The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-29


The Pacific Coast Ports Of Pnnama state
Closed-News from the Central American
States.
PANAMA, Oct 10, 1885,
The following decree has been issued by Provi-
sional President Correoso:-
The Provisional President Of the sovereign State OF
Panama decrees:--
AETIcLE l. An the ports OF the State belonging to
the Pacific coast are hereby declared to be closed
excepting that OF the capital.
ART. 2. All the dispositions Of common law
relative TO blockade situation declared to be in
force.
Let it be published by public edict and by printing
IN the Spanish, English and French languages, and
that 1t be especially communicated 10 the consuls
resident In the State.
Given at Panama the 18th October 1903:
~ oA''' y wy '0'''N'' JOAQUIN SsvslSs ALEMAN.
PANAMA, Oct 70, 1868.
Es traduccion.-El Interprete pnblic0,
MANUEL DE ]. BERMUDEZ.
GUATEMALA.
The anniversary OF the independence OF this re.
public was celebrated with great spirit on the 18th
ult Flags were displayed from the government
buildings and the various legations at the capital
During the day q review OF the troops took place.
and in the evening grand display Of fireworks and
Nominations closed the celebration
In view OF the deficiency in the incoming crop or
cereals, and the dread OF famine President Cerna
has issued q decree declaring the import duty on
corn rice, beans potatoes lentils and lard abolished
The imports for the year 1867 were $1674,5S7, and
exports 81 ,906, 450. The Imports at the Atlantic
ports were $l18,S11, while in the Pacific they
amounted to 81 4577!s The duties collected on I'm
ports amounted to S42i,415.
Two magnificent balls were given on the 10th and
Gath OF September at the capital, by the Duke OF
Llciguan0, Charge dAnares for italy, and his lady,
at which were present the members Of the govern
ment, the resident diplomatic agents and q large
number OF the elite OF the capital.
HONDURAS.
The Consul for Honduras ut Belize, Don Antonio
Mathe, committed suicide on the 30th OF August in
consequences Of monetary difficulties. The Bote'ir,
Of Honduras, states that the forces at Olaucho which
had been organized to que the insurrection there,
had been disbanded. A number of the insurgents
had been killed, among whom was their leader.
President Medina had returned from an official
visit 10 Belize.
The fever of the capital has very materially abated.
The reports received at the departments in reference
to the crops are satisfactory. Corn and other cereals
which In previous months resulted very badly, have
turned out well In August, and there appears to be
an abundance at moderate prices. The herb which
produces indigo has become scarce for want Of rain,
but 1t Is said that what remains produces much more
plentuly and OF better quality, SO that the loss
VIII not be so great as anticipated. Coffee and
sugar give hopes Of an abundant CROP and will
make up for any deficiency In the Others In O CON-
preparations for the coming fairs.
!. Independence Day was Kept up with more than
the usual enthusiasm In Salvador
Rains had at length commenced through the re-
public.
severe earthquake was felt at Salvador on the
morning Of the 23d September.
COSTA RIGA.
Don Francisco Monteaegre has been brought for
ward by large party as candidate for the next
Presidency,