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The Rhode Islander
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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News from Havana up to April 4th: Fanny Elsler's escape story is a hoax; she remains there. British mail seal dispute exaggerated—consul opens against governor's wishes. One low-grade British officer imprisoned for misconduct. Markets unchanged and dull for American produce. Dissatisfaction with British West India steamers, three in port simultaneously.
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The story about Fanny Elsler's escape in male attire, which is going the rounds of the papers, is all a hoax. She was still at Havana.
The difficulties with the mail agents of the British Government have been much exaggerated. The chief point involved is the opening of the British seal, which the mail agents contend should be opened by the British Consul, while the Governor contends that it should be opened by the Spanish Post office authorities. Thus far the British Consul has officiated, but against the wishes of the Governor General.
The only British subject imprisoned was an officer of low grade, who conducted himself improperly while on a frolic.
No change in markets. American produce and business generally dull.
Much dissatisfaction exists as to the British West India steamers. Three have been in port at the same time.
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Havana
Event Date
To April 4th
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fanny elsler hoax confirmed; mail difficulties exaggerated, british consul officiating against governor's wishes; one low-grade british officer imprisoned for misconduct; markets dull; dissatisfaction with british west india steamers, three in port.
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Dates from Havana to April 4th received in Philadelphia. Report debunks hoax of Fanny Elsler's escape in male attire; she remains in Havana. British mail agents' difficulties exaggerated, centered on opening British seal—agents favor British Consul, Governor favors Spanish Post office; Consul has performed duty against Governor General's wishes. Only imprisoned British subject is low-grade officer who misbehaved on frolic. Markets unchanged, American produce and business dull. Dissatisfaction with British West India steamers; three in port simultaneously.