The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-15

b 70 raise voice against him, and power WIN
he President Of The state Is Don Patricio Rvas,
Collector Of the Customs st San Carlos He is much be-
Dsvis' Of the land II . shrewd move Of Walkers
thus to win the best men of the old government
Z. Sssa and q II Il. or
rallied BY that party BE cannot therefore 10 light
ment properly interfere with him.
This place Is about 20 miles from Granada which,
miles nom here to San Juan del Sur on the Pacific, BY
ofthe best macadamized roads in the world 1t can
Be driven with good horse xithin an hour The eli
ing the round from u 70 IS in the shade during the
hottest part Of the day. The evenings dsieously
cool and with single blanket Is covering one can
ne cos, Of living at the hotels IN this Pl.ee from g
ems turkeys, beei veal pork plantan, potatoes, eggs
rice &C., &c. Beef chickens turkeys, eggs and plain
tains are very cheap All that this country needs to
make il the finest in the wo Is strong body Of farm
from the States. The land cheap and the soil very
prolific. Indian corn, rise and joles nutritious srt
and often tour crops year The painiAin and hrna-
yam, the bread fruit and b. thrive
ns barley a1,
are all grown here So the banana pine apples
oranges sweet lemons. lines, shaddocks, watsrmeons
mushn elions gusva figs tamar inds ponegranstes
grapes cocoa cashew ground nuts &c The apple pear,
ounce and cherry also thrive here bat are Little cared
Besides this one Of the finest grazing countries in
| the WORLD
Gcid silver quicksilver. copper lead iron, ltharsge,
and other minerals that nse only await Yap
kee ingenuity to extract them from the bowels Of the
earth Such the nature OF the soil that the exuberance
Of that wealth which rots its surface in the less
popu0us parts CT this country would amply ciohe and
Satisfy with bread thousands OF the soDs OF want who fill
| ycur stieets every winter.
The population Of Nicaragua is less than 800 Co., Of
which her not than rs, 600 be whites. The
rest are mixtures of Spanish and Indian Spanish
apdu arGIn n ian
Azier set Of creatures don't exist ON earth One Ams-
ricsn worth dozen Of them, whether in peace or war;
But the morning breaks upon this benighed land, and
good lime is coming for all. CENTRAL AMERICA.
SEMLOFFICIAL LETTERS FROM NICARAGUA.
The following extracts of letters received BY the late
steamer by Mr. Joseph l. White, embrace interest
ing bits Of information
VIRGIN BAY, Nicaragua, Jan. /, 1855.
Hon. JOS L. WHITE
Ny DEAR SRI arrived here in safety and a health
the 21st ultimo We had pleasant passage from New
York. and were much pleased all the passengers
with the kindness and attention of Captain Miner and
the other officers the Star the West On my arrival
here went to San Juan del Sur with the passen.
gers who, in common with myself, amazed to find
such road in this distant land. Some ladies whe rode
mules charmed with the ride, that they
half ncued 70 stop couple Of weeks the 18TH
mus, merely TO epjoy daily rides fine road. It is
IN excellent condition, and Is an honor to the Transit
On visit to Granada few days since ! had two iu-
te-views with Gen. Walker, with whom was greatly
pleased. IL my opinou he s OF the aeeet OF the
sge and viii be ACKNOWLEDGE 10 be by the whole PEG
pie OF the United States mary years. believe his
NETT all Central America, and thai they will be eminently
successful have written to this effect to Sena
and have asked him 10 see tns walker mas Jusce done
before that body.
One thing is certain should Walker be driven out or
seriousiy Interrupted IN his movements there would be
safety any white in this country: 1t would be
des 10 the prospects OF the Transit Com pany
lock upoa Gen. Walker and your company
ally necessary to each other hope and pray tina, our
government may act judiciously in his matter.
PUMA ARENAS, Jan. 2, 1856.
Eos, j. l. WHTTE
My IEAR SRIbe passengers, .ressure &c, from Csl,.
.ornia arrived here this afternoon about four ococz
Il is II O'Clock, P. NJ and the Northern Lga.
not vet in. Col. Wheeler is board the Potomac, sna
VIII visit the Cemnodore early The British
mail steamer and British briggs Of here Mr..
Hutchinson has wrttan 10 Mr. Lord deailed aud irte
resting account q ths Roman Rivas expeiitiou Col.
Eorrsty brought down force Castillo, for pro-
lection visited the frgate potomac and resolved
and treated With much confederation ~ the Commodore
apo other officers
Col Kidney VIII have 10 leave here very soon or fall
into The hsnes Of Waser. if am not mistaken. Me-
Huscbinon informs thai The officers OF the Potomac
would allow Mr. Hutchinson se,ze tue aoar.
doped by Romsn Rigas, is the principal exception H.
ougcr 10 be eashere5.
The seiations between the government Of Nicaragua
and ,he employees al the Company upon the lsthmas
q the most friendly char actef.
'bina President PeIce's proclamation viii no: 10.
sAy Juan RIVER, Jan. . 1856.
Hon j. l. WRITE
DEAR sIR--You right in saying, Aus C,asGr aE
aslus'-I would DOT remain 10 the country day. il
though: Walker would fail in his aims and prise.
Neither the company is employers viii be sale
natives get the power again.
The Commodore seems disposed TO make fss aoout
shooting Of one Of HE ssilors by native officer
Castillo; but opi1ion is entertained Castillo the
subject and has is in favor Ct the officer, who acted
self defence.
learn that Colonel Wheeler has been instructed by
Marcy 20 hold intercourse vith the pre- govern
mens OF Nicaragua. Whas does that lii The
only government thu. has been universally Acknowledge
and respec ed throughout the updsputed limits Of tbs
State, since the beginning Of May, 1854.
You must not be surprised if Walker sends down
.oee 70 axe Possession san Juan eet NSfe me
the British TO interfere think be will be tested
he remains there much longer. The shakes
that can scarcely write.
PuN7A ARENAS, Jan. 4, 1856.
NY DEAR srR-The Northern Iigh. is just coming 10;
and AL IN q hurry and hustle, have barely
time and opportunity to say that visited the frgats
Potomac yesterday and received and entertained by
he Commodore end all with great consideration and
kindness proceeded At to give him detailed ve-
bal narrative Of the recent ousges against the company
and passengers, aod about matters and things in genera
Of recent the Isthmus, which he listened
with married pleasure and attention. and placed let
in my hand, asking information in writing, which
shall reply to wfthou. delay. The Minister has been
living board with the Commodore Aad has been of and
two three times without salute, yet. The %.
ensibe H. that OF the is very SICK and
would be seriously iocoumoded by the firing OF salute
The impressions Of all seem now 20 DO favorable to
Walker, but demonstration will be made as yet.
Toe hga;e s this nomen. saiuung the Colonel
(Wbeeler).
Yesterday Mr.. Hutchinson sent up steamer 3, take
possession az the ard munitions abandoned Ro
man Rivas returned this morning with sixty
ke several keg. OF powder and several thouss ID
;idges The muskets thrown overheard this
ing and the munitions, with two prisoners n whose
keeping they und. togsher with sealed letters
addressed 10 peroDs n Costa Rca have been sent
Castillo where General Walker has competent force
stationed for protection The sending ID.
and MUNITIONS without the Coronodorso Ma,s.