Paris had responded to the kind invita- tion of Mr, Berger. More than four thousand | oe tas Eason and the party lasted till five o'clock. [have also to mention among the charming souées that have lately taken place, that given on Wednesday evening last at Mr. Phalea’s resi- dence, a very comfortable hotel in the rue Neava des Mathorins. This American gentleman, who has a great number of friends among the best class of our first society, organized @ concert, and invit- ed, not only his countrymen, (to whom by the bye he is very hospitable) but also many persons of rank, among whom I were ambassadors, diplomatists, and last, not least, a host of pretty who were the sweetest ornaments of his The concert consisted of several pieces of our best operas, s1 by Mdlie. Miolen, of the Comic Opera House, and aiso Mr. Arnault, a barry- tone of much talent, who is engaged by Lumley,the of the Italian Opera. A Tyrolean singer, whois one of the “lions” of our nusical circles, had been aleo secured by Mr. Phalen, and the en- tertainment ended with the inimitadle comic songs of the renowned actor Levassor, who excited bursts of laughter. A splendid supper, composed of the best delacies of the season, and the choicest wines and liquors, wasalso oflered to the guests of Mr. Phalen, and I must say that his lady did the honors ef her house admirably. P Mr. Moulton gave, also, a party last evening, which was a splendid affair. Tie theatres have been dull this week. The Theatre Moutansier has offered a new farce, in one act, called ** Une femme qui perd ses jarretieres,”” which was ve mecessful. The ** Lady who has lost her garter: personated by M’ile Duval, a beautiful girl, whohas much talent besides personal charms. At the Gymnase, a comedy in three acts, by M Maséres, entitled * Le Colher de peries,” was per- formed on Saturday last, and received with the ut- most delight. This new play will remain in the re- —_— of the theatre, for it is written with much e nee. he Porte St. Martin was about producing, on Saturday next, a drama in tive acts, by M. Dugae, called **Mr. Pinchard, ora Rascally Honest Man,” when the Minister of the Interior, M. Waisse, who bad read the manuscript, forbade i's appearance on the stage. This measure has created much sensa- tion among the authors of Paris. 5 The Nauonal theatre, formerly the Olympic Cir- cus, prepares, for Saturday nex!, a grand military drama, in fifteen tableaux, called ‘he Army of Sambre et Meuse,” for which the admiaistravion has gone to enormous expense. It is said the scenery and costumes are magniticent The son of the celebrated professor of legerde- main, M. Adrien, whose fame is spread over the United Stat is here in Paris, and opened, on he Casino des Arts, on the Boule- rtre, his cabinet of magical exper ments, which was much admired by merous spectators present. M. Adrien’s son is a smart prestidigitateur, who will soon obtain a reputation equal to that of his father. i I understand from a merchant, who ia busily en- greed in the trade with Lyon, aad the United tutes, that great activity 1 felt in the capital of the department of the Khoae, by the numerous orders lately received, here from the United States All the canuts (silk workmen) are at work, andthe goods will be ready in due time. Vegetables d in Europe, for the food of the ponte, ave been lately a nted. M. Lamare nquot has introduced in France the psoralea es culenta, which comes from the nerthern part of Large plantations of this new potatoe have been made in severalparts of the country, and | om told their appearance is already superd. Two families of French citiziens embarked the other day at E 'y @o to find their to Nauvoo. Despite all the en- ticemen's of frienda, there @: te have decided to go meet M. Cabet, in the new loaria he has founded ia the city of the Mormons. A reform which gives a true port 2 vue of the improvement of manners and civilization, has been introduced in Turkey, by the d Seigneur, who hes allowed the grand dignitaries of his army to A grand festival was offered on Mond: to M ae Lamartine, 7 ine posh vey aye miaite Al compositors of the print- ing office, all the of the house, were in- vited to the ceremony. This féte de famille wasa ve fine affair. , Before finishing this letter, I have much pleasure in recording a touching instance of kindness of heart, that does infinite credit to a gentleman well known in Paris by all Americans who have visited | Out dukedoms; monks witho our capital. Some twe weeks since, an American died here very suddenly. His poor wife, who was situung by his ‘side, did noteven know he was dan- gerously ill. Her situation was deplorable. She Was @ stranger in our large city, and, at that mo- ment, she was completely without resources. She sent to the American Consul, but got noteply. For- tunately for this unhappy woman, Mr. Vander. brock, now the head of the old banking house of Green & vant heard of the event, and called in- stantly upon her. He offered, without hesitation, to aflord whatever funds were wanted ; and, even to the neglect of hisimpoortant affairs, he setabout meking all the preparations for the funesal: Bat the poor widow begged to have the body of her husband embalmed, that she might carry it back with her to the United States. Absorbed in her flection, she thought only of this consolation, without dwelling on the heavy expeases attending it. Mr. Vanderbrock, only desiring to console her grief, complied with her wishes, and he had his reward in the comfort his goodness and attention afforded to this heart-broken woman, who has re turned to her home, to provide, as well as she may, for the wants of five yo children, wholly de- ndent on her for support. [ have only, by chance, ecome acquainted with these facts, and I beg Mr. Vanderbrock will forgive this unauthorized publi- cation ofhisname. Atthe risk of offending him, I think it due to state the cage, that it may serve as an example and encouragement to others to do like wise. B. H.R. AMERICANS IN PARIS. ‘Thos H Stephens, Newark. C.J. Meurdy, Conn. Thos. P. Jacob, Ky. Mrs. White, Niagara. Dr. Jas. P. White, Buffalo, Miss Perter, do. Isaac Sherman, do. H. LL. , N.Y. M.A. Field, N'Y. %. Hopkins, do. @ Fleurot, do. E. Varet, do, John C. Bloom, do. T. H. Kimball, do. T P.Celton, ‘do. Messrs, W. Jackson, Sons & Co.'s Ciroular. Livenroor, February 14, 1851. On the eve of the departure of the last steamer some slight symptoms of improvement began to be mani- tested in our cotton market, and the opinion was pretty extensively entertaine for the present, prices had seen the lowest point. The advices which came to band, per the steamship Asia, on the 9th inst., not only checked this tendency towards a revival of demang¢, but induced a return of that depression and dulness which has more or less characterized the sactions in cotton for so many weeks past. erday a steadier feeling was apparent, and specu. ts took about 1,000 bales ; irregularity has, for the ess Of 23.000 bales in the receipts, as eompared with those of the previous year, is looked upon by many of the trade as confirmatory of the lasger crop nent promulgated Cate the vie plexity. sprint of the figures gi from New Orleans, bas also unfortunately given som: coler and character to these extravagant statements, which favoring the present policy of the trade. con tribute in no small degree to depress the prio: raw material. and as confidence becomes wi ned, a mort injurious effect was produced in every branch ot the cotton trade. Notbing. besides the present condition of the trade in this etaple, could more forcibly show theimportance and value of accurate information, with regard to the rae extent of the supply, or impress upon any, olding extreme vi the caution that should ured, particularly when the magnitude of the Interests Nabi flected is considered, and especially when tand 80 much opposed to nearly all who venture an opinion on the topic Apart from the influence of these conflicting state- ments. we can only repeat the sentiments conveyed in our late advices— that no previous period has presented | prorpect more cheering fora sound and extensive buriners. Tbe condition of the mass of the people in thie country has — been equalled. Labor is abun- dant. and food of all kinds exceedingly cheap. Money easy of access, and at a moderate rate. Many foreign markete ceem capable of taking increased supplies of goods; and nowhere does it appear that the compara- tively bigh range ot prices has resulted in diminish! the sctual cons ption. Buyers of goods and yarns er arket naturall ut when poreil considered cheap is pri purchasers; and it is very evident, tl again restored, anextensive business would b« trens- soted, which would, doubtless, reeult in @ marked im- mi 1 and exporters, 000. T 16 468 bales. Btock of Ame: and flour continues to , the transactions b al and winning smiles several tisfied us that some, at queous sphere. So much for Among the gentlemen were— White headed councillors, and joviel ‘ad Bens 4 spirits, “A swarm of f Crowding togetner to be connted wise.” There were kings without digmty; dukes with- ut 5 phers without brains; Indian chiefs of the sap-heed tribe, and many others, altogether forming a gro- toorue yet dazzling assemblage. The following is a list o LADIES DISTINGUISHED POR BRILLIANCY. , Miss Shaw, of Beacon street, daughter of Robert G. Shaw, ay wes peerlessly /a reine dw bal fam- taisie. Miss S. has a majestic figure, which ap- peared to great advantage im the character she as- sumed—that of a lady of rank of the time of Louis XV. Her dress was magnificent, the fabric being cherry colored silk, with under skirt of white satin. Costume throughout, arranged in splendid fashion. Hair powdered, and dressed entirely in the ancient style. Miss Shaw admirably ained the charao ter, and really appeared as one of those fascinating ladies who, in olden times, conquered the hearts of kings and swayed the fate of nations. Mrs. eae, of Mount Vernon street, as Mar- quise de fa Torraine, of the court of Louis XU. Jostume—rich green silk, black velvet hat, with red feather. Hair powdered. Mise Ingalls, of Boylston street, as an Italian asant. Very charming. An innocent and de- nehifel young lady. Part well sustained. iss Otis, of Louisburg square, in the costume of a noble lady of olden time. and reeable personation. Dress, rich black velvet, black velvet hat, dazzling diamond buckle. Hair powdered. Miss Mary Otis, sister of the abeve, asa Span- ish lady of rank, Dress--elegant blue silk, made up with exquisite nestnees. Hair arranged in i beautiful style, and ornamented with brilliants. Rose colored hat, very becoming. A neat and engeging figure. Miss Peabody, of Salem, as Flora Melver. Cos- tume—plaid, thoroughly Scotch, and eminently be- coming. Very pretty. Mis Spear, of Tremont street court of Queen Bess Beautiful well carried cut. 5 Miss Prescott, of Beacon street, in the character of Norma, the Priestess. If all priestesses wereas lively and joyous, we would be content to war the cowl forever. Costume, white, with veil over the head, which was encircled with a wreath of green leaves. A most enchanting lady. Miss Gray, of Summer street, as a mar- chioness of the time of Louis XIV. Hair pow- dered, and ornamented with red velvet and bril- fiants. Costume rose-colored satin. Deportment gracious. dress very becom- ‘would add to hrr charms if datly so adorned. iss Gibson, of Beacon street, as a Spanish lady Costume bluesilk, plain, but neat and tasteful. Head dress a la Espagnole. Miss Peabody, of Pemberton square, Mar- quase fashtomable, of the time of Louis XV. Cos- tume exceedingly rich and beautiful. Hair pow- dered and arranged a la ancten regime. Fiae figure —-dashing appearance. The powdered hair gave a charming contrast to her lovely complexion. { Jtem—The Count de la Tour will give a suitable reward for the recovery of his wig. | Miss Bartlett, of Tremont street, as a milliner; a gay and sprightly character, sweetly carried out Mrs. Sargent, of the Tremont House, as Madame Duchatell, the finest lady ot the Bourbon blood. Her air and demeanor were decidedly aristocra- trque, and indicated much acquaintance with the mode of the courts of Europe. Costume elegant and rich—ornaments rare and valuable. Hair powdered—extremely becoming. {tem—Count de la Tour acknowledges the re- covery of bis wig, but has now to deplore the loss of his heart ] ‘ Miss Parker, of Mount Vernon street, (one of the fair hostesses,) as Maid ot Honor to Marie Antoinette. Costume admirable—-neat, but not too plain. A truly young lady, aad sustaia- ed her part with ¢: site grace. (Jum—Count de la Tour has recovered his heart, and received his congé at the same time } Miss Appleton, of Beacoa street, a3 a Neapolitan Fisher Girl. Her cries of ** Here’s your fine fresh mackerel, and plump tomce: were extremely diverting. Character weil sustained. (/tem—Count de la Tour leaves ina calla for his carriage—finds it gone with the fair Dalcinea del Toboso. Keturns io the punch room in despair, and endeavors to hide his countenance and his vex- ation behind a huge jorum of brandy and lemoa, and sugar and those thirgs | Miss Lowell, Beacon street, as Queen Kathe- rine, mother of Henri Quatorze, of France. A vi-+ gorous personation of a vigorous queen Hair powdered. Costume eplendid and characteristic. Miss Adams, of Mount Vernon street, as the gay and lovely Marquise de Chevreux, of the court of Louis XIV. Hair powdered, and costume suited admirably to the character. Miss Smith, of Pemberton Square, as Nell Gwynne. Fascinating features, and most amiable manners. Costume rich and superb. Miss Clark, of Beacon street, as Nourmahal. rapge-colored, magnificent, bedizened jiants. A most enchanting personation Mrs. Parker, the bostess, as a true lady of the asa lady of the girl; character ad. | Present day, uniting ali the vivacity, brilliancy and al dian corn, northern yellow, 20+ 6d. Od; white, 31s. to #ze; and southern mixed, 298. 6d’ per 480 Ibs. bar jn good demand, pase Pi nde 44s, to 450 6d. per owt pork are in fair request, at former rates. Prime American mees beef, Tas to 80s, per tierce; 448, to 55s. per barrel. Movements of Fashion in Boston, MAGNIFICENT BAL PANTAISIE GIVEN BY MRS. JAMES PARKER, AT HER SPLENDID MANSION, MT VERNON | STRERT, ON THURSDAY RVENING, F (From the Faxtastic ce: Trict in out His looks, hi 6d. per barrel te dts So Thomas Decker. In compliance with a written request, couched in elegant terms, and exhibiting a truly beautiful and deheate style of penmanship, we attended, on ‘Thurada: dress ball that has ever taken place in the United States. The following card, which accompanied the note, will give our readers an idea of the local- ity of this brilliant fete :— BAL FANTAISIE The company of A. MacAri is reepectrully desired at Bal Fantaisie, Thursdey 65 Mount Ver N. B.—Please exhibit this tleman at the door. reet, ard to the gen- Starting with a matehle: IELS, | we reached the above fashionable precinct pre- | cisely at half-past eight o'clock in the evening. | The rueh had already commeneed, and the stylish | blocked up oat every avenue of access to the splendid mansion, which was to prove the abode of gayety and pleasure for the might. Working our way through, however, to the great predju- dice to cur valuable costume, we managed to reach the portal, and presented our card tothe gentleman usher tendance. The instant he percieved the name, Joy was unbounded, and he announced briquet aloud to the dashing com- ready assembled in one of the A. Sie Ariel, Esq!’ cried the usher. Atthe word, the artillery of twenty bright eyes exploded upon us. of this mode ot reception, a rattling fire of small commenced in the shape of expressions —‘ ls that indeed Mr. i “ How noble looking '” “ See his broed and ex- * How critically correct is the bend of his shirt collar" “Do you know him!" “Oh, yes, | made his acquaintance at the last All-Mack- * * Pyay, introduce me'’ —“and me" —“and me'’—“and me!” exclaimed a dozen duleet voices in a breath. Nothing daunted by this appalling array, we walked, with all the dignity we could command into the very midst of the enemy's camp, and poo | mn said:— “ Ladies, your most obedient servant.” This was the signal tora fresh aad more deadh; volley of compliments. * What beautiful teeth! “They can't be natural “Bat | know they are.” “ How so, Maria!” “ On fie, aunt—don't be too inquisitive.” “ How gracefu his move- ments.” “ Pa, we must have him at our next féte champétre”’ Put Pa seowled, and as near as we could understand, muttered that we were “nothing but a d—d foreign adventurer!” The expression Was certainly very vulgar, as Miss Nimams remarked to us afterwards Being shows into a love of a bed-ehamber, which We were informed was expressly allotted for our dressing apartment, we underwent the operation of re ur boots, putting on our white kids, tak- p- a horn of corn-whiskey, and preparing gene- for the dance, which had already commenced in the halls below. Great heavens’ what a rare, unique, and magni- ficent displ: Have we left the and beea tre) neporte: all nations commingle, are for ever young? Are thoee queens and pri | Not satistied with the warmth | equipages, coataineng most precious burthens, | Content MacAnel?” | ye * Lntelligence shoots from hig | Mree que to a realm where the bright children of ‘seen, duchesses, coun teases, marchionesses, ladies of rank, priesteeses, wit of the ladies of the courts of gay monarchs, with the soberness, simplicity and dignity of damea of the nineteenth centsry. May her shadow never lessen, end her abilities to give and to enjoy festivities like those of Thursday night, increase with her years—if such a lady's years ever in- crease. GENTLEMEN. Mr. Curtis, of Mount Vernon street, as a Mar- quis of the Court of Louis XV. Mr. Putnam, ot Tremont street, as Edward if Mr. Prescott, Beacon street, Marquis d’Angle- terre. Mr. Lowell, Beacon street, Marquis la Sa 5 Mr. Emmons, of Tremont street, as Charles fi Mr. Que, of Mount Vernon street, as a Greek philosopher. Mr Lymap, of Mount Vernon street, Spanish hidalgo Mr. Wainright, of Boylston place, asa French debardeur, Mr Bates, of Mount Vernon street, debardewr. Mr. Sargeant, Tremont House, as Geners! Tay- evening, the most magniticent fancy | lor, when he met Com. Conner at Point laabel. Character sustained with infinite fidelity. Mr. Simmons, Mount Vernon street, as a DM us- quetatre de la Reine. Looked splentid—sustained character admirably. Best fancy dress in the hall. Mr. Kobert G. Shaw, of Beacon street, asa well dressed modern gentleman. Character not assumed Mr. Sampson, of Tremont street, as Shylock on Spaulding, of Tremont street, as an ladian chief. Mr. Henrickson, of New York, asa Turk Mr. Sverlivg, of Boylston street, a Spanish cabsllero. Mr. Winchester, of Beacon street, Brigand. Mr MacAriel, as a Scotch laddie takin’ notes. ‘There were about one hundred aad persons present, and all, except our fi ‘our, seemed to enjoy themselves to their heart's When the next ba! fantaiste takes place among our tashionables, of course our MacAriel will be present Fioop at Oswroo, N. Y —The water in the n- ver rose nearly a foot last night. A perfect world of water is passing over the dam; bringing with wt ice, timber, \c. Nearly 200 feet of the co! dam, near the new lock, been carried ofi, and the flood passes down oy it with a perfect rush. The new dam wee filled with a dozen or more first rate canal boats yesterday. This morn- ing but four are left. During the night they broke loose and were swept ofl into the lake, and have likely enough broken ed gone ashore. The loss to somebody must be heavy. A schooner broke her fastenings below the bridge at the same time, nd was with difficulty prevented from going out Her bulwarks were mosiy broken is otherwise injured. This morning of timber, mostly seeming to be cros# piece: i supporters of dams—passed the into the lake. Mr. humball, one of the canal ineers, who came through from Fulton on the river roed this morning, seys everything is safe along the he of the canal. The dams are ap- parently uninjured, except the lower dam, which 19 im abeut the ne condition it was yesterday. | The volume of water passing over it is so large, that it is difficult to determine the extent of the | injury. The water this morning had risen over the embankment of the head of the new lock; but by a timely discovery, an embankment was thrown up, and serious i | prevented. The br have all stood firm, and it ie he they will not ve injured. They will not be, unless tresh bodies of ice or timber come down upon the piers. Mr. himball informe ue that two of the ice-breakers of the new bridge at Fulton were off yes- terday, and another is fast going. The entire structure is considered insecure, [Last night the increased to the height of another foot, and i rising. It has made a breach in the stareh factory, butno serious injury, it is hoped, will result. P. S—8o'clock, P. M —The water continues to ise in the river, and the coffer dam below the new lock is tast giving way. It will disappear, Most of it, before to-morrow, if the water conti- nues so high and runs se furiously. It is su some persons were carried out into the lake in the canel boats. Families, as well as individ have been accustomed to occupy two or three < them. About eleven boate have disippeared. fail bom went in pursuit of them this morning Orecgo Jow nal, Feb 22.