The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

| The Echo understands that the Chilian Govern
ment has renewed the privilege, for five years to
sbe British steamship company, to navigate exclu-
sively the Pacific coast from Valparaiso to Panama,
but that the governments of Peru, Bolivia and
Ecuador refuse to concur in this arrangement and
resolutely oppose the monopoly The Echo says
sThey are for free trade, and throwing open their
ports TO the free navigation Of steamships from all
parts Of the commercial world. If Chill should ad-
here to her suicidal policy, may expect ere long,
to see American steamers plying between the ports
Of Gallon and Panama The South Pacific trade
is becoming vastly important, not only SO to the
United States but also to New Granada. The ag-
ricultura resources of Chill and Peru are not TO be
esteemed lightly these two republics furnish most
Of the provisions, such as -four, potatoes, beef,
sheep, etc. that consumed on the Pacific side OF
the Isthmus and the vessels hence to California re-
ceive their principal stores from this quarter. In
every respect therefore, it IS important that line
Of American steamers should be established from
here to Gallon. Great Britain, aware OF the oppo-
sition sheis likely to encounter in the navigation
Of this coast by steamships has quickened her en-
ergies, and hereafter we are to have tri-weekly
arrival from Valparaiso, instead of monthly line.
This, to be sure, is something gained, in the way
Of speed and facilities Of travel and mail communi
cation, but is not sufficient to the purposes
Of trade and commerce which is now augmenting
along the coast Of the South Pacific with giant
StflueS. n SeMl-Weekly line Is THIS
we persuaded we shall shortly have the inter
ests Of commerce and competition in trade will
| speedily bring it about. We know that just now
the public mind points in the direction Of Cafor
MIA, but the time will come when the great agri-
cultural and mineral resources of Chill and Peru
will attract in that direction an amount Of trade
and travel which at present it may be difficult to
conceive, yet it requires no gift Of prophecy to fore
tell must hereafter be fully developed"
We find the following news from Chill in the
Echo:
"ws learn that the political affairs Of Chill con-
tinue satisfactory, and perfect tranquility reigns
throughout the republic The late outFages COM
mitted BY the Indians in the southern province Of
i Valdva have been queiled by the presence of the
military force sent there and vigorous efforts are
being made to bring the ringeaders to punishment,
tCohgEess has closed its sIttings until June next.
The government has continued in its adyeDdeav
ors to aeiiorate The condition of the lower classes,
by extending industry, and by improving the means
i OF land communication.
SIN addition TO the general duness prevalent in
business with At this season of the year, there
has been total absence of buyers from the Interior
as well as from the neighboring republics. The
encouraging adyices received from California have
Igyen rise TO some transactions in produce Of this
country, say principally in -four, of which about
10000 bags have been purchased at an advance Of
I 6 to 8 reals par bag.
"For San Francisco alone, Sc vessels, of the ag-
gregate regular tonnage of "A $685. have sailed this
month january from Valparaiso. This number Of
course includes many vessels from Europe and the
United States, that have called here on their way
10 California The arrivals from San Francisco
this month amount to as vessels, together with 672S
tons register"
We copy the following paragraphs from the Echo
Last week, several gentlemen, in crossing the
lsthmus, when about a. mile this side Of Gorgona,
came in contact with an anaconda that lay basking
in the sunshine near the road. The natives, when
L fho
and could not be induced upon any consideration
to return and attack it. The Americans, having
nothing but pocket pistol with them, felt little
skittish about undertaking the task of killing SC
huge monster, Sothe terrible visitor was suf,
| Tered to pursue his way -unmolesied. II was abOul
| l6feet long and IL inches in diameter.
"The British steamer Bolivia which arrived. a
this port for the first time last Saturday, 23d ult.
, bringing 100000 in specie, left city tn,
evening Of the 9th ult., carrying with her all tn
mails from all parts OF the world for the South Pa
cifc Coast. The Bolivia had on board as passen
gers, Mr.. deRat- Monitor, new Charge Of Franc,
to Lima, and several rich merchants of the South
z" We understand that Mr.. Corwine, the Ameri
can Consul, has received the exequator from ths
Executive power of the Government of Bogota, anc
he has accordingly notified to the Governor of Pa
mama his entrance upon his official functions a.
Consul. The Governor Immediately recognized
him in that capacity.
";During the past two weeks there has been
strong competition between the vessels now in por
for passengeFs-steerage passages being reduced a
low as $3.50 from here to San Francisco, lower thai
it has been for the last year, or rather since tn
emi gration to ElDorade. The bark Change sale
on Tuesday, 18th ut., with full load the job
Enders sails to-day; the ships Greyhound and Glen
more are advertised to sail to-day tomorrow,
they will be speedily followed by the j. w. CofiiI
! Mariana, Mary Stewart w hilton, and others, shoul
a sufficient humber of passengers present them
; selves The vessels plenty, and the fare is re
S presented to be good"
E The Echo says that there appears to be no abale
ment of the influx Of passengers en roate to Cali
! fornia. Steamships and sailing vessels are con
stanly arriving at Chagres, bringing passengers b.
hundreds, who, soon as they land, speedily max
their way up the river and across the Isthmus
The Congress of NewGranada assembled in tn
city of Bogota, the capital of the Republic, on tn
LIST inst. The Echo says:
"Bogota has now a population Of about 1000. /
is still pleasant place to reside in, and many
the first families Of the Republic visit it during tn
session OF Congress, some listen to the eloquenc
Of orators, and others to indulge in the pleasure
t and amusements which are TO be found in grea
\ profusion-
l.. The Echo gives the following account OF seri
Gus disturbance at Panama, in consequence of a
act Of injustice to an American Mr.. Corwint
O. s. Consul, appears to have acted with prompt
ness and energy. Now thatthe authorities of Pa
mama find the Americans are not disposed to tamel
submit to acts of injustice, it is likely that the e,
) pertinent will not soon be repeated:
About FIVE days days ago young man OF GOO
habits and respectable character named johnson
was accused by negro Of robbery, and immed
0 ately committed to jail by the judicial authority
+ Panama. During this time, Mr.. johnson, KNOWN
|. himself to be innocent of the charge alleged again
II him, waited patiently for his trial. but after III
lapse Of sufficient time to prove the charge acqu
= him, he called on the American Consul, Mr. Co
III wine, to intercede in his behalf with the city al
thorites: Mr.. &. went to the Judge having juti'
=, dlclon IN the case, requesting Of him speed
:" trial. The Judge not only refused to promise tr
n within reasonable time, but on the contrary adde
p that the trial would not take place within invent,
,e five days On receiving this information the Consu
:. with prompitude that does him much credit su,
!. gested considerations OF moderation and prudenc
- and requested Of the judge that the accused mig
"a be set at liberty by virtue OF the writ Of habeas
Or Pns, which legal course Of procedure would be
is unison and perfectly consistent with New Gran
m dian laws. The Judge refused to aeeede to the
a questions oil Mr. Corwine, who then retired to pr
= test against such manifest act Of injustice befo
a. the superior authority of the Government. His
ne terpreter American citizen indignant at such
,. denial OF justice, went up among the crowd of CT
zens now assembled here, and told them the who
m story as it transpired. The excitement in cons
rs quenoe soon increased, and the lawless spirit
ed violence began to be the predominant sentiment
nd the tunultuOus gathering. Forgetting themselv
A. IN the hurra Of the moment, and led away by ii
= pulse, party was soon formed to liberate the a
en- cused from incarceration, in defiance of law a
he :. l.. n /. !.