New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-10
PANAMA, Dec. l.

PANAMA, Dec. l.
Jolly times there have been in Panama. The
2sth OF November the anniversary OF the independence
State has been observed with all the enthusiasm
with which such event should be e0mmemorated'
There has been overflow OF the national feeling on all
Sides the President down the most Juvenile in
the population effort has been spared to give express
sion the "reminiscences whehhe return OF day
awakens Everything has been given up TO pleasure ana
every conceivable kind OF amusement has been concoceo
in order TO fiji up the measure OF national juDilatlon.
II gives me pleasure say that the happy feeling ex'
terds itself 10 foreigners who have participated without
stint In the national festivities Capt Law Of the u b.
steamer suwanee. lying IN this bay, with commendabe
courtesy hostcd the Colombian flag his ship on the
2sh and salued the with q guns In honor OF the
day The salute returned by the Colombian ship
Bolivia The various consus also hOisted their respec-
tive flags token of respect OF the day and every mark
OF honor paid and every sentiment expressed Whh
evinced feeling of sympathy and cordially win the
native population in the Observance OF their national
birthday. Let me add that this feeling was nearby
reciprocated by the Panamenians Soon after the ng
OF the national salutes from the Colombian waT-sp III
the bay and the battery shore, His Excelency PFesl
dent Oare special invitation received all the heads OF
departments foreign and local officials and citizens OF
note in the grand hall Of the Cabdo where the Deeara-
ton OF Independence read and the large assemDaSe
addressed by the ilusrious Bishop OF Panama Dr.
Manuel MORO, and other distinguished eluzens' a
grand luncheon at the Government House followed close
upon the heels Of these fOrmates, at which the guests
were principally the same. The remainder OF the DAY,
as indeed the two following, according to law and three
by way of grace has been dedicated to inc widest
amusements H0rse-racing bull batting cock fighting,
masqueradlng, &c, constitute the cher sports Al
nights the Plaza is ablaze with pyroteehny. -. g..
In Tolima an Assembly has been convoked to meet IN
December the State officially reported to be quiet
and the people settling down ~ the new order OF things
assertions which stouty denied by the beaten party
who affirm that tranquility is only maintained by the e1
ercse OF the most arbitrary authority by the agents OF
the Government In Cundnamaria in which State is the
Republic, the election OF President has taken place,
and the choice has fallen upon strong az
Senior Gutierrez yergara fact speaking strongly OF he
absence of any feeling Of friendship for Acos and PROV
Ing that the Conservative party Is somewhat ng Itself
from the position to which Mosquera reduced 1T by his
triumph In the last evil war
The proceedings against the Government officials and
others who accused OF having taken part IN the assas
snation of two American officers in Carthagona DO not
appear to be advancing at ALL The letters which have
pssed between the United States Consul ut Carhagena
aud the Government OF the state have been published IN
the official BOicti, and from these and other creun
stances, IL is pretty evident that the cuprls are being
shielded by every possible means.
From the Central American states hear no news or
Importance Cholera reported TO be in Honduras and
an earthquake accompanied by volcanic cruptons, 0e-
cured in Nicaragua the 18th ult aud following days