The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-05

was curious, q the motley crowd were sean, with
their sunbufnt faces, rude, and peculiarly chnac-
seri.sic costume of the California style, combining
ali kinds Of hsts shirts, boots, and tswt sssemble
only TO be found in these diggins."
From the following notice, issued officially, you
will perceive that this il TO be free port 10 eli
Gons; the orders came by the last steamer
BHunH CossuLArr. Dee. Is, 1850.
ests has been obtained for the admission
port on ana after Il: la J.nu.ry, isai upon equal
terms witA tAoss Of the United States, Costa Rics
VisnsG JAMES GREEN, consui-asnersl.
The hold of the British on this coast is growing
Small by degrees and beautifully less.
The news from the interior lie, that there is
prospect that the Director will get over the rapids.
strong crew and strong cables, and by their COM
oned efforts, the chances are in her favor the in
terest 81 course u on the increase, to the
Sss sL = s gss,s sns1psss and doubt not ,h.'
after short struggle with the strong natural impe
dimeAts throws in the way Of the greatest under
taking Of modern times for successful route
across this part OF the coast, Will alter the CON-
plexon Of this quarter of the globe more than any
other event that has occurred in its history,
since the discovery of the shore by Columbus.
Should any thing of moment occur, you will hear
from me.
SAN JUAN DE NICARAGUA, Dec. 81, 1850.
OPENING Of Saw Lsa~ a Free Pot-Arrrpal of
MISUNDERSTANDING DtSQsfers, &c.
Tomorrow will form new in the affairs of
this part of the Mosquito coast being free port
You are already informed on that point; and the
question now crises, how are the expenses Of this
town (Greytown. as re-chrstened by the English
authorities) TO be paidi The taxes now are only
q hceIce tax of hiry dollars for selling spirits, and
that is insufficient TO meet the expense of the
police, guaros, from Jamaica; how, therefore,
he expenses are to be met, is yet predetermined.
The article in the Herald, Of Dee III, relative to
England, the Uuiied States, and Nicaragua"
has created quite a deal of interest, as also the
reaty OF Mr.. Squier with the Nicaraguan govera-
ntnt There is but one feeling here amongst the
Americans concerning the recall Of Mr. Squier
from a mission tiiied with honor to himself and
credit 10 his county; and that feeling is, that IL
was ooIh impohnc and unjust. His scientific re-
searches viii lead him TO steps Of future useful.
NESS, and place HIM hey ond the petty influences OF
rGsty feeling, which have removed him from a
sp1sse OF usefulness AT a time when his services
vtsr most requires
The necessity OF an American Consul at this
port rs becumipg OF more Importance daily. Many
cast occur requiring his aid among the Cafor-
nians; and the English Consul, Mr. Green, is very
frequently called upon 10 act in the place OF an
Ams ricsn agent.
, Many of the passengers arriving here are in a
destitute condition, and have not the means TO
get home. | have seen quite enough 10 break
any symptoms OF California fever felt whilst in
the States
The news from the interior is favorable The
Director has succeeded in getting the Lake, and
Is now IN success full operation. This IS encourag-
ing 10 the enterprise OF the company, and will be-
neht his route, which has recently fallen into dis
favor.
T.. S-The steam sloop of war Aloanv has Jus, ar
rived from Jamaica, and reports The cholera very
fatal at thar place.