New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-04
NICARAGUA.

From Our Own Correspondent.
GRANADA, Thursday May II, 1855.
From the seat of war we have had no news
for several days. Gen. Corral keeps his affairs
very private, and all that is known OF his inten-
tions is that he is accommodating the position OF
the enemy and preparing to strike blow that
shall be sure ans final. His army is said to be
about 1900 strong, while that of the factionists
numbers from 700 to 900 men only.
Some few prisoners, it is said, have been con-
demned to death, and two have been shot with
in the past two weeks; but it is generally
thought that should the revolution be brought
TO an end SOON the Government will relax its pres
emf severity toward the prisoners, and that many
of them will be set at liberty.
We have had our first shower for the season. lt
came ON the 5th inst, giving new life and ANNA
ton to everything. The sky had worn threaten
ing scowl for several days; the weather was
smotheringly hot and sultry. the atmosphere dense
and thick, and each faint reluctant breath OF air
seemed full of fever. Every one was an1i9asly
waiting and wishing for rain. AT length the HacA
clouds which had beer eagerly watched all Wy as
,bay came tsrdily ND from the sOuth-east'untll
tbey overbunp and stretched far beyond the city,
suddenly exploded as the evening came on, empty
ING their contents ON the parchea eaI.h'
like a Young deluge. The lightning biazed and the
thunder roared, shaking the dwellings like the
trembling of an earthquake. The streets, unmost-
sned nv a single drop for months and ankle deep
with dust at once became rivers whose ripping
waters elstened in the lghtnings glare, as the
| current swept onward toward the lake. When
the sun rose the next morning what different
city appeared Granada The young grass was
starting up in the plaza the trees had a freshness
and the flowers brightness which seemed 10 touch
the secret spring to every heart, communicating
thrill of JOY. Every countenance wore SMILE
and the accumulated care which had been settling
down upon the mind for the past SIX months seemed
entirely swept away. Since then We have had re-
psated showers, for the rainy season is now com.
mencing.
II said that the ilustrious Senior Pinol, Bishop
elect fer Nicaragua, reached Leon on the Sd from
Guatemala, his native city. His presence, il is
hoped may have happy effect in bringing the
! people TO their senses and restoring order and
good feeling among the inhabitants of the Re-
public.
lhave recently seen samples OF Coffee the pro
duce Of trees planted only iogr years ago. which
consider superior to any tina. | ever saw before
firmly believe that Nicaragua is capable of pro-
ducing Coffee equal if not superior to any in the
/ world. Tie expense is small and the yield great
The Government has made a monopoly OF Beef
Hides, and they are comiGg into town in large
quantities Desrskins also coming in fast and
are being bought mp by the various dealers az $50
to $40 per quintal Hides range from Sl3 to SiI,
| delivered at 81 Juan del Norte.
Col. Wheeler and family are in excellent health
and spirits. lie has just got settled in his new
residence, and himself and lady have bsen called
on by nearly sll the elite of the city Tie Grams
dinos are delighted with them, and all seem de-
sirous to cultivate their acquaintance and eontri-
butte to their happiness The Colonels eldest ron
arrived by the last steamer from New-Yo-k The
President called on Col w last Sunday, and spent
q couple Of hours with him.