The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-21
Our Central American Correspondence.
TIGER ISLAND, CENTRAL AMERICA,


important Neaos from Central Anse7ica-Arrirdl Of COL
Walker in Tiger Island, Gulf Of Fbnsica-Brg Vesta
Capt Die Cyr, Commander, at Anchor, a,odng Signal
from Tiger Etand--Ttoeny americans Visit the Island
from the VestaProspect f Cold in the Diggings Of the
american Company in Honduras-Politicat NeOs, dc.
Ibasten to forward you what news have from these
quarters, where wrote to you in former years.
Tiger Island was thrown into stats of accidental
commotion the 14th inst which shook the whole vol
canic organization Of Central America politically speak.
ing well geoogcaly. The brig yesta arrived from
Fan Francisco with fifty six hobres, all told, and came
TO anchor in front Of Tiger Island. COL Walker the
pioneer Of civilization, with the instruments for the de-
velopemsnt Of the spunk Of tho Nicaraguans, in
nsnd was my way to the island, and saw the brig
standing in. All ut she to anchor; some sig
nal frsm the island boat lowered, filed with men visit
ed the port, Amapola, behaved well shore
citsmt MT to where the st. Marys cooled wn,
and the orig weighed anchor and stood for Rsalijo
10th inst arrived safely in harbor and proceeded to
Leon TO join the democratic party Much excitement
the par. Of the natives 10 what this little party
going to do Previous to their arrival the governments
Of Central America tried hard to make treaty OF
Of kind between the contendng parties in Mica.
ragua Priests have been sent to Leon from Guatemala
for this object but ali to purpose. The democratic
party Lrew the boys coming, and would not treat
Our gold mines-"paosr diagins"-neAr the gulf of
Foptica, ere producing pretty we The gold hne and
there Is plenty Of it. We have Eve at work, and
employ the natives 10 dig The calculation in that the
mnss yield about Z1a cents TO the pan.
Guatemala has declared against Honduras, and
Gen Lopez has marched to the frontiers Of Honduras
in the department Of Gracas to attack the OF
Honduras. Gen. Cabanos is at the head Of the troops
Of tbs State OF Hondu tas, and swears he viii
swim. Bad prospects Immediately ahead for Central
America, but good times coming afterwArd wish
had the pens Of Of historians who paint this
such heavenly country, and could use them to con-
those who have read their histories that 1t
bes in many respects that other place, called hi
For the sake OF humanity and the rest Of the Yankee
nation living out these calantura, earthquake and
volcanic regions do not send any more Charge
.'Aialres, Minister Residents, the New York
Tribune. The first seem to be sent out here
to receive the compliments Of the natives write quasi
history--teach the Monroe doctrines Initiate these
people with idea that they people possessed OF
I'll the riches OF the world 60 home and leave stale
calm dullress behind IL no. for want of education
on the part of those sent Oh no-they want now
ledge OF the politics Of the country which in.ggae
from beginning TO end and to know that they have
ROLLING TO DO With such affairs, but sent Tut by he
United states for the purpose OF sustaining
the dguity Of flag and tne interests Of American
cizers let the people learn from observation their
duty. 10 civilize any OF these South american
ties, with tbs Hispsno in it, is inn possible They
polite ministers thrown in the shade when
brought in contact with them. ]. N. d.