The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-19

Another Revolution ir Panama.

Another Revolution tn Panama.
Panama Correspondence Of the New York " orId
October c.
I presume it will not occasion you any
surprise to learn that 1re-i. e., this mighty
State of Panama-is again in q state Of
war. Martial law he's been again pro-
claimed, "civil guarantees have been
suspended. and We are again anticipating
one Of those events Of ordinary occurrence
a revolution. In fact, the work has begun,
though not in this city. This time it is not
to he burlesque, but q real revolution, and
blood has been already split. The scene of
discomfort (as indicatcd in my last would
be the casc) is Chiriqu. President Core
oso sent three commissioners to this place to
treat for the establishment Of peace. At
Chiriqu they refused to receive the COM
miesioners, and | think we're unuSually
civil in allowing them TO return, which
they did. The Conservatives in the inter
ests of Amador Guerrero seemed determined
that the Liberals shall not remain in pow
er, and have already armed to overthrow
them, or make the attempt Mt all events.
The report is duly authenticated that
fighting had commenced at n place called
"David," which is in Chiriqui. There the
Conservatives entered . prison in which
Was one Villamor y'Orma, whom, il is said,
they cruelty murdered and besides him,
in n conflict which ensued, they killed six
more Liberals. We have no tclcgraphs to
the Provinces, and it is difficult on an ar
rival to collect authentic news. But of
what | now communicate there is no donbt.
The news was brought yesterday by the
steamer Montiio, ana immediately on her
arrival all letters brought By her were
seized by President Correc2o, who required
that they should be opened and read III his
presence. In thc afternoon decree was
published in different parts oG the city, with
a flourish Of drums and trumpcts, declaring
martial law: calling upon all Col0mhianS
TO defend the State: forbiiding the sale Of
arms and ammunition aud suppose the
next move will bc a call upon the merchants
FOR money to deflay the expense Of keeping
up this spirited little demonstration.
1t is rlmorci that 'oIcoso has offered
$500 each for officers TO 90 to IA!riqlii, but
think this very improbable. The party
in David, which thus far has been g vic
torious," is led by one Aristides Obaldia,
who is said to be a greedy fre-catcr, and 1t
is reported that in the State Of Chiriqui he
will establish another form Of government.
So we shall have an awkward conflict in
legislation as We'll as in arms. Ooaidl@ has
managed to smugglc $50 rifles into David,
and seems disposed to make good use ot
them, or to use them al all events. Itw0nld
not be 1T all surprising to see him march
on to Panama. The sooner the better, pro-
vided he "shcd blood enough" This may
appear an inhumnu expression, but II is
not for | am morally convinced until the
weight Of war is felt, instead Of simply its
plumber being enjoyed, t2crc will he no
peace.
Thomas Herrera, whc IS q prominent con-
scrvatire, is q State prisoner here. lmmc-
diatcly rs the news was received of the kill
ing Of Villamar y'Orma, at David, tie Lib
erals went TO llcrrcr.'s prison to deal out to
him the like fate, but they were prevented
by President Corrcoso, much 20 his credit.
lie would not sanction such terrible rcta!la-
ton. Herrera is purser Of the Panama
Railroad Companv's steamer Guatemala.
The steamer Plkerahurg, from Central
american ports, has been over due since
the 3Dth ultimo, and much anxiety is lei;
in consequence.
4" "Strikcs.'' which have become 81 poru-
lar in the United Statcs and England, have
been introduced here, am sorry to say.
Here il is not strike among miners, car
u.eu, masons, and carpenters, but no
thing short Of mutiny in the kitchen.
TIE If, nch cook, the American waiter, the
Irish drudge; IN fact, the whole stall OF
employGs at the Grand Hotel have struck,
not ior more wages, but in resentment for
.ome afIront offered them by the proprietor.
Mr. George Locw. The Inconvenience oc-
casiouea by this move may be well ina
gined, bpt / suppose a reconciliation viii
soan he effected