The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-01

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Graaada People tie United Stass-Ths Approag
Presidenai TAe Qsaa and Todcco IissrissT The
Bridge Of Pandi-TAe Gold DitrissIasernai Navigation
Projected Anti North American League amongst the Catholic
American Republics.
Since last wrote you have been on long journey
through the tobacco and quna districts visiting, during
my tour the famous natural bridge ofPand and descend
ing the river Magdalena RATS and small boats from its
upper waters navgabe for any kind Of water craft
II was not until i reached the city OF Mompos about
100 miles from the coast that heard OF TIN fearful out
RACES at Panama. and glad to say that every one
spoke of them in OF deep regret and Indignation
They feel that the faith OF the nation has been broken,
whether through the weakness and ncompeency the
III will the authorities the Ishmus is not known, and
that its honor has been stained Judge Bown, our Min
lister at Bogota will doubt bring the subject immedi
ately and earnestly before the government and enter
ain the belief that he will find every disposition the
part President Maarino and his cabinet TO do all that is
Just the premises have had tho honor cf pcrsonal
acquaintance lately with all OF these gentlemen and have
found them 10 enlightened statesmen and exceedingly
friendly to the United States and her political interests and
tendencies.
President Maarino has . son now educating
n the vicinity of New York Hon. Limo de Pcmbo the
Secretary of Foreign Affairs is an exceedingly liberal and
enlightened and bis the present Secretary
OF new LcbAIoHA ~ WV saO15
Secretary of the Treasury who formerly Governor
of the province of Carthagena is young man Of fine
talents and prominent member of the democratic party
here Hon Luciano Jaramo Secretary state and Home
Department was lately in Congress for Cartha
gena and gentlemen Of great legal acunen, admins
trative ability and sound judgment; and Hon. Forcnno
Gonzales the Attorney General aud President OF the Caoi
net tits constitutional organization beng somewhat diff
frent from own is not only one OF the soundest law
yers and FIRST statesmen of the country, but his great
abilities and attanments with his fine git of burning
oraory and logical reasoning, would place him in the fore
most rank among in any country in the world He
not only personally well acquainted with our own coun
try and the first of Europe, where he has held
important diplomatic stations but is an ardent admirer Of
our institutions and abors constantly to introduce their
principles and method here.
To all this may be added the very great, and |
might almost say paramount, influence OF Gen;
Assquera, who 10 an established merchant anu
resides and who is now at Bogota attending Congress
Senator for sayanyila. lis warm preferences IN ia
yor tf the United States well KNOWN and his Juds
ment is much pected here in all questions. Besides
this he is the author OF the present treaty between the
two countries which was made while he was Pre-
sdent Of New Granada and Gen. Ferran, cxPresident
and resident Minister ut Washington, IS his sonh'law.
Under all these circumstances think there is reason TO
believe that the negotiations for rcpar On and indemnity
will be brought favorable conclusion as rapidly as is
possible under representa- i've and responsible govern
ment. have entered upon tnesc PARTICULARS III
that just appreciation Of the facts they exist here,
may be opened 10 your readers.
| have already told you that Presidential election
takes place here July and that there are three candi
dates in tho field: Gen. Mosquera who is supported by
the national partr Senor Aurilo, by the ultra repnbh-
leans who affiliate much with the principles of the
French red republicans and Dr. Ospna the candidate Of
the advocates OF the Church and state union and the sup
preston Of the heretcs. The contest viii probably be
between Mosqucra and Hurio, for the ranks Of the
church militant TO be very thin IN numbers. Each
party conden, Of success but have no meals OF es
mating the probable result
During my late tour through the country lying
upon the upper waters Of tie Masdalena river
simple fact that wa an American proving Passport 70
the good will and kind attentions Of all classes The nor
ton Of country through which passed IS the prncirt
the tobacco culture and Of the chief producers
OF quna Peruvian bark The trade in these two ar
tcles has received great impulse here within the LAST
few years, and is rapidly increasing. The mountains
hitherto unrodden by the foot Of being ayersed
every direction by the searchers for bark, and every
eligible location is being entered while the wales
searched snd every favorable spot for the cultivation Of
tobacco Is being brought under ullage.
The old wise heads shake their pates and say that the
country quina tobacco mad, ~ the case may be-;
but the meantime sources OF wealth are opened
the price Of labor advances, new wants grow up with
proyite for them, ana wider means OF en-
segment or acquisition are brought within the reach Of
the people do Lot think Il is fictitious prosperity
but believe that i l. founded upon sure basis; that to
say. upon adaaoty Tor production ana the nectssiles
the tyAized world With greater experience in the
production and increased facilities OF communication
the cost Of these articles may be lesscncd, aad the
increase OF supply may bring n reduction OF prices
in foreign markets: but the profit even now y very
great and affords sufficient margin for any reduction that
Is scy 10 take place In prices. Tie Peruvian bark or
New Granada viii always find profitable outlet and her
tobacco stands that Of Havana in European mar
kets. Q'nine and good scgars are not threatened with
production.
The quina tree Is found only upon the SIDES OF the
mountains, al greater elevation man 5OoV leei above
the level of the The bark CATERERS go IN from two
SIX days Journey from the inhabited districts and,
gardess tigers adders and insect all Of which abound
build ,he slofng buts and proceed 10 strip the trees
under To dry. ana Is rCaiy
packing from fteen - thirty days, according 70 the
season. and the weather When dry i il packed In hides
each bale weighing abou, l25 bs and u then conveyed
mules TO the nearest shipping ront The demand for
hides has increased their price both N the tobacco aud
qura districts from enc dollar 70 three Dollars and the
value 81 pack mules has nearly doubled
The tobacco culture Is carried on with different system
from What have III other countries, The country
u mostly cut w into largo estates, which have formerly
been used for grazing cattle When proprietor unds his
lands suitable s~r the cultivation Of tobacco he either rents
- some capitalist. or, he has capital he turns into
tobacco plantation himself To DO this De must bring on ~
il a. many culiyat0rs he procure. These come
with their families and build their hus, and EACH or two
three together, drying house and then each puts
one or perhaps two, fields n tobacco While the crop
is growing the owner or losee advances him what he
requires for the support OF his family or the cultivation Of
his held and he gathers the leaf and dries II he de-
Rivers % the oversccr. and credited liked price Per
arrobe for IL. The q hiring estate Is pccu.
lar. The owner receives A. rent nxed price, usually
eNLty csuts for each arrohe IL tobacco grown on his
land To the grower Fixed rate 4 also paid; but this
wares much With the locality quaiy 81 the and AMI
other advantages Disadvantages Of the estate. ID
varies 81 so o. a. 40 per arrobe After this the TO
bacco orcd packed and sent 20 market for account Of
the owner or lessee. a. the case may he.
The better quality 81 Ambalcma t0hacco--so callel
from the chief town aud commercial centre of the tolac
di-uct-is good article FOR smoking but j. wanting
10 the peculiar aromatic flavor of the Nuclta de- Abao
tobacco q cuba u has none q ihc strong aad rank
tcte aud smell 81 the American leaf. and there
fore taxes high rank among those classes
fought for % make imitation Havana segar.
aud a. Il closely approaches the Cuba tobacco IN
color, + well adapted for this purpose. The chief
markets f0r its sae foAdou and Bremen. In
Tie provinces the here very good leaf u also
gown and Cafttarsna and sabarria are gong largely
into he business ~ tobacco ny Tie supply 0f this
article from New Granada vii doubt rapidly Increase,
tie only smit % It's production Is tao supply OF labor
dat may b. turned e. Il.
NJ visit 70 The bridge Of panii wa nc Of unaloyed
delight Besides the btaCtul and varied mountain
scenery during two aa.s ~, frHt G8.5,e the great
rcut between the Hills ami tAc uat#t8l bridge amply
repaid The fatigue Of the Journey lls natural wonder
al f.amrc vi walls between