The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-05

Rio Trididad, which now almost part at the Same
head, and flow into the different oceans.
Impressed with the Importance Of these conside.
ratons In all their bearings upon the social condi.
whom are vending their way hither, to pass to the
land Of Ophr, in search of its golden treasures, or,
anchoring their hopes in our midst, remain With
us-upon the interests of the commercial world,
which is chiefly to be most directly affected by
increasing the facilities of this Communication, and
large portion of which belongs to my own country
feel 1t to be my duty to suffer no occasion to pass
which may afford an opportunity of making them
public without embracing it.
But, aside from all these important features con-
nected with this great ocean link, this In arriag tic
Of the Atlantic and the Pacific, which should be
LIBERATED annually, as the Dogo celebrates the mar
Adriatic, the boundless wealth which lies hidden be-
meath the rich soil OF this country-the vast mineral
regions which extend along the whole range OF the
Cordileras connecting With the rich mines OF the
Andes in Peru and Chilli, and especially tho vaua-
BILE gold mines of the valley OF Caucs and the pro-
vince of Choco, which are now being rapidly de-
veloped by the energy and enterprise Offoregners,
are considerations OF the highest Importance TO the
emgrant. Commerce will always sustain itself
here. Agriculture only requires the active operation
and industry Of the practical farmer, TO become
profitable aud permanent; and manufactures and
the mechanic arts will always command remunera.
tive prices Add to these the whale fisheries along
the coast and in eur bay, the pearl fisheries, ana
other fisheries which may bs prosecuted With emf
neus success in the contiguous waters and we ave
natural resources of wealth unsurp assed, il not
unequaled, by any similar portion OF tao globe.
Inc completion Of Inc railroad IS no longer, if il
ever has been siRce It's commencement, matter OF
doubt. The readiness with which the limited
amount az stock issued was takea, Is the best
proof OF tie estimation in which tais great Sor!. 10
held % capitalists. The charter OF tno company
al her yes ITO sale Of seven millions os dollars Of
took The fGl extent o. its capital; yet, although
less than tTo millions save been sold, there ell 10
no occasion .or oae issue IF any more. an t.uy
authorized 20 say, hat the amount of iua1s 10 Y
rem aiming trom tie last issue Of nine h1adtel
thousand deliSr'. IS amply sufficient % complete
the road 10 Gorgoua, which glll Do d9ac ~ Juue
or July, ensuing; and that ibo rsTeoge which will
be derived from no road, when in operation thua
far, uiu pay the whole expense 81 completing il
from Goieoaa ID this Oily. Ny OLA observations
and the bssgvGians OF others, 1ho have recently
passed oye: he work, fully jastify this pgeslnp'
tion.
Mr.. E. Flint, q gentleman eminently qualified
for the responsible position, has succeeded "a.
Oliver Ellsworth IA the agency OF tho Pacific M vi
Steamship Com pany Of this city.
Among the deaths which nave re ,enty occurred
here, may mention those Of Peter H. Parsons,
Esq. and Mr. William Dinnetord. Mr.. Parsons
was formerly az extensive merchant in Buffalo,
N Y, but recently IN the employ of the Pacific
Mail steamship Company in this place. At the
time Of his deceaee, ne had just established himself
here as a shipping and commission merchant Mr..
Dinnefcrd was widely known Throughout. the United
states. Us az aslOI AAu stage IL LII GET TIC ALSO
formerly kept hotel called the "BJron," on
Broadway, near Liberty street, in the rear He
came to this city about two years ago, and oy MS
activity enterprise, and industry, was at enc time
estimated to be worth between ifty and sixty thou.
sand dollars Untortrr ate investments and spec lll-
tons il which he was fond of INDUCING, add the
loss Of a whale ship, of which ne was part owner,
it its thought, made serious nrosds spon his hard
earned fortune. He leaves an estimable wife aud
numerous friends to lament his doath.
The Aspn vau House, a large ard magnificent
hotel, is nearly completed, and whom finished will
be superior TO any other hotel on the lsthmus Of
Panama. Cocoa Grove Hotel, originally built by
Col +. B. Green and his ociates, and now owned
by Destor L. A. Thellu, is one of the most delight
full places the Pacific coast. Il is at present. the
favorite stopping place Of travellers, especially
ladies and families. lis gentlemanly proprietor,
DR.. Thellu. who is also the editor Of a newspaper
here, finds il profitable to cater for the ani
nal than the intellectual appe5ites of the public,
though his dual profession forces upon him tho
pleasure as well as necessity Of beth
Mr.. Ran Runnels, a very worthy and popular
gentleman, has recently opened hotel ar Cruces
ard another at Gorgona. he can hardly fail Of
success PANAMA.