The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-23
News from Nicaragua.
OUR SAN JUAN CORRESPONDENCE.
SAN JrAy pKL NoRrE, June IL, 1s6

SAN JrAS DKI NoRrE, June IL, 1860
Opposition TO Right of Way-Ho,o 10 Oreroome II
Character Of President Nartines-Col Camy-Iae India
RutJer Trade, DC
Since my last further information touching tran.
sit matters has reached here from Managua. IL is sad
that the majority Of what termed In Nicaragua "Agri
cuurs,es that is TO say, those who possess ehou1ds
huetas, small plantation patches, wherein grown
plantans bananas, pigs chickens, dogs mules, horses,
with sprinkng Of horned cattle, Brazil wood, cacao,
coffee and such like noditcs, decidedly opposed
to granting charter for right Of way this country
1t would have tendency IN increase the price Of labor
nom what is paid, promised, to the poor devils
who "dg and delve" for dime and a half per diem,
10 dollar, the paid by the old Transit
Company. Among those holding this opinion Is President
MARTINEZ This patriotic gentleman, however admits that
hotnrss de oboo-by whom he designate the
miserable fellows who are now and then compelled 70
vork-lre n a ANXIOUS 10 a transit again In opc-
ration and that should liberal spirited company tender
the governmer couple Of hundred thousand dollars
in cash. for re privilege Of clearing out and making
nayigabe the river san juan repairing the old
road. rebuilding docks, Offices nc, why, he would
feel himself liberty 10 reject the oer II in likewise
reported that Senior Perez fair chance Of obtain
ing for the old Accessory 1anAt Company renewal Of
its charter and that he has Martinez pledged to this
pany prov Ccd he succeeds IN raising the Necessary funds
Speaking of Martinez he IL about 10 resign the Pesden
cy and retire bis hacienda in consequence Of III health
He libcral man, strongly preudced against
Americans, bas he cause TO bcy but upright and host,
whose word fu reliance can be placed. This be
said OF but very few Ncaragnas
The famous Col. Ciuty as pert and hppant n
flea, Ia here with his wife, keeping himself very quiet,
Judging from his looks his transit project, like Mons.
Beilys, settled forever. Yet have doubt that
should The British government raty the treaty lately
negotiated with Nicaragua by Mr. wyke, very strenuous
Efforts viii be made TO obtain route through this coun
Try as John Bull is very much sgsted with the Panama
route.
There is excellent opportunity for those already
gagged wishing 70 embark In the india rubber business,
TO obtain supplies Of this ebrated article at small
pense The forest alonK the river Scrrepqu and
the road leading from the kcu 70 san JOS. Costa Rca
full OF gum elastic trees and the milk Is said by oompe
tent judges to be of very superior quality. Abundant
help be obtained either this town from mp the
coast procure whatever quantity be desired In
the only thing requisite enter into the business
gazing in the business may remain home be chooses,
tie business be carried quite well through
the agency Of experienced and responsible parties resd
Ing here who familiar with the country, tbs People
and the language Considerable quantities Of rubber
constantly being gathered by the natives and others
which B sold In this town exchanged for bad whskcy
The mail from Costa Rica has arrived but brought no
news OF important. The mail from Granada will not be
here until the day after tomorrow.
scnd you this by the schooner T. W. Congdon, which
s nov ready for and only waiting Fair wind 70 get
OFT of the harbor
The only vessels at this port at present r. r. Ms
ship Gladiator royal mail steamer Prince and Nc Ameri
can schooner Congdou, bound Tor New York.