New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-04-17
NICARAGUA.
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vr,sn Oar Own Osfrespondent
GRANADA, Friday, March 80 1888.
q. the 10Th in.'., eight days subsequent to A''
lss,b, the Dest foperh rites were oee'rsed ~
~ Government in honor Of the ls:e Gen Ffaso
NAspcryo. President Of ths Repnblic OF Nicsra-
ana The ceremonies were perf,rmed at the "a
SA.Arsl in the Plaza whittier the rem ans had
Man deposited on the l2th. The spectacle vas
-.,,i6eentiy grand and imposing. Tue church
lad been superby decorated for the occ'sion' and
Invitations to the citizens and Strangers issued,
sisped by the Prefecto. Just within che doors OF
he main entrance was erected a monument, some
6fteen feet high measuring about ten feet square
ut the base, having four platforms, gradually d.
ninishing in sze until the top was reduced 70
about one foot square, and on which rested
Deaths head. Directly in front OF the monument
was placed cannon and beside it were piled am
mupition and balls, with muiled drums and ysri-
Gus musical instruments bound with black Grape,
standing near. Behind the monument leaning
AGAINST it. were two muskets crossed, sup
porting the flag of Nicaragua. Some four feet
distant stood the table, richly hung with
gold trimmings, on which the corpse had
rested. and on which now lay the mag
nifceBt military coat and Cap of the deceased.
The coat alone, i am told, cost $500. Around
this table sixteen priests in their full robes, took
their places, the Citrate, Padre Vigil, leading in
the ceremony. Throughout the extensive Cattle
dral hung large and costly chandeliers having wax
candles, and each individual Of the immense
audience was likewise supplied with a wax can
die, bound with black ribbon. The monument
was also conf letely surrounded by tall wax can
dies, placed ia silver candesticks, inclOsed in
glass vases and when at length the ceremony be-
gan. and the candles were all lit up, thousand
blazing stars seemed flashing, reflected from the
mirrors and the glittering ornamcntsirOm all parts
of the extensive building. To give you any cor
rect idea of the scene is impossible. The ladies',
az usual contributed not a little to this grand
spectacle. They were all dressed in black most
OF them very richly without bOnnets, each having
a black vail thrown over her head and shoulders.
During the ceremony the canDons in front OF the
"cuartel" from time to time Numbered and once
the audience was startled by blast of trumpet
blown by an old veteran from nook inside who
had often sounded the charge" for his revered
ehitftain on the field of battle. Gen. Corral, in
plain tuit of black, was present. and several Off
GERS of the Army in uniform. At the conclusion
of the ceremonies which were Of some two hours
duration, Senior Don Pedro Chamorro (brother of
the deceased) invited the audience TO the Presi-
dents house, where a sumptuous repast had been
provided. A splendid breakfast and dinner united
eempaned with various kinds of choice wines and
liquors, ended the final celebration in honor Of one
Of TIE greatest men of this Countrywide late Gen.
FRUTO CHAMORRO, President of Nicaragua.
lam indeed happy to state that among the nu'
merous prisoners brought here during the revOlu-
ton, there has been only one American. He was
brought in a few days ago from Rvas and, as yet,
have not been able to learn what the charge ia
against him.
Gen. Corral, in a few days will march his
army against Leon, where the RevolutiOnsts are
now intrenched and it is generally believed that,
within the next month the Revolution must ter
inmate. Several heavy cannon have been, within
the past few days sent forward toward Leon from
this city, and others ready to be dispatched in
case they should be neet ed.
Granada is already improving in appearance,
ard business is once more beginning to move
slowly. The barbados are being taken down,
and one can again catch view outside, and pass
along the streets instead OF creeping through the
holes in the walls Of the houses. Several houses
in Jalteva being repaired, and the $50 or more
prisoners are daily employed in cleaning up the
city. Senior Don FulgenciO Vega, Governor OF this
Department, is man of great energy, and seems
determined to put matters right AS fast as possible
On the 25th inst. there arrived here gentleman
said to be charged with mission from Spain TO
Central America. He is bound Immediately to
Guatemala, and is only waiting here to ascertain
the best route and mode of reaching that destina-
ton. His name have not been able to learn, as
rot much attention has been shown him thus far.
Letters were received here some days ago, from
Virgin Bay, stating that one ofthe Company steam
ere would be sent to convey Mr.. Wheeler, the Amer
lean Minister, to this city. Accommodations were,
accordingly prepared for his reception but up to
this time no steamer or Minister has arrived.
was Informed, This morning that Mr. Wheeler not
being able to obtain steamer from the Company,
had applied to Sr. Vega (the GovernOr) for the
use Of one Of the Government schOOners, to bring
himself and family here, and that schooner had
been sent to Virgin Bay for that purpose The
Grenadines have right, and will it, to make
nice bit of scandal out of this affair, and it is
difficult to divine the Transit COmpanys object in
refusing to place a steamer at the disposal of Mr..
Wheeler. MT. BOrlsnd used to have trip often
enough in these steamers is not Mr.. Wheeler,
who has his lady with him, entitled to as much
courtesy as his predecessor
n y. s. MARCH 3l-Col. Wheeler lady and son.
arrived this morning, in a Governmen mt schooner
He will present his credentials in few days to the
Government. There has been a very secret com.
munication received by the Government from
Guatemala, am advised, in which it is stated
that the President Of Guatemala is about to send
1,0OO men to Nicaragua, and there 10 force also
to GENE from San Salvador. With these forces
united, the Government expects to put down all