The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-05
Our Central American Correspondence.
BLrwy'rlDs, (cEsrsAL AxraIcA) Jan. 2, 1sAe.

DuutS-ToSeoSe-C01oe,
Since my last there has nothing very startling
in these quarters. The political state Of the
try remains in staiu quo The English consul has
ken up his headquarters at st. Johns, formerly the
Spanish San Juan de Nicaragua. The Mosquito King
has established it port of entry and the following
are the duties on the principal articles Of import
Tobacco, per 100 lbs As sterling. ..........Noo
Spirits .n s,nd'' per s,' or Sossis. d. 8
1Iefolowns in regard to port charg::.rs the lately
establish he'd rules -
Vessels under 80 tons to pay but once in three
Entrance and clearance, e. sterling . 10 90
(not paid by vessels under 80 tons l
The following postal arrangements have been finally
fixed upon Ali letters under o., to from, 3D.
sterling sterling (eA cents) more than o. 3D. sterling,
send the above, as the alterations have recently
recently been christened is destined be the port
which is to supply the coast Of Central America with
its many wants from the States alf
Tobacco and spirits the principal articles Of i'm
port, and yield an immense profit common cavendish
tobacco NEGRO head) sells for maccaroni twenty five
that the amount of wood, both lgnumvit@ and maho-
gasy cut along We coast is very large and but awaits
on one barry neder there are as many more
in recent trip towards the cape (Gracios Dios)
found plenty Of mahogany drifted Oh the beach-logs
10 feet in circumference, lying high and dry. Wood
seems to be drug here and some Of the most beauti
full grain and polish. Any who has resided here,
cannot fail to the germs of great and prolific
around him. and awaiting but a good govern
ment to nourish and protect the fruits sorry to
say that present the social condition as we'll as DO
ltical is rather calculated to retard its progress
You will scarcely believe that the birds singing
merriy around me- and that the pine, cocoa-nut, and
fruits In dess variety regale the eye and palate
eternal summer regns and the climate blessed with
pure and healthy atmosphere
have to take the chance of my letters being for
warded regularly the ridiculous regulations Of the
British West India mail steamers-that no letter be
interchange of communication having agent at
jamaica must trust the honesty of the agent at St.
Johns. More anon. RD.P p.
BLEwFIELp, CENTRAL AMERrcA)
Mosquito Shore March A. 1840. )
Msgorernment-Soil Climate and Productions of Mos
quito-Manners and Customs Of the Mattress, $c.
Having opportunity to write by the regular mail,
ian Indian with dorie, canoe,) to st. Johns
avail myself Of the chance of throwing little more
light this copper coored country Gas as the
tives concerned)
Affairs have been sadly misgoverned since the nom
arrival Of the Consul for since his appointment
he has scarcely been fortnight at Bleweds and has
come to the decision of making St. Johns the head
quarters of this protective" Anglo-Indian govern
ment. will devote this letter to q brief description
of the country and the prospects in advance for it.
In the first place 1t is very productive; turtle,
abound whilst the land produces almost spontaneous
~ the bread fruit pantan and the sweet potato and
last not least the cassada the substitute
nour nave ever seen. Tho plantations cleared
and worked without any difficulty, as the papta and
wild cane are the only to clear field which
are easily removed fruits of all tropical kinds grow in
great abundance--the pineapple, banana and some
with very curious Indian Names but perfectly civilized
flavor.
The climate is delightful; at this the birds
build their nests and the air is vocal with the of
the tuu yellow tail other birds of the most beau.
tiful pumage wish you could be transported from
the cold and cherries that you must bo in at
the present writing to sit few hours under the cocoa
n m y ia fhnu
houses here you might be startled occasionally his
dictatorship, who sails unconcernedy along the bright
island; or the rush of the wild deer, he dashes
through the glade might make you jump; but tho
wild
Now. word about the natives They exist in nearly
primitive state; their limited intercourse with the
white man has not been felt enough at least to change
their customs make visible change in their
ner of life They subsist by hunting with the bow
and striking FISH; the latter 10 very novel; they start
off in the night in canoe with one man at the stern
to paddle slowly on the lagoon whilst another stands
with lighted torch OF pine wood In one hand, and
harpoon or striking staff in the other the fish fire.
quently weigh over 100 pounds. Turtle catching is
accomplished much in the same way they catch them
Of enormous SIZE weighing from 15O to 200 pounds the
standard price Of which is ST.
The country generally is very fertile, but fat and
continues so for miles the rivers, until you tho
mountains when the rivers gradually rise and are in
tercepted in their flow by waterfalls which
give it very picturesque and beautiful appearance
The whole coast Is free from rocks Of all kinds and is
comparatively safe the rivers large and all navi
gable but yet there is but very limited trade from
the interior, OF Spanish country, as it is called.
will conclude by stating that the condition Of the
government If such 1t can be called with its nominal
King has crippled what little enterprise heretofore ex
listed, and tie chief article of EXPORT (mahosanW is
absolutely rottng on the barynders for want Of
sells to carry 1t away. With liberal government and
sensible heads this would be very Hourshing terri
tory To-day is memorable at home, as the inaugural
honors are to be confirmed On whom for do not
absolutely know who Is President. Oh tor magnetic
telegraph. 7u rerofr. II. d. p
RI r. A
You will perceive by the following copy OF instruc-
tions that important change has come over the spi-
ritofafars here and that her Majestys agent
sui general has made rather Cromwellian movement
1t was high time that radical change should take
place In the administration Of affairs here they have
been sadly mismanaged, or more properly speaking,
entirely neglected. There but few Europeans here
and less Americans but these should be protected
in their life and property if there is to any thing
like civil government. Neither, However, have been
SAFE murder and outrage have gone unpublished, and
the offenders not sought out But yesterday we
heard that the house of Mr. H. plundered, and no
effort is made to bring the offenders to ustce this If
allowed to continue will render the coast unsafe and
not fit for the habitation Of civilization.
subjon copy of the instructions. II strikes mo
as being very important movement the part Of the
English government. The Council of State
posed Of the natives Of the country who of course
not relish this cavier conduct. Mr. Green is the vice
consul, anu acleuln interim, since the melan-
choly death of Patrick Walker the former consul and
the recent appointment Of Mr.. Christie. The King
Of course, being cypher, has nothing to say with
In the pack of pasteboard-A vice of kings" &C.,
Shakespeare has it.
By q strange coincidence heard of Gen Taylor q
election on Inauguration day. have not seen O paper
from the States In three months take it granted
1t is true; somebody nr.st be- by this time and old
Rough and Ready will fill the chair, as he has the
measure Of bis country's glory" in very satisfac
tory manner. The Americans here are all delighted
and wish the good ship Constitution glorious and
safe four years voyage under her commander,
General Zachary Taylor. Distance sometimes lends
more shan enchantment to the view. heard gen
teman say this morning when told him the news
sob, know Commodore Taylor well, very well -
Among other instructions, postal regulations
of most exborbtant nature. What do you think Of
Cd sterling for internal postage, distance of 100
miles >! A man must be sparng Of pen and paper at
that rate RID. p 4
(copY)
KINos HOUSE,. Jamaica, January 8, 1s49
SR-Before left Mosquito for Costa Rica instruct
ed you not to call the Council together after tho 10th
Of September when their term Of ofte EXPIRED in