The Daily Union

Late from Havana.

The United States steamer 'Isabel' arrived at Charleston on Friday last from Havana. The 'Courier' of the first-named city, of Saturday, contains the subjoined letter:

Havana, Nov. 21.

My budget per the Falcon, which left here on the 16th inst., has again returned to our harbor, in consequence of that steamer having put back, after being three days and a half out. It is reported that her engine has become disabled, and it is probable that her mail will be sent per the Isabel.

Since the date of my last I have heard of nothing of a portentous nature. Another British man-of-war has visited our harbor—the Buzzard steamer.

The 19th being the Queen's birthday, the first stone was laid towards the erection of her statue. Gen. Canedo, in the usual manner upon such occasions, laid the foundation-stone—pieces of money and records being placed beneath it—the implements used by the General in his delicate work being of a more costly class than is used for common purposes. The hod, for instance, was made of polished mahogany. After this ceremony, the inauguration of the telegraph took place, and the following messages were transmitted to and from the city station, the terminus being Batabano, forty miles distant, on the south coast:

'Long live the Queen!'

Answer.—Batabano, 19 November, 1853.—Long live Dona Isabel the Second, and his excellency, Sr. Captain General of the island of Cuba, Don Valentin Canedo, installer of the telegraphic line.

2. What vessels are in the port of Batabano?

Answer. Six coasting schooners, and her Majesty's steamer which left this morning is still in sight.

3. His grace the bishop inquires if the curate of Batabano is present?

Answer.—He is not, on account of indisposition!

4. Has the train arrived?

Answer.—It arrived at half-past eight o'clock—all well—and the conductor is present.

5. The captain-general gives his thanks to the manipulators for their proficiency in performing their task.

Answer.—Inform his excellency Sr. Captain General that we receive them with satisfaction.

To be candid, there was not a spark of enthusiasm shown by the not very numerous crowd at the laying of the foundation-stone, and few ladies were present. There was a review of the troops in the afternoon, but the ranks, which have been greatly thinned by sickness, did not present a very formidable appearance. Some of the men are strong and well made, but the majority have little of the soldier in their bearing. As far as uniforms and arms go, it was a fine display; but there was much lack of that necessary thing in the tug of war—muscle.

At Cardenas the famous Herr Jocko is bewitching the people; and bull fights are, even there, the order of the day.

In the midst of all this, the new captain-general is anxiously expected, and the Cubans are indulging in the hope of their long-expected emancipation as much as ever.

The weather is now comparatively cool and pleasant, and each steamer brings crowds of persons to our city—some returning to their homes, after passing the summer in the North, and others from the North who purpose passing the winter in this mild climate.

Amongst those in the Crescent City, from New York, was the Prince of Nassau.