The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-28
News from Central America.

steamer Columbus, ]. N. Dow, commander, from San
Jose de Guatemala and intermediate Central American
ports arrived Al Panama the afternoon Of the 7th inst
The news is interesting, but not important
COSTA RIGA.
From Costa RIGA learn that the express with the
mail from San Jose for Europe found Hips Point In
session of y OF Walkers men, and returned immediate
~ with the intelligence to the capital. The government
had sent force OF 400 men against the fibustePs.
Webster has gone mission OF some Kind to Ncara-
gua and Gen Canas who sent TO arrange the pend
ing questions between the two republics, about
President Mora has had conferred upon him the title or
"Bene merto de la patra" Congress had adopted the de-
cimal system for coinage. weights and measures The
coffee crop Is calculated this at between eighty and
ninety thousand Quintals Prices still continue high We
are compelled TO omit our correspondence until our next
issue.
GUATEMALA.
In Guatemala the census has been deferred until the
cholera ceases its ravages.
SAN SALVADOR.
In San Salvador number Of violent shocks OF earth
quake have been felt at Coppeque and the old city Of
San Salvador. They reported being quite
those Of the great earthquake of 1884 The fair of
San Miguel was dull one, and the price of indigo very
low
NICARAGUA.
From Nicaragua we learn that Gen. Martinez has been
elected President only eight votes being given against
him The papers say noh,ag OF the whereabouts Of Mr.
Carey Jones
The National Assembly met on the 9Th Of November al
18TH
The most active precautions have been taken by the
Nicaraguan government make a strong energetic
against Costa Rica General Herez is in Rivas with
700 troops raised in the Occidental Department to which
force will be added an equal one by General Martinez.
He will place himself at the head Of the forces.
The government of Costa RIGA has manifested desire
TO arrange matters with Nicaragua q consttu
tional government Is established
Commerce has suffered great deal in consequence Of
The merchants have issued strong protest addressed
to the government Of Nicaragua In which they ask the
Nicaraguan government should make treaty with Costa
Rca that clause should be inserted 70 indemnify them
for their losses
News from the South Pacific.
The steamer Lima, Captain Bloomfield, from Callao
November g. arrived at Panama the morning Of the
7th instant We copy the following from the Panama
&ar:-
Three OF fraud in Chile have TO light during
the past fortnight clerk Of business house in Santa
go has been detected in appropratng his employer funds
and less than 500 said 70 have been spent him
at the gaming table. In Valparaiso Mr.. Berna retail
dealer who for time past had forged bills 70 meet
his liabilities, committed suicide by eaping from a boat
into the The amount Of his fogeres down at
800 600 In the Commssary of Marines office defaca-
ton Of $40 900 has been discovered the heads OF the
partment have been arrested until the matter invest
gated.
The steamer Constitution insured in England was lost
on the bar Of the river Maue passengers and saved
The which consisted Of provisions for the destitute
inhabitants Of the district, was lost
Congress is still In extraordinary session, and progress
slowly with It's labors. law authorizing the raising
ofa loan of $7oOoOOo to complete the Valparaiso and
Southern railroads have been passed Large grants have
Houses,
wharves and other public works.
The works electric telegraph between Santiago
and Talca are progressing and will be completed In
short time
The affair OF the seizure Of the Sportman not yet set
tied by theAmerican Minister
The Chilean war steamer Esmerada had sailed under
secret orders for CobJa, for the purpose was sur
mscd Of claiming an American vessel seized by the Bo
vian authorities in the port Of Santa Marathe right Of
sovereignty over which in dispute between Bolivia and
Chile.
Mr.. Philip E. Barnes has been recognized as Consul OF
Denmark in CoQumbo.
The revolutionary party in this republic have entirely
triumphed DR.. Iinares is acknowledged Provisional
President, and General Cordoba the exruler, fed
from the country.
CAIIAo, Nov. q, 1857
Another revolution In Lima has just been npped IN the
bud, and the p 1c,pal persons connected with have
been arrested and at three O'Clock the morning Of the
Goth inst General Castillo and several others brought
TO Calao and sent on board the government steamer
Ucayah previous their being Of the country
General Castillo has for long time, been q prisoner In
Lima, and when he removed from his room there
was was found pistol sreyolysr) and sword concealed
vey them 10 kexico-she is now lying with her sails
ioosed waiting for tho prisoners 10 DO brought on board
The boast OF government, that Americans abroad
shall be projected 10 very likely 10 DO put TO the test
in consequence Of the authorities In Callao prohibiting
foreign mechanics from working at their respective trades
(hoee connected with the shipping nterest unless they
renounce their allegiance and embrace that OF Peru
doing which they are immediately compelled 10 do mill
tary duty A. the majority OF these mechanics Ameri
cans they very properly called upon Mr. Clay the Aneri
can Minister. he has taken the matter in hand but
yet very little progress has been made. Every day
proves the necessity Of making Callao naval station,
or 10 place proper force at the disposal 81 Mr.. Clay
10 enforce his demands against this farce government
Our adyices from the south very meagre Ear
a. the revouonsts are concerned, important The allied
pro,esioTsie has EXPIRED sy limitation. anu we may very
the power of Nvanco. The government steamer Loa
rived here day before Yesterday and the Apurimac bad
sailed from lsay 10 overtake her. but she escaped The
steamer Huaras ri the islands AZ slso the brig Guse,
and they both. this, must be prizes TO the fgae
Meantime the government have got possession OF slay
aud ii n here reported that the raate Apurac was 90
ing to shell the town but II. MS ship Alarm protested
against thes 80 dong and prepared 70 enforce the pro
lovivsnco will be over one can form the most re-
mote ideain the meanwhile Il currently reported that
Don Domingo Elias is preparing for counterrsvoluon in
favor of himself He has many powerful, - friends
He himself s millionaire, and very popur WI me ne.
The Andalusia Of Baltimore ashore on the Camotai
in this bay she throwing cargo overheard 20 light
en- her and steamer = alongside % render ner assist
the French frgae kurydce are rendering good service
night and day scarcely difcuy that American ships
get into that they not compelled 10 apply to English
French ships Of for assistance Put that in your
publican pipes and smoke H. orr navy Is too small 70
10 defend H. Az yet the ship tight and may DO goa or
have just come from her, and everything was going on
we'll the ship was grinding hard and at times would
p. a-The brig Guise has jus, arrived s impossible
TO obtain any news A. yet from her The Lima going 70
assist the Andausia she viii probably be got Cd TO-
The Huaras has this moment arrived that the Islands
are now at the mercy OF vvapoo's party They want
funds. and must have them guano can now be bought
cheap for cash.
AREA, Nov. n, 1867.
Nothing At this place, except the appearance OF
yivsnco's frigsae Apurimac yesterday morning The
Chile brig Tsbscan arrived here night before last hav
ing board several field pieces and ammunition for Cas-
Na the eaie got scent Of H. came here from hay put
soldiers and board Of the Tuhacan and took her
down 10 Islay without the least humbug The same
ing the frigate left without molestng the town.
Cordovs, the President Of Bolivia IL In Puno, and
daily expected 1t Tacna Inares has now been proclaimed
President throughout the whole OF Bolivia.
Castillo still before Arequipa
News from Venezuela.
OUR gARAcAs CORRESPONDENTS.
CARACAS, Nov. 80, 1857.
Effects Of the Money Crisis Trade Very DuH-.A |