The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-01
NEWS FROM GRANADA.

GENERAL MELO EN ROUTE FOR 0RRYTOWk-THK
NICARAGUAN STEAMERs-FIRH AT TABO0A-Ex-
PORT5--A STATE LOAN.
From New Granada we have papers dated at Panama
and Aspinwall Goth November.
The Aspinwan Courier Of November TO- says The
leader rather the most prominent actor in the recent
revolution in this republic General Meo board the
steamer Dee, lying hArbor, route Tor Grey
town. has been stated that he baashed TO vene
zuesbut presume this specification the locality
from the fact Of bis family being resident thereand
that he has preferred TO go to Nicaragua We learn that
he was acquitted Of the charge Of murder upon which
attempt to convict him made--and his bsnishmsnt
Of which have before made mention was for the poll
teal crime OF nsurreccn. The Dee leaves this mornng
rhe Panama Star Of 18th OF November has the follow.
ing:-We have heard 1t reported pretty good autho.
Nicaragua steamers viii come 70 this port next trip
owing TO the difficulties at present existing in Nicsra
gus
There are now on the stocks ia England several large
ma and Australia.
On Thursday morning, November 18th, native hut
was accidentally burnt at Re,tingue Pont in Toboga.
Fortunately the wind blew In dire t that drove the
flames away from the other houses otherwise the whole
village would have been consumed In few moments.
III Neo Gydndoiao of Bogoa informs Its readers that
the expectations from New Granada Of the products G
the country, amount annually to $l 1928 000 and that
there are twenty newspapers published In the
public
The the State of Panama adyertses for
loan Of to pay of the mortgage the Govern
ment House.
from the Aspinwaii Courier Nov. 1871
During the past fortnight considerable excitement has
existed upon the Isthmus respecting the shipping
question. II has now however, been definitely settled
BY resolution Of the Executive Power at Bogota that
such tax can be levied.
Among the casualties which the fortnight has furnish
ed the drowning OF Of the belonging to the
steamer III Dorado, while she lay at the u s. NJ. s. j.
Company's wharf.
The Aspin vail authorities are again eudeavoripr to 49,
arrangement for such assessment OF mnnicp
taxes ~ will enable them to get their bread and butter
for there prospect Of their being paid by the state
50 far hey meet with but little couniensnce.
The building known Vancourt's Exchange IL being
fitted up by Mr. Isaacs the present proprietor court
house We presume he will have good time collecting
rent from such use.
We have had several days Of the swelling season. when
the set into barb with much force No damage
was done, Attic ugh there was considerable amount Of
tered about the wharf Of the u NJ Steamship Company
consigned 10 their agentbut neither they the par
italy erected new wharf sufered but active and judi
clous management was necessary to prevent accident.
considerable portion Of recent filing OF the r. r.
Co. Altng b. street, washed away, but material
damage was done. The sea Is nov quiet and The LAY
which was soDewhat retarded for day two Is now
progressing The trains are running every other
day and the road said to be in good order this side
OF the summit the Pacific sde II is considerably af
feced by The rains No accidents Of much moment have
occurred during tho fortnight The only item y,pthy Of
been the fact that the suffering very much from
constant exposure to the eements In this trying
Business Il very dull the Istnmns rents keep down,
and Aspnwall II, as the physicians say, arniingy
healthy.
The telegraph upon the Panama Railroad line has held
its own much better than anticipated. Barring the
breaking down Of the wire BY trees twice, and
occasional indisposition Of operator the direct
communication between the two termin has been kept
up almost consan ly since the frs, two three weeks
after the lice put in orcer.
Out Of the funds collected for the last Fourth OF July
celebration In Panama, there remains hand ba
lance Of xl32 g. which deposit at the United States
Consulate. This We learn 1t arranged u invest
in q stone for The Washington Monument.
Among the recent arrivals from the United States at
Panama. number Of Sisters Of Charity from Mont
real, Canada, their way TO Peru, whore they are
about TO establish institution for the relief OF the
sick and destitute.