The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-17

SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, MEX ICo, &c,
IN lS4S.-ln Brazil matters have not vet been ga
tstacterly. adjusted. In Caracas serious dis
turbances have taken place, and many Senators
been killed in the Senate House; civil war en-
sued between the two rival Generals. In Mara
calbo, acts OF persecution towards some British
subjects rendered the presence Of British ship
OF war necessary, which, after some littl. diff
Guilty. soon satisfactorily arranged the differences.
The interference OF an armed British force at the
Nj squto Territory was also found requisite. Yu-
catan continues in a disturbed state. The war
between Mexico and the United States has terml-
mated, and q treaty been entered into, BY which
California and New Mexico have been ceded to
the United States, for which large indemnify
was to be paid to Mexico. The latter republic
continues In wretched state.
A company has uA1eseaken to open q canal
across the lsthmus OF Psnama, to be completed In
two years; and another company Is about to form
a railway across the isthmus OF Acapulco.
The discovery OF gold on the banks and In the
beds OF some Of the rivers IN California has caused
vast numbers OF persons to proceed to that cOun-
try from the United States, in the hope of be-
coming rich without much trouble or risk.
lar. one good effect will be accomplished; many
OF the idle and profgate will have left the United
States, who will assist IN populatlng that newly
acquired territory
In the British North American provinces, things
have continued in a peaceable state. The go
vernment OF the Earl Of Elgin, in Canada, gives
satisfaction. In New Brunswick, the free trade
scheme meets with h. much opposition Some
ell Of Nova Scotia, and a new constitution has
been granted to newfoundland.
The British West India Colonies are at the
the failure OF the banks, but principally by the
equalization OF the duties on sugar In England.
Jamaica has suffered more than any other.
The Demerarians are IN open opposition to the
public officers; the duties on importations are In
abeyance.
Anteua, St. Kits, and Nevis have been visited
by severe and destructive hurricane. The yell
low fever has committed great ravages among the
troops at Barbados.
In the French Islands OF Martinique and Guada-
loupe, slavery has been abolished; and, under the
libsrte, sgaitte, traturife system, the recently
emanclpated committed the most horrld atrocities
on the white inhabitants All the latter that could
were leaving the islands.
The slaves IN the Danish Islands of Santa Cruz
and st. Thomas have also been set free: In the
duced the authorities to anticipate the period of
their freedom as authorized by the Danish govern
ment
In the Spanish Islands Of Cuba and Porto Rico
parent State-Spain. Cuba seems restless and
dissatisfied, and wish has been expressed tor a
union with some other government. The slaves
at Porto Rico have been IN open revolt Eman-
to the slaves in these Islands.
The republic OF Hayti has had Its troubles ex.
tended to open revolts. accompanied by profuse
she dding of blood. Comparative quiet at present
regns there, but It seems like the quiet which pre-.
cedes the eruption of volcano.
The Bahamas have had some domestic difficult
tessbut 1t would appear that a change Is about to
take place, which may remedy the evils COM
planned Of.
Turks Islands have now become separate de-
tendency, and resident President has been ap.
pointed. We wish them success under their new
constitution.
We now, however, turn to the spot of our
own happy and peaceful residence, and ex-
tensvelyPatronized occupation, with feelings ofthe
deepest interest and llvellest excitement. We re-
jolce that our adopted country has not only been
s,ared from any signal iDficton of Divine wrath,
but has been permitted rather to advance PROS
perously and hsp.ly. The agricultural interests
continue to improve, and the commerce of the
country keeps its even tenor The defences of
these islands are acknowledgements the
great importance attached BY the mother country
10 the colony. The deepening of the entrance to
the harbor Of st. George 10 progre ssing most ia
vorably; the removal Of the impediments to the
free lDgrers anu egress to and from the Great
Sound has been commenced and is earned on with
much spirit and determination by our gallant and
venerable paval commander ln-chief, the Earl Of
Dundepald.
The increase Of steam communication with our
Island 10 matter of much thanktulness, and we
expect ere long to see it still further extended
Ben mMda GaSetts, Jan. 2.