The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-10
Our san Juan asi Norte Correspondence.

ir5 a. PdllddiEo- Bo;iiS" Assault Bozataraaent Of
Gresteae-'-San Jsan del Nor,e-Hs boundary, Port
Trade, Waees-Price IF Li,ins-Fsmaie Labor c,n-
pa--son-Erorbstdn, wa9es- Coinage The Postal Sys
TEN -Consuls-7he Strce.s- Mosquito EiaoNo Church
No ScAo,Shouse--Saiion House Stores, Hotels, Fare,
dc.-Cliratc-R9 iles--Healh-Ra,ny Seasom-Ji9oers
- FSrests--soil-Eish- Brds-A Sea Ce"-"A Den q
Pirates and Camp Of Saraoss"-A Cauhon-" POGO IL
erlpor--7hc TrazSu Route-Is Condinon-Costa Rica
Claims tie Seap ers-T'oscder Diplomacy-Ne,ns iron,
Grdnoda-FYs Men Dro@,.od-Anicipated Dusl-A
Fanera-Earriaer Of President Aart'nes-Commercial
and 1sd.stvtai Ad0ptd9es, dc dc.
lam bsre in wha; President Pierce, of Kitchen" Cab-
net ootore.y IN one Of addresses characterized
den G. pirates ans camp Of savsges ana have
ns.aer ;nsulted, gouget, robbed, knocked down.
gasro,ed murdered may excite the surprise his
creeulous on the contrary, the people
kind honest and socisbe disposed In every way 10 give
information and assist ne in the pursuit, of the important
but difficult undertaking you have assigned me.
The uotcrcy which this place has Obtained by bound
AIRY dspuaton, reputation OF its governmental authority
the Transit Companys auiocratic proceedings, Minister
Borlands bottle muss, the Hon. Joe Whites umatum
not to SHOW any mercy TO the tow people, Captain
Hous famous bonbardmeut and subsequent burning Of
all the houses Colonel Klnney's exodus the land of
promise" General Walkers arrival and departure be-
sides the many other "reminiscences Of spoison assump
toa fabrication ploitings, &C. give to the place more
than ordinary interest.
Opposite San Juan Puna Arenas "a point OF sandy,
aad II literally fulfs lis Spanish appellation. 1t is
island formed by the deposit OF the river continually
changing and by some is anticipated few years may
wash il away, while others assert the time will
when Plnta Arenas will be considerably enlarged. is
nearly mSes d.au from the and io the north
boundary OF the Lent harbor, three miles in
length having br aoth of about three hundred
.et The Transit Company have here their depot wnarves
Ac hich bu NJ and
in much diapdaed condition. Besides these buildings,
there two others further up the island
which answered during tie late Walker expedition his
temporary headquarters The title to Punts Arenas has
been FIR many years matter OF dispuaton in which
Nicaragua, Costa Rca Great Britain and ths Mosquito
King taken part The question is yet open one,
and however sandy foundation the Trans Conpanys
buildings may rest, squser sovereignty seems to be
the only recognized The history OF the Transit Com
pany's occupation is this
According to the charter obtained from the Nicaraguan
government in 1919, the company besides the free navi
gator he river San Juan were granted eight sections
OF Land miles square, being stipulated however, in
the 27n article "sna, lands by the company
shall he locsted within four and a half miles from
the mouth Of the Sa2 Juan river" Previously,
10 lSls the English grove cut the Ncarsguan forces took
possession OF runs Arenas and Whereabouts aud compel
ed Nicaragua by treaty 10 reinqush all right the
Mosquito territory OF which II clsme,l this
portoaNicaragus subsequently protesting against the
act An agent OF The Atlantic aud Pacific Canal Company
10 whom the original charter granted which
afterwards merged into Transit Company, named
Sgaui, applied ID 1850 10 The authorities VI Mosquito for
perrussor to coal on Punta Arenas refused
10 June, 1851, Mr. Martin then acting agent for Mr..
Vanderbilt, at the latie request, again applied for
works. and replied 10 by Her Britannia Ma es.ys
Acting Agent anG Con Il General, granting hundred
feet from east 10 west anc four huored feet from north
70 south al the nominal rent OF sixpepce British per
month In Angus. Of The same year Messrs White and
Va1derblt came TO th pare Tor the purpose Of proceed
iugu mn Tho NJ leuu tho The latter
made request Ct the authorities OF san Juan for permi
sion 10 navigate the river
shortly afteE there - Up conflict Of jurisdiction
the COMPANY refusing acknow e.ge the Greytown or
Mosquito claim; apt then set up ute founded the
Ncaraguan charter ard that did not the
gro0p1 claimed squaittr sovereignty This gave rise TO
litigation rtcrininsu,os reprisss. assaults &c aad in
the sanction Of assumed legal decision given against
the company 70 tbe't court, proceeded to remove
the oulcipgs &c, Nhea the Cyaue came down and pre-
vented the executors or er assumed powers Tue mum
cipsl govtrnur' nj Grcyto~n, winch, BY the acton
Of Capt an Iio1s, was pu IA aoeyaucs was aftersards
Punt Arenas as before the agent Csptan J. Scott, in
will Co Poems the American Consul, repu
dating all such cair AGAIN there arose series OF az
geseurs, cures q persons aud properiy fights &c
which eventuated In the killing OF Antonio Paladino by
Captain Smith an C poye Of the company, The suose
quen, "bote" assault 90 Mr. Boriand the American Min
auc rosly the bombardmen OF the town and its
utter destruction the 18Th July 1854 The Comments on
ali these proceedings especially the burning OF the place.
which from time have been MADE by the press,
have enlisted public attention 10 the misiortunes o. the
sufferer who up to this have received no compen aton
for the loss 81 their property Besides the many efforts
The czefs have heretofore by petitien memorial
&c presented 10 the French aud Engsh governments,
they have appointed committee 10 proceed 70 Washing
cor this spring 70 obtain the desired redress Their claims
fabulous aud the prospet Of getting
much meDey which seems 70 me very poor has set some
san Juan del Norte-or Greytown. as the English have
named da,es its origin far back a. ls4e In 1851
municipal government established under the direc
ton and sanction Of her Britannia Majetys agent and
Consul In 1860 constitution Of more republican
character established. This owing 20 the ,n1dx
Americans,
influence. Since the bombsrument the municipal
Mr. Martin who assumed the responsibilities Of
Mayor untn The pre,eni month, when new re-
Of Mayer The importance Of the psce, judged by it,
boundaries would appear 10 be nmessursbe and shows
what Dangerous rival 10 the size Of ancient Babylon or
modern l mitatle cities such london, New YORK, sc
has been 'pret the bud' nv she far seeing sagacty
oi Captain Houus !; Re bounded on the north oy the
Csrbeao south aud by the Colorado, and west
BY the Machucs rapids. e-iug Of mil.
lion Of acre. what city 10 emoryol Compsring wba,
may be VIII iE present aspect has lots Of room 70
Il "a free port; tic charges vessels entering tn.
hsrh-r retr enforced b. the municipality, which, NJ 70
the me of the bomtardmeut were regularly pad Since
that tine there have been 30 port charges owog 10 the
osorganzsuou Of The municipal government the Consu's
iees ao5e beng paid toF TIE last ies years there b.
been very little shipping busiuess ransacted There are
now The har50r toe United states f1gate Susquebans
Her Brisnno Majesty 'ssteausoip o. sar Leopard small
BRIG irou Ge-os. called the ABeuus sblch makes an
voy this tort with cargo for the
interior, moetv conss;ing Of wives os cottons silks,
rbbors suo d. goods &c Trade T. exceedingly oull the
wonder beng lw tht people i've they 20 nave
nothing q d0 oil waiting exp ectatOu of the good tine
cor 3 IN tse opening OF the transit route, aud the
esaeishmertot Stable Nicsrsgusn government
Tue ororsry wages rad 10 laborerv s 81 cay and
foun1 Cafrerefs and backsmtbs receive ~ 81
sud founo The cost q living here may be Judged from
The following high prices charged for provsous-Flour
9is. o'teD $50 barrel butter soc H. beef 25c 10
brown sugsr lbC white &c hogs lard 3oc, ham
4Cc b. r. be had at this price; eggs OIL do
chickens 81 each turkeys 81, onions 25c ID p1ts
toe bc ID starch 40c 10 and two Noxes Of lucifer
maches i5c. Washing u charged for al the moderate
rate " o. 81 tozeD, and tots 10 a climate where
cas1se n linen required every twenty fogr hours aud
b place where female 10 do nyshng bDt loaf
sDose. chat rnunch, drnk ana sleep and ssucy in
dependent ~ wages
However hard an boIselike the colored women ia
obliged 10 work Cor small pittance here the