The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-12


NEWS FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
Trade and Asrscultu re Pruspe,ous-Coi Par
ker HI. French Appointed minister TO WASH
inStop--yisit OF United states Naval Oflcers
to Gene raI yyaIker-Movcments OF the Anne
racan MISUNDERSTANDING and Civil Omccrs-
resss.
By the arrival of the Northern Light received our
files Of III Neard9uss (ofci organ of General Walker
and the Nicarsgusn government published at Granada
and dated to the oath of November
The papers contain of highly interesting char
scter.
telligence
Ev rything throughout Ncayagus remains quiet, the
natives turning their atten to agriculture trade
fsr the progress has been incredible anc we can with
safety assert that strife at end and IN Nicaragua
there will DO
Yesterday, Nov. 90 Col T. NJ French resigned bis
Office and seat in The Cabinet Minister of Ha cienda
Inc c. lionel has been for te seriously wel and
health. On the day the government rendered hi
the appointment OF Aioister enpotentary to the United
earnest solicitation and By aovice Of his physical rs
Though it ay be difficult to End able substtu.
still better adapted tor and his fervices more valuable
to the government as, Minister to tue United States
there bang mater of great moment peni.g bs.Oeen that
Mr.. J. W. Fsbens formerly American Consul at -
Juan del Noro, has been appointed to the WY cred
Office Of Director o Colonization.
The stesmer Virgo, which arrived here Wednesday
morning Nov. q, brought up to commander and .
Massachusetts, lying at San Juan del Sur. AT two
O'Clock, accompanied by the Americas Minister, they
waited upon the President and Gen. Walker.
The voltgsur battalion, Capt TurnDu, left Granada
on the I'D of November. We not acqusinted with
the destination OF the company che purpose for which
Capt Edward Rawe, ordnance officer, leaves for New
Orleans Nov. a. on business for the government Mr..
ahn~ yhn rtXal hara Nav ata 1aav far Tho
same place. As stated, Capt ". II. Williamson goes at
the same Time
Of November, visit TO tho Atlantic States Is Mr. Jo
seph Male one of the proprotors Of this paper Mr.
pns sga in M George cSo
Iney connected with NJ Heterogeneous who disposed of
bis interest," through sickness and an intention a return
ing to the Atlantic states, rapdy recovering and has
made his mind to continue In the vice OF the army
OF Nicaragua.
Mr.. c. Clay, of New York, arrived here Wednes-
day Nov. 81 ms way to the Chonales district where
he intends to examine gold nne supposed to be very
rich, and Of which he Il the proprietor.
FL Nicaraglense of November II, says:-
The Commandant OF Riyas reports his recognition by
the inhabitants who are happy IN the hopes of future
peace advancement. The Commandant has four
hundred stand OF arms aud munn In his possesion
and In moment can be prepared for any emergency that
may Monday evening" O'clock Cen Vale, with
lao native troops entered Grana6a The General left
hundrt Mapagus and reports every thing in that
quarter being peaceabe and the opulace well pleased
with the government having confidence in its stability,
SPLENDID FESTIVAL IN GRaEApA--C0L. wHEELER's
REMARKS.
From II Nicaragu0nse, Nov. Ill
Or the 11th inst the superb End luxurious mansion Of
Col Don Carlos Tomas thrown open for the pon
OF the officers ofthe state and other guests Of distinction
host Which could scarcely he snIpa ssd by pelmoniCo
the world reno med caterer.
Don Carlos his position at the head OF the table,
being supported his right by Don ratrcio Rivas Pre-
SIC ent OF Nicaragua, aud on his left by General VIM.
Walker the Commander chief Of the army OF the re-
Mini afE tu.A nal lw
either side Of the able approxuatng respectively tho
President on the one hand aud the
the other After them foreigners Of distinction,
and officers Of the republican army. Among the former
had the pleasure Of ennine1atng Hon H. Wheeler,
the American Minis al Granada, and Dr. Barnard the
Prusssn Consul Among the latter were included Coils
Rornsby and Fry
Alter the feast was concluded than which ons more
tempting to The appreciaive taste could not BE- supplied
in Any country, the eis'inguished host proposed:
The health OF the President ard Minister'S Of the Repub
lie OF Nicaragua.
This sentiment received with loud cheers; after
which the brass bani which the heeaiity Of the host
had provided for the occasion, struck up the National
Air.
President Patricio Rivas proposcd:-
The health of Gen. Walker the Washington Of Ncara-
qua. hir-Yapkee Doodle.
The Secretary Of Foreign Relations Proposed
tatons. Ar--Marseillaise tiyuu.
Tie Minister of War proposed:-
The peacs and Union Of Ncaragus hoping that her le
climate boundaries would lie regarded by all civilized
nations. Air-God Save The Queen.
ByP. II. French, Miastcc Of Fnance-oeace, Fortune
Jubilee
By Don Fermin Ferrer, siin.tcro Of Public crcdt-The
welfare and prosperity not only ~ the Nicaraguans, bu.
of all Central Americans and the continuance of the
frieneslp that exists between this replbic end the
United states, VIII government Is ably represented
here by its worthy Mnister--tol. Wheeler.
COL WHEELER responded in neat and appropriate
time nj, which chs cred 20 the echo.
Then followed number OF volunteer toasts, all Of
which received with enthusiasm and applause. The
festivities continued until late hour, and
were met together happier company than banqueted
that evening the bounlifu board Of Don Carlos
They met in free spirit of congrotulaon at tie ausp
cous prospect had dawnel upon The destines OF the
Repubc Of Nicaragua EIc the conclusion Of the
nings entertainment, Col Tomas presented to the
bed guests the picture OF Washington and his worthy
compatriots representing the signug Of the Declaration
Independence and In brief but eloquent phraseocRy
remnoed his DISTINGUISHED guests Of The soemnity of the
act that proclaim the model republic of America aud
expressed In lively terms the hope that the Washington
iNearagua would be successful and houored In the
worlds history his iusrious prototype. Take it all
in ALL II glorious Entertainment the recollection Of
which will long be treasured by those who parcipa ted
in It's pleasures and enjoyed the Iiumphs it commemo
COLONIZATION DECREE or raE NIcARAGUAS 60 v
ERNMsST.
From FL Nicara guense, Nov. 24.1
The supreme government Of the Republic Of Nicaragua
TO encourage the immigration Of persons Of thrift am
territorial limits, to the end mat its resources may b
fully developed and IFS increased ant
to promote the general welfare of the State, has de
creed.-
Art ]. free donation grant of $50 OF public
Land shall be nade to each single person who shall enter
settle and make im provemens upon the laid tract tho
TO be located by the direction Of colonization here
after To be named and immediate possession given.
Art Q Each family entering me state and settling
upon its territory shall receive 100 Of land ia add
ton 70 the $50 granted TO single settlers,
Art g. right occupy and improve shall be issued
10 applicants and at the expiration Of six months upon
Atisctory evidence being presented TO the Director Of
Colonization Of compliance with the provisions of this
decree title given.
Art No duties shah be levied the personal effects
household furniture agricultural implements seeds,
plants domestic animals other imports for the per-
sonai Of the colopss the developement of the
OF the land eona,ed and colonists shah be
cmpt from all extraordinary taxes ard contributions,
and from all public vice except when the public safety
shalt otherwise demand.
Art. g. The colonist being citizens of the republc,
ALLEVIATE the land granted u any foreign govern
me mt whatsver, and shal ALLEVIATE the said land
their rirhts there into until after an occupancy Mt