The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-08-31
Nils IRON ohN1RAL ANERlc.I.

Adyices from Central America have been received To
tbe "a and Sd of August There is news OF amy i'm
portanee and everything is represented as being very
dull
General Jerez, whose arrival has been announced is
@ 10 be one Of the abet in Nicaragua and the
oessor OF Yrisarri.
The proposton OF Mr. Allen in regard 10 the transit
route was not accepted by the Neaaguan government,
and 30 that gentleman has returned In the meantime,
company said to have been started Granada under
under the auspices OF NJ. Felix Belly, with capital of
$50 900, one half OF WHICH was subscriber before the
books were opened.
Considerable apprehension is felt by Nicaraguas in
regard TO the movements of General Walker, and the
papers are at present filed with reports OF anticipated
invasion.
On the 18th of July Hon Beverly L. Clarke, minister
of the United States to Guatemala and Honduras was
received i'm public audience by his exceency the Pres
dent Mr. Clarke made an extended address, during
which he handed to the President autograph letter
from Mr. Buchanan conveying assurances OF the high
consideration and friendship of the United States and
the ardent desire Of the United States government and
people preserve and increase the harmony existing be-
tween the two republics" Mr. Clarke took occasion to
praise the natural advantages OF Guatemala, enogizng
her geographical position, and predicting for her brill
liant future which he declared he should do all in his
power 10 hasten
The President in reply protested great regard for the
United States and the Americans and much satisfaction
that they were SO pcaceably disposed. Noticing Mr.
Clarkes ausion TO the richness Of the country he said
anxious to develop the elements Of prosperity with
which Providence has favored us, shall always be
disposed protect peaceful emigration and 1t will afford
us great satisfaction to make all other nations particpa
tors in the natural advancement of our soil consider
that these ends will be forwarded by maintaining friendly
relations with your government; and that alliance
will he highly advantageous to the people who have
fded their destinies to my keeping On July 22d Mr.
Clarke proceeded to Honduras to present his credentials
leaving his family in Guatemala, where he intended to
reside.
The Costa RIGA papers filled with plans for the fed
hat all
presidents have consented to meet in La Union in Saliva
DOR at time to be appointed by President Marines
Nicaragua and then decide upon plan Of federation.
There is project foot, originating with Costa Ri
ca to establish federal navy of twelve small steam
rs-six each coast-to act coast guard against
fRbusters. The Cfonica applauds the pan--a navy it
thinks more efticaoous than land fortcations and no
costly,
Several shocks of earthquake had been experienced in
Che State during the month of July.
The cholera reported to have disappeared from Qua
temala.
The President Of Salvador has issued decree removing
the seat of from Coutepeque TO the old city
of San Salvador until such time the new city can be
sufficiently repaired, from the effects of the earthquake
in 1854, to receive it.