The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-13
Interesting sEcme Correspondence.
Washington. ID. G.

The Mo,nioa Eebettiot Contyadir,ot-P Stlfi-
mcnf ia California aud Utah-Natmc of tie
R,sde from, 81. Logig 10 San Fiancisco--aic!ce
10 Emigranis-Prospeefs IA California Collcc-
torsiip at San Fsancisco-Appointaen Of an IN
diaH Ageat
There is reliable information at Washington which
contradicts tic story Of the Mormon rebellion The
people thcre acknowledge that regards the charges
efa dcnestic character, they are bad euoush them
Selves yet accuse the Judges Of being worse in that
respect; and arc indignant at being charged with
tho crime of rebellion against the government of the
United States. But they entertain the same convic
ton which prevails at California, that there are per-
sons III the territories qualified to fill oce and as
American citizens, claim that men ofinnuence among
themselves should be appointed, whose interest and
sympathos are with them.
have recently had an opportunity Of converting
with gentleman who has resided upwards of three
years in California, was one Of the party who were
the pioneers in that direction, and who, notwith-
standing much suffering and hardship and having
light their way through the Indians, succeeded in
reaching the coast, and ultimately arrived at San
francisco. lie informs me that Californians, who
have since crossed the coutry and sold goods recon-
mend western people going out there not to listen to
the reports that circulated as TO the hostile cha
merely sufficient provisions to last them till they ar
rive at the Mormon valley, where they can procure
further supply to enable them TO reach California,
: at cheaper rate than they can haul them to the
former place.
Families going from the Eastern States, he says,
should fit out at st. Louis or in Missouri and Will
there purchase Indian ponies or mules, either 0
which arc preferable to oxen-hc recommends the
foriner. where they have been broken in to draw,
and which arc q breed between the Canadian and
French poncy. Each individual should be provided
with buffalo robe; and with reference to clothes,
they should be light and easily carried and no moro
should be taken than absolutely necessary, as
clothing and furniture can be purchased cheaper in
California than ut st. Louis Sa,files-the dragon
saddle is preferable for the plains--and wagons,
should be purchased at ST. Louis where they are
acquainted with the description that isrequred, and
where they can be lad cheaper than elsewhere.
Those going from New York Philadelphia, and
who might wish to purchase Colts reyolvers, the
Mississippi rifle Or doublebareled shot guns, should
obtain them in either of these citics-preferriug
those which they will find necessary for killing
game and procuring food. Persons having most ex-
pcrlencc OF California recommend others not to 20
there, at this late period, with view Of amassng
fortune, and returning in three four years but
only such as shall take with them their fanatics,
and make up their minds to remain there; and
those only should eMigrate who possess the hartli-
hood to endure the pryaton incidental to the settle
ment of q new country, and snffcient patience TO
wait for comforts till they can them for them
selves. Young men, however, advised not to
abandon any situation they may have in the Atau-
tic States, unless they have hcen accustomed to
hard work.
! There arc at present many western families col
lecting at st. Louis; and persons wishing to join
them should start soon, as parties generally set off
in April for the plains, as soon as grass begins to
grow and the streams TO run. Mining tools and
other Implements can be purchased SO cheap in Ca
hornia, that it is the height Of folly to carry them
there but groceries be disposed Of to advantage
by parties in the Mormon valley. The time occl-
nj n UOlu froI puIa tn San Hem 10
about seventy or seventyfiye days; and road has
been opened, upon which wagons properly construct
cd can travel.
An effort has OF late been making here, to Gust
Butler King from the collectorshp of California His
friends say he is ready and willing to meet any
charge that may be made against him and they
will give security in his behalf to any amount.
Lieut.. Beale. of the navy has been ap,.,inted In
dian Ageut in California, where, | understand the
appointment will give satisfaction, and where he is
well known. w.
WAsnNGToN, March 7, 1852.
TIC Nicaragua Route TO tie Pdcifc-Ihc Claims of
Costa Rica 10 q Part of IL, &c.
AS the Nicaragua route attracts public attention,
and every in the. quarter seems be viewed as
regulated and permanently settled, it viii be not amss
to look little into the political organization Of the
Is,hmus, and the negotiations which may have been
entered into by government TO secure the right
Of way or transit.
You arc aware that the government Of Nicaragua
is not the only that claims the right Of navga-
Gon OF the River San Juan add the Lake of Nicara
qua. Costa Rica has established Claims to tho joint
navigation Of the river and lake, growing out of the
possession Of the border province, Guanacaste
which has belonged to Costa Rica ever since the re-
voluton, and of which she has held undisturbed pos
session during the last twontyeght years. England
and Spain have recognized Costa RIGA, with her
northern frontier extending to Lake Nicaragua and
the River San Juan; and our own government can
not without gross injustice to Costa Rica, and break
ing in upon all the usagcs and national laws which
have heretofore guided our acts of recognition Of
other nations, refuse to recognise her with limits
different fem those fixed by her own people and 60
vonment
Nicaragua may claim the province Of Guanacaste;
but she has done nothing for period of twenty
eight years, to possess herself CT it, and her whole
claim rests the obsoe etc divisions of the provinces
OF independence of Central America from the Spanish
crown to the present day, the government of Costa
Rica. with the free will and consent Of the people
Of Guanacaste, exercised jurisdiction over that
province; the people Of Guanacaste recognizing that
jurisdiction, and voluntarily submitting themselves
to that government. The government Of Costa Rica,
therefore, by the possession Of the province Of Guiana
caste, which borders on the lake Of Nicaragua and
the river San Juan, is possessed, in part, of the
sovereignty over thai lake and the river and claims
jointly with Nicaragua to dispose Of that sovereign
right to other nations or individuals. England and
Spain have recognized that right by recognizing
Costa Rica with her limits above stated, and this
government cannot, without violating the national
law, do less in the premises.
The consideration Of the claims Of Costa Rca and
The interest OF oui citizens, require action tho pars
Of our government, AID that action believe would
have been had if the government of Nicaragua, to
which Charge d'Ai.tircs has been despatched from
Washington, could have been found organized, and
ready to treat with And it is also believed, and
current here III diplomatic cigcies, that if the policy
Of Great Britain toward Central America has not
suffered |; material change by the withdrawal Of
Lord Pai,nerston from office, arrangement will
yet be effected by the cooperation of tho govern
,ucnts Of the United States and Great Britain which
will secure the rights of both Costa Rica and
Nicaragua and, at the same time, tho interests Of
our own citizens Costa Rica on her port, is known
to be willing to aid by legislation, by treaty, or