The New York herald., 1851-11-20

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More Revolutionary Movcments-Out
break In the Province OF vsragua-Im
Portant Dceision--Markets, sc. sc.
We have received, by the Georgia, 6les of the
Psnams Star, Echo, and Herald, to the 4th inst
NEWSPAPERS ACCOUNTS.
fFrsm the Panama Star, Nov A.
We learn from private source, that letters have
been received by the authorities Of this province
vince Of Veragua. As far as we have boon able to
gather information, il appears that an effort had
been made TO supplant Gov. Lucas Angu,s in his
authority The movement was going on in the
North, headed by former Governor or Governor
pro lem of this province and who had aroused the
people, and armed and equipped them Governor
Apgula has raised about 100 men, fro n Tabias,
Parita and Nata, and On the 9th ult. went out to
and noise, were heard ia the direction taken by
Governor Angula, but no :hiug definite was learned
The outbreak commenced on the I'D ult A large
reward was offered for the leader of the olution
airy movement, whether taken dead or alive.
From the Panama Star, Nov.
decision Of great Importance to every Ameri-
can, and possibly to every foreign resident upon
the lsthnas, has lately been made by the highest
court OF judicature in the Province of Panama
The case went up from appellant court, where
the decision was in favor Of the plaintiff who ap-
peared by his special attorney or agent. The ap-
peal was taken, not on the merits Of the case, but
~ foAae VI Law l. 10 pOluI VI law EeboEV6u lot
the decision Of the supreme court was, whether an
American citizen possessed the power to prosecute
the defendant through his agent; that agent being
atoreign resident and not native of the Province.
Inc merits OF the case were not denied. Judge
Arosemena gave II as his opinion tia, an A mer san
citizen, and consequently other foreigners cannot
appoint tellow-countrymen as an agent to prose-
cve suits or transact business Legally un der the
laws Of this province, and remanded the to the
lower court TO be tried de moro, thus leaving it op-
tional with the agent Of the plaintiff to dismiss the
suit ana pay the costs, or suffer judgm snt for costs
10 be entered up against him, besides subjsctng
him to a loss OF his rightful claim, the justice of
which was not denied. The decision of Judge Aro-
semena is based upon law of the court, denying
the right to native citizens to point foreigners
their factors or agents; and ne contends that If TO-
reign residents here were permitted TO appoint their
fellow countrymen their attorneys in fact or agents
or factors, it would be conceding to them right
not enjoyed by native citizens themselves, and con-
sequently they would possess privilege above the
citizens of the country.
At 6rst glance, the opinion of the Judge would
appear specious, but we trust he will examine the
grounds OF his argument, and come to an opposite
opinion. And We trust he will permit US, as an
A,ntcus Curf9, TO point out the provisions of the
thirteenth article of the treaty between the repub
Tic Of New Granada and the United States, which
says
Both contracting parties promise and engage formally
to give their special protect the persons and pro-
perty Of the citizens of each other or ali occupations,
who may be in the territories subject to the jurisdiction
OF the other transient dwelling therein leav
ing open and free t. them the tribunals Of justice for
their Judicial the terms which are
ua and customary with the natives citizens OF the
country.
If this article of the treaty had stopped here the
decision of Judge Arosemena would have been ia
accordance with the law and the treaty but it
goes 10 point out the manner how the citizens of
each country may have judicial recourse. The
treaty specially provides that an American appear
before the tribunals either in person. or by "citt
zeks or agents'-the words "agen,s' clearly indi.
eating that other than 'citizens' wore intended -
For which purpose they may either appear In proper
per employ in the prosecution defence Of their
factors az they may judge proper In AL their trials at
law and such citizens agents shall have free oppor
tuny to be present at the decision sentences Of the
tribunals in al cases which may concern them and like
vise at the taking Of all examinations and evidences
which may be exhibited in the said trials
This latter clause in this article comes in pro.
viso to explain the preceding part, and to ns ap-
pears very plain-giving American residents here
the right to ca pose who they will appoint to trans
The treaty here gives them the right TO select tho
'citizens Of the country, such as advocates, solci
TORS and notaries who can be no ether than citi-
zens OF the c0untry,-or they can appoint agents
Or factors" who are not necessarily citizens and
the treaty goes on TO say that "such citizens or
agents" &s clearly drawing n distinction be-
tween citizen and IN agent, which could have no
other reference than 20 their nationality.
Tae treaty ia ambiguous in part, and whole,
and its meaning ana spirit 10 hard to understand
It's main feature, however, Ia plainly TO give the
Citizens OF the Onlten states the same rlgnts ana
privileges as are enjoyed by the native citizens of
the province bat this thirteenth article appears TO
be somewhat differently worded from any other part
Of the treaty, and is intended, in Judgment to
secure the right % fellow country u appoint
agents other than "oitizens" to transact their
business IN suca cases they may desire.
We sincerely hope Judge Arosemena win review
bis decision, and come 60 one Of an opposite charac
ter, as more IN accordance with justice, IL not
strictly legal in his opinion. The Judge must see
with bis clear mind the hardship and Injustice his
decision ia calculated 10 work, not only upon
Foreigners, bat through them the native popula-
ton
With such decision, foreigners will be very
careful how they extend the ramifcati Of their
business, or enter largely into trade, kno wing that
If an emergency calls them away, they cannot APP
or cloee UP their affairs If the Judges decision 1,
correct one, tao sooner tho law is repealed tho
better it will be for both native and foreigner
lFrom the Panama Star October
We have heard letter read, dated Chagres, 18th
irst, the statements In which are almost too horri
bic for belief 10 In from a member Of the family
OF Mr. Worms, merchant OF this city, who left
bere lew days since in enfeebled health, for Ha-
yana accompanied by his wife, child, sister, and .
~ huntingdon, talented young American ply
sciar, who had been this coast for some years.
be letter says that on arriving in sight Of Chagres
the boatmen seeing aud hearing the firing of guns
or TIE American side, refused 10 land the party
there, end took them over to the native side AS
TIE beat landed, DIR. Huhtioeton jumped ashore,
where lie was beset by crowd Of negroes. who
literally Gu, him into pieces A negro then
sc std he child from the arms Of Its mother, aud
10 an Instant would have dashed out It's brains on
The gunwale Of the boat but by n strength aud d
tel eimina,ion Of purpose which only mother could
command at such moment abe recovered IL and
sprapg with Il into the river Happily for her I'D
ali the party, at that moment the g2drC, priest
OF the village, arrived on the spot and rescued ber
ard the child from the water, Claiming to be
ttetch citizens, and net Americans, the priest,
with some difficulty, got the party into his house,
where they remained without injury, until Captain
simmons, OF the British steamer, kindly took the IN
| u5der the protection Of bis Gag, and transported
| them 10 the American steamer Ohio.
The writer Of the letter further states that while
the party was under the protection Of the priest.
ttere several demonstrations made az nst the
bOuse by the negroes butthey we're kept OF. In the
next house adjoining. not ten fec, from this almost
helpless party, the writer says che saw six or seven
Hhite men butchered by the negroes
We clirR 70 the hone that a eoman's fears M az