The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-30

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PANAMA, August 20, 1858.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer
Alaska from New York, reached Aspmwall on the
morning Of the 18th. Her passengers sailed hence
on the Golden Age for San Francisco on the evening
Of the 18th. The less fortunate steamer Dacotah OF
the North American Steamship Company's line,
which left New York on the 5th inst did not arrive
at Aspinwall until the morning Of the 10th, having
only about SIX miles per hour and fully establish
ing the folly OF the newfanged Dickerson machinery
1t may be the Dickerson idea is ahead Of the age.
but 1t wants developing to suit present purposes,
The Dacotah's passengers sailed for San Francisco
this morning on the Nebraska. The Nevada, OF
the same line, with three hundred and eighty
passengers and S715,0o0, arrived at Panama,
from San Francisco on the night OF the
18th. Her passengers will have chance to rusti-
cate the Ishmus until about the 25th inst, wait
ing for the DacOtah to get ready. The Nevada re-
ports the ships Gustave Marla Captain Johannyen
and Frank Flint, Captain Robinson, at Manzanlo on
the nth inst. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's
steamer Sacramento, from San Francisco, with two
hundred and seventy three passengers and s514,375
treasure besides three hundred and twenty nine
freqht, arrived this morning. Her passengers, &C.,
leave Aspnwall this evening on the Alaska Tor New
York. Captain ]. O. Emery passenger, died on
board the Sacramento on the passage down.
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wrecked at Old Providence. Her captain and crew
were brought to Aspinwa by the steamer venezue-
Ian. The Telegraph recently came from New York
with cargo OF coal.
The steamer Venezuelan from Liverpool which
reached Aspinwall the 14th, was obliged to land
her cargo for Puerto CabeO at Laguayra on account
of the interdict established at the former port.
The 18th Of August was q great day for France in
Panama, being the fete OF the Emperor Napoleon.
Flags were flying ali day nom the different consul.
ates and even the Mexican republic hung out its
banner; but by some curious blunder it was turned
roid fha tfo
with its claws In the air. Any amount OF champagne
punch was dealt out free gratis at the hotels and
though there only appears to have been one French
man whose nerves remained steady enough to attend
it. There was no lack OF sympathizers present how
ever, and from all appearances corresponding num-
Der of sore heads next morning. Napoleon would
feel battered II he only knew how many well wishers
he had in Panama on the 18th Of August.
than ever, and scarcely think that even so astute
lawyer as the renowned Ben Butler could under
they are tending toward General Ponce. who upset
the Diaz government after getting through all the
loose change on the Isthmus is now DESTROYS OF re-
turning TO Bogota and taking his seat in Congress.
This, OF course, would leave his party at the mercy
of Correoso, who stands ready to step into Ponces
shoes the moment he leaves, and Pablo Arosemena,
who is the nominated successor Of Ponce, is now
afraid to take the Presidency knowing full well that
he could not hold 4 twenty four hours against
expenses peace and plenty promised IN Ponce's bonn
bastic proclamation, we find ourselves taxed for the
poor little treasury had in some way TO furnish
about 5000 or $500 daily. Some compromise
was come to yesterday between President
that Ponce will disband half Of his army. the regu-
lars Of the State, and that COrreoso shall disband
Tss shows now Mc powerful our
Ia when the President has to submit to q militia
colonel keeping large body Of men under arms at
holding the PRESIDENTIAL party in check. Besides
these troops the general government Is expected to
our little isthmus will then be able to boast Of three
distinct armies, all under entirely different heads
ana with different objects In view.
An editorial published In the HERALD few weeks
ago on the present state OF affairs on the isthmus
has been read with great interest here both by for
eigners and natives, and has been very favorably
received by all parties. The natives have no hesf
fancy in declaring openly that the only saliva
ton for the country is for the United States to take
Charge OF it. Certain it is that something must be
done to stop these incessant revolutions, and the
sooner 1t is done the better The Bogota papers are
steps were taken in Congress prior to Its adjourn
ment In reference thereto. am Informed that the
United States Minister Mr. sullivan, and one OF the
Cabinet members at B0gota are coming here this
month on the subject, and going hence to Washing
ton to enter INTO negotiations with the government
there for the commencement OF the work.
La Trensd Of Bogota says that the tempestuous
sessions of the Assembly are daily causing more
alarm for the public peace than the report OF the pro-
jected return Of General Mosquera
We have had very fine weather the past week and
the road Is again in toerably good order.
BUENAVENTURA, August 10, 1900
From private sources we learn that the state OF
Cauca is not yet free from the scare caused by the
anticipated visit Of the Gran General but Is never
theless assuming some tranquility. Business IL dull
caused principally by the serious and vexatons
state tax, that together with the national duties
necessarily renders the price Of goods so high.
At midnight of the 18th inst very heavy thunder
storm passed over this town, the continued and re-
peated fearful flashes Of lightning and loud peas OF
thunder causing great fear among the people. The
roof OF one house caught IRE, being struck by the
electric fluid but 1t was put out before 1t had spread
to any extent by number Of men tearing down the
whole Of the thatch comprising the roof A heavy
rain at the time assisted their exertions.
very severe shock OF an earthquake, lasting over
minute, was felt at about two O'Clock A. II. this
morning august 10y.
The road to the interior IL still being proceeded
with and some three hundred men are employed
constantly.