New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-08-29
Later from Japan and Central and Sout
America.

Later from Japan and Central ana South
America.
The New York Herald of the 9th furnishes 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 Japan re-
port that vessel had arrived at kanagawa on the
18th of June, taking hence the news of the recep-
ton accorded the japanese Embassy at San Fran.
cisco. 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 ae-
cessibe wares were steadily advancing Teas had
gone up to the average of China prices. Concern
ing the disposition of the Japanese to trade with
foreigners, the higher classes generally are be-
coming more and more in favor with the move
ment, and are daily growing more social, oblgng
and accessible. The masses of the Japanese are
more preudiced and hostile to foreign intercourse.
At Kanagawa the place was quiet and business was
progressing with regularity, and the Japanese ap-
pear disposed to afford Americans all the facilities
for trade guaranteed by the treaty. The Japanese
were much amused at the marvellous prices Of the
current articles of domestic use, and were aston
ished that what in their country had for centuries
borne value, to us Insignificant, should be deemed
of Importance, and command prices, to them, eN-
traordinary.
A misunderstanding had arisen between the
American Minister in Japan and the American
Consulat Kanagawa, respecting certain bounda-
ries 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 Japan, had
written letter to the American Consul at Kama
gawa in reference to the arrival of subjects of
non.treaty Powers in American vessels at the
opened ports of Japan. The Japanese authorities
have notified the American Minister that those
subjects would not be allowed to reside therein.
In New Granada the revolution was assuming n
more decided shape. Hostities had been conf
menced by both parties, General Herran leading
the troops of the Federal Government, while those
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guerra, who is in the field with considerable
force. Some skirmishng is reported.
The Congress of Costa Rica had adjourned on
the 18th ult. The Chrqui grant to Mr.. Thompson
was among the acts passed and confirmed. A law
was enacted declaring Punta Arenas no longer a
free port after next January. The people were
dissatisfied with the President, and revolution il
| spoken Of The privilege granted for the intro
duction of Swiss colonists has been confirmed.
In San Salvador the French Consul had insisted
on modification of the prohibitory liquor import
ing decree.
Nicaragua has taken no steps towards repelling
an invasion by Walker of whose movements we
| hear nothing new.
The discovery of mines in Chile continued to be
almost an every day occurrence. The greatest ex
citement and enthusiasm prevailed Congress was
still in session, and a lot Of new gold and silver
| coin had been ordered.
The President of Peru, Castillo, had a narrow
escape from assassination, having been deliber
ately fred at by man within few feet of him
the ball passing through his left arm. A reward
has been offered for the criminal. The FrenchttaE
was sauted on the 25th ut., in accordance witt
| the demands of NJ. Lesseps The American claims
are still in Stat0 qt0.