The New York herald., 1870-11-27
THE IsTHMUs.
The Mission OF the Cunacuna Indians
to the Colombian Capital.
Kumors That They Possess Knowledge OF an
EaEy Route from the Caribbean sea "a
the Pacific ocean-Thoir Business
in Bogota Mystery.
PANAMA, Nov. II. 1870

PANAMA, Nov. II. 1870
The United States OF Colombia seem to be mov,ro
along quietly ana steadily The only signs OF
uneasness visible within their boundaries IA
among the Daren Indians, or rather a
tribe OF them called the Cunacunas. who livs
on the banks OF the Atrato river, and within
the limits Of the State Of Cauca. Four OF
these Indians lately arrived at Popayan, ana
stated that they were on their way to Bogota, tho
capital, to enLer complaint there to the general
government against the United States exploring
expedition which surveyed the Darien In the early
part OF this year. What the nature or their grew.
ances is they appeared very unwilling make
known, but 1t was allowed to transpire that some
OF the members OF the expedition had not respected
the women and property or the tribe; that these
the matter before the government OF the Unioa.
The municipal authorities OF the towns through
authorities at Bogota of their coming Tie latest
adylces from the capital say they had not YET
article on this subject says the belief that tnese
Indians are sent by their chiefs charged with some
relation to route for the excavation
and which they probably wish TO communicate 10
the government At all events the aIair is quit.
or the renewal Of the survey near the region whero
these Indians live, oy the United States exploring
expedition next dry season. The Los Pftdctpt0S,
paper published In the State or Cauca hopes the re-
port VIII turn out true that the Daen Indians bring
Colombian government will he able 10 construct iG
without foreign aid" brilliant idea, decidedly.
Duiness- An Unfortunate GnarreI-Water and
Gas--Compiaints-T with the Indians
ia Darien-The Nails.
PANAMA, Nov. IT, 1870.
In Panama, am sorry to say there is no revival.
either IN religion, trade or politics. The new Bishop
OF Panama, DR.. Antonio lgnatlus PARA, IL expected
here soon to take charge OF his dock. He Is highly
spoken OF for talent and virtue, qualities OF which
few OF the Roman Catholic clergy here can boast.
An unfortunate quarrel took place the other day
In san Juan de Dios street, in this city. between two
young gentlemen, Mr. Ricardo Arrange and Mr..
Modesto Are, connections OF the best fami-
lies in Panama. 1t seems that for some time past
an ill-feeling had existed between the two
gentlemen which arose out OF gossip or scandal
which had quite lately been revived On the 5th
instant Mr.. arrange met Mr. Are In a store on the
street above named struck hun with his umbrella.
and Immediately after drew pistol and shot him in
the breast. Mr. Arze died OF the wound ABOUT twenty
four hours after. Mr. Arrange disappeared soon
after committing the crime and has not SINCE been
heard of. The affair has caused great afflction to
the families of the young men. as well as regret
throughout the city. MI. Arrange was engaged W a
young lady, native OF this city, and his marriage
was 10 have been celebrated on the morning Of the
We have all been In high hopes here OF having
Panama supplied with good water, and were already
luxurlating in The idea OF fountains baths exemp-
ton from destructive coniagrations, &C. but our
hopes were doomed to disappointment AT th3
earnest solicitation Of President Correoso, Mr. }.
Center, OF New York, formerly superintendent OF
the Panama Railroad, came to Panama tor the pur-
pose of negotiating contract for the supplying OF
the City with potable water. Mr.. center made OUT
his plans estimates, &C., the government to gnaran.
tee seven per cent per annum on the capital in-
satisfactorily arranged between Mr. Center and the
Executive. IL turned out, however, that the
vser epd not and m naS ta soe
Frenchman had come along who offered to give
water at cheaper rate by means OF artesian wells.
After waiting reasonable time 10 see II the Prest
dent would take common sense view of the matter
Mr.. Center left Tor New York III disgust. Indeed,
unless the government soon changes Its nsoduS
raada, we are likely 10 be without gas as well
| as water. Although the gas works have been
IN operation only eight months the company
ginning to complain bitterly OF mol being able to
collect their quarterly accounts from the govern
ment. or course unless the accounts are soon paid
the supply OF gas for public use Will be cut or The
question arises naturally, what becomes OF the enor
nous taxes levied ON our community, and why are
Some trouble has arisen between the caoutchouo
gatherers ana the Indians in Darien fight is re-
ported To have taken place, In which several Indians
We're killed. large quantity OF india rubber Is col
leced about the banks OF the Chucunaque river and
plain that the collectors Of this useful gum are m
truding on their lands. The matter has been
officially reported to the government OF this State
but IT Is not known that any steps have been taken
to adjust the quarrel or prevent further eyii.
The peniteniary at Bogota contained 3o3 persons
at the end OF September last. The State OF SaDtan
der is anxious TO have Immigrants, and he's dedi-
Gated a large territory to promote the scheme.
There has been great religious revival III the CAPT
tai OF the State OF Tolirna aJ which $500 persons
confessed and forty couples were married.
The steamer from Central America, due here on
the 15tn inst, Is not expected arrive before the
10th Goth, she four days behind in leaving
here her last trip up the coast aving waited for
the royal mail steamer rom England, which Was
detained by the bad weather Ill the West Indies.
There have been no arrivals from South America
since last communication OF the 5th inst VIA st.
Thomas.
ECUADOR.