The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-23
IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
OPEN H0STILITIES
Central Americans, and the British
and Mosquito Indians.
THE CAPTURE AND RECAPTURE
THE PORT
SAN JUAN DE NICARAGUA.
&c. &c. &c.

I'd inst. She brings to the Neto York Herald
some highly important intelligence relative to
the encroachments of the British in that section
of the world. Our thanks are due to Captain
Roberts for his kindness to the Herald
1t is SAID that Captain Roberts is the bearer of
dispatches from one of the Governments of Cen
trail America, the purport of which is the express
sion of desire to be annexed to the North
American Union.
The schemes and intrigues OF the British 60
vernment to obtain possession of the port of San
Juan de Nicaragua, have reached crisis. Hos.
tilities between the Central Americans and the
Mosquito Indians, backed by the British, have
broken out. II Is useless to speak of the result
of the troubles
Our correspondence from San Juan, and the
notes of the events kept by Capt Roberts, of the
Ramon de Zaldo, give clear view of the pro-
gress of the difficulties; and to them we draw
the attention ofthe public, and the government at
Washln gton.
NOTES OF EVENTS BY CAPTAIN ROBERTS.
PORT SAN JUAN, January l, ls4S.
At O'Clock, A. NJ, Her Mejesty's war steamer Vixen
hove in sight, and OF A. she anchored in tho port
having board Mr. Patrick Walker Consul General OF
Great Britain and agent for the Mosquito King also
forty to y oolored troops twenty Pru:an soldiers
AT 10 M they lowered down three of their LARGEST
DOatS, 1RC0 winch they ordered all the fully
armed also about twenty sesunen, each with cutass
and pistol The Commander in Chief the forces was
Mr.. Patrick Waker-he was acco mpanied by the COM
member Of the wsr stesmer, Captain George Hudson,
Captain John Dxson and from three to four officers be-
longing to the steamer.
At IL A. NJ the boats proceeded to the shore landed
In front OF the custom house; Her Msjesty's Consul
then ordered all the troops the boats and marched
them in front Of the nag staff They then went through
some little exercise when Mr. Walker ordered one OF
the sailors OF the steamer to bend tae Mosquito flag
and stand by to haul down the Central American nag
UNA Oiv. and f,a had fxnJ
save the King Down came the Central American
flag, and up went the Mosquito,
Mr.. Walker then called for the Commander in Chief
OF the port Mr.. Revas, tho Collector Of the Custom
House, and informed him that the Port of San Juan
no longer belonging TO Central America that his Ma
jesty the Mosquito King claimed part of his terri
tory Mr. Walker also told the Collector that he must
rior and to them with the oosrs belonging
to the port Mr. Walker then ordered the troops
boats and embarked board tho steamer leaving Capt
Hudson and Captain John Dxson and four men, to pro-
tect the port.
On tho I'D Of January, the steamer left for North
Blewfsla, taking with her Mr. Walker, the Mosquito
King, and the troops
SAN JUAN, January 9, ls4s
Arrived, four bungos with cargo from Grenada each
msndsd by Csmmedarv silss. They discharged their
cargo and loaded again on the 10th.
On the morning Of the llh the port Of San Juan
retaken by sailors Of the bungos under the
sias. They hosted the Central American colors after
which they went dowp to the custom house and took
charge OF It, taking prisoners Captain George Hudson
Governor Of the Port and Mr. Little Collector of the
Custom House. They were embarked on board and
sentup the river to place called Suriioque whsre Ga
nersl Menosa has force of about 1000 They
since been sent to Leon Captain John Dxson and
four men made their escape IN the bush
At P NJ. the bungos sn loaded and ready to
start taking on board all the and children
leaving only Captain Shepherd and family, and
two OF their countrymen.
At5P. NJ hauled down their flag and cut down the
nag staff went on board Of the bungo and up
the river for Grenads.
The river Of San Juan from Surifoaus is fortified at
points as high up as fort st carlos which Is at
the head OF the Lake Nicaragua All commune alton
is stopped between Grenada and San Juan.
SAN JUAN, January 10, lS43
Arrived, her Majesty war steamer vixenC Commander
Rider, from North Blewfeds Anchored in the port of
san Juan about 10 A. NJ on seeing flag hoisted on
shore Capt Rider his boat on board of The Ramon
Zaldo to enquire the when he told the port
was retaken After this they proceeded up river in
two OF their largest boats and spiked long forty
FOUNDERS, and rolled them into the The boats
At P. M the steamer weighed anchor for Kin gston,
jamaica to bring down forces Is soon as possible and
hostitiss commence on her return to San Juan
me Cemmander Of the steamer Viren considsrs the de-
. ~. Of the fog 'tof IS declaration Of Gene
raj Menesa is determined TO hsre slap John Bull be-
j're ne gives up the port Of San Juan.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
SAN JUAN DE NICARAGUA
Central America, Dec. 5, lS47.
send you copy OF the Registro Official, of the
government OF Nicaragua, published at Leon,
23d October, lS47, in which you will find mat
ter that cannot be undressing to the citizens
of the URted States. You will perceive tn At II
consists of correspondence between the English
Consul Gene ral for Central America and the 60
vernment OF Nicaragua, relating 10 the right of
possession OF this place, which is the principal
Atlantic seaport of Central America.
Although 1t has generaily,'bcen recognized as
belonging TO Nicaragua, the Kings of the Mosque
to Indians, residing along the coast TO the north
ward, have long claimed lt,without having ener-
gy to attempt the enforcement of their claim. |
The English government, however, has avowed |
Its intention of assisting them and has officially !
informed the-goyernment OF Nicaragua, that it
NIL take possession of the port on the let jan,
lS4s, In the name Of the Mosquito King. The
'chofe story hotcerer, Of the Mosqutoes, is di- |
plomdtic ruse, assumed a coper for the selfish |
aim Of the English government, ,chich already has
a settlement among these Indians, at Bie,gfeid.
The Mosquitoes are small, miserable tribe,
VINO subslst on the proceeds OF turtle shell, !
which they, sell at Bewfeld. The "King,"
boy OF fifteen, is protegf OF the
some instruction from Eogllsh masters. |
He is nominal sovereign, only forming con- |
yenlent instrument for the purposes of his guar
dams. He was here about "a month since, in the |
Alarm, English sloop OF war, the Captain OF |
which directed the Commandante del Puerto, to |
haul down the Nicaragua colors, and never to |
hoist them again. He is expected here again |
daily, to enforce the demand of the English 90. |
vcrnment on the 1st January. The announce
ment has created great excitement In the State,
and there is much talk OF resistance; but it IL
more likely TO end In talk than smoke. There |
Is neither the physique nor the morale here to de-
ftnd the place, and the government officers tell |
me they will probably retire up the river, and |
station the custom house on, or at, San Carlos,
at the outlet of Lake Nicaragua.
The result ofthls change cannot yet be foretoId; |
but many believe II will be advantage GUS TO the /
of the country. There can be little |
doubt that the English will be gamers. A large |
quantity OF coffee is exported to England from
the State of Costa Rics, south OF Nicaragua.
This at present finds exit entirely by Punta Are
mas on the Pacific coast as the Nicaragua go
vernment refuses TO allow it to come TO this
port. Thus SIX months are consumed by the voy-
age around Cape Horn, whereas 40 days would
suffice from this port. $4,000 quintals Of coffee
were exported last year from Punta Arenas to
Europe, at an expense OF Is per ton, while the
charge from ST. Johns would not exceed thirty
live shilings. 1t will thus be seen, that by open
ing this port to Costa Rlca, great saving would