The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-13
From the Netc Orleans PieGyuns. January 3.
From Belize, GuatemuIa. and Yucatnn.

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| From Belize, Guatemala, and Yucatan.
BY the arrival yesterday from Belize, Honduras,
| OF the schooner George w. Mathew, we have re-
ceived files of the Honduras Watchmen to December
18th. These papers bring us some exceedingly
interesting intelligence concerning the state OF al
fairs in that.pa OF the world.
The American brig Octavia, Captain Decker.
from Chagres, put into Belize In distress, beng out
board from the gold diggings of California having
with them a large amount of gold dust" The Oc-
tavia bound for New Orleans.
Another party, having sent their gold by way Of
Chagres, arrived at Belize, having traversed Cen
trail America. AS vessel offered at the time for
| the United States, these persons were detained
| some time at Belize. They left California IN sail
ing vessel with a number Of others, amounting to
upwards Of two hundred individuals, bound for
Realejo or Panama, but, being out OF provisions
and water, they put into the port OF AcaJntla, on
the Pacific. Tired and disheartened with their
sea-vcyage, about forty Of the number left the
sci at that place and determined on travelling
the country to Yzabal, thereby creating an agree
able variety in their tour, and saving distance of
some thousands of miles. The Watchman thinks
this a very desirable route.
During the month of November northers had
prevailed almost constantly. There had been many
arrivals at Belize, but there WAS little wood in
port, the vessels would have to go TO the different
rivers to take in their cargoes.
During a strong norther, Capt Cholditch, of the
barque Elphinsone, and three men, left Belize for
the purpose of joining their vessel, lying at the
Bogue. II about O'Clock when they started
in sail boat belonging to the Devont, and, after
getting outside the shipping in the harbor the cap.
tain, finding the breeze blew SO heavy, determined
returning, and tried TO put about with that OBJ
ject; the boat, however, missed stays, and he had
to jibe, in doing which, through some mischance,
she filled and went down. The captain and one OF
the men disappeared, the other two chung to the
mast, which was few feet above water, and were
picked up the following morning in a very weak
and exhausted state.
There is some important news from the Central
American States. In Guatemala the war against
the mountaineers still raging. On November
l4th skirmish took place in the mountains OF
the command of General Cerna, and the rebels.
After four hours hard fighting, the insurgents
dislodged from the advantageous position which
they occupied, leaving forty nine dead, four pri-
soners, and large amount OF munitions of war.
The government troops lost five soldiers, and four
officers slightly wounded.
1t is said that the people of San Salvador insti-
gate the mountaineers The Gacsta says:
"On the 25th ultimo, the parties who still re-
manned armed were divided in small portions, at
lacking different places and causing injury to sew
eral cottages and small villages Colonel Manuel
Maria Bolanos returned to the city of Guatemala
on the Odd, and General Carrera still continued di
recting the military operations against the noun
taineers on the side of Palencia and Jaapa.
"On the lst instant, by an official communica-
ton from the chief magistrate and commandant
general Of Vera Paz, dated the Oath ult, it is known
that the day before the turbulent Indians of Santa
Cruz endeavored to surprise the garrison of San
Geronimo, but ropelled the garrison having
been OPPORTUNITY aided by forces from SaaIna.
The Indians were pursued until they buried them
selves in the mountains four were killed and
eral wounded.
.By communications from the chief ma istrates
OF Chiqumala and Jutiapa, it is known that two
parties OF rcbelionists, of abort one hundred men
each, some OF them armco, were making their
way towards the frontiers of the State of San Sal
vador; it is uncertain whether they fl ing
from the pursuit Of the government troops, or go
ing for more ammunition and other implements Of
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able towns.
'.On the sth instant, il is stated, his excellcncy
General Carrera arrived in this city with that divi
sion OF the army Immediately under his command
number of families, who residing in the
mountains had also come seeking protection in
consequence Of the steps taken against the rebel
ionists."
About the l4th ult Gen. Nutio made his appear
ance Esquipulas at the head Of about 800 Sal
vadorians, but was met by Solares, Corregidor Of
JutiaPa, commanding the Chiquimula party, and
completely routed. Nuho, it is said, lost some
forty men, and one Don Santiago Gonzales, former
ly of Chiquimula, was nearly taken prisoner; From
this, it would appear that it is the same old Chi
qumuln batch beginning again.
The President Of Guatemala has directed q letter
to the charges Of Great Britain and France, and
the consul general of the Hanseatic towns, Prussia
and Hanover, informing them that hostlitics had
been commenced against the State by the combined
forces OF Honduras and Salvador, under the pretext
that Guatemala had melted Great Britain to the
existing blockade.of the two hostile republics Mr..
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"OLp GUATEMALA, Nov. 10, 1850.
"SIR-I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
cept Of your note of yesterdays date, in which you
communicate to me the aggression intended to be
made against this republic by forces collected on
the frontiers of Honduras and San Salvador.
elm answer have to say, that this news has
caused me the greatest concern; much more, as it
appears that it is wished to connect this invasion
with the actual blockade of the ports of San Saliva
dor by the naval forces Of her Britannia Majesty
account of the marked breach of faith of that gov
| eminent with Great Britain.
| GAS had before, in conformity with the official
documents of Honduras and San Salvador, news OF
the hostile intentions of both governments against
the territory Of this republic, which cannot do less
| than expose the commercial interests of Great Bri
tain in all the country have to inform you, that
in anticipation had taken the necessary steps to
announce to the respective governments of San
Salvador and Honduras that Great Britain will not
look on with indifference to a proceeding of this
nature, at the same time making them aware that
they would be held responsible for any damage or
| injuries which may result to British commerce and
interests for unjust and unprovoked invasion OF
the Guatemalian territory by the united forces OF
| the States referred to.
IL have the honor to be, Sc,
"FREDKRIcK CHATFIELp.
| "PKDRo N. ARRIAGA."
There a rumor in Belize that the British are
about to appoint governor the island of Rua-
tan, which they appropriated to themselves come
| time ago.
| The most distressing accounts have been received
from Yucatan. The whites are now in worse
position than ever before. They have commenced
quarrelling among themselves. During the short
armistice which was concluded with the Indians
the people of Merida Ono doubt supposing that hos
tilies was ut end) again wished to assert their
| independence Of Mexico; those of Campeachy on
the other hand are opposed to such measure; the
consequence is they have come to oggerheads, and
an outbreak being expected, some OF the garrisons
stationed in the interior have been withdrawn. 1t
Is also stated that until this point is finally settled
Mexico has determined to maintain strict neu-
trahty, and positively refuses to make any further
| advances. The Indians, taking advantage Of this
| rupture, bounced upon their enemies about the
10th ultmo, in the town of Tacash, took them by
surprise, and burnt nearly all the houses, killing
some three hundred, besides wounding great
number, and taking two hundred and seventy
stand of arms. The Indians had only six killed
and eight wounded. 1t is expected that long
Bacaar will fall into the hands of the Indians
Colonel Rctina, it appears, has fallen out with the
authorities, and is at open war with the Spaniards
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