The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-29
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1924 1854
BY ths arrival Of the Champion, We have late
ana isesessipg intelligence from tho west Coast Of
America, particularly regard 70 the existing war be-
tween Ecuador and the United States Of Colombia Tho
letter Of correspondents at Panama gives oil tho news
in detail.
Purses Gitb,, OF the Champion, has our thanks for
tho prompt delivery Of correspondents and ato papers
Our Panama Correspondence.
PANAMA, Jan. 10, 1864.
UNITED STATES o. o,IoEBtA
AdvIces from gcta TO the 18th ultimo have been
ceved. The election for President Of the republic
suited roows-s States Of the nine give majority
FOR Msro, two majority for Gutierrez, and only
majority for Mosquera. Here have evidence enough
Of the exceeding unpopuarty Tho latter person with
the masses Of tho people. Possession, however, being
nine points Of the law does not follow that because
Mario tho legally elected President he will be able 10
take the reins Of government from the present ncum
bent u understood that Mosquera will endeavor to
have the election aside bubble another
and his In the operations against Ecuador may
aid him. and DO The Of having him pronounced the
President the election overwhelm
ingly against him. Things Of this kind have occurred
before these republics, and II is not at all unlikely
they may again. Aosquera controls tho army and with
u h,s the power 70 do pretty much no deems best
for his interests, not for the interests Of the
country.
We have had quito an excitement In Panama durin =.
the few days matters connected with tho Cln,
that for time gave promise OF resulting in trouble
When The clergy banshed from Panama account
o. their refusing 10 take the oath ordered by General
Mosquera, the good people OF the city prevented
from attending mass, vespers the confessional
riages could only DO made BY the civil authority, chill
could not be baptized, the sacrament could not be
administered, ana religion at end so far as ns
outward forms concerned Bell ringing ceased the
melancholy looking priests, with their vestmen,s Of
sable, upon the Streets the doors Of
the churches thrown Open but only for the purpose
Of allowing devotees count their beads say silent
prayer kDecng before the altar images Of Christ and
the Virgin Mary. Old and young women were much
annoyed at their inability TO attend divine SERVICE but
the did not seem 70 much about il one way
another few weeks since, whom the Archbishop Of
Pueba hero, route to Mexico he volunteered TO
celebrate high in tho Cathedral, but refused
permssioo 70 do by the authorities. This was
sore disappointment to the female portion Of popu
iation but there help for II. The last steamer
from England brought 70 this place young English priest
o. the Roman Catholic Church. tho Rev. Mr.. Vaughan
his way California, and, icing detained some days
account Of The steamers not connecting "ho went about
doing good" He visited the ssck baptized children ad
mass in the parlor Of the Aspnwa House, and at the
sdence Of private citizen in this CITY, Quite num-
There being telales, and persons fond of making mis-
chief where and this place beng no exception 10
tho dons and t the result was summons for
the English priest and tho proprietor OF the Aspnwal
Huso 10 make their appearance before the Project TO
charge OF having violated the laws Of the United
states Of Colombia and tho sovereign State Of Panama.
Tho existing treaties between the United States o. o.
lomba or New Granada, and England, France ana the
United States OF America are very clear upon the sub.
jet OF religion. This fact appears TO have been
they had he power 70 do as they pleased with tbc sub
ece II other Powers but reference TO OF the dr.
Inc seTyces OF Churches q any denomination Within he
limits Of this republic was allowable at all times. This
settled the matter and the English priest aud French pro
pcaoe The citizen Of Panama did not oscar easily,
however. He heavily fined and placed under 'nds
dwelling without nrst obtaining the permission Of the
thores. There 10 now the slightest observance OF
which sunday diners from any ether day o. the week
that the stores OF the foreign merchants are closed and
in every direction going 70 or from the numerous cockpts
TO DO found IN this city and It's suburbs. Last sundy
evening Witnessed nsht 10 billiard saloon between
at which the most prominent officers Of the state and
city government were present.
Tho condition OF the country be well understood by
observing matters and things 10 Panama during ne short
space Of one week On saturdays-,ne day upon which
tho beggars are allowed by tho authorities TO ply their
vocaiionhundreds Of poor wretches be SEEN suffer
from every conceivable form OF disease without any
ia and no provsoo whatever made for those VINO are
totally unable keep themseves they become sick and
are allowed 70 de az would dog, with no good sama
ran 10 pour oil upon their wounds, or administer tho
least relief TO their suerings Tho city OF Panama may
DO taid 10 DO In the oondti as It's mcndcant
population IL fast going 70 ruin, with no one 10 stop
It's rapid decay. No sttenton whatever paid It's
dto0, and moro Nth be hero than have
witnessed amp where olse China and india not csc pied
What may we expect, however from government that
throws religion 20 the Winds goes back by
tie acts 10 the times Of tho darker agesf II huds
time 10 10 about nothing but better the
condition Of s people, fast falling into The condition Of
The with Ecuacor Is beginning to show It's effects
IN Panama lew days since \ gentleman, native
OF the province OF Cauca, arrived here per stclm
or 1aca. Immediately upon his reaching the hvte he
s,Upson of being connected the conse,pdus partg
and was informed thai no could be released unless he
gave bail 10 the sum OF ton thousand dollars that 10 had
never at any time been engaged against the government
OF Mcsquera He IN stilI In prison. and do not know
what the result will be- for, being wealthy person. no
w no douu, nave 70 pay round sum before being aOle
10 ccl hnseu Tree man once more. THIS treatment
appears strange WHOM co sheraton thatho
near relative Of Senior Santa Cooma the President OF
There was also about tho same time an arrest OF a
preAt u the country who had been sccfctod since the
order was issued directing ah.m to leave tho republic
Hc yen,ufea W oaltize child, after hearing 4 what
tho Engthmap had done, was in.ormed up a,
arrested ana thrown INTO prisoo, and VIII be sent
tune have no dor b. md ID moi sccn for tho preser c.
OF her Mesty's ship Bacchnntc IN the ha Dor the ssmo
treatment would have boon dealt out 10 the Rev. Mr..
Panama has wholes ONE elect uron The authorities OF
this place. and Is the only way III hch tho
Of toreignen In proper manner 10 secured. a
Tho Pacihc Steam Navigation comrany's stoamer
Taca, captain chambers, arr wed 10 TINS brbor tho
mciiate rorte she brings the HOW ,na cmgo Tor New
lok-o ono tuoosand and SIXTY Eve pack gcs of india
rubber niaeeen eorres Of OIL thirty two bac. % b,s,
ry Two oaes M cotton. two bales Of dcffskius nine
teen hides and hny bags of cocoa BY Inc Taca have
ate ava es'ng Intelligence from the seat y war.