The daily crescent., 1848-12-13
I.ate and Inferesting.


By the steamer Falcon arrived yesterday, we
have re ceiyed Havana papers to the sth inst
GUATEMALA.-By this arrival we have some in
teresting intelligence from Guatemala. Il will be
recollected that some time since there was danger
of interruption of the friendly relations previ
ously existing between Guatemala and France. In
relation to this, the Deputy Barrundia had intro
duced in Congress resolution Z" 10 adopt some
measure to put an end to anything which might
disturb the relations between the new Republic
of Guatemala and the great French nation"
This was adopted, and it was resolved, " 1st That
the Assembly, as representative of the nation,
gratulate the French Republic upon its prosperity,
and upon the triumph which it has obtained over
the spirit Of anarchy (the insurection of June);"
and, I'd. That the Assembly desire to see the
French flag wave once more in its capital" These
resolutions were communicated to the French Con-
sui, who received them with the greatest satsfac-
ton. The French flag was consequently again
raised on the 18th of September Some difficulty
which had occurred between the Guatemalian
Government and the British Consul General, and
which had led to the interchange of a dozen diplo
matte notes. was also satisfactorily arranged.
The difficulties in the department of Los Altos
continue. Congress had refused to recognize the
stringent resolutions to compel it to return to its
fealty-Gf the resolutions could be enforced.) The
deputies from the State of Los Altos were required
to repair to the capital and take their seats in the
Assembly, within fifteen days of the promuIgation
of the resolution. If they refused to comply they
were to be treated as traitors, and large armed
force wasto be sent among the insurgents But
this all effected nothing, and the Government was
ILL., Al XII o.
the Government troops overlook about 200 of the
rebels in the vicinity of Xilotepeque and routed
them, killing 29 The rebels fled in all directions.
On the 2lst of October another battle occurred be-
tween the insurg,nt and the Governmental troops
under Gen. Mariana Paredes. After a firing of
half hour, the rebels gave way and fled, leaving
general officer and other persons of distinction
dead upon the field. Congress, in order to pay the
expenses of the war, has imposed forced loan of
seventy thousand dollars: AZ 600 on Guatemala,
5000 on Sacatepequez, 1900 on Amatillan, and
1900 on Chimaltenango
The Republic of Costa Rica has joined the Cen
trail American Union, and viii in future be called
the State, instead Of the Republic of Costa Rica.
YUCATAN. Our news from Yucatan is to the
17th of November. We perceive that our volun-
teers have already been engaged, and have gained
some laurels at least. The Indians are preparing
to recommence hostilites vigorously by the siege of
the city of Tekax Pat and Chi, the Indian leader,
it is rumored, have had a fight, which resulted in
the discontinue and flight of the latter. The In
dians were taking every means to impede the pro-
gress of the whites into the country, by burning
and destroying every town or position which they
fad themselves unable to hold. News arrived at
Campeachy on the llth that fight had taken place
at the town Of Ticum, in which the American vol
unteers were conspicuous for their bravery and
good conduct. The enemy was strongly fortified,
having thrown up entertainments and otherwise
strengthened his position. The whites, numbering
$50, were under command of Col. Preu, who de-
temnined to turn the flank of the enemy's position,
which operation was confided to the foreign volun-
teers, who executed it gallantly They charged
upon the Indians, and were soon in possession of
the entertainments. The enemy lost sixteen in
killed, besides quantity of arms and ammunition.
Governor Barbachano, in order TO meet the ex-
penses of the war, which are not covered by the
ordinary income of the Government, has continued
for three months from the lst inst the extraordinary
contribution reducing the rate 81 cents on every
800. In payment of this the articles most needed
by the Government will be taken.
VENEzUELA.-The Boletin de Puerto Rico, Of the
25th Of November says that the last news received
from Venezuela confirms the intelligence of the
entry Of Paez's troops into the city of Maracaibo,
adding that Carabolo, Giiiria and Apure have pro-
nounced in favor of that chief, but they cannot do
much, for want of resources. A passenger arrived
from Laguayra says that the state of affairs in Yene
zuela is lamentable beyond description, surprising
all that the Imagination can conceive.
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