The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-10
From, the IsthInus.

The news from the isthmus Is OF more than the
usual Importance. The bad feeling between the
American visiters at Panama and the native lnhab-
itants which has been long evident, has at last re-
suited in open collision, attended with loss oil lille
on both sides.
The Panama Star Of the 2lst of May furnishes the
following details of the occurrence:
robbery having been committed in the print
ing office Of the Panama Echo, on Sunday, the 18th
instant, and trunk belonging TO MIR. VIM. Need,
the editor Of that paper, containing six or eight
hundred dollars in money and valuables, taken
thereirom, suspicion from a variety OF crcum
stances fastened upon colored boy, named ANGEL
mo Cardennas, Of st. Johns, Nicaragua, VINO had
been employed about the office. Alter beng charged
with the theft, he acity admitted 1t, and PROMISED
to return the trunk to the office; but fang 10 90
50, he confined in room by Mr.. Morel, the
proprietor of the Echo, for near day, when towards
evening he said if any person would go with INN
lac would show them where the trunk was, protest
ing this time, however, that he did not take it, but
that boy who was with him had. MIR. Need and
Mr. o. nj. Vinton accompanied the boy outside the
walls To the place where he said the trunk was hid.
The natives Of the suburbs were informed by the
boy that the Americans taking him out to
hang him, and forthwith they rushed forth to the
rescue with rocks, clubs and knives, and sclzing
the boy, soon put his keepers to flight.
On the subsequent day these facts were made
known TO the governor, by the natives on the one
side, and Mr.. Need and friend on the other.
Shortly afterward the boy arrested by Mr..
G.. w. Morris and few others, to whom he again
confessed that he took the trunk, and would show
them where 1t might be found but fearing that the
natives would again rescue him, he was taken to
the printing office; crowd of his suburban allies
followed closely after, who, on their arrival there,
commenced furious assault ON the windows and
inmates, with rocks, clubs, knives, &c. The fracas
lasted about fifteen minutes during which quiet
and peaceable citizen from New York, Mr.. VIM.
A. Sempler, was pierced by knife, and stabbed III
several places, causing his almost instant death.
The bleeding corpse carried through the streets,
excited the sympathy and angero OF every American
who beheld it.
AS soon as Major Corwine, our interchangeable con-
sui heard of the disturbance at the printing Office,
he repaired to the spot and eAhorted the few Amcri
cana engaged in the melee to desist. During this
time he was exposed TO the most imminent danger,
the natives having gathered in considerable num-
bers, with deadly missiles which were used alike
on the offending and unofcnding. Upon learning
that Mr.. Sempler had been killed, he Immediately
sought out the governor and demanded that the
native who had committed the murder be arrested,
If he could be identified, and punished by the laws
of the land. The governor promised to his ut
most endeavors 10 have him brought to justice
Knots and crowds of each nation congrcgatcd, d
few of whom armed themselves for the conflict All
was excitement, CONSERVATION and alarm. The
Americans, most OF whom were unarmed, saw
from five hundred to one thousand dcm- savagcs
rushing on for slaughter. while the one drove back
the other; but the greater the disturbance the
greater the native force assembled.
At dusk, or twilight the American consul, who
had been busy and active from the first to the end
in company with the vice governor, addressed the
multitude from the cathedral steps on the plaza,
which was loudly applaudcd and well received, to
which the governor responded through ain inter
prefer giving his assurance of hearty cooperation
In preservation of order, and placing his military
force under orders for the object The feelings
OF the emigrants were in some degree quoted.
Soon, however rumors of several deaths reached
the ears OF the emigrants, and again they be-
came excited, and shots without number were fired
at the natives outside the walls, although the
sui and governor were present, doing every thing
ftaaar
have not ascertaned the number wounded; report
says some six or seven were killed; but the cmi
grants shot at long distances and under much ex-
element the effect uncertain
The obsequics of Mr. William SempIer were per
formed on Sunday morning. His remains were
escorted by large concoursc of his countrymen,
headed by Senior Dias, the acting governor of the
province, and our worthy consul, Major A. Il. Cor.
wine. The funeral services were conducted by MIR.
Cot, OF Connecticut in the absence of preacher,
IN the most appropriate and solemn manner.
Before the procession moved, consul deliv-
cred TO his countrymen from the steps OF the cathe-
dral, near the western gate, a solemn and impres-
sive speech which was listened to with marked at
tentian- aud ~-LiOh IvUSlsvJ, as IL deserved, the
universal appreciation of the vast multitude who
had assembled TO pay the last sad rites their de-
ceased countryman. He requested them TO move
peaceably and orderly 10 the cemetery, and their
way thither, well their return 70 tho city,
20 offer no offence menace to the natives outside
the vallejo hold themselves entirely the de-
iensiye; and If they were assaulted, az Americans
they knew how To defend themselves.
On the return Of the procession to the city, be-
fore the multitude dispersed, the consul in behalf
OF his countrymen, thanked the governor for the
zeal and efficiency lac had displayed in his efforts
10 suppress the outbreak, well for the friendly
feeling he had manifested towards the Americans
during the melancholy and traglcal occurrences
through which they had just passed. The COVER
NOT replied In a neat and appropriate speech and
the assemblage, after giving his excellency and the
American consul each three hearty cheers, quietly
retired to their respective quarters.
Al an early hour ON Sunday morning the body
OF MIR. John Everett, Of Cayuga county, N. Y :,
was discovered near the city walls, horribly mu.
ulated, and his pockets completely rfed Of their
contents, which consisted Of a small amount in
money, and Storage ticket one Of the steamers
In the afternoon, the remains Of Mr.. Everett were
conducted 20 the tomb, the procession being headed
by his eIcellency, the acting governor and Col
X. w. James, OF New Orleans, acting ia behalf oil
the American consul, who was quito indisposcd
from the fatigues Of the preceding day and night
At the request Of Col James, G. r. Mount, esq., oil
New Orleans, delivered at the moment a neat and
very impressive discourse upon the virtues Of the
deceased, uncertainty Of life, &c.
Having quietly deposited the remains Of Oui
Trend, the procession returned 10 the city In tho
same order.
The fret evening Of the excitement, a volunteer
patrol Oi forty men was organized by J. Med
Ross, Of Mobile, which ia thirty minutes' drill wer,
ready Tor any emergency. The governor being
sent Tor 10 obtain his concurrence, advised them u
dlsperse, az more conducive 70 safety; which wa,
adopted.
The boy, we learn, has been arrested by the au.
thorites Of the place, and IL confined in Jail
and every thing IL quiet, and peace restored
The foreign cOnsuis residing at Panama had ad
dressed letter to the governor upon the occasion
Of this disturbance. They propose, IL it meets hi,
appreciation, TO enrol the citizens Of their respective
nations into armed force, TO be ready 10 aid III,
local authorities 10 put end to such conflicts.
The following decree was issued by the governor
the 10Th Of May:
Art. ]. The discharge Of fire arms in the city
u prohibited, under the penalty Of twenty five dol
lars.
art. ?. The liquor shop. will remain open TO.
day az the isrthest until O'Clock. p. m, and for
The future, also until the excitement shall have en-.
tireiy subsidized
Art Theovners Of liquor shops are requested
not To sell liquor 70 those of whom there might b,
an apprehension Of disturbing the peace.
Art T. Light will be placed in all houses from
this evening on, 30 that the city may be lighted.
Art 8. The inhabitants Of the city will try I,
remain AZ home at night, 20 that after ten O'Clock
they may not be in tho streets
Art o. IL IL confidently expected, from tn,
good judgment and accredited docity of the peo
pie Of Panama, they will keep order aud paw re
spect and obedience the laws aud constituted am
thortes. because otherwise public happiness canpo
exist the inestimable benefit Of peace b.
preserved"
A serious affair happened az Cbagr6s the 20tl
Of May. The performance Of circus compan-
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