The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-29

New YoRK, Nov. 2S-p. IN.
The brig Marion, Captain Gage, from Honduras
brings dates to the Goth ult.
letter in the New York Herald, dated Baze,
Odd, says that on the 29th of August the American
brig M. c. Draper was wrecked one hundred miles
north of San Juan, through the treachery Of the
pilot. All hands camped ON the beach. During
the night the camp was attacked by Indians who
robbed it of all its provisions and clothing. The
captain of the brig proceeded with number of
friendly Indians to Quamwata, to attack the land
pirates and recover the stolen property. The in
habtants had fled from the village, which was
burnt by the Indians who accompanied Draper.
The party again returned TO the beach, where after
twenty-five days of extreme suffering, they were
picked up and taken to Balize. Upon the news Of
the sacking of Quamwatla being conveyed to San
Juan de Nicaragua, the Mosquito king and his
commissioner proceeded up the coast to Pripza-
palka, TO get evidence in the He obtained
from the individual who acted pilot, and lured
the brig to destruction, false account of the whole
affair. He made numerous erroneous statements
rebutting the evidence previously adduced Here
the affair rests.
The Herald, speaking editorialy, says the affair
had produced much excitement among the Indians;
and to make the most of the occurrence, the Mos
quito king and an English agent were taking affi-
davits 20 send to England TO be used probably in
correspondence with our Government in regard to
the Nicaragua question.
There is no special change TO notice in our mar
ket to-day. Prices remain about the same as yes
terday.
BosroN, Nov. 81.
destructive fire broke out last night in Hay
wood & Kames's steam mahogany saw mill, at
Charlestown. The saw-mill, together with eight
or ten adjoining buildings, were destroyed The
total loss is estimated at $4,000. The loss in
Cured by Messrs. Haywood & Kanes is said 10 be
about $4,000, Of which S24 900 is covered by in
surance.
This morning, at about two O'Clock, fire de-
stroyed the Merrmack House, at Lawrence. Loss
$4,000; insured for 81 500. The inmates lost
most Of their apparel, some of them barely escaping
with their lives,
DR.. Parkman, whose mysterious absence from
his family has caused much anxiety, has not been
heard of. II is feared that he has been murdered.
Robert G.. Shaw, the doctors brother-in- law, has
offered reward of three thousand dollars for his
recovery.
CHARLESTON Nov 26
. A letter received here, dated Key West, Novem-
Der 10th, says that the British bark previously re-
ported ashore, was the Iron Queen.
The same writer also mentions the arrival at Key
West Of the Courier, Captain Marshall, who reports
that on the 25th ult., while the wind was blowing
fresh, an American ship ashore Ginger
bread Ground, Nassau. The wreckers went 70 her
assistance, but their services were refused.
They asked the vessels name, when the captain
answered that he was Scotch by name and Scotch
by nature. He warned them TO keep off and not
dare TO on board, saying they were far enough
already He had thrown overheard the greater por-
ton Of his cargo consisting Of dry goods carriages
harness. cheese, liquors, nails, hats, &c, to the
amount Of $4,000.
Many of the goods were picked up by the wreck
ers and carried ashore. The vessel's name was not
asccrtained, but it is thought that she belongs 10
New York,
CHARLESTON, Nov. as.
The Isabel arrived here to-day, bringing dates
from Havana TO the 22d instant. Sugars had expe-
rienced a further decline, and considerable sales
were made. The stock on hand was much reduccd
sales Of white at ~ 9 RAILS choice yellow at a 81
superior I 4; brown s.; molasscs dull and quoted at
q a23. Coffee was in good demand, with small
supplies, and prices advancing; sales Of old 81 8!
cents; middling 81, and new, fair and good, 10 a
l0J rials. The crop this season will be limited.
Rice is abundant with sales at II rails Lard il
dull Frcghts are low, and vessels with clean bills
Of health are free from quarantine.
Exchange London is quoted at 10, and New
York per cent.
The only American vessel of war in port was the
sloop Saratoga.