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

The News.
The steamship Northern Light arrived at this port
last evening from Aspinwall, with the semi-monthly
mails from the Pacific. upwards of two millions in
treasure from San Francisco, and highly important
news from Central America, full details of which are
gwen in this mornings paper.
On the Sth inst. Commodore Pauldng despatched
large force of seamen and marines to Punta Are
mas, and summoned General Walker to sur
render. The order gracefully complied with.
The entire fbuster force, amounting to hundred
and fifty men, laid down their arms. The officers
and privates now on their way to the United
States in the soop-of-war Saratoga. Gen. Walker
was released parole, and arrived in this city in the
Northern Light. Subsequent TO these events, Col.
Frank Anderson captured Fort Castillo and the
river steamers which he held at last accounts. The
conduct Of Commodore Paulding in thus promptly
demanding the surrender of Gen. Walker will create
surprise throughout the country. II is certain that
his instructions from the government must
have differed widely from those given to
Captain Chatard. Of the Saratoga, who
quietly permitted the Fashion TO land her
freight at Punta Arenas in broad daylight and
without any attempt at secresy. The news of
the defeat of the plans OF the supporters of Walker
will doubtless arouse n storm of indignation at the
well built schemes for an extension Of our empire
southwark will throw the Kansas dispute altogether
into the shade, and will probably do more towards
completing the disruption Of the democratic party
than all the compromises that Douglas and Walker
could concoct in a twevemonth. The position of
Gen Walker is now that Of prisoner Of State. His
arrest involves questions Of momentous consequence,
and we may look for stirring scenes in Congress
he
The news from California is unimportant Rain
had fallen pleutifully and mining operations were
progressing satisfactorily. Commercial affairs, how
ever. were very dull, and the money market was
without animation. The interest on California
bonds will hereafter be paid in San Francisco instead
OF New York
The news from the South Pacific is interesting.
In Chile the affair Of the seizure Of the ship Sports
man still remained unsettled. The Gillian Con.
gress had authorized loan Of $1,000 900 to COM
plete the Valparaiso and Southern railroads. In
Peru difficulty had occurred in consequence of the
authorities Of Callao prohibiting foreign mechanics
from pursuing their occupations unless they swore
allegiance 10 Peru. upon doing which they were i'm.
medaiely compelled to do military duty. The
majority Of the mechanics being American, they
appealed to Mr. Clay our minister, but he had made
little progress towards an adjustment. Gen. Cas-
tilIo and a number Of his fellow revoutonists had
been banished. 1t was supposed that Elias was
fomen,ing q formidable revolutionary movement.
Meanwhile, yivanco ruled the roast. The Chincha
Islands protectorae had expired by limitation, and
a. the government was in want Of funds guano
could BE- had cheap for cash. DR.. Linares was es-
tablished in the Presidency Of Bolivia.
We have news from Venezuela, dated at Caracas
on 3oth Of November. Trade was very dull, both in
that city and Laguayrs, in consequence OF some
serious mercantile failures The weather was fine
but there was great scarcity Of laborers Senior H. dc
Br,ceno had been commissioned as Minister Plenipo
Tertiary from Venezuela TO the government Of the
United States with power Especially to settle the Aves
Island difficulty. A new treaty was about TO be
made with France. President Monagss had not
yet sgned the treaty recently concluded at Washing
ton Congress was TO meet, under the new consitu
tion. 90 hrs, Of February next.
We have news from Kingston. Jamaica, to the 18th
instant, The subject Of establishing line Of steam
en between Jamaica and the United States had been
referred TO special committee Of the Legislature
Our correspondent says" During the last fort
night the prices Of all American stuffs have con.
sideraby declined The market, which for many
weeks had been almost bare in consequence OF the
cessation Of shipments from the States became sup
piled by the cargoes OF several vessels the greater
number Of which arrived In one day; and this fact
naturally caused heavy fall In the market value
Great activity has prevailed, however and the bulk
OF the cargoes has changed hands. Heavy rains have
prevented the bringing down Of produce TO market
and there has been very little done In consequence IN
shs branch OF trade
An interesting narrative Of q visit OF the British
5rigate hedusa 10 Japan, in September and October
of last year, Is given in our columns this morning
The captain Of the frgate experienced considerable
difficulty In opening a communication with the
Japanese officials, but be found Yankee schooner
at Hakodsdi bartcrng old muskets for native pro
auctions. Our Consul General at smoda vas abou,
opening negotiations for modification Of the treaty
with Japan. His residence there had been anything
but agreeable.
The value Of foreign goods imported al the port Of
boston during Me week ending the 25th sstan,
amounted 70 1880 5s3, decrease Of s22S7-r - com
rgred with the corresponding period Il i+56
The new chapel connected with the Mulberry
sslsl Methodist Episcopal church now in course Of