The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-08
Latest from the rsthmus.

BY an arrival at New Orleans we learn that the
brig 81. Andrew Capt. Paul, OF and from this port,
with large number OF Raltimoreans on board
bound to California arrived at Chagres previous 10
the 9th ult., all well We have received the follow
ing letter from gentleman who went on In hers
baltimore Ameriean
On board steamer Orts.
CMAoREs, April 8, ls49.
The steamer orus is now getting ready for a trip
up the River, which, far as have seen Of IL
very beautiful. Yesterday, about P. NJ, several
American were on shore, opposite the town, where
all the shipping lies, amusing themselves as best
suited their incnatons and many Of the Inhabitants
OF Charges being idle III being Easter Monday and
both parties indnging pretty freely in ardent spirits
a difficulty occurred between them which resulted
in the Americans being driven from the town and
into the river The natives were armed with knives,
cntlasses and stones, Several Of the Americans
were injured and, as Is usual in such cases those
who were injured had nothing 10 do with common
cling The fracas This difficulty being perceived by
the Americans on board the shipping, call was
Immediately made TO arms, for the purpose Of pro-
teciing those who were so rudely driven from The
town.
The call was immediately responded to, and des
cent made on the town Upon landing, the natives
having become queted, the whole force marched to
The residences OF the Alcalde and the Commandant,
who, as soon as they had learned the cnuse OF the
trouble assured us that they had endeayored in vain
20 queD the tumnlt in the onset. Order WINS event
ualy restored by the arrest OF several Of the principal
mnleiactors who will be prosecuted and punished
10 new Srendulhu Jaw. IOgttHer WIN
the Conninndant and Alcade appeared the Priest of
the village, who reiterated the sentiments Of these
pcrsonages. All three Of them used every effort In.
their power to maintain order and tranquility, and
much credit is due these functonaries for their
prompt and successful efforts. The American party
then retired TO their respective vessels and tents.
During the evening several shots were fired from
the town. and II feared some lndiscree American
had attempted to seek revenge. Three gentlemen
were dispatched from the steamer ''Orus'' TO the
town, which, however, they, their arrival, fonad
perfectly tranquil, and the authorities were requested
by the deputatiOn TO inform them should any dis
turbance occur, promising that ample and prompt
ass stance would be rendered to preserve order.
We are happy 10 state that all hostile feelings on
both sides have subsidized, and every appearance Of
mutually friendly feeling now prevails
we heard from Panama this morning by u party
who had returned from there, that there were at
least 5000 persons at that place, some of whom are
encamped about two miles from the city, mot being
allowed 10 pitch tents nearer,) and others at the DIFF
lerent hotels, paying W per day
The u. s. mail steamer California Ind not arrived
Panama three days ago, nor had any other vessel
arrived there recently from up the Coast, and how
the 300Gpersons waiting and others almost daily
arriving, are ever TO get away, time will only tell
Five Franc pieces at Chagres are now worth
81 rs, and eight dimes equal 10 81. Patriot Doub-
looms SIG; l.2 do SO; II do. 81; ls do 80, and l-l6
do 81