New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-22
of The Tribune.

Correspondence OF The Tribune
BuJo SoLDADo, n. e., Friday, July 4.
We were awakened from our slumbers at
an early hour this morning by an unexpected
salute which some Of the patriotic workmen had
prepared in rock cut, thus signalling their pa
triotism IN work of necessity; and for aught
we know, two birds may have been killed with
one stone literally, for many were thrown heaven
ward among the forest songsters that were al
ready out upon their morning carol. TINS beng
the only report we have TO record OF the 'Glo-
nous Fourth the day is left to our full enjoy
ment, without any further demonstrations or
smell OF gunpowder.
While | commence this paragraph can turn
nv eye upon a procession OF about nifty OF the
French laborcrs who are bearing 10 It's final rest
ing Mace upon the hillside the mortal remains
of one of their recent companions. plan
cross is borne with 1t to mark the spot Tor time,
but soon they Will alike have crumOled INTO
dust His name was Christian, and he died as
becomes the character. Every one seems I'M
pressed sadly with the thought of looking out for
The last time upon the bright earth IA a solitary
Mace like this but what matters 1t, when the
labor of life is done, from what shore we launch
out upon the boundless iuture-etcrnty
Ere the above was written the whistle OF the
steamer Mile" announced an arrival OF guests,
with a supply of the appropriate exhllarants, the
best the market OF Chagres affords which proved
TO be second to none The long table was
hastily spread, from which 1t was evident the
cook had received private dispatch with orders,
and was therefore prepared for the occasion. Az
O'Clock we sat down TO dinner thdt Would
grace any table and each one manifested ms
annexation by dong ample justice TO the vlands,
which were discussed with a great degree OF
skill IN the use of the knife and fork alter which
the cloth was removed for winc wit and sentl-
ment. ,
The usual order of toasts was dispensed with,
II being the opinion that general SUBJECTS Woulu
be pretty well "used up" by those who are IN the
immediate ENJOYMENT of our glorious institutions
nj home, and therefore we chOSe our topics WIFI
iancles free.
Mr. w. Sylvester who occupied the char at
the head of the table, offered the appropriate
toast Tor the occasion
"The day We celebrate
Although having around us but few signs OF
the fayorlte anniversary of American citizens, 1t
was evident that no one had lost his appreciation
of the day, and the toast was drank accordingly
The health of
"John l.. stephens, Esq, President of the Panama
Railroad Company"
George NJ Tottcn, Esq, Chief Engineer Panama
Railroad Company
81 H. Baldwin Esq, ;" and " DIR. Sidell,"
recently connected with tins station OF the Pan,
ANA hdlifudu W. NNlN HiNE'NNN III 'N'"' "'~
heartily responded TO.
The health off. W. Sylvester, and his associate
Engineers
beng offered and drank, Mr. S. responded IN
behalf Of has associates and for himself IN very
appropriate and lecilous speech, which was
received with most hearty applause.
The health of DIR. b h MuSters, Surveyor-in-
chief to the Panama Railroad Company, was
next proposed, and drank. Upon which DIR. NJ.
replied IN a few very appropriate remarks.
There is a great scarcity IN Chagres, at the
present time, of provisions. Flour would bring
any price but none for sale Rice $40 y lOOn
Hams 30c y 10 Butter iOc Vans - % to -
y ICON Chickens COO ps and Eggs II dimes y
doz Fresh Beef, dressed, will fetch SD 90 q
Icons Vans and Chickens are principally sup
Piled from Carthagena, and the best invariably
demand high price.
The weather continues delightful, and the
lsthmus is either remarkably healthy, or state
men,s with regard to the climate formerly have
been sadly exaggerated. G.. g.