The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-28
NEWS FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.

From Kingston (Jamaica) Despatch, July 81
Our last advices Guatemala come down to the LIST
OF June, by the steamer from Honduras.
We learn that the first division Of the auxiliary
force for Nicaragua left on the 9Th May last and by
this time must have Joined the forces OF San Saliva
dor. and reached the frontiers OF Nicaragua.
The retrogade movements of the Costa Rican army,
after the various victories gained over the fbuste
TOs in consequence of the breaking out of the chole
"a at Rvas so far from having discouraged the other
States in their determination to unite against Mica
ragua has been the means of causing them to re-
double their efforts to act vigorously in prosecution
Of the war. At all events this was the disposition
of San Salvador and the State Of Honduras, from
our latest accounts from those States.
Notwithstanding the unforeseen pecuniary sacri.
fees which Guatemala has lately been called upon
TO MIKE, owing to The present exceptional situation
OF Nicaragua situation which requires the utmost
exertions OF all the Central American States which
value their independence and nationality, to bring
to a speedy solution--for Guatemala, Costa Rica
Salvador and Honduras alive to the fact that
their existence Is incompatible with Walkers per-
nance in Granada-we find this republic, at very
inauspicious moment for such purpose, giving a
noble example Of the rectitude Of the principles
which have characterized her government since
General Carrera became the head Of the State.
Ii is well known that the Central American
States have been under the necessity Of deferrng
from time 10 time the final arrangement of the
loan raised in London in 1924, but Guatemala,
true to the upright principles naugurated by her
present chief, has at last come to satisfactory
settlement Of her portion Of this long standing
claim. having on the oath May last entered into
contract for the regular payment Of interest and
the final extingushment Of the debt.
As we said before, this not the most propitious
time for the republic TO have entertained the ques
ton, but ready TO do justice to her creditors,
both foreign and domestic, and fully aware that
only by such q course Of conduct she can maintain
the honorable position which she now occupies
amongst the Central American States the govern
ment Of the republic did not hesitate moment
in giving to Mr.. John Lawrence, the agent of the
English creditors. the most convincing proof of
their readiness to satisfy his constituents; and we
understand that he takes with him the first dvi-
dend on the loan.
(From the Aspiawall Courier. July 81
The latest dates from Central America are to the
18th ut.
Parties said to have come from imprisonment in
Costa Rics, who passed through this place route
for the United States, confirm the news published in
our last Of the critical position Of General Walker.
General Hcrran, however, minister Of New Grana.
da 20 Costa Rica,) who also passed through here the
other day for the United States, contradicts said
statements.
The Orizaba arrived at San Juan July 8, with a
few recruits for Walker.
We understand that United States Consul Cottrel
al San Juan, gave handsome entertainment at his
residence on the Fourth OF July.