The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-04
IMPORTANT FROM NEW GRANADA.

santa Marta in Possession OF the Revoi"-
ti0nists-Flfght or General Arboleda
and the Garrison, &c., sc.
OUR PANAMA CORRESPONDENCE
PANAMA Dec. 25, 1860
Evacuation Of Santa Marta-Arrirdl Of Artocid a, Pa
nama-Co,cardce Of Artoledas Mr,-He DeqradSs t,co
of his 0Gce,s-Faure Course observation-disclosures to Be
I,de7en If Mosqueru Sucoceals-Bau BY the United
States Nary Ofeos-Resun Of the Late Court Martiai-
Board Of Engineers-Vessels Of War in Port, III.
On the 10th inst, few hours after the departure Of
the Ariel for New York. the Granadian
steamer Panama, former Laura Frances,
rived at Aspinwall, bringing Of the do
feat OF the government forces at Santa Mar
Ia by the revouti0niss. Senior Arboleda, Vice Pres
dent of the Confederation and Commander in Chef Of
the government forces the Atlantic coast and who
commanded in person santa Marta, passcng
the Panama Also several other officers. the
day there arrived at Aspnwau from Santa Marta
small sailing vessel with hundred and eight Of tue
government troops board, twenty five Of whom were
wounded and ed inst the schooner Joseph Grce
arrived with three and fifty men, being nearly
all the balance of the garrison OF Santa Marta They
left four days after the first lot.
The defeat of the government troops is attributed by
Aboleda the cowardice Of of his officers two Of
whom licutenants, while in the act of running, he
their uniforms and degraded them the rank Of
mon soldiers. Their names Ricardo Canancho and
Antonio Martinez. They attached to the commands
which here four months since for Santa Marta
but they not believe, Panamanians.
1t is impossible TO get the particulars of the siege Of
Santa Marta and its final evacuation by the government
forces Suffice say that the siege lasted some twenty
days when Arboeda, finding that he could hold tho
place longer made his from that part Of the
city which invested by the revolutionary forces
and reached the little steamer in safety His troops
made their escape in the way, and were
protected, it is stated after they reached the
sells the harbor, by the British snpo war Cadnus but
not II is further stated until they agreed TO throw over
board their The number Of casualties either
side stated but the loss the part OF the govern
the large number of soldiers that have arrived from
Santa Marta. Among the killed the government side
are Col adciro who commanded tho expedition against
the Cienage short time since, when he repalscd
with great loss and ST. Jose Manuel Herrera of Panama.
Of the late Gen Thos Herrera. lie is reported to
have behaved with great gallintry. He much
teemed here, and his death is deeply dcporcd.
Senior Arboleda and his forces, numbering some 500,
are now here Various are the conjectures as to what
disposition to be made Of this force, which, added
the garrison here, makes altogether upwards Of
hundred soldiers IN panamahy far the largest number
that has ever been here at any one time Some think
that they would be kept here resist the contemplated
invasion of the Lthmus by Governor Neto OF Cartha
geua, under whose auspices the revouthnists
successful at Santa Marta and to put down rovOu
ten THAI might break ont in Panama elsewhere in the
State While others suppose That they will b, sent back
Sal Ia Marta Carthagena 70 act in conjunction with
the government forces thousand strong Who at last
accounts, were at Honda, on the Magdalena river.
In tie event Of their succeeding in getting down
the river, that, in their failing to do so,
Arboeda will direct his movements towards the State Of
Canc take possession Of such portions the country
which have been left unprotected by Mosqiora and If
possible effect junction with the government forces
at Paste.
At any tho presence of so large force hore II
continued for any great ongth of time will subject the
native inhabitants to heavy tax for their support AL
a nf Ia IG nhn ucnAr
addition to the already heavy commercial tax, besides
forced loans, &c
until all danger of revolution, looking to the indcpcn
dence OF the lsthmus tho overthrow Of the present
force present there is very little probability of tho be
rails to whom the existing state OF things distastefu
committing any overt act against the government. All
idea OF tho lshmus therefore, declaring itself independent
OF the general government may be abandoned ut least
for the present. Tho future political condition of tho
Isthmus dependent entirely upon revo
luton throughout the confederation. Should Gen Mos
guerra succeed in reaching Bogoa and overthrow the
ernment, the lsthmus will probably be declared inde
PENDENT for the fact cannot be denied that all classes
hereparticulary the conservatives who greatly
the ascendant-would much prefer establishing gov
eminent for themselves rather than live under his rule
But should Mosquera be defeated and the general govern
ment succeed in establishing its authority in the revolted
States Che sthmus will continue Is, ntegally under
the jur sdction Of New Granada
The ball given by the officers the United States naval
squadron in this place the 10th inst magnificent
aiiairthc finest perhaps, ever given In Panama twas
well attended by the native and foreign residents the
place the principal authorities of the State foreign
consuls and a large number of naval officers from the
American and British ships Of wa in the harbor The
band from the United States flag ship Lancaster pre-
sent besides the native band of the place. which united
furnished most excellent music. The bail commenced at
half past nine O'Clock p. NJ and dancing kept up
until five O'Clock A. NJ, which is the best evidence that
everybody in attendance enjoyed themselves. Tho whole
affair admirably arranged, and reflects the highest
credit upon the naval officers OF the slua Iron.
The Court Martial recently held on board the United
States flag ship Lancaster, try officer for striking
sailor has resulted in his being privately admonishod
the lag officer Of the squadron Ia accordance with the
decision of the Court.
Board of Engineers is in session board tho
Lancaster, for the examination of JUNIOR engineers, in
reference promotion w. W. Wood Chief Engineer OF
the squadron President Board and no one in the
service, perhaps Is capable n he Judge tho
qualifications Of those seeking promotion the Engineer
department.
There is government coal here present for the use
Of the squadron, and the commanding officer has boon
Obliged TO purchase at high price, although the Bureau
at Washington having charge Of such matters has
advised time and again to send coal out To this place.
The following ships Of in port United states
flag ship Lancaster United states steamers Saranac and
Wyoming, United States soops =. Marys and Cyane and
British steamer Mutino. The United states sloop OF
Ievant is out from Honolulu nearly hundred
days. The Saranac and Wyoming expected to sail
soon the former for Valparaiso aud the latter ports
in Mexico. The commanders OF both will be instructed
TO go search OF the Levant IN the event Of her
arriving in the meantime, and probably of them will
proceed 70 the South Sea Islands.
The British shpofwar Racer arrived at Aspnwall yes.
tcrday from san Juan del Norte, having board
eight persons banishcd from Costa Rca by the
left at dismal place in the forest called Mon,
the river Serapqui where they round great dis
tress by passing who reported their condition
to the Commander OF the Racer That officer
boat with provisions clothing &c to their relief with
instructions 70 have the whole party brought board
his ship, for which act OF humanity he deserves the
highest praise. These persons IL reported belonged n
the Mora party, and on this account banislcd.
Our Aspinwan Correspondence.
Asr1SwNI, N. g., Dec IS 1860.
The Santa Marta Afa,r-Gererdt Jones' United St1ts