The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-27
New Granada

BANANA, may 10, loo2a
Cop a. Efat al Bogoto- Thiags in Pa~ama-Cdps.
fation Tar-Boston Ee-Pa~ama Railroad
Steamer Sonora Entertainment on Board
American Things IL Ta5oga-Bwyng
Gromd-TombS of Lieut.. McArtl.pr AVID Mrs.
Judge III.
The coup d'eat at Bogota, which has just come
off, is the most important item of intelligence here
abouts, just at present In other countries the
seizure and imprisonment by an insurgent mob,
headed by military chief, Of the chief magistrate
Of the State and the Legislative body, would be con-
sidered very exciting event. In this, where revo-
luton is the normal, order the exceptional condi-
ton, such an occurrence scarcely causes q ripple
upon the surface Of affairs.
The corp detot was followed by an edict from the
Revolutionary Junta at Bogota removing the Gov
errors Of Provinces elected by the people, and sub
stituting others named by themselves thus
trating the whole power Of the republic in their
own hands.
A country thus torn and distracted by internal
discussions, must be nearly powerless in reference
to foreign States. And thus the American residents
of the Isthmus have resisted successfully the pay
of the captation tax hitherto levied upon pas
sengers, and the government has not energy enough
to enforce its payment
Il
fco tienpo course. Business and traffic of all kinds
are excessively dull except in sherry cobblers and
brandy smashes, for which the demand is brisk. A
good supply of Boston ice, pure and sparkling it
clme from its native lake. cools the fevered blood
and antagoniZes, to certain extent, those burning
draughts which flow so copiOusly down the psrched
Threats OF the dwclers in Panama. Fortunately.
there is one thing in Panama which cannot he
adulterated.
The railroad advances with rand strides towards
completion. Some 1000 laborer~are employed in
Guiding large body of Coolies, who do not am
told, meet the expectations OF the company, but
soon break down under the combined effects OF the
climate and hard work The native Carthagenians
stand the brunt much better than any other labor
ers. The Isthmus has been remarkably healthy
during the entire season and the railroad operators
have suffered much less than usual
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's elegant
steamer Sonora arrived here the 9th current, in
fifty-eight days and seven hours from New York
the shortest time, believe ever made from port to
port round the Horn. ] had the pleasure OF assist
ing, the other evening" at an entertainment given by
her worthy commander, Capt. Dick Whiting, to
the American consul aud several other gentlemen OF
Panama. The Swedish consul, Don Carlos Iachrepar,
ii. II. Munro, Esq, the companys agent, Mr.. Power,
editor of the Star and Herald. and several perma
nent residents of Panama-English and Ameajfan-
Leaving Panama at-4 p. NJ. in the little steamer
Taboga, reached the Sonora.s anchorage, at the
island of Taboga, little past six. Ample refresh.
ments solid and fluid, helped begne the time until
over the steamer. Her magnificent dining saloon,
unequaled upon this coast for beauty Of arrange
men and perfect ventilation excited general atten-
ton. Ii was brilliantly lighted for the occasion,
and an elegant repast was spread. The tables
groaned he tables always groan, believe, on these
occasions-the guests often groan next morning.,
under every variety OF yands which the larder OF
the ship or the markets shore could afford, and
wines of all kinds in profuson. The American con-
sui Capt. Whiting of the Sonora the Swedish consul,
and the Press of Panama, were sevcrally toasted.
The toast 10 the American consul brought Col Ward
TO bis feet. lie responded in style somewhat gran
eloquent and self-laudatory-a to hisagency in
the matter Of the capitaton tax, his determination
to support the rights Of the American people at all
hazards, &c. The Consul is a worthy and yl3iApt
gentleman, who bears upon his person the marks OF
his devotion to his country, with perhaps rather 300
much Of the Cambyses vein, and very slight ten
dcncy to gaseous imitation. 10
The festivities continued to late, or rather 10 an
early hour; but az most of the guests fortunately
lodged on board, and had not TO answer that start
ling interrogation, "My DEAR where have you been!'
this was matter of small regret
Taboga is one of those gems OF the sea y which,
emerald like, rises from the bosom Of the ocean On
a small scale it resembles Ceyon's isle, where
every prospect pleases, and only man is vile" En-.
ioying the greatest opportunity for Improvement of
any spot in this quarter of the world, it remains
year after year almost without change. Although
| the price OF labor is high enough to stimulate any
others 10 industry and effort, (three dollars day to
common lahorers, and mechanics in proportion,) its
! the commonest necessities, with perhaps little
! fnery and few trinkets for the women. The idea
of improvement in their condition never seems, to
| enter their minds. The same bamboo cottages and
mud floors; lazy women and azier men, lounging in
| grass hamInocks and smoking bad scgars; naked
children groveling in the dirt amid hogs and chick
ens-such Is the picture Of almost every house in
TaboCa. Two very commodious hotels, the Pavilion
and Verandah kept by Americans, and in an Amer
lean style of comfort, form exception to the re-
mark, and offer attractions to those unfortunates
who are detained in the transit of the lstus supe
rior to anything Panama presents.
The moaning after dinner found me in medita-
| tive ma repentance and saltwater came next
mornine3 and stroed to the burial ground of Tabo
ga A forlorner spot for the last resting place could
hardly be imagined. small space, cleared Of trees
and under brush, has been filled over and over with
nameless graves. Of all the native Tabogians
buried there, there was but single monument or
memorial: Over one little grave, rough pine
board nailed to stump, forming cross bore this
| scrawl: RosQiba moria, % Nos., 1857 Rosalba
died. The white rose-such Is the meaning of the
word-was withered. There was something touching
in the simple epitaph, though inscribed on so rude
and frail memorial On two adjoining hills, soli-
tary and alone, are two white monumental struc-
lures, which can be seen a long distance, erected
over two Americans, who died and were buried
here. One was TO Lieut.. Macarthur, whose death
took place on the Golden Gate while on his way to
the States; the other was Mrs. Judge H., who died
during short sojourn at Taboga, route for Cali
fornia. The monuments are in good preservation;
~ ~ 70 tHuk OIL lneif last resting place,
far from the friends and homes they loved.
BY the Columbus and Uncle Sam we have San
Z Francisco dates TO the lst instant. The principal
items Of news are the arrest OF the French Consun
San Francisco for contempt of COURT and the aban.
I donment by Santa Anna of his abortve attempt
upon the msurrectionists of Acapulco, under Gen.
4 Alvarez AL VURLTo.
I SENIOR CLASS OF PRINCETON CoILEGE.-The
honors 10 the senior class al Princeton College have
been awarded as follows Latin Salutatory, Lewis