The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-01


the business interests Of the people, and urgently
manded by every consideration OF justice and hu-
manity, cannot be postponed consistently with the
good name OF the American government Every enTt OF
mine whether In official private capacity shall DO
exerted to procure from that republic speedy relief to
those who unjustly deprived Of the proceeds
Of their own honorable industry.
Finally, congratulate you, fellow citizens upon the
auspcous commencement OF the new government which
you have established BY the accessons 20 popuia
ten now in prospect II Is sure II properly sustained by
s founders 70 become at distant day organization
OF commas ding importance to the civilized world. Rely
ing as do upon your cordial and undivided support Of
rs institutions and laws viii only express the hope that
Whatever else may serve 70 promote the public welfare,
and add dignity to the State whether be the
ment Of agriculture the extension Of commerce. the In
PRODUCTION Of arts the advancement Of public educa.
uon and religious freedam will obtain from you Jealous
SAN JUAN Du NogrK, Sept. H. 1885.
The agricultural resources Of the new Territory are
being developed. Read this -
AGRICULTURAL NEWS.
We have just examined several sacks OF brought
from the plantation of Dr. Cody at the junction OF the
serapsqni ana San Juan rivers. The Ia fine
any we have sean, the grain being large, plump and
hard The Doctor is the Arst American settler on the
San Juan river, and the OF tract Of land Ave
miles square said river This plantation supplies the
town with large quantities Of planins bananas lemons
pineapples papayas and vegetables OF all kinds There
are also growing oil the choice tropical fruits, such
the maranon the anona, custard apple apple,
may be done with this eeming soil and genial climate by
the industry Intelligence and energy Of Anglo
can population.
The cera, Ame,icaa gives the following interesting in
tellgence:-
HIGHLY MISUNDERSTANDING NEWS FROM THE IN.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF col. wALKER-ANOTH-
ER BATTLE--rHE GOVERNMENT TROOPS DEFEATED
WALLER VICTORIOUS.
We have just received intelligence from the interior
bringing accounts of the late Of Colonel
Walker. On Monday Colonel Walker, with one hundred
and fifty (only eighty OF whom white), came
from San Juan del rud over to Virgin Bay and TOOK up
General Guardiolo Immediately came down from Ryas
and attacked him with four hundred The result
OF some fifty men while Walker sustained only loss Of
white man and four natives. The government party
is said to have been badly used up.
sTILL LLATER--CONTEMPLATED ATTACK UPON RrvAS.
messenger who left shortly after the battle at Virgin
Bay reports that Walker had returned to San Juan and
would probably attack Rvas in few days.
is also reported that the government had demanded
o. Mr. Scott all arms and munitions In his possession,
which he refused 10 give up.
These arms and munitions, appears consisted OF four
12-ponnd cannon, fortyeigh muskets and goody sup
ply Of cartridges shipped out by the Transit Company
aud landed at Castillo for the Of the fortyeght in
vincbles who have since absquatulated; afterwards
placed on board Of the steamer La Virgin, Of the
Transit Company's boats lying Mt Grenada board Of
which they when the demand was made. Strange
developement this Where District Attorney Nc
kecn, and who will the United States government nov
set down as hbastcrss The men who accompanied Col
Kinney, (who are now busy with the press, pruning
hook axe and spade upon the lands purchased by the
Colonel or those traversng the country with all the I'm
formant says out Of all or anything that comes in their
wayso
the 18th inst, board the la Virgin, where he l. sad
to be busy remodehing her into a species Of mat-of
war for the co,npany's defence -
SAD CASUALLY
An unfot asate accident occurred the 18th inst to
Dr. C. l.. Whitehead, in command OF the party watch
days since, by order u Col Kinney left this town
to explore the country along the Indian river While in
pursuit OF tapir or mountain COW atty miles up
the river the gun of companion accidentally dis
charged, and six buck shot we're lodged in Dr. White
heads breast and neck.
The sufferer lies the house Of NJ Jackson nj the
mouth Of indian river but are happy 10 say that
there was at the last accounts (sept. l4th) encou-
raging prospect of his recovery.
In this connection grateful mention due of Tie hu.
name courtesy Of Capt Tarlcton Of her Maje-ys frgae
ssant surgeon oi his ship, Dr. Loauy 70 the aid Of
friend aud volunteered accommodation for him board
the furydice. This l. pleasing continuation OF the
genilemany KINDNESS for which Col. kinney and his
friends much indebted to Capt. Bobbin and the
other officers Of her Majesty's steamer Buxzard whore
Place at this port : nov supplied by the Eurydice.
COLONEL WALKERS POSITION DEFINED by
HIMSELF.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
SAN JuAS Dn seR, sept. II 1855.
send you for publication letter addressed 70 Mr.
Marcy secretary OF state. send IT to the HERALD
he bes, q having IL contents known to the Ame
riean people Your obedient servant,
LETTER FROM COLONEL WALLER TO non. WILLIAM
l.. MARCY.
Ssy JCAN DrI SUR
REPUBLIC NcsRAsrA
sept. II, 1863.
srR-You are probably aware Of the clvI war which
las sgated this State for the last sixteen months. You
mus, also know that there governments ia Mica
fagva both Of which claim 70 be legitimate. have the
honor TO hold commission under the goyernmen, Of
a1 \ datt
the Goth uii In orderto support my commani II was
necessary for me TO levy contribution the town aud,
accordingly ALI those ransaciing business in the port
required to pay fixed amount for the maintenance
a. the troops Among others John Priest citizen Of
the United States claiming 10 exercise the functions Of
United States Consul al san Juan required 70 pay
bis proportion Of the tax he carrying the business
hoei keeping st this place Mr. Priest refused at first 10
pay the tax levied ami II became necessary 10 use
stringent measures 70 procure compliance with the
der lie protested against the payment and against the
used 10 81 and take occasion ~ this pro-
iss, 70 address you concerning several matters which
think require your stention and call for notice the
bands Of the nited states government,
80 fsg the of Nf. Priest T. concerned II is hardly
necessary for me to vindcate the have pursued
would be supererogatory for me % say that citizen Of
the United States, whether Consul have NJ
higher rights in Ncafauga than those belonging to the
citizens of The country unless special ghts b. conferred
by treaty Hence citizen Of the rni,ed States having
property and carrying business la Nicaragua
much bound ~ others 70 the tax~s contributions
ivied and Of the may be used "a ca.
force the payment of the tax Mr. Priest Is nnkeeper
a. Fan Juan, contrary, understand 70 the express
provisions Of the set ~ Conggess pased a. the iai se
sion. Asan inukeeper he must pay his dues 70 the
goyernmept, wheher he te Consul OF not The Ia
iro plain for argument.
On previous occasions Mr Priest has spoken and writ.
ten IN dtrogation of the Leon government Nor has the
nted States Minister, appointed FOR this State fsIei
byor the socsie6 government - Grenada the pfeju.
dice q American citizens resident 10 the northern de-.
partmen' n this republic. A. citizen of Uni ted
states-leaious ~ The honor Of my native lsndas
oncsr IN The service u Ncaragus derous ~ the vel
hte q my adopted country, think Il not improper 80
nrrate suecinsty tie state u aaas In Central America
- that you my nge of the policy proper b. parsUei
b. the ni'ed states government.
fng must be a the ct that sncs The iadeteu
esree there have been ~ pares struggling for pres
~ IL tvnfai America, under he u serY~ aud
hsefal Aristoersic anf democratic they have earr@4
o. q series ~ ciffl for the ias' thif'y yesft
fsr a. frt gn p1ry conc@yned the serve att.
bofctlc party las uniformly favored Bi,ish aausnns
snd Bfiiish preerslDas While The liberal democrats.
hos = consisteny struggled sot American sB5ar sad
American sympathy.
ihs present var ~ Nicaragua & struggle between Tie