New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-12
Chugres, the Hnrbor and People PassnGe
over the Is linus - Great ExasgerafioGs
-Returnirg Geld Hunters, &c. &c.
Correspondence of The Tribune


GoRGoNA New-Grenads March %, 1919.
promised to drop you line by the first con-
veyance after landing at the s,hrnus We sailed from
NeYork on the ID Of March and made Chagrcs on the
10Th No incident worth noting happened on our voy
age We found the brig Aida an excellent craft and
Capt McFaes and his crew just tho men TO manage
her, As soon as we nesred the hsrbor at Chasres
boat shore to procure the services OF the
ste amer Orus to take of but the OrGs was up the
river end after waiting till 10 O'Clock of the 20th we
concluded to send for boats and by sunset the
gers and cargo were all safely on land. After making
all necessary inquiry thought best to go up the
river In canoes On account OF low water the steamer
can run up but 10 miles and taking the route through
the canoes will run from Chsgres to Gorgons as soon
as the steamer and canoes connected with her. was
happily disappointed in finding Chsgres not the mser
able place represented By travellers who have preceded
me- and apprehend no greater danger from landing
there than in any other place Of the same latitude
The harbor 10 difficult of access unless with strong
fair wind Vessels go in drawing about IL feet Of
water with sufficient wind. The channel al the en-
trance of the hsrbor high bluff, and Unless
sufficient force be given the vessel before coming
under of the bluff TO pas beyond IT, she is car
ried down by the current and wrecked among the
breakers. saw a schooner come in with fair snd
apparently strong wind, but the moment she rounded
tn. bluff the wind taken from her sails and the
on of the retarded her progress that she
barely passed he point OF danger There are now three
wrecks al the mouth OF the river.
There 10 nothing of the town Of Chagres deserving
particular attention. The buildings consist OF about
300 huts the sides and ends OF reed, and with heavy
matched roofs The inhabitants are indoent and rep
resented as being hone butthe gold fever has brought
the m in SO frequent contact with tho Yankees that
doubt whether their honesty will long continue saw
several of them with watches purchased for gold and at
high prices, which needed re gavanizing They would
hold Them I'D and say "Americano"-"ro good
Onah Oh point Of land at the mouth Of the river Is
fort built by the Spanisrds many years ago. and nov
nearly in ruins. Many OF the guns have have been
thrown into the river many tine brass pieces OF heavy
csbre still ROMAN Il must have been strong fortih
cation, and constructed at great expense. found II
manned by two begesrs who claimed and entrance
fee and bGzzsrds innumersbe. From the fort 10 the
town 10 paved carriage way and an underground pas
sage
Early on the morning Of the 2lst commenced
bsrs sining with natives TO be carried 10 Gorgons
and after the bargain was made and part OF the cargo
in the they struck for higher wsses-said there
more baggage than they expected, and required
greater price than had agreed 10 give. we were
Obliged 10 apply to the Acsde tor relief The bargain
was then reduced 10 writing, and they were obliged 10
perform on our paying hall the price shpu.'so n 40
vance but they submitted with bad grace ana kept
us until nig bit before starting The passage from Chs
eres to oreona occupies about three days with loaded
canoes and 10 far from being unpleasant At this season
of the year The river IL clear, the water soit sno
equally good ~ the Croton-the banks are my GOV
cred with forest trees in full foliage and Wild hOwers
The only evidences OF cultivation discovered were
occasional patches Of indian corr now large enough
for roasting. The dangers and dihcuiues of passing
an the Chasres River have been greatly exaggerated
~. encountered no all gators or snakes. which have
stricken other passengers With terror. Inc nshves
are taking advantage OF tie times and al convenient
Ii.tsnces hot coffee can be had At huts for une mario
1.xpencsl cup The second day from Chsgres we
passed the grave Of n young man BY the name OF
Charles Alis, who was drowned BY the turning over
u canoe could get but little information from our
bostman concerning him excepting that ne was AZ
American on his way 10 California and wss drowned
but short time since. board was placed at the head
Of his grave with some inscription bu; We passed too
rapidly 10 read anything but his name and drowned
a, The foot of his grave his rifle On our way up
ss net many who discouraged at not nnding passage
from Panama bad turned back. We heard al Cnsgres
ronactips reports; some said there l 200 walt
ms AT Psnsms and others that all had gone but
Snd TO our regret the former too true AT this place
there are 500 or 400 and At Panama about 100 and
have us, heard that the Crescent City 10 below with
yer 800 Folio wing close amer her must be the fal
son ~ith probably not less than 300 Under the cir
rurustsnces what should ee done with men in New
York who the coast a. Being clear and
that there was difficulty IN obtaining passage on the
psc,6e F, Hundreds have been here three
rnnuths irving Ia vain 10 get passage up Much has
oseu said about sailing vessels coming 70 Panama
su, little csn he expected from this source. 10 10
place seldom requented BY sailing vessels on account
T,he difficulty In getting ont, and the men who held
On, INDUCEMENTS Of this kind koew well they had no
such ASSURANCE. 80
Two Of TIE syracuse Company viii leave for home
in the Northerner Tuesday, perfectly sAfsned WIZ
- sinr and perhaps wisdom would dictate the
:urn Of al bu. they Salt Pointers and will try
little longer. -
eeived with many grains OF allowances. les, -. .ne
his lumps of gold have been manufactured BY inter
.s,sa VARIES on this side Of the Sacramento
The California has net returned but snether :as
soss or not before the steamers leave ChAsres me
- late and important intelligence IRON inc soia
TN. larger lumps and Of them 10 ready 10 be
selesrsphed from New-Orleans orr.p.u
Vsry respectfully, yours u SeInIAe'