The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-27
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by the recen. arrivals, we have some addiona.
intelhgen rom this republic.
We learn hat new gold placers, or guleh disgngs
OF coarse gold, such those OF California, and as
lin IN oaltty, have lately been discovered near the
Poppitetke river, small stream flowing betwe n
deer faEges OF mountains, and emptying directly
into cae Caribbean Sea.
The diggn8s al only accessible by sea, and are
now worked By few natives without machinery,
usils only the boteau1 or rude wooden bowls Of che
country, With which they wash the golden sands
party of Americans, who had returned t. Trux-
lilo for the purpose Of building rockers and long
toms, Informed me that with these auxilia-es, they
expected to realize from half an ounce to one ounce
per day.
The news had not penetrated into the interior nor
reached Omoa, forty leagues distant on the coast.
The natives were very anxious to conceal from the
Americans the new discovery, fearing, they said
that they would overrun, and take from them, their
country as they did California from its earlier pos
SCISSORS"
Annexed is a copy of letter addressed to j. G.
Tucker, United States Consul for Honduras, By
American citizens resident in that country
TEGUcIGALPA, HONDURAS, June 10, 1856.
Hon. j. c. TUCKER, U. S Consul, Honduras
DEAR SIR-Learning that you depart for the
Unted States in few days, we take this method Of
expressing our deep and sincere regret at the
cause and necessity for your 1--WE hope temporary
ABSENCE while we cannot but endorse, as Ame.
ncan citizens, the conscientious, but firm, in
maintaining your national and official dignity
which you have pursued since you arrived here, and
which has won tor you-small as may be its value
our respect and Friendship.
We have been requested by the American citizens
resident here to address you this letter. and through
you to represent to our government the urgent ne
cessty Of Immediately appointing Consul, or still
better, Consul General for the seat OF government
Of this republic.
The English government is represented here with
powerful sway, while we have but one Consul at
Omoa-two weeks travel from here over a road en-
dangering life and limb and at times utterly impass
able; and in this country, without postal advantages
cation.
In times past, when there were few Americans
here, and the feelings Of the people were more
friendly, this was of less consequence, but within
the last two years many OF our country men have
settled in this colntry and acquired property.
Much influence Is sought to be, and is exercised
by the agents Of France and England here. 10
many parts of the interior of Central America
the "stars and stripes" are unknown. Within The
past month large number of Americans, some
with their families, have arrived in this country
The supreme government of this republic have
just issued decree tofbiddng ali Americans from
entering the country unless they bring their fami-
lies. capital, possess trade profession. United
States passport, deliver up their arms and con orn
to the laws OF the country, NC.
Ali other nations are exempt from these restr,c.
tions. Is not this equivalent to o declaration OF
war; We have perhaps already said enough.
although half is yet unsaid' but we seek brevity;
and knowing You are aware OF all these facts end
condition OF 'he country we leave the matter eotre
ly in your hands, SECURE in the feeling that you will
rse evsry endeavor to forward our interests and
wishes.
In conclusion, sir allow us to express our sym
pathy for the discourteOus and inhospitable recep
ton which you have received from this government
and to express sincere hope that the United States
government will render to itself and YOU the only
Ieparation 1t can make, and return you in stili
more honorable aud higher capacity. Should such
lie the not, he assured that during your stay
in Honduras you have, by courteous bearing aud
dignity OF character, made many warm and per
sonal friends. who will ever entertain pleasurabe
recollectons OF your visit and regret for your de-
partnre.
With great respect, we remain your ob't servants,
CHAs. DoRAT,
BENZ. MoRGAs,
Z. LAzo,
And others.
The Central American question being uppermo
in the minds of the English and Americans just now
we give copy of q correspondence which appeared
In the Belize Honduras) Observer, of Feb. %, ls42
lately received from our correspondent. II was
translated for that journal from the official paper Of
Honduras
[From VI Redac,or oacia de Honduras. Jan Is. 1921
ExTEMoR-NEw OCCURRENCES WITH THE sUPERIN
TENDENT or BELIZE.
BRITISH HONDURAS, GOVERNMENT House.,
BKLIzE, Nov. 10, lS4l.
To HIS ExcELLENcY rHE CHIEF OF THE STATE OF
sm-The British government having determined
respecting the political relation to be maintained
with its ancient ally the King Of the Mosquito nation
and having resolved TO continue to recognize that
prince as an independent sovereign. to accord to
him its protection In the possession and maintenance
Of his just rights have received instructions from
his Excelency the Governor OF Jamaica. with refer
to the territory in dispute between the State of
Honduras and the Mosquito nation, to bespeak the
good win Of the authorities Of the state Of whi h
you the chief 10 enter into an amicable negota
tion OF that question: and 10 end the dispute by
means OF an agreement TO be recorded reduced t.
writing In the form of contract between the State
of Honduras and the Mosquito King.
Her Msjesty's government 10 proposing this me.
diaton has instructed that II be carried under
spirit Of the strictest equity and impartiaty, and
with q full and mutual understanding. Her Ma,
jesty's government, persuaded that prompt adjust
ment will be effected Of this most important subject
and that that win tend TO promote In . most espe
cent degree the future peace and happiness OF both
countries, agreeably to the instructions that have
been sent me, ] have named the Honorable Patrick
Walker, member Of the Executive Council of her
Britannia Majesty, in Honduras, Lieutenant Colo
nell the Prince Regents Royal Honduras militia,
&c., &c, and Richard Harvey, Esquire, Lieutenant
in the Royal Artillery of Great Britain, to act as
ediators in arranging and fixing the limits Of the
two countries, and to meet other two gentlemen
who may be equally and duly accredited for the
same object by the State OF Honduras. Upon re
ceiving your Excetnc reply to this official note.
the said Messrs. Walker and Harvey will proceed 10
Omoa or Truxlo-w whichever OF these places shall
appear convt nent-to meet the mediators named by
ar 4 MI cas- Svprr Exr al y
will AFFORD me the utmost satisfaction TO receive
in Belize. ! trust that your Exceency viii favor
me with the prompt determination of the authori
ties OF Honduras upon this subject. have the ho-
nor to be, sir, your Excellencys most obedient ser
want, A. MACDONALD.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, CoMAyAorA.l
December 81, 1S4l.
To his ExCELLENCy THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
BLLIzE:-
had the honor to receive and to bring under
the notice Of the government of Honduras the
official letter Of your Excellency, da ed the 10th
OF November last, and on being made fully
aware of ita t.por thpy eurpriapd Mt the