The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15


signed By The Minis Of War and finance B. Of
his absence.
GENERALS MORA AND cANAs.
The conspiracy confined 10 the mere act OF de-
posing and banishing the President. 1t extended also
10 his brother General Jose Joaquin NORA his br other
inaw, General Jose Maria Canas, and TO Manuel
Argucllo, the Treasurer The names of the two first
mentioned are familiar in connection with the late
war in Nicaragua, where General Mora Commander
rChief OF the United Central American forces operating
against Walker. II under his command that, the
town of Rivas invested and to him that after
the ftusters capulated Capt Davis, Of the ST. Mays
delivered up the town in the Of the government Of
the United States He held the post Of Commanders
Chief, and General Canas that of Minister Of War and
Finance. Both came under the act Of Punishment. The
former, however, not at home when the revolution
broke out He is in Guatemala, and General Canas
in San Salvador II is said that the Presidents Of both
these States offered to supply President Mora with men
and money re-esablsh his administration but that he
declined to accept the offer.
SKETCH OF PRESIDENT NORA.
Senior Juan Rafael Mora, the President, has been
power since November, 1S49 when he succeeded Presi
dent Castro who resigned in consequence of poti
cal troubles arising from change in the constitution and
the interference which General Flores, of Ecuador
permitted in the affairs of the country Senior
rca published in ST Jago dc Chile, speaks of Juan Ra-
fael Mora Of clear intellect well vcrsed in the
affairs of Central America, and enioying-this was in
1854 well deserved popularity which he had earned
through the frankness and lbcraly Of his character
Being wealthy merchant he had the opportunity not
only of visiting and establishing the riendest personal
relations with many OF the more prominent of Spa
nish America but of strengthening his influence with his
countrymen of every station and condition On the
expiration of his Vice Presidency in December 1853 he
was elected President by general reclamation Senior As
taburiaga maintains that his administration marked by
sound and well sustained policy gave a strong impulse 10
the industrial spirit of the country, and was
eminently instrumental in eftectng a material and
social development unknown before Under him
Costa Rca negotiated and concluded some Of her
most important and advantageous treaties with foreign
Powers, In 1850 concordat obtained from Pope
Plus TX, by which bshoprc established at San
Jose and other ecclesiastical privileges were secured In
theame year Spain recognized the independence of this
one the smallest Of her rcvotcd children in treaty of
peace and friendship There others, of political and
commercial Importance, subsequently concluded with the
republics Of Peru and Ecuador In word, y writes this
distinguished Chean-who for some time one Of the
diplomatic residents of Washngton- the movement of
Costa RIGA towards progress prosperity is undoubtedly
due in great to the patriotism OF Juan Rafael
and the support Wnlcn MS administration
from the good sense characteristic of her pcope
The fibustersm which, already in Nicaragua threat.
ened with destruction the nationality of Central
America encountered in the patriotism and energy of
President Mora, backed he by the alacrity and
heroism of the people, force sufficient to repel it,
painstaking assiduous firm magistrate, distinguishing
hmse by the encouragement he gave 10 the industry of
the country and leaving in several public edces of no in
considerable architectural attractveness monuments Of
his public spirit he not however without his blemshes
and He permitted no criticism Of his conduct or
that Of his administration In the Punishment OF General
Castro and other excellent and accomplished citizens and
that without rhyme reason he made an excessive and
Of the odious and terrible powers granted him
by the reformed constitution of ls4s In these instances
he played the part of an absolute yrant His aversion to
foreigners especially the people of the United States
was deepseated In respect to the latter he was nvee
ratey suspicious, dsrustfu and it is not too much to
say he stupidity hostile Yet it must be remembered
that he has cordially encouraged the Panama Railroad
Company in their steam communication with the Pacific
ports Of Central America and when speak Of his dis
trust jealousy Of North Americans must not forget
the proyocaon he and his people CON
sistent bunderer and prodga blockhead William Walker
and Lis remorseless ncendiaries and butchers.
THE PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT AND HIS ENGLISH
CoADJUTORs.
ton Of Marie Moneacgre the post of Provisional
President Vicente Arulag Minister Of War and Finance
and Jesus Jimenes Minister of Foreign Affairs The Con
stItuonal Assembly was at dissolved. An election
for delegates to Congress have taken place
on the 4h Of September and Congress meet on the
9Th Of October.
Senior Montealegre the Provisional President is one Of
the weahiest, If not the weathics merchant in Costa
Rca He was educated in Europe, and is by profession
physician. He is accomplished enlightened and liberal
man; has travelled much possesses large European ex
percnce and has been for long period favoraby and
infuentially known commercial man in England His
wealth principally derived from the gold mines Of the
Aguacate Mountain which he few
wears ago He married to a sister of Mr. JOY the Eng
lsh gentleman who figures conspicuousy in the polite bu,
somewhat abrupt proceedings which led the deposition
and exile Of President Mora.
Mr. Joy is admirable specimen Of solid stubborn
old cousin, John Bull He tall, stout built, hale and
hearty lives well, and is heartily fond Of good living
One Of the most extensive Of the foreign merchants in
San Jose he owns large establishment in that city, buys
vast quantities Of coffee every season owns coffee plan
ation himself coffee mill with all the newest improve.
mcpts and huge lager bier brewery in the immediate
vicinity of the seat of government. Sir Gore and
Lady ouseley have rented his commodous and hand.
somely furnished residence for the last eight months
and some people, believe will have that the revo.
luton we speak Of instigated by that venerable
Baronet himself.
Mr. Allpress, the other Engshman mentioned in con-
nec,ion with Mr.. joy is also merchant Of considerable
means and enterprise genial address and informed mind
Beyond this however, and that he is largely concerned
in the gold mines Of the Aquacate, we have learned
nothing respecting his character influence and abilities
But his participation in the revolt against President Nora
and the installation OF Senor Monaleagre, imparts de-
cidedy English aspect TO the whole affair which, write
the plain truth, done in very decided OF hand
English style.
DESCRIPTION OF COSTA RIGA.
We find the following description of Costa RIGA in one