The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-08
From the Baltimore American.
Latest from the 18th mus,

By an arrival al New Orleans we learn that the brig
81 Andrew, Captain Paul. Of and from thus port, with a
large NUMBER oil BaumoTeans board, bound 10 Cali
fona arrived at Chagres previous to the sh ultimo-al
we'll We have received the following letter from gen.
teman who went out IN her;
Correspondence Of the Amesican.l
On BOARD STEAMER ORUs,
CHAGREs. April o. lSi9
The steamer Orus is getting ready for trip up the
river, which, as lar have OF II, seems very
beautiful Yesterday, about one p. m. several Amer
were shore, opposite the town, where all the
shipping lies, amusing themselves as best suited their
ncnailons; and many OF the inhabitants OF Chagres
being idle, at being Easter Monday,) and both parties
ndugng pretty freely in ardent spirits, difficulty occur
red between them, which resulted in the Americans being
driven IRON The town and into the river The natives
armed with knives, cutlasses and stones. Several
of the Americans njured and, is usual in such
cases, those who injured had nothing to do with
commencing the fracas This difficulty being perceived
by the Americans board the shipping, call m-
medatey made to arms, for the purpose OF protecting
those who were so rudey driven from the town.
The call was Immediately responded to, and descent
made on the town. Ueon landing, the natives having
become quoted, the whole force marched to the resi-
dences OF the alcalde and the commandment who,
they had learned the of the trouble, assured
that they had endeavored vain TO quell the umu IN
the ouset Order was eventually restored by the arrest
OF several OF the principal maleacors who will be pros
ecued and punished according to New Grenadan law.
Together with the commandan and alcalde appeared the
priest OF the village. who reiterated the sentiments of
these personages. ALI three of them used every ehert
in their power to maintain order and tranquility, and
and successful efforts The American party then retired
to their respective vessels and tents
During the evening several shots were fired from the
town. aud it feared indiscreet American had
attempted to seek revenge. Three gentlemen des-
patched from the steamer " Orus' to the town. which,
however they, their arrival, found perfectly tranquil,
and the authorities requested by the deputaton to
form them should any disturbance occur promising that
ample and prompt assistance would be rendered 10 pre-
serve order.
We happy state that all hostile feelings both
sides have subsidized and every appearance OF mutually
friendly feeling prevails.
We heard from Panama this morning, by party who
had returned from there that there were at least 5000
persons at that place, of whom encamped about
two miles from the city, mot being allowed to pitch tents
neaer0 and others at the different hotels paying $2 per
day
The United States Steamer California had not arrived at
Panama three days ago. had any other vessel arrived
there recently from up the coast and how the 1900 per-
now waiting, and others almost daily arriving,
ever TO get away, time will only tell.
Five franc pieces at Chagres worth 81 49, and
eight dimes equal to ST. Patriot douboons $40 half do.
rs quarter do ~ eighth do $2 and sixteenth do. 81.