The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-28

miles nigner up; and they accordugly issued sdct
to that effect asserting that the western Of
Mosquito Was at the rapids Of Machuca
Nov let ms come TO other particulars Early in 1912
some American citizens began to negotiate With the
government Of Nicaragua about opening q canal =
NO sooner did this get wind, than the BRUSH Con-
commenced bullying the government of Nicaraxus In,
forming them. In no very polite that no ar.
rapeements for passing the San Juan could bs made
without their consent and that Nicaragua must see
that the British creditors paid by the
OF any contract which they might make Finally, an
his arrival he discovered that the English had designs
upon the western coast likewise, and conteupl sted
ssis,ns the hns island OF Igre' commanding the Gulf
ofFousics sometmes called Csnchagus aud com m nd.
ing afo the States Of Central America and the whole
western coast from Panama to Mszstsn and San Fran
csco They were about to seize 1t rs Indemnity for
some alleged debts due British subjects but the ane
ricsn minister concluded that he would be- beforehand
With them, and negotiated q treaty BY which rges
Island is ceded to the United States
may add, 1t is we'll known here that Costa Rioa and
Guatemala essentially under foreign inausncs and
the former has made important cessions TO England
In return for the protection Of the British rhe
goveInnsnt has been bought up by the British agents
Engl'sh hands 1t IL, however doubtful whsthsr the
government can procure ratification their bargain
the government hs. resortcd the extreme measure
OF bsnrhiDg some Of the leaders of the Opposition
amosg whom is souilla the general nchi,f Indeed,
that the British party has been put down.
shall write again At the earliest opportunity.
CosrrssioS OF RoBsKR.--rhe notorious Thomas C.
Cunningham was tried in Boston, days since for
robbiDg young in that city on the 2lth of Sep
TENDER last and upon his ton made the follow
ing remarks and confession has long been earn.
est and sincere object to pursue an honest livelihood
Out nave been followed and unjusty used by ths
authorities tried TO get an honest living In Nss
YORK cut loose from my old associates and COM
rection Of the Chief, kept constant watch upon my
house, Next: that house taken down aud had TO
move TO another, but the polio. followed aud watched
me still. asked them why they pursued ms So aud
they ssid they were acting under the orders of the
chi.f and We made an appointment Co meet him
geih-r But vent alone before the time set and n
desvored TO satisfy the Chief that endesvorng to
get an honest livelihood lie would believe and
then ss~ the Mayor and when he heard my story, he
taid be believed meant to change my Of life
Then met the police who we're watching aud vent
With ms to the Chief. After more talk he had
locked up old charges that had given bail
for but couldn't get trial. was kept 10 prison, aud
the busiD.ss had com me need was broken 10 ana All
the means had exhausted in fseiBg counsel
there cid matters Then came to Boston, intending
still TO pursue bono.t livelihood but couldn't get
such business suited me. ant mere AN | don't
blame any body here The ofncer mistssen In say
Ing that when he took the gold pieces from me- told
HIM had no more money about But that makes
great difference since tn. money was found upon
me an fully ,atsles that there 10 peace for the
1t has been fully exsmpidsd in my person and In my
situation here ut this moment am fully resolved to
sndravor To pursue an honest course Of life, IL
should be restored 20 liberty have fsmy-a wife
aud child and have good friends and relatives New
OK tbsre the prisoner halted IN his remarks and
wept Having subdu-d his emotion he proceeded |
know the difficulties l shall have TO meet They have
stood in my say before. After has been taken
Up and posed his character Is lost fhe gets work
mechanic. or 1T any homes, business his previous
beiug known 60 many persons reaches
bis employer and he loses his situation THIS is the
difficulty In the way Of man like me In returning 10
honest EN- ploymep But an determined TO ma ke
fort, II should again have opportunity and
say nothing than TO throw myself upon the
oil. ncy Of tue court. he prisoner seutenc
ed TO four years In the State prison The prisoners
wife vas pie,eHt, and w.pt bitterly when the sentence
was announced IL 10 supposed that she did know
his real character when she married him.