The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-14
From the ~ O. Picayrns, Feb. 6.
From Central and south America.


The Diario de la Norma, of the 26th ultimo, con
tains some late intelligence, which we translate,
relative to few Of the States in Central and South
America.
Papers dated the Sth December from Costa RIGA
had come to hand, and a statement Of the 18th Of
the same month from Mr.. Chatfeld, the British
consul in South America in which he seeks to JUS
tify his conduct the late questions concerning
Nicaragua. The Diorio says 1t does not know by
what Circumstance, whether by death or volunta-
rily, Gen. Castro has ceased TO exercise the func-
tons of President of Costa RIGA. The Costa Ri
censs in its number Of the oath November, states
that on the previous day Vice President Don Juan
Rafael Mora, entered the capital, accompanied by
n deputation from the Congress, before whom he
was TO take the oaths of Office; and in it's number
of the sth December, it is announced that the cleo
tons for the Presidency nearly over, and that
the majority inclined toward the above named
Mora.
With respect to New Grenada, the Diario says
that il has received the Dia and the Criizacio OF
Bogota, to the 18th, and letter from Carthagena,
dated the 3lst December. From both those sources
il seems that the gulf which separates the two
parties that divide public opinion in that country is
becoming wider; there are now only two classcs
OF politicians in New Grcnada-thc Reds and the
Conservatives-in the precise sense in which those
words are understood in France. The Conserva-
tives are, however, gaining ground since their de-
feat at the last elections. Gen. Obando, one OF the
leaders OF the Red party and Governor Of the prov
ince OF Carthagena, had left for Bogota, whittier he
goes as representative of one of the inland districts
New Grenada, in popular point Of view, was in
profound tranquility, politics agitating only the
press and the Legislature.
The President Of Ecuador, Senior Roca, bad
retired from Office, his term having expired. His
successor appointed by Congress, but as no
candidate could command majority in that body,
the Vice President, Ascasubi, was elected Supreme
Governor of the republic for one year. The new
administration, which was opposed in politics 70
that Of Roca had determined 10 admit again into
the country all who had been banishcd therefrom
through political causes. The Chambers had sus-
pended their session, but the House of Representa-
lives, before il adjourned, reported TO The Senate
bill Of impeachment against eJ-Presidcnt Roca
and his Minister Of Finance, Don Manuel Busta-
enta, for attractions Of the constitution in making
a contract.
The most important intelligence from Peru Il
that relative 10 the ARRAY in the city of Arequipa or
the 25th November, produced by elective move
ments for the presidency An alteration having
arisen between the Project and the partisans o
General vivanco, a candidate for the chief magis
tracy, the disputsnts had recourse 10 arms, when
combat followed, in which six were killed, six NOR
tally wounded and ifty-threc more or less hurt
The intelligence Of this event had created a grca
sensation at Lima. Shortly afterwards the pres
dent had an interview with Generals Nivanco anc
Echenique, the rival candidates, with view 10 in
duce them TO calm the excitement among their re
spectvc followers, that the election might TAKE
place within the limits Of the law
In Bolivia the people we're in state of profound
peace Belzu, the President, was at La Psz, doing
his utmost to prevent another revolution.
The Chill Merc,uio states that n ministerial crisn
had taken place in that country on the question o
limiting or extending the powers OF the Govern
ment. The Ministers Of Justice and Finance hat
rendered their resignation, which the Prcsiden
had declined accepting. However, the cabinet wa
10 be reorganized on the adjournment Of Congress
The Chamber Of Deputies had approved the bill
for constructing railroad in Copapo. This !
the great mining district Of Chilli