The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-19

IN another column will be found an interesting
letter from our Aspinwall correspondent, giving
further details in connection with the late outrages
a. Panama He states that the natives are now
thoroughly alarmed, and regard every movement of
the Americans with distrust and suspicion. The
arrival Of the St. Marys, and the hostile appearance
Of her broadside within mile of the town tend to
increase their uneasness. Capt. Bailey has taken
the most efficient measures to protect the passen-
gers of American vessels debarking at that port.
/. is reported that at the first hostile demonstra-
ton against Panama, an organized body of the
natives intend to proceed direct to Aspinwall to
FIRE the town and reenact the terrible Of the
18th. Our correspondent asserts, though we can
hardly credit the statement, that several hundred
muskets lately arrived from Jamaica, and that the
English authorities there have secretly expressed
their sympathy with those of New Granada. Some
curious statements will also be found in this letter
regarding the recent movements of British agents
in Central America.
Our Lecompton (Kansas) correspondent writes
that great excitement prevails in the Territory.
The conduct of the abolitionist under the lead of
Robinson, Reeder and company, has been such as
to the la and order men to some definite ac
ton. The people of Lawrence have resolutely re-
fused to give up those against whom there are war
rants out for crimes Of any sort. Robinson declares
that no more arrests should be made under the Ter
ritorial laws in Lawrence. The indignation meet
ings are mere blinds to deceive the investigating
committee, who, despite the laws of evidence, are
pursuing steady course of listening to every man
whs ever heard anything. Reeder and Robinson
have it all their own way The former takes
every witness aside, arranges his testimony, and
then brings him before the committee. At Law
renee General Whitfield could examine no wit
nesses of his own, az it dangerous for any pro
slavery man to remain there over night. One of
the abolition party, failing to give the testimony
expected of him, was shot in the leg by way of
warning to Others The committee were at Te-
cumseh, about ten miles from Lecompton, when our
last advices left. Judge Lecompte was holding
his District Court at Lecompton Six of the men
who refused to assist Sheriff Jones to arrest Woods
and others, were to be tried, and it was expected
would be severely punished.
Our San Francisco correspondent writes to us
that Buddhism has been formally inaugurated on
American soil. After many disappointments, the
Chinese population of that city have imported a
wooden god and all the paraphernala of their wor-
ship for the purpose and erected them as perma
nent institution in its midst. The festival as it was
called, commenced on the 4th, and was continued
to the sth, occupying five days. The edifce in
which it was held was erected in 1862 and is stu
ated in Pine street. 1t is of singular style of
architecture the entrance being through narrow and
devious passages, having on each side high walls.
A general invitation was extended to the people Of
San Francisco through the press to visit the build
ing, and all who availed themselves Of 1t were
treated with politeness. Great complaints were be
-
houses in San Francisco, in defiance Of the laws
passed for their suppression. In that part Of their
report which refers to the County Hospital, the
Grand Jury give direct contradiction to the re-
cent charges brought against the Sisters Of Mercy.
Claims against Adams & Co. for over half million
of dollars have been presented to Mr.. Grant, the
referee. Before the time allotted expires more will
be added, which will bring the dividend to rather
small figure.
We have letters from our correspondents in Ha-
vana to the 18th inst. The captain and officers Of
the Inflated Fernando ell Catolico were in the Navy
Yard, awaiting their trial which it was expected
would take place in few days. Vigorous efforts
were being made by government to arrest the As
turianon a famous bandit, who had signalized him
self by long series of robberes and assassinations,
but without effect. Captain del Partdo OF the
village of Madraga, who was engaged in hunting
him up, was shot dead by two guajiros who accom-
panied him, and who, it appears, formed part Of
the band OF the robber chief. The Drdrio de la
Marina. in a recent article the Panama outrage,
Laws the whole blame Of it on the Americans, and
this to prove that such scenes can never occur IN
der monarchica government The French ship
Of war Penelope was still in the port She brought
over Tamariz and several other leaders in the
Mexican revolution. There were to be great doings
a. Cardenas on the 10th, in celebration Of the Viz:
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