The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-16


our correspondence from that place. and ill "a of the
Gacaa-the official journal of Costa Iica-to tho
2lst inst
There ia no news Of Importance from The republic
of Costa Rica; the intelligence from Nicaragua is
embraced in the following dispatches and reports
Our Nicaragua Correspondence.
SAN JUAN DEL NoErn, March 3, 1852
dcc'dyt and Death Of Nh. Stoddord. of New Bed
to,d-7he Mosquito Flag at San Juan--PuJl,c
Dieaing-Den'and for an Aa of Incorporation
JJohington'S BHth-doy-Ihs Ncaragpon Go
raymem-Droth OF Purs9 Asi,nun, of ids United
States Nary.
A man by the name Of Bella J. Stoddard, Of
New Bedford. Massachusetts, through passen-
ger TO California by the steamship Prometheus
on her last voyage, was drowned of the steamer
John nj. Clayton, Capt James Woods, on the river
San Juan, near the mouth Of the river Seraforgin
The body was recovered the next succeeding trip
Of the Clayton, February 2lst, and buried ashore,
near the old fort. There were nine dollars in cash
found with the body, which appropriated to de-
fray the expenses Of interment. VIII you be kind
enough to advertise the friends Of the deceased that
by application at the Office Of the American Atlantic
and Pacific Ship Canal Company. No. "A Broadway,
which was found with the body.
The siglt of the flag Of Mosquito flying from the
staff in the Plaza de Victoria, Of this town. having
become very obnoxious to the citizens, they. acting
with the advice of Commander Greene, Of the United
States sloop of war Decatur now lying here, held
public convention on the evening Of the 2sth ut.,
for the purpose Of discussing the proprcty Of sending
delegation to the Nicaraguan government, praying
rom her certain corporate privileges; and, after
much dscussion-all on one side. howeyer-they
passed resolutions to the effect, that inasmuch rs
The reestablishmcnt of Nicaragua in the territorial
possession Of this port was apparently inevitable, it
wise and proper 10 obtain from her, if pos
sibe, an act OF incorporation for this city, which
would secure to independence from Mica
raguan laws and customs. and many privileges
which we should not possess, If Nicaragua should
regain the control of the port without such effort
our part. delegation of fifteen Of our citizens
were appointed to proceed forthwith in the
panys steamboats, which were placed at our dispo-
sa. TO the capital and demand an independent
charter. obtain all she would grant to us in the
way Of rights and mmunities. Iquestion. however.
whether Nicaragua will yield anything to US; for
her spies constantly about and they, no doubt.
informed of the progress Of events at the North,
and Of the intervention Of the government Of the
United States in her behalf: and if she is going
have the town whether or no, why she'll do as she
lcases. But one thing is very certain, that if we
had not been assured Of the interference of the Ame
rcan man OF war, an independent flag" would have
canopcd us ere this: and after Nicaragua has re-
gained the town, il she does behave herself with
regard to W, :. c., obey us upon very slight pre-
text will her officials be requested 10 depart from
among with very little ceremony. for we are not
much ionder Of Nicaragua bunting than OF Anglo
Mosquitas flag. II i but matter of diplomacy.
or. in other words, of over-reaching. for to gain
these concessions if possible; and five are success
full, we shall be truly republican although in Near
aqua. We propose to confirm all individual titles to
lands for which sufficient consideration has been
paid; but those who have received any part Of the
lands within our boundary, for services rendered the
Musquto governments must look out; and already.
certain fortunate personagcs of this latter class have
began TO quake and are offering 10 sell their lands
at low prices, but no, We won't buy Wen wait the
result of these events.
The Dutch frigate Prince Of Orange, on the 18th
ult., saucd and thus recognized the flag of Mosqui-
Tia. Washngton's birthday was acknowledged by
the Prince Of Orange hosting the American ensign
N her foremost and saluting il. which courtesy
returned by the Decatur. which vessel also gave
some loud tokens of her reverence for the memory of
Washington. Ashore nearly every house was orua-
mcntcd with the thiryone stars and thirteen stripes
ana firearms Of every description were brought in
sition--indced The whole town was literally
wrapped in the red. white aud blue.
Americans abroad cannot gaze upon the stripes Of
their na,i"nal ensign. without being reminded Of
him, whose existence gave that ensign t. present
vitality and power
Pulscr Aslmun. of the United states .loop-of-war
Decatur. now lying here. died yesterday Of IN ab-
sees and Wa buried this day. IN the burial yard Of
thls city. with military honors The funeral was at
tended by many Of the officers o the different yes
sels Of war in the harhor-thc trccmasons. and the
citizens generally. The deceased was brother oi
the Hon. George Ashuiun, Of Massachusetts,.
Negotiation AMI compromise. have qnclled the
late in>ubQrinat"n in the interior. Since the las,
shlmiSh. everything, has been quiet. Don rmto
Chamorro, the Secretary Of Foreign Affairs j. STYLED
tie "Webster, Of Nicaragua he i dc tac'o Prc-i-
dent of the state: man Of great suavily Of man
ncrs and much experience in politics. The actual
President. senior Pncda. j. very good sort Of
man. but not much force Of characier--a lawyer BY
protc >sicn bur moi much Of politician.
Meeting ofihc citizens OF san juan de Sica-
ra&uR.
meeting ot the citizens Of san Juan d. Ncara.
qua. was hel'i 1T the american Hotel Gu The evening
Of February y. 1852, il pursuance If the following
notice.
prtHic ,nrrI>.
meeting q the citizens o San Juan de Nicaragua viii
DC bcld 81 the Am,rcan Hotel this evening at O'Clock
Tor h. purpose q discussing the roprcty applying
the of Nicaragua certain corporate priv.
s,7rnpu. February Is 1852
The meeting called to order Nv Nv BENJAMIN
Mooney. who nominated Mr. William It. d. Forest
a. chairman If the meeting. On the motion being
Put to the meeting il was carried unanimously and
Mr.. DE- Forest accordingly took the chair Mr.. Ben
iamin Mooney was then elected vice president and
Mr.. William H. Gerrug and Dr. r. W. Mackav
secretaries. aud Mr. > ~. Percs interpreter.
Jhe meeting eelng organized. the CHAlRM IS briefly
explained the objects Of the meeting to We to endea
yor nnhtain government for this town. that would
be satisfactory ~ liz citizens and afford that proec
ton 70 person and property 70 which all are alike
enttlcd aud lied on the citizens assembled TO come
forward and give their views and sentiments the
subject, that AL may know the grievances We labor
under and what rights and privileges vs. dssile 10
obtain
MIR. w J.. klRKLASD hen. III an ahie and lengthy
speech, stntcd his views. Nc objected 10 the present
government Of this town. aud Urged the necessity OF
obtaining more stable. permanent. just and legal
government, and contsndcd il wa the duty and To-
tercs' Of the citizens oi san Juan n appeal the
reh'iui owner q The territory. Vi the state o.