Daily gazette and comet., 1860-08-31
Later from japan and Central and
South America.

The New York Herald Of the oath fur
nshes the following summary Of the news
by the Aspinwall steamer, which arrived
in that port on the previous day
Late arrivals at San Francisco from ia
pan report that q vessel had arrived ut
kanapawa on the 18th Of June, taking
hence the news of the reception accorded
to the Japanese Embassy ut San Francisco.
The same vessel carried dispatches to the
Tycoon; but little was known outside the
Imperial palace of the tenor Of them. The
prices of all accessible wares we're steadily
advancing. Teas had gone upto the aver
age Of China prices. Concerning the dis
position Of the Japanese TO trade with for
eigners, the higher classes generally are
becoming more and more in favor with
the movement, and are daily growing
more social, obliging and accessible. The
masse. of the Japanese are more prejudiced
and hostile to foreign intercourse. Al
Kansgawa the place was quiet and bust
ness was progressing with regularity, and
the Japanese appear disposed TO afford the
Americans all the facilities for trade guar
anteed by the treaty. The Japanese were
much amused ~ the marvellous prices Of
| the current articles of domestic use, and
we're much astonished that what in their
country had Tor centuries borne n value, TO
ia insignificant. should be deemed Of i'm
portance. and command prices, TO tbom,
extraordinary.
A misunderstanding had arisen between
| the American Minister in Japan and the
| American Consul at Ksnagawa, respecting
certain boundaries of the trading districts
under the treaty, in which these officials
take opposite views. The subject created
| much excitement.
Mr.. Harris. the American Minister in ia
pan, had written letter TO the American
| Consul at Kanagawa in reference TO tho
arrival of subjects Of non-treaty Powers IN
| American vessels at the opened ports OF
Japan. The japanese authorities have no
titled the American Minister that those
subjects would not be allowed to reside
| therein.
I'm New Granda the revolution was ms
suming a more decided shape. Ilostilities
had been commenced by both parties, Gen
eral Ilerran leading the troops Of the Fed
eral Government, while those of tho revo-
lutionary party are under General Mosque
ra. who Is in the field with n considerable
force. Some skirmishing is reported.
The Congress of Costa Rica had adiour-
ed on the 18th ult. Tho Chiriqui grant
to Mr. Thompson was among the acts
passed aud confirmed. A law was enacted
declaring FuntR Arenas no longer free
port after January next. The people were
dissatisfied with the President, and rev
olution isspoken of. The privilege grant
ell for the introduction Of Swiss colonist'
has been confirmed.
In San Salvador the French Consul has
insisted on n modification Of tho prohibit
ory liquor importing decree.
Nicaragua has taken no steps towhrd
repelling an in vasion by Walker, OF whose
movements we hear nothing new.
The discovery of mines in Chill oontin
ued 10 be almost an every day occurrence
The greatest excitement and enthusiasm
prevailed. Congress was still in session
and new lot of gold and silver coin ha'
been ordered.
, The President Of Poru, Castillo, had
narrow escape from assassination, hsvini
been deliberately fred at by man within
a few feet of him. the ball passing througl
his left arm. A reward has been ofiore'
I for tho criminal. The French flag was 50
r luted on the 25th ult., in accordance wit
the demands of NJ. Besseps. The Amer
lean CLANS are still in etdfH quo.