The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-06

Of the party, was complaining little when he left
but would 90 despite our entreaties for his stay until
he was well, but ayeng that he were not very sick.
He was allowed to depart with the advance guard.
which event we soon had occasion to mourn, Tor on
the 4th Of June we received note from the party.
who had only made about eleven leagues, bringing
the melancholy intelligence Of his death by fever.
On the sth Of June, this place was visited BY the
first Bishop who ever entered the town in Official
capacity. Great was the display and dire the
confusion which rsgned during the inter
by the whole population, led by bands Of music
through triumphal arches, greeted by the booming
Of cannons from the fort, the firing OF small arms
earthly jngling of half dozen cracked bells
which parade and confusion lasted about an hour,
after which confessions, accommodations and pow
vows the order until the 10th, when he left for
Omoa, when everything relapsed into its wonted
usual lazy, monotonous course
On the 18th day Of June Mr.. ID. was thought to be
IN dying condition, when We called council, con
listing Of Judge M and Mr.. Edwsrdo P, who
are the only men in the place who make any preten
sions to medical science. Under their guidance we
have the satisfaction of seeing him convalescent,
and hope this may be the last trial of the kind
through which we shall be obliged to pass. would
here take occasion to express the unfegned thanks
OF the company to you for introducing Us TO Mr..
Mulhad0, whom we have found to be gentleman,
and untiring in his efforts for comfort and CON
venience during this our time of trial.
On the 24th OF June we dispatched another small
party of four-the remaining party consisting Of
nine, including your humble servant We shall not
divide the party any more, but will all go together
On the 9th Of June we were visited by wooden
image, whom they call Santiago, and whom the ma
tiyes believe to be empowered to heal disease and
grant them prosperity in business, &c. and to whom
the church doors were thrown wide open, while all
who wished (and the number was not q few wof-
shipped at the idolatrous shrine. On the following
day he was carried to every house IN town, where
every inmate considers il duty to contribute some
thing to his santship, and thus it Is that the monster
Catholicism bears sway and holds in chains OF dark
meas and ignorance people who, living in one of
the most fertile and saiubrious climes on earth,
might and ought to be the most enlightened and in
telligent with the advantages that the benihcent
hand of the Almighty has layished upon them.
On the 18th OF June we received another letter
from the advance party, who have been on the road
thirty days, stating that VIM. Horsey came to his
death at or near Camalata within four or five days
travel Of Jutecalpa The accident, for such il was
occurred in THIS way:-Mr. Horsley was walking be
hind loaded mule, upon which was dashed loaded
rife, and in using stick to urge the animal
along, he accidentally struck the hammer Of
the gun, when it was discharged lodging NE
him in such q manner that he survived but short
time. Thus2two of our companions, whose pros
poets seemed equally as bright as ours are cut
down In the prime Of life and strength of manhood
"Veiiiy, in the midst of life we are in death"
Hoping TO retain place in your remembrance and
establish friendly correspondence, we subscribe
ourselves, f. c. T, Secretary pro tenn,
Honduras Colonization Society.
Annexed you viii find my thermometricaI tables,
kept accurately since our arrival in Truxillo:-