The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

pteres. u the republic The same time its dis
advantage as draws away the people from the public
works and the numerous improvements carried on
under the auspices OF government.
II is owing to This state of affairs that the government
ofCosta RIGA has sent me to engage those who willing
to contract to work Cor certain period to induce
mechanics and aborers TO go 10 the country their
account.
shall in my next communication give you the rate of
wages the expenses OF living and sketch of the social
state ofhe country SO as 10 enable every judge
for himself and having had four years practical expert
ence in the State, feel myself 10 be in position TO
speak confidently on the subject faithfully yours
BARON BULOW,
Chief Engineer of Public Roads in Costa Rica.
RIGHTS OF Observation-Disclosures ToLERATIoN-
RATES OF wAGEs-RENTs AND COST OF LIVING
HELP MOST NErDED--nEALrH OF THE COUNTRY.
1t appears to me that the first point Of interest to in
tending emgans is to ascertain what will be their rights
and privileges in the country they propose to locate in
shall therefore, procss to explain their position in
this respect, in the republic of Costa RIGA:
The constitution OF the country based upon that Of
the United States perfect personal liberty and equality
exist and the foreigner is not restrained, taxed de-
barred from Of the rights of citizens, except of
course Nhe elective franchise There are taxes
contributions levied on him, and he may acquire real
estate without foneiting his nationality He cam more
always claim the protection of the representative
of his nations whenever he conceives himself injured or
aggrcved
in regard 10 religion the most perfect liberty Of
science is allowed the majority Of the inhabitants
Catholics the priests DO not exercise influence in
political affairs Both by law and by custom all religions
tolerated, and for some time past Protestant chapel
has been in existence.
The ene population is divided into two classes only,
namely agrcutnrsts landed proprietors, and mer-
chants the represented By the mechanics and art
other countries is among the natives altogether
wanted The few who belong that class being entirely
composed OF Foreigners Even the great majority Of what
might he termed The boring class also landed pro-
prieors and only work for bire when their time Is not
required On their own farms.
The rate Of wages fr aborers throughout the entire
country except Fuenta Areuas) is IS month, or Pa
reals and their board which consists of three
meals day the days work Is ten hours The few who
work ealpenters and masons get S25 month and
thei, board Foreign mechanics such as carpenters,
smith painters brickayers command wages from one
two dollars day (and board, according to their
skill.
The expenses living in proportion the rate of
wages house rent, and ali the necessares Of life, both
food and clothing are 50 reasonable that laborer
tradesman can live well half of his monthly earn
ings Spirits and tobacco the only monopoles and
dear in proportion to ether articles The people
very temperate, and drunken man Is seldom seen.
The consists Of two classesSpapish and Spanish
and Indian mixed There very few of negro descent
in the State The people hardy, strong and healthy
and work with energy aud willingness. The temperature
Of The interior i cool and the climate ~alubrous Inter
mttent fever, and all the diseases q tropical climates
unknown
The entire population wen disposed towards foreign
and anxious 10 have them amongst Them. They
willing 10 learn and READY to adopt Improvement in their
various callings
Labor always paid for in cash. ana the credit system
Is unknown The currency oi the country i dollars of
reals (ofl2}s cents each) and ounce Of ST. All foreign
gold bears premium OF five per cent.
If the statement have hastily made should induce any
mechanics laborers TO Costa RIGA they may
assured that they viii find the sketch have given is not
overdrawn.
If any point il not sufficiently clear further infor
nation hond be desired shah lie happy 10 give it,
application.
II must be remembered that address these rks
to two classes OF personshe first those who may desire
to go to Costa Rca under contract made here in the
Of the government private parties for certain
period, with q certainty Of steady work and pay the
others, those who may think Of going on their
count.
shall he Al my hotel the Aspinwa House every day
from one 70 three O'Clock = NJ ready 70 answer inqu
ries, End give further information.
Ihanking you for the Of your columns am. faith
fully yours, BARON BULOWs
Chief Engineer Of Public Roads in Co Ia ca.