The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-19
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BY the arrival of the steamer Empire City at New York
from Aspinwa have interesting intelligence from
Central America and the South Pacific We copy tie fol-
lowing from the Boln 0fa Of Costa Rica Of the gath
ulrmo;
GUATEMALA.
This republic enjoys the blessings Of peace internally al
though the Indians in the mountain districts give frequent
trouble which compels the government 10 keep strong
force Always ready TO act against them Laterly the Pres
idenL General CarTeFa with sna force Of one or two
thousand men, marched Honduras with the intention
of afterwards proceeding 10 Nicaragua 10 aid the party
which has fallen in Granada. These notices. says the
Boldm, require confirmation, and are yIry vague
HoxDuRAs.
The President Of the republic General Don Trinidad Ca
anas has engh been compelled yield 10 the superior
forces against him by Guatemala which united in the
department with General Don Juan Lopez.
General Lindo has been named President Of Honduras
ana il IS not known whether Calanas IL dead or has
capped i is said that General Lopez is about going to
Nicaragua 10 join General GuadOa for the purpose Of
opposing the present victorious party in Granada.
sAE SALVADOR.
After repeated, but Intellectual attempts made BY this
republic to bring about settlement of the differences be-
tween Guatemala and Honduras, it absained from the
order within its territory. The people consequently
becoming enlightened and civilized and the re-
sources Of the country are being developed.
SIcARAauA.
After Gen. Walker became possessed BY surprise Of
Granada convention entered into By the con-
tending parties Don Patriotic Rvas is the present Pres
ident Of Nicaragua The Minister Don Maieo Mayorga
was shot al Granada divers pretext and attery the
Nicaragua General Don Ponciano Corral also shot.
His daughters came and threw themselves at the feet
Of General Walker and thus humbly presented petit
ton signed BY many q The most respectable citizens,
eyes and almost choked with grief they urged their
suit; but all in vain. General Corral shot in the
plaza Of Granada ia ihe as the unfortunate
Aayorga.
COSTA RIGA.
Notwithstanding the dangers of libusefism the coun-
try continues in peace and neither private
national Improvements retarded nor are others given
up that shortly 10 be undertaken TOR the good of the
State. Tie government conhdes in the people, and the
people continue peacefully 10 progress having every conf
dence in their rulers Ten thousand soldiereu thou
sand men, who have each stake in the country with
properties aud families protectarea perpetual
for the nation element of order Of progress and OF in
firm determination exists check any attempt at in
ringing the national right and with this spirit the people
about to celebrate their national holidays in December
preparatory TO the coffee harvest which promises 10 be
abundant one.
FROM cARTHAGESA AND BoGorA.
We copy the following from the AspnwaIl Courier Of
the 18th ult.:
Carthagena under date Of November 23d You can tell
your readers that 5. Jose Maria Plata Secretary Of the
Treasury has resigned and Doctor Rafael Nunez formerly
Secretary OF War has been appointed ia his stead Don
Antonio Torrco has been offered the portfolio of the War
Department, but he has declined it, obando is still under
going bis trial.
The steamer Henry Wills on her voyage up the river
between Logamoso and Gorilla, on the Magdalena,
whilst backing look for new channel became I'M
manageable and was snagged Owing to the extraordi-
nary exertons Of her excellent captain H. Robinson she
was pumped out and repaired and onefh of her cargo
was saved She Is probably, now on her passage down
the river.
On the lth I2h, and Iith the usual celebrations Of
the Anniversary of Carthagenan independence took place
here The usual quantity of brandy powder, and long
stuff was consuaed.
IL Neo- Graaadao of Bogota November referring TO
the ministerial changes which correspondent above
i npfac ft41t .apF Gp
finance we'll known he processes the principle that the
best fiscal consist considerable reduc-
ton Of the imposts and above all in basng upon indus
trial liberty the permanent OF the State There
tore the nomination Of r Sunez for the Treasury Depart
ment is very significant Of the views that govern the chief
OF the executive ST. Nunez withdrew from the War De-
parment with the renown of having reduced the entire
standing army to 373 troops This institution will
be abolished. The nation progresses.
We learn from other that resolution viii be
introduced into the Congress of New Granada for the
entire suppression Of the standing army and the abolition
OF the office OF Secretary Of War;
The 28h Of October the anniversary of the birthday
Bolivar was celebrated with great enthusiasm Bogota
THE SOUTH PACIFIC.
1 The Panama Star aud Herald gives a summary Of the
per steamer Lima, from which take the following
Tbs Lima brought "a passengers and 254000 in specie.
Her dates eIeFalparaiso October 81 Lima, November
4 10; Paita November 10.
Business in Valparaiso had improved buyers coming in
from the ueishboring republics The American ship 81
moda from New York with 2s000d feet OF lumber had
rived also, the baTque Milford from New York assorted
and ship Lawrence, Boston, ditto.
There appears to be fear of deficiency OF -four
The stock is said to be sufficient to last until the crops
come in March Price Sll so Sl3 and Gales only for
home consumption.
The three Peruvian wGr-steameFs, built in England
Apurimac, Loa and Tumhcz-arryed at Valparaiso a few
/ hours before the Lima sailed
The newspapers report the death Of Mr. Compton for
many years II. u. Ms consul at Isay.
The following is the official statement Of the guano
ported from Peru in the month Of October last:
2l,@s4 tons to..................... England,
\ $50 announcement. United States