The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-29
I'm pOI tant from New Granada, Nicaragua,
and Guatemala-Arrival of Government
Despatchee-New CONNIE rcial Treaties,

The brig Marian Cage Capt. Read, from Belize,
Honduras, whence she sailed on the 9th inst, and
the schooner Enterprise, Capt. Chapman, from
San Juan, or Grey Town, Nicaragua, whence she
sailed about the Goth ult , arrived at this port yes
terday morning.
Among the passengers in the Marian Gage, we
notice the ncme of the Hon. Elijah Hise, the late
American Charge d'44gaues to Central America.
There was also among the passengers a bearer Of
dispatches en- route to England, with important
dispatches for the British government. We learn
that he proceeded Immediately to Boston, to take
passage in the steamer that leaves that city to-day
for Liverpool
We learn, verbally, from Capt Chapman, of the
Enterprise that the New Granadans and Indians
were fighting in the interior, and that produce
scarce.
Our correspondence from Guatemala is full and
highly interesting. 1t is annexed
OUR GuATEMAIEAN CORRESPONDENCE.
GUATEMALA, June 26, 1919.
The Emigration TO Caiifmnia-Ihe Route to the
Pacific through Nicaragua-InpOrtant Treaties
Made by Mr.. Hise, the american Minister, &c.
The recent settlement of the Oregon question,
the newly acquired territories of California and
New Mexico, on the Pacific ocean, and the dis
covery Of their immense mineral wealth, have at
tracted the most profound attention Of the whole
civilized world, and led to a flood of emigration of
countless thousands, unparalleled in the history of
mankind from every part of the globe, TO these
possessions, so valuable and important, not only on
account Ct their mineral wealth, but for their ia
yorabe geographical position, for lucrative
commerce with China, &C., and their promise to
become rlch in an agricultural point of view.
These regions will shortly be inhabited by mil
lions of American citizens, dong vast CONNER
cia business with the Atlantic cities. The ques-
ton then naturally arises, by what route shall this
commerce be carried on! Within The limits OF
the present territory of the United States is I'M
possible; by Cape Horn is Objectionable on account
of the immense distance to be traversed to reach
ahe favored land; by Panama-no, for 1t Is already
found TO be impracticable. The Panama route,
by the recent survey, has been found to be wholly
practcable.-ED. HERALD BY Tehuantepeque,
few have ever believed that practicable COM
munication could be made, by which a heavy
commerce could be done. Mountains intervene
at both the latter places, which form insurmount
able obstacles, not to be overcome by human effort
But another, the last, and by no means the
least. important, is the route from the mouth
Atlantic side, to the fine port of Realejo,
on the Pacific-indeed, the only practicable pas
cage in the whole extent on the continent by this
route none of the objections present themselves that
are found in the others above alluded to. The
rage depth OF the river San Juan Is sufficient Tor
first class ships, with excellent harbor on the
Atlantic, three or four obstruction only are TO be
found between the haibor and Lake Nicaragua,
which may easily be removedor avoided, by canal
ing around them. The lake is untathomabe and
emts its immense body of surplus water into the At
Iantc 10y the rver san Juan-ln continuing the route
to the Lake Managua, is found large body of water
winding its way TO the great Lake Nicaragua; one
obstruction only exists in this part OF the passage,
which may be overcome by canaling round i, as
IS proposed the rlver San Juan; the rest OF the
passage from Lake Managua to kealeJo, Is a per-
feet plain, where large ship canal may be made
at less cost than some parts OF the Ere Canal,
New York. Of equal distance.
few months ago, the government OF Nicaragua
desI aiched minister TO London, with ample pow
TO contract with Europeans, or IN other words
to barter away the exclusive right OF making a ca
nal TO the English, which resulted In contract
being made with an English company, through
their agent Mr.. Wheelwnght OF London,and which
was forwarded with all due diligence 10 Nicaragua
for ratification by the governments but, tn inks to
ID. j. Brown,the agent OF a company OF citizens of
New York, who must have been better informed
than many Of his countrymen and who secured the
exclusive privilege of the route for years from the
government, by contract, which was nediately
ratified by the legislature cr,
The Hon r.. j. Welker Minister Of Finance, in
his report to Congress, the last session, called
the attention of that body TO the important subject,
and recommended the securing OF all the routes
across the continent without delay. This gentle
man absolutely know nothing about, neither DO i
know anything of his standing and reputation as
statesman in his own country; but must acknowl,
edge that the Minister displayed thorough and
this particular and doubt entertained well found
ed fears that the best route this continent
might fall into the power OF Europeans. what
has the late government OF Mr.. FOLK done towards
securing this Invaluable point 10 the American
people What has the present government done
the same subject are grave questions to be put
by American citizens should The American gov
eminent by neglect permit the opportunity To pass
and the only practicable route Tor an extended
commerce 10 fall under the claws Oh the British
Lion and the British arlstocracy, which may
20 ted fhpu xyill hat
To suffer continued ahd bitter repentance
What have the faithful sentnels ct republic
can liberty oone towards drawing the atten-
ton OF the government and people 10 the subjectl
! apprehtud they have 10 plead gully OF neglect.
That the long projected Nicaragua Oceanic Canal
will and must be made either by the United states
or England, rs reduced TO ceTtalnty-lhe neces-
s,fy has arisen for the worki by the latter nation,
the free citizens of the United states will have TO
pay tribute TO the arlstocracy Of England Are
Americans prepared for such an EVENT. Are they,
at last, wiing TO put on the yoke aud become SUBJ
servient TO an aristOcracy which they have always
Justly adhered and detestedl may safely reply,
] think net. Look TO passing events IN the BRUSH
Parliament, for little insight Of daily arrivals oil
the lust and bitter complaints to that body, OF the
degrading misrule OF the arIstocacy IN the colo
mics. Should Nicaragua fall into their hands,
they Will also be an everlasting curse both to Nj
caragua and the United States. Should the Anne
rlcass lose this opportunity, thay may Afterwards
be found knocking at. the door OF arlstocracy 10
ash 10 be permitted to pass from one distant part ct
the United States TO another. Many OF your cit-
z,ns may, perchance, have set their minds upon
raihoad iicm the Atlantic States TO the Pacific,
within the present limits OF the I nited states, TO
serve all purposes. They will surely deceive Them
selves for railroads between distant seaports have
never yet failed TO increase maritime commerce.;
experience teaches the result IN this instance, a
railroad would be useful and desirable, but never
willssuversedc the necessity OF a great oceanic
communication, through which to convey the vast
ly increased commerce occasioned by such rail-
roads. -. -.
In November, last year, the Hon. Elijah llise,
of kentucky. accredited Charge dc Aiiaires by the
United States government 10 central America, ar
West Indies. dangerous fever on the coast, and,
at the very gates Of this city, had to pass through
brisk musket fire from a band Of robbers. IL -
iuinored that he has already concluded treaty of
amlty, commerce and navigation with this govern