New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-18


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SPECIAL DISPATCH FROM OUR AGENT.
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SOUTHWEST BASS, Feb. 1.-THE steamship Texas,
from San Juan del Norte on the 10th inst, has
arrived ~
The Texas arrived out on the 4th inst and the Ten
nessee on the Sth.
{ The Oriziba, from San Francisco, arrived at San
Juan del Sur on the 3D. and sailed again for Panama
on the Sd, where she arrived on the 9Th.
The Tennessee took the passengers Of the Texas
and proceeded to Aspinwall, where they went to
Panama by railroad and took the Orizaba for San
Francisco. ~ u s55 5S5f5
The mail steamer had not arrived at Panama when
the Tennessee left Aspinwall, though she was over
due one week. It was reported that the passengers
in waiting would be forwarded by the Orizaba.
The transit route was not open when the Texas
left but from the manner in which the recruits were
proceeding there is little doubt but that it will soon
be clear. 4
Col. Lockrdge had been waiting for reinforcements
and guns, which he received, and having q small
steamer ready Immediately proceeded up the river,
and on the 9Th inst attacked the enemy 600 strong)
at Codys Point at the mouth Of the Serpaqui river
routing them and taking possession of the Point.
The enemy fled in all directions, some jumping into
the river and others taking to the woods The ossof
the enemy was about 100 killed and wounded. That
of the Niearaguans killed, including Col. Rudler
and one NIaj Els) wounded. n
The point thus gained is one of the most important
the river, and is situated north Of the Seripaqni
and elevated above all other positions at that place.
The enemy have. concentrated nearly all Of their
riy
guans get possession of the whole of it, the
quest of the of the river will be an easy matter
The opposite side of the river is still occupied by
the Costa Rieans, and Col. Lockridge was only de-
tered from taking possession Of it for want Of
to cross the river the machinery Of the steamer hav
| ing got out of order.
The steamer was sent back to Punta Arenas and
Immediately repaired, and had again proceeded up
the river when the Texas left.
The enemy are decidedly in a bad fix here in case
of defeat as they cannot retreat except in the rear
which is almost impenetrabIe forest, and from the
superior position Of the Ncaraguan forces it Is ex,
pected that the next attack they would completely
annihilate the enemy.
Col. Lockridge was perfectly sanguine that he
would have entire possession Of the river in one week.
His whole force amounted to 4s0 men, in good condi-
ton, well armed, etc.
Our advices from Gen. Walker are to the Sd inst,
and are important. They are brought by the Orizaba
to Panama, and thence here by the Tennessee,
The enemy had again appeared near Rivas, at o
place called obraji, under Gen. Canas. Gen. Walker
ordered two companies, one Of Rifles and one Of
Rangers to march against them After twenty-four
hours skirmishing the enemy retreated, and Walkers
force withdrew to Rvas. The loss Of the enemy in
this affair was about lOOthat Of Walker S, incud-
ing Capt. Phinney. s$ q stsft sstsft (.
On the 2sth, Gen. Henningsen, with 400 men,
marched against 500 of the enemy, who had posses
sion Of st. George Henningsen succeeded in driv-
ing them from the city with great less, when he re-
| ceiyed orders to return to RiVas. sa T.
The Allies lost at st. George 200 killed and 400
wounded Henningsen lost l6 killed and SO wounded.
Among the latter are Col. Jacques, Maj. Dusenbery
and Lieut.. Steel. tgs.
Walkers force at Rvas consists of 1900 men oi
whom 100 are fit for duty His troops are in better
health than they ever have been since the war com
menced, and are in excellent spirits not doubling
their ability to conquer any force that may be sent
against them. s
Walker has provisions and ammunition for three
months.
I The Texas brings 100 cabin passengers and l5l
steerage. ~, ff3
Special Dispatch from our Agent.
The following dispatch from our special agent con
| firms the above
SAN JUAN DEL NoRrE, Feb. 1o.-Agent Associa
ted Press, Ns,c Orleans The Texas arrived at sa1
juan the 4th inst The transit route still continued
closed and In the hands Of the enemy Those who hay
the best opportunity Of judging among the American
think that the route will be opened during this month
4 On the 9Th inst, 800 men, under the command .
Co.'s. Lockridge and Titus, attacked Cody's Point
defended by 800 Costa Ricans. They drove then
across the river and into the woods with considerable
loss. Only Americans were killed and 10 wounded
The commander at Cody's Point has been engaged 70
the last two OF three days in fortifyng that place.
i A general attack will be made upon the fort (oppt
site Cody's Point) and when taken the troops wi
easily go up the river resistance is apprehende
4 at the points above. 75s5
\ Legislature.
4 BATON RoUGE, Feb 17.-Seaase.--A bill was passe
in the Senate authorising the police juries Of til
different parishes to levy an additional tax for th
\ purpose of supporting patrols !.
A bill was introduced with the object Of preyensin
marriage between white persons and persons of colo
which was referred.
House,-I In the House the COMMITTEES on Interns
Improvements reported against the bill for the pul
pose Of improving the falls in Red river. *
4 special report was received from the State Eng
neer recommending anew system Of internal improve
ments, and was referred to committee with instrus
tions to examine and report. Il !, 5. h
The Land Office bill has passed through its secon
reading, and tomorrow it will pass through the thiit
Its success in the Senate is doubtful. 81.
3 Domestic Markets. N
NEW YORK, Feb. l7.--Cofee ID fir1a-the sales &
the week amount to 1000 bags the receipts to 300
Stock on hand 10000 bags gs--quotations are 81 I
1l4c. Cotton is firm and quiet-the sales of to-ds
i amount to 1000 bales. No change in Breadstuf
Naval Stores, Rice, etc. State Flour is quoted {
sc 40 to So SO. Whisky 2s4c.
CHcrSsATI, Feb, F-Flour is dull at IS Is. Viii
+ Ky is quoted at 2sc. Pork and Lard firm. :S
River Intelligence. !;
LouIsyILbE, Feb l7-Thers is six feet eight inchs
water on the falls. The thermometer stood 72 deg
above zero.