The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01

PANAMA., Deo - leo0.
Tho Henry Chsuncsy, IRON New Fovk, rsaehed Aspln-
wa - the movniaG Of the lssh astsr ax Ard half
days rsn much % the regret Of vsy sociabls party on
board who expressed thsir n parting with the
gallant Commander Naury, BY giving him purss Of
Ave hundred golden dollars which, after all h the
most sensible way OF exhibiting ones gratitude.
Mauy didn't about the money, bat his kindly dis
position and regard those who offered Il TO him would
not allow him to refuse It, he took Il tho express
understanding that he would b. allowed TO hand down
heirloom 10 his grandchildren OF whom II Is 70 be
hoped, II he evor does turn Benedict, there will DO
enough to claim about dollar piece and that each
one OF them may command bigger steamer. and u
possible, bigger heart than their worthy grandsre
SHORT TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO
may In connection with this subject DO interesting
70 your readers to know that within seven days and
few hours after the Chauncey left New York her mails,
passengers and freight vera not only embarked on the
Golden City At Panama, but actually under way for
San Francisco which port thoy will reach the 10th.
making the shortest trip on record.
4 PECULIAR CASE
Robberies and rascates are, matter OF course
greater novelty here than In your vrtuous and well
regulated city Of Gotham 30 wont mention them be-
yond abiding to peculiar instance which has recently
occurred in AspinwalL little vssssl Of hundred and
twenty tons, The blackwell Packet captain and
John A Dawes, astonishcd tho inhabitants Of that
swanpy city in embryo. by entering port and announc-
ing through her captain Of course that she had put in
through distress her voyage from Singapore TO Mol
bourne Australia, and requested new sails to continue
her voyage The United States Consul. Mr.. Rice,
thought ho would find out the real state OF the
case and, after securing all the papers, examining
the crew and so on, satisfied himself That Captain
Dawes had committed Of the most barefaced
barratry and Immediately took possession or the vessel
placing guard Of marines tho United States ship
Makinaw hoard until such time rs. he can forward
her 70 the collector Of customs A. New York The brig
thought she became blockade runner and took tue
British flag, sailing with Il usdcr another name. Az
Singapore the United States C0ni gave her back the
american Gag and her original naiue nnd sent her
her way rejoicing understand the captain willing
to 60 snacks with consul Rice II no would equally
liberal with him. but tho latter appears have had
much moral consideration to encourage talent of that
kind Iioyd's agent a. Aapinwa, ~ Cowan. rendered
expose the whole affair fhc brig has cargo of spices
board and the whole, brig and cargo Is worth about
$50 OC0 which the captain was willing TO take $l0 900
for and leave town. :.
MASONIC LoDox AyD 4 RAIL-
Panama now boasts OF Masonic lodge OF foreigners,
VINO in the funess Of their hearts intend giving grand
ball ST. Johns day; but tho Bishop. who likes New
Years and Fourth OF Juiys, a ali good Christians
has, il ssid declared that no win excommdncate any
female woman OF his diocese who attends the bali.
1on ton, and consequently might have play second
eddie " the hail. Uphold the Bishop; but the eik OF our
society % GO 70 ana a sas r
before has threats against Panama beauties take
effect; Tor the ball comes on On the 27th, and the
tam ascrsss Of tho Gran General 50 wsss lie world.
MoeQUKRA RArfy0 FUNDS
Mosquera Ii satisfied with banishing the Clergy.
but he has just issued decree connscatng to tho
eminent about oil that re%ains uniCrfeed Of Church
empty treasury. He has also Issued order for the
seizure all cannon and Other implements OF sent
xm sos republics a wsr with spsn 90 .sy Of
your New York readers are engaged 10 the Illicit .c.
a. nsd ne 20 ca
MosQuera declares all the ports Of the republic open for
either Of the ssigsren;s 70 .ks their prizes INTO the
How much would be LEFT for the captorsf
NEW ROAD.
Somebody has got privilege to open new road from
David to Bocos dol Toro What Is my old friend Thomp
son, Of Cnriqui notoriey, dongY Surely no ought to
al least 50 he tried 70 make the world believe. and got
well paid for the joke 70 boot
After sight months rain fair weather appears 10
dawn upon us at last, and we may hope for few
months dry spell and pleasant weather.
NEW HOTEL.
The Grand Hotel continues majestic head
the Plaza del Cathedral aud will be opened In February.
Is really hns structure, h.sed up with al modern
Portable abode for travellers To those who can look
back TO the days Of tho lons Den" and other such
Of thieves the establishments OF tho Grand Hotel
will appear almost incredible But We progress with the
age and the New York Ttne swings out single
In our streets procaiming the Td6nne Bureau. Few
people, however from the character Of the premises
care 10 look behind shngle little known of the
INTERIOR and before long will probably give place 70
something more suited 10 the times
MPRovKnExTs IN PANAMA
Besides she really magnificent enterprise OF the new
hotel aud the equally ridiculous one OF the Tribune,
Panama boast OF great many recent improvements
in the shape OF and private residences which
almost daily increasing. and some Of which cost ~
much $4,000 gold. to say nothing OF the spans
and four hand teams Yankee horses hitched up
Woods --latest style OF carriage, which ira tile DER tho
stony street. and afford pleasure and recreation ON
our beautiful country road
vlzoyE3 AND RoMKRo
The Right Reverend Eduardo vszquez, Bishop OF Pan
ANA, ACCOMPANIED by jose Romero, Bishop Of Santa
Marth on tho 25th nst leave the United states Of
Colombia under an edict of Punishment for having re
fused 10 swear an CONTRARY canons proposed TO
them by the general government
Freights the Southern coast are improving owing
to the scarcity OF ships Freights from Valparaiso 70
Great Britain may be quoted At GO.
The United States flagship Powhatan, Admiral Dahl
grsn, sailed hence for Calac on the 10Th.