The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-24

sers the shirt outside and hat to suit the taste,
or weather. while some who are very neat, for fear
Of soiling their pants. roll them up above their
pied for stores and business purposes.
took walk through the city, and observed
three or four old churches fast going to ruin also
an old monastery, with its chape! and buildings
attached. 1t is occupied by natives. the monks
having long since left it. Religion in this country
is becoming much mo dernized, and the people ars
more liberal in their opinions. They are Catholic.
about the Pope of Rome, and consider him some.
what OF humbug believing their salvation to rest
with themselves, without depending upon others,
except through or by the influence OF their officiating
priest; whom they look upon as a hely> man, and
capable of influence for their happiness in this
world, as well as that to como.
Standing in the plaza one day, after the break
irg up OF the fair, taking a view of the people,
place themselves on each side of the door Soon
box, somewhat like portable shower bath, mad,
its appearance, carried by four natives, the tgo
soldiers wal king on each side. AS it entered tue
plaza the kettles began to ring, and the ougle TO
blow, and the drums to beat off went their hats.
and down went the people upon their Knees until 1t
had passed. Not being accustomed 20 such scenes,
was Of course curious to know what particular IS.
sociation5 were connected with the portable bath
looking machine that caused such a rattlipg of
bells. kneeing, Sc. Upon inquiry | asoectaincd
that 1t contained their psdre, whom they were
carrying TO his house. This. thought !, is 70.
religion Of Christ, yet it showed their respect, aad
tho light in which they look upon their padre.
But 10 the fair. The p iza and streets were
turned into n rude bazaar. These small buildings
IL the streets were built with small poles, driven
into the ground, and covered with hides or canvas
The plaza was like n labyrinth, and IN cash sepa-
rate hut were display ed ali kinds OF foreign mer-
chandiee suitable for this narket-tlinkets, ea.-
ables, and dTinhables Women wore sitting beside
the streets in hides, selling straw hats or eatables,
while mary were moviag around il tho Thong
with trouehs on their heads, containing candies
ana sweetmeats, while perfect Jam OF natives
were moving around, making their purchases, or
gazing upon tho scene. The weather was extremely
warm Ii was almost suh0cating to m@ve about
amidst this rariegat aus motley group of dressed
and undressod beings. There were very few ar
ticles of native manufacture offered for sale, and
the fair was wholly and solely for the sale of
foreign merchandise in exchange for tho products
of The country, or for ore. The indigo manufaa-
tpred here is Of enormous quantities. and supplies
almost wholly the markets Of Europe anu tho
United States. The merchants assemble here
from different parts OF Central America at this
time, to purchase goods, or indigo, or cochinsal.
There is large quantity OF English goods in thia
market, but trade this season has been exceedingly
dull, owing in great II easure &c the blockade Of
this post year or two since, which was for the
purpose Of making tt governme NJ or individuals
pay their Indebtedness to tho English, which so
excited the people that the merchants of the coun.
try fent for their own goods to foreign ports,
thereby making the demand more limited, md
larger supply on hand than for which there is de-
nand, which of course would have a tendency to
make goods low. Several cargoes of English goods
have been sent from La Union to other DO its upon
the Pacific, to find sale therefor, thus showing the
bad policy Of the interference Of tho British govern
ment for what they term the British interest in
Central America. few more like movements by
the British government will show them that it is
impoltic and in direct opposition to the interests
OF British subjects doing business in Central Ame-
RIGA Almost every move they make is lessenng
their influence, and lowering them in the cstima-
ton Of the people Already there is gown the seeds
OF dislike and revenge; but the governments Of
Central America IRE weak and feeble, and com.
pclled to yield to tie strong and powerful in many
things, set there limit beyond which it is not
sale to go.
and in letter II would occupy too much space in
your valuable HERALD, yet much could be said
upon the subject Of British movements in Central
America, which has been theme Of controversy
for some time, and is well understood by all who
have paid any attention to these thirgs for few
years past But in travelling through the country,
seeing and hearing these things, among and from
the people themselves, we ascertain many facts
as to their feelings and sentiments, which cannot
BIO acquired otherwise Suffice it to say, the people
thl GU bous Central America are not at heart
friendly to the English, although compelled under
circumstances to sacrifice their feelings and in.
terests, and submit in their Weakness brought on
by revolution and internal dissenson, to injustice
ard cct5lrabie demands, PEELED to be com piled
with ~ the most powerful At this time revola
tous nave ceased and Central America is quiet.
but nos likely TO remain thus for any length of
time. The revolution in Nicaragua has passed
quietly away in favor Of the old govcrnment-the
arms ard ammunition in the possession of General
MuDoy having been delivered to tho government
and bic agreement TO leave the State. In San
all 10 ut peace except upon the subject Of
the election o: President, which takes place in
short time, the result Of which, in favor of either
candidate il not unlikely to raise revolution by the
In m NIL IN AVID
the administration Of Carrera, their President, who
is characterized for his promptDess and severityin
the execution OF his commands. itislikely to remain
thus for time The rise of CaTrera twelve years
6 go, from his humble station Of mule driver in
the mountains, who could neither read write, to
the comm ard OF an army. his defeat Of General
Morag CT. and placing himself at the head OF the
Of the State of Guaten ala, which he
lued as dictator for three years. his entering into
Mexico, caused by the manifestation Of dissatsfac
ten OF bis government; his return to Guatimaa
bis being placed at the head Of the army under
President, who could do nothing without his $500
tien: and finally, to his recent election, and some
two weeks since taking bis station as President and
Commander in Chief Ct tho army of Guatemala, is
one Of those singular turns in the tide Of the for
tunes o! q fey individuals in the history Of the
world. have been conversing with merchant
from GDattmala, who informs me that Csrrers is
the only man who could govern the State, ana keep
1t y peace and quietHees. At this ne he is very
popular, and is about tho only naive in favor Of
With whom he encourages trade, and
inaniieets a desire for the advancement and i'm.
pro1ement Of the people, in accordance with the
advancing spirit OF the age lie can do but little
during his lifetime, except TO lay the foundation
Tor their future prosperity 1t can but be interest.
il to watch his future movements and career.
Finding this lester ID becoming rather lengthy,
and % ] fear uninterreEtiDg, ! NUT bring il TO
closs, bal cannot dc without expressing; ny era.
ti.use and tb0rktulross to q fen individuals for
th cir kindness towards myself ond lady during cur
sojouTn iu san Miguel Having noplace il which
to reside during Cur stay. and tue city being 6lled
viii people and The population increased to 30 900,
bnd being taken sick with violent fever, We were
placed ID IL no means e1riabls position we
could talk bit lite Spanish, and 1t was diisas 10
n axe ourselves understood. We ascctta.nod an
American gentleman, from BeStor, was d,ing
business ia The city, Nc sent Information to ain
oi cur situation; no immediately called upon u,
aao We iornd d friend in Mr.. Davis, who obtained
rotm fer ~ retired from the noi-o Of church
bells; cd aIhougb the room was large, ill doore
ar& 40 Windows. with brick doot, g., II was
comfortable; ard our comforts were more imm3-
datc'y advanced " bis frequent visits. and gentle
manly sri biu6 attention Algo to Mr. Belly. of