Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-05-31

FURTHER BY TIE STEAMER NORTHERN LIGHT.
ReUolttion IN Nsearagua The Earthquaks at san
Salrddorl AZ. Bosiands Ayyssk sSa'ata 1aa'na
The steamer Northern Light, at New York, from on
San Juan brings intelligence of yoiutlon9ln M
caragua, under the leadership Of Senior Castellan,
who came from Honduras with e considerable force,
captured Reoliyo and Chirendegs, and marched
thence upon Leon and the capitol. The whole coun-
try was under arms.
The CITY of San Salvador was totally destroyed
by an earthquake on the night of Easter sunday
Two hundred lives were lost and over s., 0OO, oOo
of property destroyed. The shock lasted nearly a
minute, laying the whole city level with the ground
It was stated in the Sun yesterday that Mr. Bor-
land u. S. minister to Nicaragua, had been arrest
ed by the authorities at Greytown. 1t appears they
charged Capt Smith, of the river steamer Routh
with murder and went on board in great numbers,
armed to the teeth for the purpose OF arrestng him.
Capt Smith was not willing to be taken and there
was good prospect of violent demonstrations, when
Minister Borland who happened to be on board the
Northern Light alongside the steamer, appeared on
the latter and nterposed, telling the gentleman OF
Greytown that they had authority, recognized by
the United States, to arrest in any way Interfere
with any American citizen.
Thep became so violent, however, after entering
their own boat, and made such desperate threats,
and even attempting to board the steamer at all haZ-
ards that Mr. Borland taking rife from the hands
of bystander, stepped the railing upon the
gurds, warned the men in the bungo to keep on ana
their peril not to put a foot on the steamer upon
At night Mr.. B., accompanied by Mr.. Scott, went
across the harbor te Greytown, to the house of Mr.
Fabin, u S. Commercial Agent. A town meeting,
il, the meantime had been held, over which the
Mayor presided, and it resolved to arrest Mr..
Borland. In a short time after, the house OF MIR.
Fabin was surrounded by gang of armed men,
headed by Jamaica negro, who were met at the
door by Mr.. b. who informed them that, in the ca
pacty of Minister of the United States, he was ex-
empt from arrest.
They told him they did not care for that-they
would arrest him at all hazards. He replied that
they must do it at their peril. Finally, they were
intirnidated by his frnness, and the Mayor then
appeared and stated the men had acted without his
authority. AT this time some one in the crowd
threw a broken bottle and wounded Mr.. Il. in the
face. They then dispersed During the night the
town was occupied by armed men, whose sentinels
were stationed between the American Consulate,
where Mr. Borland was and the harbor, challenging
landing or leaving the shore, and thus keeping Mr..
Borland prisoner all night.
The passengers the Northern Ii ght were in
dignant at the treatment given to Mr. Borland, and
fifty found willing to remain and protect
the persons and property of Americans, until the
government can afford it. They under the com
mand of c. Fletcher Esq, of Tennessee. Mr.. Borand.
who arrived at New York in the Northern Light,
has gone to Washington for the purpose of laying
the whole matteer before the President.
Letters from Acapulco, of May g. give glowing
accounts of the defeat of Santa Anna by Alvarez.
The former is said to have lost large number of
men, horses, mules, and ammunition 1t is also stat
edhat Santa Anna previous to his retreat had shot
in cold blood, Capt Miguee 1ndart and a number
of other prisoners