Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-15
FRoMsoUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

E,sdias M9rders-censare of Gen. Walker
Reign of Terror.
NEW York, Feb lSth. The United. States
steamship Massachusetts lad arrived at San
Francisco from San Diego. An officer states
that previous to her departure, news had ar
rived in San Diego. that the Indians on the
Colorado had attacked the whites, and mur.
dered great many, but to what extent it was
not known.
The Board of Underwriters, and a large
number of merchants and shipowners, had
prepared memorial to Congress, and TO the
Secretary of the Treasury, which we learn
viii be forwarded this evening, asking that
Government will purchase suitable steamer,
possessing adequate speed and strength, TO be
employed in supplying aid to distressed YES
sells Oh the coast, or in the vicinity, during
such severe weather as the present.
The order said to reignin Granada, is moth
ing more than the ruin Of its commerce, and
the Inauguration of a reign of terror. The
prisoners serving as hostages, are given UP, il
is true; but contribution of one hundred
thousand dollars has been levied on the rich
esi inhabitants, and some thousands of dol
lars have been exeorted besides, from each of
the rich houses in Granada. London and ia
maica are creditors Of Rivaa and Granada to
the tune of three millions of francs the rest
of Nicaragua owes London at least as much !;
IN all about seven millions in favor of Eng
land. The debt owing to France is at least
l,5O0,000f; that to Piedmont ], 200 000f be-
side 100000 worth of merchandise lately
furnished to Granada by their houses at Grey
town. The militia of Costa Rjca, to the num-
Der of five thousand men, has been ordered
out, IN consequence of the alarm produced by
Walker operations in Central America. The
Republics of Honduras, Guatemala, and Sal
vador, are all in warike attitude, and have
come to the conclusion that it is their duty to
resist these foreign invaders OF their territory.
The Legislature assembled on the 18th inst,
and on the Sth, both houses were permanent
ty organized, by electing to the yarous.offices,
the caucus nominations of the American par
ty. Hon. D. r. Ashley of Monterey, was
chosen President pro TEN of the Senate, and
Hon. J. F. Emley of Ambador, Speaker Of
the House.
Later from Havana and Nicaragua.
Failure Of the Sugar Crop Critical Poaitioso
of Gen. Walker. New YoRK. Feb. IA
Steamer Quaker City, from Mobile, via Hav-
ana, arrived this morning, Left Havana the
morning of the 9th.
Accounts of the failure of the sugar crop
are confirmed. The continuous rains are fast
destroying all hopes of large crop.
GRANADA, Feb. 3.-Considerabe excite
Inent was caused in Granada by the suspen-
| sion, on the part of the Government, of all
| official communication with the United States.
| The decree was read in the plaza on the 22d
| OF January. and appeared to give general sat
| isfaction. On the nigh: subsequent, the
| American minister was serenaded by the ma
| tive bands, testimonial on the part of the
| inhabitants of their consideration of Mr..
| Wheeler in his private character. The Gov.
| eminent is understood to be in tight place
| for funds, and Lertain persons representing
Walker III the States. are empowered to nego.
tiate loan Of money. Not one of the sci
diers had received dime since the opening o.
the campaign, and there is much discomfort
among the troops. Two companies stationed
at Leon had revolted, and refused to do garri.
son duty, until all arrearages of back pay
have been settled. The excitement caused BY
this intelligence was everywhere visible in
Granada Recruits. however, continue to
| pour in from San Francisco between four
and five hundred having arrived during the
| last month.
A fearful epidemic resembling the yellow
| fever. has been killing off the army, and the
| recruits arriving have been necessary to ill up
the gaPs created by this terrible scorge, the
mortality averaging six Of seven ger diem, and
| was confined almost exclusively to the army
Among the recent victims were Charles L tut.
! Ter Eaito- ~ IY7cuT Hfztse, ana JndS'
George II. Campbell, recently of California
and formerly of Boston.