The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-24

miles more arc gIaded-while from Panama.
are two miles Of track laid, ADD four Rraded
passengers by The prsseuG steamers, Wiu =
thirty -four Of the thirtysix miles, which leave
sixteen miles OF mule travel: Psssengea
next run will have less than twelve. The a
rate Of mule travel for the most inexpeneu
four miles ON hour. -A.'.s-
Over 400 passengers came from Jamaica !
Illinois, Il whom over three hundred ware B
ira with the Panama Railroad Company.
sone Of these passengers we learn that the d
had been almost entirely subdued.
THE EARTHQUAKES At TABO0A.
From the Panama Herald, July AL
We are indebted to the Purser OF the staa
Santiago for the following account ofthe carth
at Taboga -
asw STEAMER SANTIAGO,
-. il.' TABoGA, July IL. l85
merely write to inform you OF an earth
which took place hero last night About 10 4
low rumbliDg noise was beard, accompanies
slight vibsasion, which was followed by anoth
few seconds, very severe. ..,-. 80
On eh0re II was felt 30 Violently as to shake
bopse TO its foundation, causing considerable
to the iDhsbnants and sfloat, We felt as Il N
suddenly driven ashore. There was goou 3
lightning, accompanied with distant thunder /
time Of the occurrence.
TbsnkiDe you for your Kindness In forwardiI
copies Of your paper, am. yours, DC;
W. Js MCUOWA|
Captain French, of the American ship &
Empire, informs Us that during the earth Iual
Monday night three very heavy shocks were
yienced OH board bis vessel, lying at anchor
bay, which completely tcrew her ON her beam
laeiDg The lee sail entirely under water. The
righ'td Immediately after, without receivia|
damage.
We are informed by gentleman. on whose
the fullest reliance can he placed, that he
slight leseti of the earthquake on Tucsda !
ing, about l o'clock A. NJ. 1t was accom- aui|
similar peculiar noise Ia the atmosphere to u
he previous night.
THE FOURTH OF JULY IN TABoGA.
From the Panama star, July ~
Taboga is n, remarkable for its size, unIe|
class il as q remarkably small island, bat II
markable for containing population Of the bill
dents Of any place Of its size beyond the lim|
the United States. OF course such an event a
anniversary Of independence could not be p|
over without a demanstr alton of which we prd
giving our Ieadess an account.
The morning was wet and cl Judy, and il wa
until after one o'clock that the weather cleared
ficiently 70 allow the procession to form, and
ceremonies of the day to commence.
The rendezvous was at the Pavilion, whery
Grand MAMMAL, Henry Schuber, ESQ.,, rcceive'
company as they arrived, and did the honors. A
the hour befoie named, the Hook and Ladder
paIy of Tabogs, under the command OF their
tain, Mr.. J. G. Cleaves, headed by their
walt pioneers. and conducted by their ford
with all the insignias Of their oifices-hooks, Lad
buckets, &c mastering in all about twent,
active n fmbers. made their appearance. Thej
sisted of. Il. Baker, pre- sident and first foru
Victor Beau0Iy, secretary; I'd. Cleaves, tres
and captain; John Martin. Walter G. Dyer, m
Galloway, nioneers; Il. F. FurgensoD, Thos
c. Glare, Joseph Shultz, Daniel W. Child, I'd for,
Tx.o< D<~.A 1
William Coleman, Francisco Ponce, DR.. Eds
c. ScsrdeB, Giles Noal, Henry Wilson, VIM.
- ChisaiD, pioneer; Cavatnno Fernandez.
The neat uniform of the Company--white a,
jackets and white trowsers for the men, an
jackets for the officers added much to the ar
ance OF the procession, which was quickly
shaled. The American flag carried by Mr.. A.
the New Grana6ian flag by Don Antonio Bar
and the banners by Captain Coffin and Don
cisco Ponce, proceeding through the town
Restingue, accompanied by band Of music
Declaration Of inde peDdence was there read, al
procession returned through the village again
starting point, and disbanded.
The dinner at Bakers Hotel being the nex
Torrance Of the day, the company soon found
way TO his web known establishment, when O
spacious verandah an elegant table was lai
about Ell shty persons.
At the appointed hour it was covered Is
magic with really sumptu0us repast, served
Bakers best style, to which about sixty person
down and did ample justice; afterwards nr
which we remember, " The day we celebrate"
memory of Washington, ""Onr conntrys Cor
ton, 1.-THE Ladies,n absent Friends y" rhs
Gus steam companies (separatelyl, "The hoo
ladder company" "The Grand Marshal"
Press" "Our Host,o and many others, the
terminating pleasantly about half past eight.
Here we must mention that The steamers an
IN no hor .S~,u
the day, kept up constant fire of their gun
after dark the Golden Age gave display Of
cts and blue lights.
From the Panama Herald, July IL
The steamship Santiago reached this port
day morning, bringing dates from Valparaiso
14th, and from Lima to the 25th ult. This
brings seventy three passengers, and s3OoG
treasure. M
Since the opening of Congress members
chambers seem to have been oppressed with
laziness, and have only met three times whe
business under discussion was of an uni mp
nature. At the first meeting Of the Chsml
the Senate on the 18th instant, they proceeded
election Of President and Vice. President,
Senior Lazcano Gate Minister of the Depart
Of Justice, Religious Affairs and Public Instn
was reelected President, and General Pinto
President.
During the delivery Of the Presidents mess
interruption occurred, in consequence of
reaching the chamber that the Portal Bulne
property Of General Buines and in the vici
the Senate House) had taken fire. This fir
however, quickly extinguished and the read
| the message was resumed.
Our harbor, formerly 80 crowded with foreif
vessels, has been almost entirly deserted, in
quence Of the activity OF our English and
vessels in their search after Russian crafts.
M. corvette Amphytrite left the port on tt
ult., and the Pique, which arrived on the SIS
ed again on the 4th ult, both on q cruise; b.
uncertain 10 what destination. We presume
ever, that they will rendezvous with the rest
allied f. ct OF the Sand wich Islands.
The Valparaiso police have been exercis
somewhat strange, but upon the whole, pro-
tbofity in arresting number Of Chilians, WI
wandering about, without any ostensible or
means of existence and wac were suspicion
aclers. These have been placed on board tn
| Ian store ship, but with what ultimate intent
] known.
We are glad to notice that the city OF Vail
! cen now boast Of the establishment OF vapjI
within its precincts. II has been left to the
| prise of Mr.. t. II. Seifieft, "a Russi,n) TO !
| for our citizens this excellent establishment,
| wish his institution every success.
| The bridge at the Polanco having been des
| by the late rains, we understand that orr res
! GLOW couptryman, Mr.. John Moatt, Ia about
,truct another and more substantial one.
| Correspondence Of the Panama start
| LIMA, June IS,
| Everything still remains unsettled here,
| fairs will soon come TO close between Ech
| ord Castillo, for both are preparing 70 give
! five blow; and DO doubt NC shall hear OF
| cagem( mt at ali early date, on the result 0