The New York Herald Newspaper, March 2, 1856, Page 3

* ADDITIONAL FROM CENTRAL AMERICA, ‘STATE OF AFFAIRS IN NICARAGUA. INTERESTING DETAILS. How City to be Erected &., &., near Granada, &a. OUR NICARAGUAN CORRESPONDENCE. Gravava, Feb. 7, 1858. Steamer Trip from San Juan to Granada— Rates of Provi. sions—A Famine Expected on Board—-The Military Mon Shoot a Bullock—Scenes at Castillo-—German Hospitality at Virgin Bay--Cheap Quarters— What Emigrants Want, The stekmer Northern Light reached Punta Areras early on Saturday morning, the 2d inst., and her passen- gers at Once embarked on smal! stern wheel boats up the viver. The water of the San Juan, at thls season, is ex- ‘Aremely low, and travellers auffer all the delays and vVexation experienced on the Ohio at low water, togather with an sdd{tiona! hardehip—the impossibility of pro suring provisions on the river craft. The hardships ¢f the trip up the San Juan, on the laa ‘woyage from New York, were peculiarly severe. The distance trom Greytown to Granada is ususlly accom- pete in’ about thirty-six hours, but the pascengers the Northern Light only reached this city on Wednes day, the 6th, during which time they were subjected to ‘the alternative of hunger, or compliance with the exor- ‘Ditant charges made for the most ord{nary edibles. Tha prices demanded overreached thore of California in its most exhorbitent cays, to wit :—For a cracker, usually known as hard bread, one dime; fur a loat of bread, mot as large and about a» solid as a brick, half a dollar ; miserable coifee, without milk, » dime for a small aia-d Jcup ; tea or milk not to be procured ; and, notwithstand- Hig it was well known that the passengers would be upon ithe river ara lake boats for several days not the leas: reparation was made to meet the demand for food. Had He not fortunately occurred that a detachment of soldiers, hound for thia city, embarked at Castillo rapid, whc het dows and dreamed o butlock the third day on the ziver, the tiip would bave ended in ‘amime—for the in- difference of the officers or managers of the boats was most serece. It is proper to say, however, that the time consumed itn the trip I have just concluded is a great exception to rhe rule—a day sod a half being ample time. It would ibe well, however, for thone passengers whore moans are limited, or who have ladies in charge, to put up a bex lof provistoas, on leaving the steamabip, and thus avoid be heavy charger made on the boats and at the Gastill > “oe here one dollar per meal is exacted for misera- le food. The orly poiat of iportance on the Ssn Juaa river is stilio, where we remained about eighteen hours. This ce is garrisoned by a detachzoent of the Nicaraguan , aud comands the San Juan river above and bslow she repida, Lapent s couple of hours in and about the old Spanith castle at this place, constructed about three hundred years ago, to defend the thon wealthy cities of ranaés aud Leon from tbe approach ot the bucsanosra 0 long the terror of Central America and the Isthmus, the castis is no longer occupled as. military post, and interesting only as s specimen of the architectural abi- Slity of the ea:lier cays of Spanish rule on thts continent. ita walls ere but slightly damaged by the several sieges it bas sustained, and time makes little fimpression upon the massive stones, darable cement and a1 iperior, mee jeary that mark the construction. The Castillo rapids re the op!y obstructions to the navigation of the Jan jaan, except at very low water, when, as on this voyage, the Macbuca and the Tro rapids also require boats of ht construction, drawing about twenty inches of wa- er. The lake boats are reached ata pointen the San Juan about thirty miles trom the lake, from whence the saaege ia direct to Virgia Bay, thence to Granadi On errivirg at Virgin Bay, wefound the wind too high ito permit landing at night, and the steamer run over to he leo cf Madeira Islana, or properly speaking, Omevepec, where we rode at anchor during the night end the next morning landed about one hundred soldiers on ths tiland get provirions. I took cccasion to Isnd with them and yas most ho-pitadly received by Mr. Meyer, a German, rho is eogeged supplying the steamers of the Transit ompapy hwoor, Mr. Meyer is a fine apes of race axd is facetiously styled the “King of Ometepec.”” d bis hospitality to some half dozen passengers who néed and spent the night and next day with h'm, was truly regal. Chickens, beef, vegetables and fruit, were rved up and diaappeared in a trice, and bountifal libs- ions of coffve and tea were poured out con muha gusto. soldiers cassumed the larger part of a bsef slaugh- red for tha occasion and I wae informed by Captei: Far- yam of the New York t, that the charge for the tire sccimmodation, including provisions for pea- pepgers acd soldiers, uvwards of one hurdred in number, yaa caly eighteen dollars. Virgin Bey derives its chief importance as a depot of the nsit Company, and on the arrival of the boats presents very busy =e, the streets being crowded with imules, horses and stages to convey California passengers. Cow) of construction a wharf smpleted; the landing ia very inconvenient, owiog tothe erin end blowing towards the rhore and raising Wes very rimilar to thoze upon the Weatern lakes of the United States. From Virgin Bay to Granada the passege in quite b'e, and occupies only four hours, On the isiend Ometepec ate two high mountain peaks, rising tke ramiés from the lake, apd as we Granade other peak, the Maubscho, rises, marking an outline st 1 e bine sky which is already indelibly fixed on In fe reached Granada at sunset on Wednesday the 6th ., on the fourteenth day from New York. Parseogers from the United States should p:ovide hemseives with blanket for use on the river beats, where the only protec'ion afforded is the deck above and cur’ ains on the sides, and the night air on the iriver is offen damp. Thave conversed with very many old merchants here, land find that the usual time occupied in the voyage fem Grey tor 0 Granada is thirty honrr, ani the only change of boats or delay at the Castillo rapids. Before thia letter reaches you the river will be increased in ume gufficiently to render the navigation more expe- ditious and passengers by the stearaers of March subsequent months, will find the journey quite pl od the tip soscmapliahed before the excitement of & bange from the steamabip and ccean navigation toa river boat and tropieal acenery has worn off; and the peedy termination of the voyage will give 1 ‘oppor- ranity. for hoat-stewards or offisers to extort exorbitant prices from hungry traveller: A GRANADA, Feb. 20, 1856. House Kents in the Cily—Mechanies Wantol—Style of Ar chitecture Observed——How a House Looks when Fou Tak? It—Charges for Purniture—Culinary Utensils—Ihe Oli- + mate—Gardcning, and Its Pruits, The clty of Grarada is situated on an elevated table land, about cnegundred and fif:y feet above the level of lone road for vehicles, though there are reveral roads used by foot Parsengers and equestriaas. Tue roads from the lake to the city rise ty a succession of terraces to the Jevel upon whieh the city is ouilt, and each terrace is paved with large square blocks of stone. Toe distance from the wharf to the plaza is «bout three quarters of a mile. The city is almost entirely destitute of accommo- ldaticns for emigrate, but off-rs the best inducement for levery kind of business, The entire domestie ccave- niences of th. city are !ocated ia the immedlete vicinity lof the plaza, while all around, and more especially oa the northwest, or inland side of the city, are entire blocks of houses and many fine churghes in ruins and abandoned, here houtes have boon destroyed during the late civil ware, and thousands of the more wealthy class who for- merly iubabited that quarter of the city, have moved to Leon, or from the country. The consequence of this ix ithe crowding ot all business and residences towards the plaza, and # great increase of rents. From fifty to seventy-five dollars per month is already demanded and received for & house containing from four to eight rooms, nd until the arrival of mechanics who can re-construct jome of the ruined, house rents must continue to increase. Ishoula eay that the houses here are entirely different from any in the United States. They are rarely built more than one story high, and are erected on hree sides of a parallelogram, with a large court yard contsiuing fruit trees in the contre. Tze rooms are juite hig, and extend to the root without any ceiling in- 0 .d are generally arranged inthis manner: The chief room, or sala, is generally entered through an ante- om and by a door ae on the court yard, and on fher wide, opening upon the yard, are locn’ed the sleep- ing rooms and private apartments of the housebold. A corridor, sheltered by @ wide tiled roof, extends around the court yard, under which families spend most of their ime and conduct all domestis affairs. Tre kitchen is aed in some remote corner of the corridor, entirely etached trom the dwelling. The main entrance to Hiiogs frem the street ia through a large gateway, in common for horees, mules, domestica and mem- ners of the farnily, though for the latter a smalier deor withia one leaf of the gateway, furnished with a mots house in Granade to le! that does not re- quire at once the labcr of masons, carpesters aud paist- , while tor the domestic comforts of the United States in entire ri Volution i required. ‘As l ain cogzizant of the state of domestic masters from actual experisncs, I will inform persona who expect o emigsate of the actual aprearance of thiags pertain thereto, to one who has been accustomed to the use- tt us = the elegant and luxurions, articles’of the Unite Upen hiring an uioocuptod houve here, you find bare walls, Covered withcobwobs, and tiled floors, over which and iguamaahave had lay, pech»ps, for years, perceive an immediate necemsity for whitewash, paint and ecradbing. Teblor, chairs, beds, dishes and articles pertaining to the household are only to be obtiined at excessive joes, if at ai. The Spanish merchants here ve as many pices tor articles ax there are days én the week, of rather calla upon them; for cups ‘end rancera '{ jaid $4 40 per doen, of the most ordinary quality plain blown] glass tumblers, of «mall sire, $4 per doves; kulven and forks, with horn handles ‘nd the most Minay make, from $2 t> $3 pocd zon, Gor the firet hat dozen I paid $175, for the sesond $1 Gnd the lest purchased wero tho ‘best articles); motal pons, 81 per corn; small bowls, $240 per dozen; no table linen to be had, and for coarse muslin as, a aitbati- tute, 15 céo'# pecyard; a broom, 75 canty; Ime, already qiagzed for Maitesach, 85 per busbel, and litte to be had; cedar plenks\one inca thick, I purchared as a favor at government peias for 11 ate per square toot in ‘alnaing knota, sph Send fog onde; ® pot of Preach mas Lake Nicaragua, and is apprcached from the leke by but | | in and without the State was the fi? tard, $1; and eo om through the catalogue of domestic. a ‘Lhe truth ts that everything not grown ia the country tears an price, and every article requiring manual Isbor is either So ree ee ed able at A 5 large quantities of she importa tens for the use of the army snd bospitals, and civilians have already learnt to Pr as until the arrival of guods trom the United ea. Leovrider the opening here fulty equal to that afforded ye in California « few years ago, and preli stepe are elreacy taken by many merchants trom the United states to supply reat demand that will arise from the increasiny Smigratios . All that has id of the fertility of the soil and the pature of ite productions is quite correst; the one thing nendful is it* de relopement, ‘When that is effected by the in- flux of settlers, this country must become the Paradise of North Amerien. The climate is delightfal, and though I arrived in mic-aummer, and the dry seagvn, I have not yet experienced the heat of « New York summer’s dey, while at night the air La sool and comfortable; tor my own part, all T want ise good bed to rest as plossantly as in ie own home in your ci'y. have recured'@ house, which, although requiring portico, fifteen feet wide; attached to the house is a largs Yard, with a well and stove trough. The entire grount ‘of my house covers a space of three hurdred foet long by cpe hundred and filty fect wide. ‘The yarcs contain orange, tamarind, mavogua, acheotas, papays, cocoa, palm and other trees, eparated by a high adobe wall, through whic agate gives egress. Although everything requires re Fairs to adopt it to's refined taste, yet still the spacious corridors, blgh rooms, and thick adobe walls, ronder th» habitation cool, and ‘comfort and elegauce’ sttainsbl> upon the arzivalof houeehold goods from the States, and the companton to rhare its tropical enjoyments, In wy house is & party of nine gers, out by ths stermer Northern Light, including’ two Indies, and all seem quite pleased, as well with the climate as with th» Prospects for business. Ihave not yet had time to vistt Leon nor the interme- diate cities, but expect to furnish you by the next steam- ér, vith some account of the interior country and the mines, which, from the best information I can get here, are very rich’in ore. A. lemon, maranora, GRaxapA, Feb. 18, 1856. The Weather-—Health of the City—All Quiet After Dark— Aprearance of the Women—Enterpriseof a New Yorker— Plenty of Little Children Around—Their Figures and Dvess— Hotels and Restaurants—General Walker's Popu- lar ity—Houses, Rents and Trade Prospects. I have now been in the Territory of Nicaragua about two weeks, and in this city over a week, during which time I have bad a good opportunity to test the climate, as far as warm weather is concerned, and at no time yet have I experienced an approach to a melting summer’s day of New York; the eweltering night of a Northern summer sre here unknown, from the fact that window glass is not known here, ard light and air being admiited by windows closed only by wooden shutters, the tempera- ture must be extremely even. The city of Granada is in » healthy condition, the only rickness among the Americans being the results of intem. perance ard imprudence, consequent upon bad habits. The streets are quiet at night, and one may walk from the lake shore to the suburbs with less fear for personal safety vhan is generally felt during a walk of such a dis. tance in the city of New York. ‘The native population are very little seen afier dark, and prefer to eit under their cool porticos in the innor court yards, rather than to promenade the stroe's. Morning und evening the lake 1s resorted to by al! classes tor bething, and lorg files of tall end geaoefnl native wo- men are constantly peasing to and from the lake, in the mcrnivg and evening, bearing huge jars of water ou the'r ich they carry with a nouchalance and eave which epabdies them to displey no little amount of co- uetiy, wituout disturbing the burden they bear. Io it, the head of the native is the receptacle of every species of burcen, from a saucer toa bale of goods, and e@nber article appeara to set upon the head with perfect security to both burden and bearer. Mary families and the government offices are now sup- pie with water from a cart manned and equipped by a jew Yorker, whcse face as an ex-policeman on Broadway is quite familiar to me, and well known at the old “Lea Room.” A force pump at the lake would easily supply the demands of tcecity, and at half the ta e4 now re- ecived for water would be a jucrative business. I pay my ex-potice friend at the rate of five cents per pail (two gallons) for water, and if it is brought by the natives the difference in the expense ia but trifling. The lake water 1s ured for C1inking and cooking purposes, while for cat- ‘tle and wash water near y every house has # well, which furnishes bard water not considered fit to drink. Rndless chain pumps would be patronized, and at once supersede the rops, pulley and bucket now in use. All purchases of foud and provisions are made in the p’aze, on the rhady side of whish crowds of native wo- men, in picturesque at ire, vend every apecies of (20d, fruit and dolees (sugar candies and sweetmeats). Atcund and among the ma'rons and maidens are s¢>res of tile dark-skinned and black-eyed boys and giti, gene- rally destitute of parm f unless one is fortunate enough to obtain o straw hat. which ertisie alone generally com- pletes the full dress cfa child. My cook has a fine, intel- lixent toy, about seven years of age, who generally cones prancing into the court yard about mealtine moanted a stick for » horse, and displays bis clean tanu-colorea skin to fine advantage. Pedro is a favorite aiready, and eomes for his sbare of dolces at every meal. All the chil- dren here have immense protruding beiles, of true Fall- staffian proportions, produced by eating large quantities of fruit. especially the piantain, which fried or boiled is the role fuod of the children, and thé chiet food of the native adults, and 1s indeed a very nourishing aad palate- ble articl } would recommené any “lean aud hungry Cas.ius”’ of your city who desires to become a candidate for alder- menic honors at the rext elec ion, to visit this country, and gvarantee that ina fsw months he can returu to usity of figure worthy of the al- dai amuch cheaper rate than turtle has now one good hotel, kept by an Ameri- can, and reveral restaurants, where meals can be obtain- ea furnished with all the products of the country. A few American stores have been open d_ the prospect 1s eveouragirg for the esta slishmentof a heavy commer- cial business. ‘The military force have a dress parade every day at 5 P. | M., on the plaza, and much bas already been done to the improvement of the drill during my short stay here. Uniformity of dress and equipment would at once mike the army here not cply the best fighting mon in the worlé bat among tho bes! in dril! and appesranc>. General Walker is very highly esteemed by all par:ies here, the citizens respect him, and he is idolized by the roldters, Every native with whom I have had any convertation ix satisfied with the condition of things, and speaks in high terms of praise of General Walker. As for the General, I caa say but little from personal knowledge. { bave had the honor of reveral interviews, and hav» learned to admire him. He is constantly presaed with business, and yet des- patches It with perfect tranquillity ; is quite deliberate in speech and movement, and seems to welgh well every word ko speaks or hears, and to scrutinizs evary move- ment. He is of small fignre, sandy hair and complexion, biue eyes, rather inclined to» hazel, and is perfectly un™ ostentagous in diese, manner ani action, and seems mace upon the same mould which has producei to the world men qualified for counsel end command. Ris suc- cess is decided, and if Providence spares bim, as ® leadiog mind in this State, Iam confident. that Niseragun will fa a short time takea rank among nations that will be the | envy of older States. With the civil government of Nicaragua 1 have as yot made little acquaintance. Martial iaw has prevailed sixce the entrance of General Walkgr, and as peace wi requisite, the mi'- tary regimé wan the natural result. I understand steps ae about being taken towards the orgsnization of a civil government, based upon a constitution aud Jaws timitar to thore of the States of the North. When this is accomplished and the cissentions of party are settled at the ballot box rather than by the sword, climate, svil, resources, agricul:ural and mineral, aad tho vast field for enterprise, will in « few months fill the country with emigrants of a class ealoulated to raise the State to pros- Eerity. A large xumber of those who came out on tie Northern Light cn 24th of January, have fouad employ- tment under the government and are highly satisfied with thetr situations and prospects. Real estate iv quite low in. this city, and vast fortunes inust be made by capitalists who embark in that line; houses are wanted, and increasing emigration must so0a build up the sparsely inhabited district between the city and ihe lake. Rents are rising very fast from the went of houses, whi e vacant building lots and houses {In want of repair, are vo te bad in every quarter. The city of Granada must become the business centre of the State; it ia the bead of the Jake commerce, on the direct line of travel north and scuth from Costa Risa to Honduras, and the point of debarkation of all travellers and emigrants. Copital and enterprise will hasten the work of improve- went alrcady commenced, and the first to embark in it will realize the earliest and richest fruits of their Tabor. A Casriio Raving, Nicaragua, Feb. 18, 1856. Gondition of the Country under the Walker Réginc—Horror Enteriained by the Natives of Work—Arrival of Col. Kinney at Granada—Resumption of the Mosquito Terri- tory by Nicaraguamfhe Thirteen Million Acre Claim Converted into Waste Paper by a Stroke of Walker's Pen Interesting Developements in Connection with it, dte., de jp my jast I intimated the proapsct of an enduring Feace for this war-torn and hitherto distrac‘ed country, under the proteation ot the Americana who have been ia- duced to come and rettie here, tor the double purpose of prociaiming and maintaining roctal and civil order, ant at the same time of aval sources With which nature hi portion of the earth. Anglo Saxon blood ia potent, and ‘‘wiil tell’ wherever it in to be found, and {t in already the governing power in the State of Nicaragua, There are only about 1,500 armed Americens ia the State, one thousand of whom are at- tached to Walker’s forces, and the balance would be ia the field, if necessary, at the first note of alarm, There is force amply suflicient to hold the State against any revolutionary or revolting movement, and the disaffec‘ed Nicarnguans are fully conscious of thia tact, and hye given up all hope of ever attempting anything of the kind—their only apprehension "being that los Americanos del Norte will compel thom to serve aa slaves. To this even they would not offer the alightest objection, dtd it not involve the certainty of tsbor—an ifea far more twe- ubdle to them than that of being ‘ cet against the wall’ and shot. 0 abundantly blessed this | ebeck. nadas @r. He arrived there just in time cation of decree, declaring fleor ‘novmede and itherised b; Sse prteer convey: a au vernment (authorities of the State oe Ticaraat, ould be Gesmed and declared a pirate, and #uoh, and their said tities and claims should be null void. This was a “wh: ”” for Col. Kinney, in view of his thirteen million claim, boughtof the darkey whem truth is, this land always vo Nicaragus, and Rever for one moment Things her olaim to it. There Bever was, before oppose the or assert the ri this State—hence her boldness and audacity in setting up a claim to even a protesterate over this Mesquite territory. Col. Kinney’s emigrants, feel'og inseoure as to tl have almont entirely t bim, and united with the govern: ment force under Walker, taking thei them up to Granada. The Colonel appealed to Geuera! Walker on the publication of the decree pponting he land title, and was told by the latter that he would do the best be could for bi: ive the emigrants he should rend him 260 acres apiece, and try and reward bim for his coloniz! efforta. There is somethisg decidedly in- teresting tn this purchase of thirteen miliion acres by Col. Kinney, which the good people of the United States will find cut as the tale ucfoids, and which will reveal to their astoniahed vision the real filibusters im the setile- ment of Nicaragua. The facte, when they come to light, will fully explain the tingularly anomslous course puraned by the adminis- tration at Warhington, relative to the “Clayton and Bal- wer treaty,” to Mr. Crampton, to the Accessory Transi: Company, to Parker H. French, &o, and will throw light on various other matters connected therewith in a most astounding manner, ‘The righteous condemnation of an outraged peop'e will fall upom those who Ly mene both the honor and peace of the naticn, wrerted from our citizens the right to emi- grate,and from the Transit Company and others the right, ‘ar common carriers, to convey mers and property to any point in their route, snd alt merely to pro mote certain land ulations in which some of the lead- ing Politicians in Was are interested. There developementa will fully clear up the cause of the flerce bombardment of Greytown, a6 well as the arrest of the Northern Light, the indictment of Joa. L. White and others, the ¢rder for the departure of Col. French from the United States, the Executive proclamations decla: ail who come here outlaws, the continus!l and obstical inability of Secretary Marcy an? President Pierce to un- deratand the true position of either Waiker, the Ameri- bans here, thie government, or her autho:ized ambasaa dor at We m, and ed sha efforts of the ad- ministration papers at Washington aud elsewhere te de- ceive, mislead and prejudice the citizens ef the United States relative to every fect connected with either this colonization movement or the State of Nicaragua. Adjutant General Schlossepger has been appointed mi- nister to Costa Rica, and has lett, with suite, for San Jose, ita capital. George Farzan, who shot J. S. Wilson, hes tince — executed, by order of General Walker, at Granade. ‘The weather Ja fine. Thermometer at 78 degrees—ex- tremely healthy. Nicaragua at peace with all the world “and the rest of mankind,” except Pjerce, Marcy & Co., filibustering land speculators. YAM, THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA AND THE CABINET AT WASHINGTON. (From El Niearaguense, Feb. 16.) Mr. Marcy must feel bewildered—he occupies a posi- tion similar to that of & man wao once invented a ma- chine to reparate the flesh from the bones of the fish, but which acted contrary and almost killed the inventor by throwing the bones down his throat aud the meat out ot doors. ‘The results ot his opposition to Nicaragua have produced equally contrary results. The force of his enmity expended {trelt in the first apaem, and to day the reaction bears him down. He is laaghed at for his oppesition to tre a cafe destiny of the rase—bored at ita resulte—and the quality of his talents impaired by its manifest inconsistency with the past policy of the United States Light sna But his has been a life of errors, and this is but one more added to the list he must patch up. Nissrsgua, however, has no cause to oomplaia. She has promptly rerented the insult by cutting off all inter- course with the government Mr. Marcy represents; and, by the same act, she has reserve to herself the rigat to revoke the treaty heretofore concluded between the two overnments, and which was most favorable to the United ‘ates. She is also in position to offer tavorable terms to Eu Powers; and the existing government of this repub! uffictently cational and patriotic to cousider ‘the most auspicious terms that may present themselves for iteaction, ‘The administra ion of President Pierce will find, when probably it is too late, that it has mistaken the charac.er et this peopla, in supposing Nicaragaa would quietly submit to the inter‘erence of Mr. Marcy, at most, would content herself with ising indignant proclamation. But time will correct this impression. The government of this re- public is in the hands of statesmen whose words tre ‘ewer than their action-—whore ciplomacy is as just an it isnaticpal; and, with whom foreign nations must treat as with men jealous of their country’s interest and esteem, The policy of the State, so long held in sbeyance, ust now take shape and consistency. ‘fhe goveromeat is stable and its course sive. Eoonomy and en- terprise within, and liberal and frateroai spirit with out, It looks to a participation in the commerce of th world, and seeks an extension of its comity among th nations. We offered the first fruits to the United States, but Mr. Marcy could not understand the generous offur, and wantonly deprived his country of i's benefits. We are now free to make terms with Fugland, France or Germany equally favorable. They with our trade we ask their money. They seek to shorten the dis- tence to Canton, fan Francisco and Valparaiso—wa offer the only mapner andjjthe grandest indacementa to its accomplishment. The capital of Furope may hereaf- ter be challenged to do those works of internal improve- ment of which the United States has heretofore had thy refusal, | So muen for Mr. Marcy. But the point on whish Mr. Maroy atruck most disas- trously was in his misin‘erpretation of the Amorican eentiwent. He mistook the clamor of a crow’ of North- ern tanatice tor pudlic optaion, and iorthwith invented a pclicy for the cccasion, But his invention has returned to plague lum. The sen'iment of fthe American people, and particularly in the South, is favorable to Nicaragua. The public voice, paralyzed at the novelty of the new proclamation, kept silence for a time; but it wa only to break out with gceater force when’ the mertis of the question bad been canvassed. And to-day, from all quar- ters of the Union, the demand arises from the sovereiga yeople, commanding the ree-gnition of Nicaragua as (ne of the Powers cf the earth. Thousands of chivalrous immigrants are preparing to leave the South, and ve msy expect to have them pouring in by every ,s eamer. From Califocnis, New York and Boston the tide will also cre, Fach man leaves bebind him au influence in favor of ihe new republic; & thousand aspirations hail the ad- vance of the new State. We kave recently examined with care the arpec’ of public opizion in the United States, av expressed ia va riovs pepers and throvgh private Thera is no rocm for mistake in the result, The enlightenment ot the age vincicntes the poeition of Gen. Walker by ac bnowledging,the benefits he haa conferred on this coun’ by promoting peace; and on the world. by opening up C2: tral America to its proper commercial importance. Hs het paved the way to 1egeneratetwo millions of people, and thrown open to industrious arms one lnndred and fitty theusend acres oflard. The world is in wan' of provisi ns, the pauper population of Europe denise homes, commerce asks an ally in bringing closer tegether the opposite ex- tremer of Tts trade, and elvilisation demands a new oub- ject. All these ends have been auswered. Tha libsra- tion cf Central America from the rule of ¢iscordant fac- tious has promoted and industry at home, and promises a healthy trade with foreign States. And 1% there no virtue in #ll these benefits? Ia the author of s0 much good to by branded with terms too barsh for repetition in a respectable newspaper’ The true sen'i- ment of the American peop’e revol's at the endorseme st, and sustatns itself by entering into the expedition. Thus the destiny cf the racedevelopes itre!f in spity. of the ends which Secretary Marcy may forge to keep it ia We feel satintied with the public sentiment of the United States. DIPLOMATIC MISSION FROM NICARAGUA ; TO COSTA RICA. [Frow El Nicaraguouse, Feb. 16 | Cc, Louts Schlessinger, nominated aa Comimuaioner to the republic of Costa Rica, departed on hia mission, a companied by Col. Don Menuel Arguello, and Cupt. & ter, as his suit, The Commissioner departed 0} stedmer for Virg'm Bay, cn Monday Inet. and will g by land to San Jore, capital of Costa Rica, aud will pro- Yably be absent seven wee The conduct of Costa Rica te ropublic hay teen such as to reqmre explanetion, and the government considece the preveat the most suitable time to diepore of the difficulty, Tha mission 1s emmently peaceable, imply to inquire the causea why Costa Rica bas failed or retusea to hold in'ercourse with the existing government of Nicaraguy, nnd. if posible, 10 bring about a more favorable eondi'ion of affairs be: tween the two S' . Serious evits must result to the entire bedy of Central Amerivan S'ates so long as the present fretful and disastrous policy is {ndalged in; and the appointment of Col. Schlessinge: is the first step towards the accompliasment of reconciijation batieen all the different members of the old confederation. At leant it is to te hoped ao. The olive branch is continually extended, Nicaragua is prospering under its influence, and yet the States adjeining wiifaly withhold themselves from the benefita of ita inflaeoce, Ali are ivjured by tain perverrity—all are deeply concerned tha: some friendly underatanding should be bad. In order to develope her resource, Nicaragua desires peace. Her great sim is to be a guide end exemplar to the Sta‘ex ot Central America, that ‘hey seeisg her ad vancement, may coalesce with ber in the progresrive movercect” They are now, and have been ever since the foundation of the United States, reseding in pint of ttrength and health. They cannot deny the fact, and, a patriots, hould acknowledge acd amend it. To real'zs their true posttion is bait the vietory of regeneration; and {{ the statesmen of the wc joining republics wil but ccntront this. tavve, we have little fear but the efforts of thie government will result ia accomp ishing results of the most cheerful character—resulta affecting the enter: prire of the preeent age. AFFAIRS IN THE STATE OF LEON. (From Fl Nicaraguense, Feb. 2.] Colonel F. J, Sanders, commander of the station at Lecn, artived in Granada on Thursday evoning. Colongl Sanders is in excellent health, and reports the officers and soldiers at Leon in gocd health and sptrits. Ths station at Leo the most important {n the Sta ad the government necessarily requires an office bat point capable of meeting any exigency. ‘Theremocratic strorghold, Leon, gave pulse to the re publicen eement of Central’ Amorica, and it was neces: rary that the friendehtp of ita Pogple, our allies ia the arelionation of the condition of the conntry, should be cultivated to an absolute consol jon of the two parties. Fairehoods of a most disparaging matare had oeea industri- ovrly cireuinted agains: the Americans, and it wns moe that ‘he eondue: of onr people should falsify 1hove pl fers, Denials and aesertions are of no valne against credited affirmations; and therefore, uatil the actions of the Americans bad belied the faisehooda of their enemina, =z revenue, smeliori the protection of property, and the enjoinder of persons ontrage, will ssou recreate confidence and perfact the peace naturalization of the Anglo-Saxon race in Ni- ‘The bi Of the army it under the imme- diate eye of the Gener and et Leon, under Col. San- dore, has had thia ealutary eflect, and we do not consider that extent of praise would be oxtravi peating the benefit Nkely to result from su causes. RELATIONS OF NICARAGUA TOWARDS i IONDUE AS. 20 fs (From Ki Nicsraguen:e, Feb. In the Spanish columns of Fl Ni : we publish this morr ing an official communication from Manual 0o- vindrer, legate from Honduras to the republic of Nicara- gue. senor Colindres expresses much regret that he could rot ecme to Granada, but tha’ 3 to his ioficm state of health he was foreed 10 re‘urn, afcsr haviog ad- vanced as far as Leon. He, however, acaures the Minis- ter of Foreign Relations, Den Fermin Ferrer, of hia pro- found sentiment < respect for the exts:ing government of Nicaragus, end expresses a that at last a peaca- ~ ee netilement of affairs has occurred in is repnb\ic. Don Manuel Colindres recognines the benefits Ikely to flow from the above condition of tho State, and, on be- it of the ronment of Honduras, congratulates the in‘ster cf Foreign Relations of tais S.ate that at lengh the distractions of Central Amerisa are ikely to come to anerd. There are many steps to be taken, eays tie le- gate, which shall uci‘e {n fraternal bonds tho two coun- ‘tries; and he confidently asserts that the Governor of Honduras will respond to the invitation of our govern: went, ig es immediate appointment of a commisaionar to negotiate a proper tresty between the two States. The Jresnetie published in El Nvcuraguense of the 12th of January receives the cordial approval of the Honduraa legate, and will be favorably inter- preted in Honduras. The fra:icital wars that have heretofore devastated the State are now at an end, it is to be hoped, and the official declarations of the govern- brmiye A Pablished over the sigoature of the Ministor, afford ageurance that the institutions of Nicaragua are at present fixed upona basis such as to evaure confidence in the stability ot whutever compacta the two States may negotiate. Under these considerations, Manuel Colindres returns to Hondursa, impressed with the most favorable lmpressions of the existing order of thiogs in Nicaragua; and with his favorable report we anticipate the tia tion soon of s treaty between the two couutries, con- ferring mutual benefita on both. The administration of the foreign relations of Nicaragua, by the minister of that department, is such ax must ensure for the govern- ment abroad the respect of nations, and at home the copfidence of her fellow-citizens. The position of our affairs wih Honduras is greatly owing to his exertions. LEAGUE OF THE NEIGHBORING STATES AGAINST NICARAGUA—COURSE OF GEN. CABANAS. (From El Nicaraguense, Feb. 9.) Rumors are curreat that « league, offensive and de- fen-ive, is forming between Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and San Saivador. We notice this as a fact some- what sirgular, because Nicarsgus ts not inc'uded in the compact. Heretofore the Centcal American States have ccnsisted of five Powers, and on the formation of any treaty five representatives ‘have discussed the projecta submitted to the convention of the different States. That this custcm, heretotore so abliing, should be discarded in the presest instance, forms a serious consideration, and has very justly given cause of offence to tho existing go- Yernwent of this State. Niearagua ix @ part of Caatral America; her right to be consulted as auch has never becn denied, and when it fs thns suddenly iguored we have reason to demand an explavaticn. whole peo- ple of Nicaragua are cffended in this matter, and their gcvermnent is required to have the inctvility rectified x apclogiced for. The State is eapable of maintaini her self respect, an¢ neighboring Powers must: us in an am{sable manner or receive us as enemies. We have extended the olive branch; our cyuriers have na- luted with messages of peace the confederated au‘h rr.ties of our siater republics; no comp'ainta or interferences have been attempted with other people, and therefore we have given no cause to be thus suddenly, and without warning, cut off from the iatercourse of those States with which this government bas hitherto been on terms of intimate and friendly relations. Another sirgularity in the news arises from the con- currence of San Sslyador and Hondaras in this ill- advised Jeague. Tke former has hitherto been consi- Cered the inveterate foe of the servile party, and at the same tine @ staunch friend of democratic pria- ciples. lis position has been so well understood that cotemporary historians have given to San Silva- dor the honorable title of the ‘‘Switzeriand of America’? pecause it waa hemmed in wih rocky mountains, in whose fastnenwes were firmly protected the tibsral ideas ofits people. Morsover, San Salvador has often expremy- ed a aympathy for the existiog governmeat ot Nisarazua; and without solicitation has made offers of peace aai fclendsh'p. Therefore, it is strange that, without as- signing any cause, or giving any notifies.ion, she should have lent her name and influence to any alliancs which ignored the existence of agovernment towards which abe profersed euch friendship and which was, iu reality, founded on the theory her peopis have eustaived wita so much fidelity. Of Honduras, those who will take the patos to refer to our paper of last week, (Fe>ruary ¢,) will: perceive that we ratulated the State, and with reason, too, on near prospect of aipeedy adjustment of # mutually beneficent treaty between Nicarsgua sad Hooduras, The thon ex- isting official relations between the two c uatries were of the most cheering and amicable nature, To-day Honcuras ia the ally of those who have made a treaty ia texéed to threa‘en Nicarsgua. The profesai ons of Manuel Colindres have faded like chatactera made in the sand; and even while he wrote the hand of obliteration follow- ed ‘ast after his pen. Thus we stand with regard to two ot the contracting Powers, and it only reats with the fu- ture to develope the hidden causes which have produced these sudden results. The acrofuistration of President Rivad has beon most conciliatory. Actuated by the sincerest destre for peace, p-offer utter proffer has been extended to the govern: mente of adjoining States. Twice have na lated Cos'a Rica without answer, and a special weseege bas been forwarded to Guatemala, but with a similar result. The former is the least respectable of Central American republics, and therefore her ac- tions ax@ incapable of provoking se:ious anger; the lat‘er ts the most powerful, but owing to its eon irmed cyposition to Gemocratic principles, no very sangaine an- ticipations of a ‘favorable response ware entertained. Stiu, an the existing governinen: of Nicaragaa wi choice of the people, it could not be apprehended that any disturbance would be be attempted by any of the g’ vern- ments sound us. As a further evidence of th position of this government, she has but recent! formal proporitjon to the other four Powe: America thet a convention of all the States ahould te bad, at which measures might be adopted to provide for the general gcod, and guarantees exchanged for ths se- parate independence of exch of the contracting partiey, But this mild and persuasive offer has been rejested Every peaceful issue Nicaragua lias male has been treafed with unbecommg rilence, an@ her only recource now is to stand upon her reserved right, holdin; the olive or peace in ono hend and the swor o defence in the oth prepared to tre: fries da or meet ax enemies. ’ Tho resonrces of ¢1 lion have been exhausted and thy :esponstht ity of fut evile rests with the governments around u it cur chapter is nor Gnishel. As sion to this inexplicable concurrence of by private advices from San Salvador #1 bad arrived in that State, and was actively eng: cideg the people egainst the Americans. He prox! a fierce war ot extermination against the army of Gen. Walker, and ¢ uriders its destruction the cnly safety of Central America. the people of San Salvador, under his typeale, have shaken off their sympathy for the demo- ¢ atic government of Nicaragna, ind with fierce clamor demaxd the alternative of war.’ American residents are in danger of life and prop-rty, and the proclamations of the government called upon tha’ citizans to arm in the cause of liberty. Under tho presence of this ex f!ement, it was thought that Gen. Duefias would be enthusiasit: cally chosen to the Presidency. the cir uns tences of General Cabanas’ sudien change are unirown to us. He owes an explanation to the re- pub icars of Nicaragua, however, for the act; and the future will hold him responsible Yor it, When Ga Cabanus wrote to the government of Nicaraga ig sveintance ia hia favor against Hondaras, General Walker rece-ved bix mpp'ication «ith all friendship, and when Cutenas errived in person fa this city, he was treated with all reepect, his expenses paid by the government, apartme ats furnished. aod all his wants admini ed to wis bovntfnl band. From» letter now in the hands pod abn ment we learn that he trusted directly to the influence of the Americyns as the only hope for Central America, spd urged renewed exertions in favor of their emigration hitier. With these opintons the government treated Gen Cabanas asa patriot, and it was only done as amatter of policy, tg deny him the aanistancs he craved sgainat Honduras, All Staten have their policies, and the stetesman who 4 trow the Mae of conguct adopted by his country to acvance the interests ofa friend, is no patriot, nor is the m aeonabe who expects him todo no,’ There when Gen. Cabanas made the application and wa: refused on the ground of national policy, he should have acceced to the high distates ot patriotivm, and waiied for coming events to lend him that assistance. But, ro far from doing ro, be epread disaffection in th? (adizet of the government amd Gnally lett the State. He weut aa he came, however, with professions of amity towards the government that be'riended him «o imme- diacely, Bot be bas not kept hia faith. While his policy or fear of rafety dictated it, his mouth was a traitor to bis veracity; end who can aver but that to-Jay he ix uct temporizirg with the republicans of San Salvador. His ovr: liability disarme him of the power to do evil, and there‘ore Nicaragua may conmder herself woll to do that abe bas lost an nastable riend. Cabanas expected Walker to betray the State ot his adoption; failieg in which, he has ‘urned traitor himse:f. Of Costa Rice, the losa of her feiendship is a doubd‘ful injury. She haa not kept faith with the law of na‘ions, for se bas allowed the political refugees trom Nicaragua to delay vpon her boarders instead cf ordering them into the intetior. They have been privileged to agitate and inflame with misrepresentations the pe.ple on the confines of this State and rever has she manifested the slightes dis pori’ion to atterd to tne triendiy relations which should charscterize two neightoring Powers, She has of- fered hespitable reception, too, to auch of the discon- tented cnes as choose to Sooept of citizenship from hor. Ail there faulte, heretofore disregarded, will rise up to condewn her present sucidal policy; and when the long acecunt is settied, if they foree us to hostilities, all there Cefslestions must he auswered-for, We have atood to the ih of mations; we have actet honorably apd with » woat ecveilintery aphit to all the repablics of Central Awerka, and will still pursue the mamas wae uivooal ‘ hat set wo are prepared for ihm sespecate alter: ta. re- Yhoalthful ‘ith an army of a thousand men to the meaps of transportation for, ao unsettied ac- count to adjust, a polite aad hospitable body of triends in the State urgiog him to remain until the davce was over, anda alight tincture of obstinacy. tho General Las declined to be thus unceremoniously shaken off. He is too firma friend vo allew the fretfalness of one old man to estrange him from all Central Awerioa; and we can therefore tmatruct Cabanas to keep quist. doaduras would not teke his advice, and it is absolutely childish in him to advise with any other State—hia counsel is dan- gerour, for it wants discretion. The advices from San Salvador confirm our pre- Yous report, that che people ov thet State were highiy inflamed sgeinst the Americans, and uader the coun- vel of Cabanas, might adopt euch measures as would necessarily provoke a war with Nicaragua, What this gcvernment bas done, or left undoue, to prevoke this sucden enwity, bas never been brought to its atten- ticn, and ic the absence of official information, we must attribute it tothe influence of Cubsiiai imposed upon the democrots of Nicaragua through e reputation derived from Honduras; why may he not impose upon the republicang of San Salvador? A refuges from Honda- ras, a traitor to Nicaragua and democratic principles, he wil prove a pestilence to bis new allies in San Seivador. It must be #0 if she relies upon him. But we hops for betier things. His an ‘ecedents should caution any State aguipet reposing such trust tn him at would lead to the dreedtul alternative of war. The peace of a nation is too racred, the calamities of war too great, to Jeopard the one or enter upon the o:ber withsut great aud aggra- Yating eause, and, therefore, though this republic bas been directly warned of the belligerent character ot the conduct of Sen Salvador, it has held peace in t» high esteem to cven take the inttiavory steps towards armitg for Ce'exee, tearful lest her action might precipi- tate the calamity.’ Stiong in her in-egrity, this State can aford to allow the ebu'litiona of adjoiaing Powers, provided they ¢o not commit apy flagraat wrong against us. Of old, these outbreaks have characterized the Cen- tral Ametican jrepublics; and whié thia goverament will not denovece with erms, she will exsay to correct, the evil with better course! anit example, Thus ii will be reen that the affiction which Honduras and Nicaragua threw off in getting rid of Cabanas, still Lives to attitet San Salvadcr. The scripture lessons that demous wander around tue world, fiom ove healthy per- fon to another, afllictt g them all in tara, was never better explained in a living character. The o¢>ple of Saa Ralvacor ought to know better than aulfer the aillic- ion, VISIT OF MISS PELLETT, THE TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE, TO’ GRANADA. (Frim El Nicaraguense, Feb. ¥.] On the first pege of Fl Nicuraguense we wnaounce the marriage of Mies Peliett; and on tae seeondit is with infi- vite pleasure w ntredict the statement. Misa Pellet haa dren to see us; hes thiown the charm of her presence around our sunfuin sancorum; hes made valuable our Siogy locking apartment, for her look has peopled it with pleavant farcies that murt last as lgng as memory links together the events of life; and half these pleasures a:te from the fact that she is still nxmarriec. Miss Pellet potacd a decided compliment ou the paper aad its conduct, and expreared rable cpiaiun of mutters and things ih general. She will p-obsbly remain ia Nicaragua two weeks, during which time her observation wili be extend- eds {xr as the unfavorable facilities tor carriags will allow. The natives look upoa her with somewhut the fame fcelings ot woncer they felt at the first sight of a steamboat—for they are alieady apprised that she !ec- tures in public—and seme believe she has been President of the United States, from the extraordinary civiuty displayed towarda her by the gallant memoers of the amy, -the-bye, we observe one of the most propoasesring of the General’a aids has devoted bis particular atien- tion to the tair apostle of temperance since her arrival; and were it not for the principles she professes, we might net {wonder at—well, oxo thing. She is handsome, ta- Janted, and weii suited to the State of Nicarag' at DO —Hiss Peliett belongs to the world end hawanity—and we would not msr her destiny by wishing it otherwise. The gocd preise her everywhere, aud vhe should go where the smile of benevolence may kindle cheerfulness around the rorrowing bearthstoue, SWORD PRESENTATION TO GEN. WALKER. (From Kt Nicaraguense, Feo, 16,) On the 9th day of February, inst., te eomat tee, con- sisting of Mesars. Noble, Alden, Farnham, Don Carloa, Thowas and Tracy, reported the following addr a¢# on pro- seuting to Gen. William Walker the sword dedizated to the Club for that purpose by Mr. GP. Beschor; and the Genera} having intimated his desire to avoid any public ceremony, Mr. Tracy war delega‘ed to bear the addross and the sword to headquarters: — . Gen. Wituax Warkex, Commander in Ohief of the Armies of icaragua:— The undersigned. pasroncers by, the steamer Northern Light from the port of New Yor! in the United Staes of America, baving associated themse!vea under the title ot * Tye Young America Plovear Club of Nicaragua” on their organi- m receiveda donation of a sword from Mr. (. P. Baschor, one Of its members, for the purpose of presenting the same to your Excellency. ‘The Club has for tts objects the cultivation of the social and iterary relations, and ‘he mutual eacouragement to ita mem bera ss emigrants o and seulere of this promising republic. In mabing this presentation, General. it may not be inap- prggeiate to convey to it the high regard acd admiration ‘wih every member of ‘The Young America Ploneer Cinb of Nicaragiw”” entertain for the private worth and distinguished ‘ability which Lave bitheeto characterized your career ia Cen- tral america. ‘dhe great popular pulse of the United Sia‘es of America deats in unison with yours and your compatriots inthe ashieve ol the independence and freedom ot this magnificent ry. ard the harmonizing of jl prariousiy discordant ele- metts Under & peacefal, firm acd eniightened adminisration. ‘Lhe tice of emigration trom the United Slates already tlow- ing to this country, despite the obyiacles unwisely mlerpored by ita federal authorities, but falntiy indicates the desire of the thoneands jeft bebind, now eager to avail themuelves of the advantages olfered to reiers by your Nberal decree and generous policy. nd vow, Genera’, we deliver up to yon the charge com- mittec to uk. with unthaken confidence tbat tae lustre of this blade will never be taraished in the bands of @ chevalier “sane peur el sana reproche” Shon!d dunger menace the flag of our adopted country you will find the wempers of the "Young Ameries Plouter Oind of Nicaragua” among its citizen aoldiery, and should ceath (which calamity may Providence aver!) become your vie‘or, we ssl! emba:m your memory in common with that of the immortal Patriots of the past, For to the hero, when his swerd And in that hollow nove Ia heard ‘The thavks of m‘ilions yet to be. General Waiker accepted the preront, ent in return Cespatehed the following reply :— BRADQUARTRRS OF THE ARMY, GRAwapA, Feb. 9, 1896 Mr Prrscorr Tracy:—Desr Sir—Pleart lender my thanks to the memhers of the Young America Pionees Ulny for the sword prosented to me by them, Your ovedient aarvant, WM. WALKER, THE YOUNG AMERICA PIONEER CLUB OF NICARAGUA, {From El Nica:aguense, Fed. 16.) The above association, to which we made alluaton last week, is in auccessfut operation, and will, ia the course of the ensuing week, in ail probabili.y, seoure a perma pevt clab room near the plaza, whioh, with its reading room, library and other appliances, will become an at- traci!ve rerout to Ite members end mish strangers as are introdiced. ‘Tho objecta of the club arc re: forth ia the preambie to the consiitotion, as follows:—Wheceas, the uncersigneé, immiy-anta to and citizens of tho State of Miepragna, tre desiroux of forming an assostation foc the purpores of thei: mutual well being and escournge- ment ax settlera and citizens of a new country, and covtinuing tho social and lit rary advantages they bave enjoyed in their former homen; and, wharens, such edvait'ages can be better secured ‘by adherence to ‘axe ofaction; thorc'ore they hereby adopt the foll. «ing constitution. Tivclud Leld ita first mes ing in Granada at the rosi- derce of Don Carlos Thomas, end haviog adooted a con- Miturlow nd by-lawa, proceeded to tha election of oMesre for the current year. Sclomon B. Nobie was elected Sire. Willinm D. Snycer an Elder. Goorge F. Alden au Recording Scribe C, W, Weber aa Correaponding Scribe. Chas, Berchor aa Treewure Max, A. Thoman aa stew: . Many of the old residents of Granada and natires have already enrolled themselves as members; and from the cheracter and energy of the elvilians, ax well as the mt- livery gentlemen who have joined, we have reason to be- lieve he club will become a most agrecable and usefal susociation. A NEW CITY ABOUT TO BE BUILT. (F El Nicaraguense, Feb. 2. The plan of a new town, or at least an extension of the present ev present ig surveyed between the city of Grapada and the lake of Nicaragua. te ae~ lected is about fifteen fect lower than that of the present city, and is mueh more convenient in evory reapect for the wants of an inland emporium. Granada, in must be the chief seat of trade for the interior of Niesra- gua, and it ia but complying with the prospective wants cf the State, to commenco the work of moulding it for s more extensive usefulness, The new site {4 convenient tor commerce, being on the immediate border of the lake; the soil is capable of being cultivated to any extent; ani band 7s is an level as the nite ot Philadelphia. A beau- tifal aystem of public streets and squares can be laid out, and as the government posseeses the land, we do not doubt but the new Cage tn Al be sufficiently endow- ed to enable it, with a judicious expenditure of the public wealth, to constrnct such works of necessity and ornament as may be deemed desirable. ARMY INTELLIGENCE. COURTS-MARTIAL IN GRANADA. (From El Nioaraguease, Feb. 16.) A military commiseion was held in this city on Wednes- Gay, the 12th, for the trial of private George E. Ferrand, ot company EF charged with murder in the killing of pri vate J.S. Wilson of company A. Both parties belonged to the first battalion of Light Infantry, and were in camp et Castillo Rapids at the time of the un‘ortuate ocour- rence. The homleite ocourred during * broil between the prisoner anda feliow soldier inthe same company, during which a gun in the hands ol the defeadant was ac- clgently dischorged and killed the decessed, who was aathinding at eome distance. ‘The commission consisted of Col, BOD. Rey, Major Joan Markham, Capt. Joba W, . He @id not say why or how, but _ INTERESTING FTEMS. | & COMPANY OF MINSTRELS IN GRANADA—UNIPORM \PENDED— FOR THE ABMY—MARTIAL LAW 8UB! SUPPLY OF WATER IN THE OTY—PEAST AND GALA DAYS—LUMBEB MEN WANTED—ILLNESS OF CAPT. NORVAL WALERR—SANITABY CONDITION OF THE €XTY—TWENTY LADIES AREIVED—ARMY MARCHES AND DRILLS—THEATBICALS, BTC., BTO. Bican of February 2 haa the following items of sewn:—We understand that am excollent company of minstrels bas from the different coumpa- nies in garrison, who intend giving their first concert (a Grenada on Friday evening nexi. mames are as followr—John W. De Frewer, James Miller, William J. Hutchings, Robert C. Burns, James Hannan end War. Page; and their respective instruments are the violin, flute, triangle, banjo, bonez, guitar and tamborine. . Miller bas been elested musionl director, as he has for @ome years travelled in the profeaion, and also, as @ coxtortionist in the latter performances, being second to none travelling. Having had the pleasure of hearing a private rehearsal, we can highly resowmend to lovers of fun and sdmizers of the Terpsichorean art the per- formances of this troupe, more especially those of Mesars. Hutchings (Brudder Bones) and Burns (tamborinist), whose quip# and cranks are well oaloulated to end veat buttons and sus; . The troupe ts under fhe mansgement of Mr. J. W. DeFrewer, formerly of the Campbell Minstrels, New York, and since the 24 of Suly Jat prima balladist with the Sen Francisco Ministrels. With sueh an array of talent there can beno doubt of their success, They have our best wishes. Another step has been taken t wards tho establishment of the ;ermanent institutions of the repubic. On sme jast, martie! law, which has prevailed almost uni i in practice if not’ in name, in Granada, subsided, and im eprurg up the tnatitutions and proceedings of the civil authority. The State ia reposing in the midat of ; her edicts are obeyed with alaority by the ; pea ‘adjoining republics bave tendered the olive leaf; + no symptem of internal commotion; the President ia deliy corciliating the friendship ot those who once upheld am spans faction; the army is acquiring order and strength, and om every hand the wftneases of ‘retarnis prosperity rise to condemn the past condition of inter claorder, Under such circumstances, there was no ne- ceasity for the predominance of military rule, and it waa diately suspended. The sentinela who had nightly waiked their rounds, were relieved in a great measure py the diminution of the number of pcets; and where befora trere was but slight show of redress for many of the minor troubles that afflict a large Population, the sword of the Jaw ie now suspended to do right between the peo- ple,even inthe smallest metter. At present, the Al- calde’s Court is the cnly tribunal opene? to the public, but in few days the Court of First lostance will com mence its ressions. As an item of interest to those who are eagerly watch- ing the progress of affairs ia this city, we take pleasure in communicating the fact that a water cart haa been chartered, and will hereafter furnish the citizens with water, a{ver the Sau Francisco fashion. Hurrah for pro- rere! The saroe paper addn:—To day we celebrate the Feast of Candélario, and balf the population of Granada is out in gela cortums. The rervices at the parochial chureh ia the Plaza will consist of a precession and some other exercises; but most of the population will visit Diciomo, ‘a vi'lage about three leagues from tbe city, in the diree- tion of Nicaragua. At taat place there will be a general gathering ct the people trom Massaya and the surround- ing coun'ry, ard the occasim will be enlivened by bull fights, theatres, chicken Sghte snd o‘her amusementa incident to the country. A great collestion of pedlers takes place, and all the fancy goods of Nisaragua can be found oispla)ed on the stands of the merchauts at Dirio~ mo today. The feast will last three days, ending on Monday. Owing to the inconvenience of reaching Kealejo, the prerent government in November last ordered the re- moval of the Cus‘om House at that place to the new town, which is abcut four miles from Realejo, and is far more conventent to the rea ond the inlandetrace. An orcer has beep issued to construct a light house at Jeaso imm*iately. If a few of the hardy workers among the Alleghanies conid but appreciate how valuable they might make their time acd labor, ana how much more easy they m'ght live, by investing their muscle in hewing and sawing out ‘the rpiendid lomber grown ia the forests om Late Nica- Tagvs, many steamers would not leave New Orleans be- fore we should hear of them as ngers. eu On Wednesday evening, on the occasion of the tuneral of Major Hambleton, the’ Rifle Battalion paraded on the Plaza, and meade quite a handsome appearance. The ecmpanies defiled Pepal Marco and accompapied the rewaina of the late gallant and generoun officer to the grave. « A letter from Leon ivforms us that o soldier named Thomas Riley, while standing guard, aceidentally shot lomeelf through the jew with his musket We could gd no particulars whether or no; the shot proved tal. We are grieved to announce that owing to the con- ‘tinued illness of Capt. Norval Walker, of Company H, the ball which has been looked forward to with eager an- ticipation, end which was to have been given by the of- ficers and men of Companies G ana H, to their brother officers in garrisoa, and to the brave and faic of the aa- tive population. we understand is unavoidably postponed, until Capt. Walker’s renewed health leaves him in a At state to preside. is resovery be quick. El Nicaraguense of February 9th, has tne following:— fatal ciseare which lately disméyed all the people and thinned out the ranks of the Americans, has almost wholly subriced, and today we have the satisfac ion of an- nouncing that the health of the army is good and the sick are fast recruiting in Granada. Last week the solema sound cf the dead march was heard at nooo and eveving, and onr columns grew melancholy with the list of the dead. The past week there has been no deaths, and the hospital ts giving up ita inmates. By the last steamer there arrived at Graasta ——_ ladies, who intend living in this State. 0 wives of Col. Kewen ard Mr. Webber were among the numver, We welcome them with cheerful hopes, On Thurrday night the Nicaraguan Minstrels gave # private rebearrai to the General and his «taf with great crecit to themselves; and last night the public was fa- vored with theic first exhibition ia public. The audience was compored of Americans aod natives. with o fair ayrinkling of ladies. The performanses reflected the ut- most credit on the minstrels, and we feal satisfied they will eoon grow iato great favor with all the people ef Granada. Our apece forbids a lengthened notice to-day. The winstrela also perform on Monday and T evenings. Next week, Monday and Tuesday will be celebrated as Keater Day, on which occasion the city w'll preveatan epperrancs, in the language of the natives, muy alegre. C-lenel . ©, Kewen arrived on the last awamer, ia ce mpany with a cleo, ° Et Nicaraguense, of Fab. 16, has the following ictelli- gence: By a private letter from Castiilo Rapids, wo learn that Mr. Wr>, Taylor had been appcinted orderly sergeant of Company F, now stationed at that point. One of the members of the eorapany had been killed, but in what manner the latter did net state. The trocpa enjoy gord health, live wall, and havea “bigh-old timo” hunting. What tno.e could men wish? A nombér of gentlemen c -avected with the government left this city dvrirg the past week toeagage iaa research of the wiving regicns of Chonteles, A careful observa- tion will be mace, and in time a fall report may be ¢x- pecied, when sore definite ides can ba formed of the value of tha? at present obscurecountry. The State, although Perplexed with many pressing diflicalties, does not neglect any of its great intere-ts, but is pushing to a develops. ment of ite yet unknown resources, We have heard it reported that the government held a surveillance over the I’ st office, and inspected the con- tents cf all the letters despatched through the mails. Sush 8 etory ecarcely merits notice, yet, as it has attract- ed the attention of the Postmaster Generai, it can do no injury to contradict it. There is not the aligh‘est foun- ation in truth for the report, and those who circulate such unjust stories arefdererving of the severest censure. Private letters deepatched torough the Post office are per- fectly safe from ali intrusion. The kame journal, of 16th of February, says:—Colonet Parker H. French, the Minister from Nicaragua near the United States government, may be expected in this city of the next steamer from New York. Mi- ench returaa, in compliance with his instras- jarge body of recruits trom San Fran- government has appointed Mr. J. A. Ruggles ntet General of, the Republie of Nicaragua, and ready entered upon the éifficalt undertaking of bringing order out of the confused condition of our postal arrangements. Heretofore, the government alone hee Qr advantage from the mails, which the treasure of the State paid for; but hereafter, the themselves: will experience rome benefit from the Post Office Depart- ment. Mr. Kuggles will soon arrange for the dispatch of the mails to the different departments of the State. We urderstand it ia in contemplation to remove the office of the Central American, heretotore pubished at Ban Juan del Norte, as the organ of Kinney bas been re- moved to Virgin Bay, end a new paper started under the editorial auspises of Mra, Lewellen, A rumor from Yeon informs us that a corps of printers in that city would probab! engage in the pudlication of reseat the int ita of Leon. A newspaper to rep ‘An impertirg house of this city, in recetpt of @ large number of Yankee cloeks, has thrown th» town into « turmeil. A grand rush was made by all classes of to get one, and to-dey almost be mished off with a re! ume-pteoe. different quarters of the military companies have been furpished with clocks at the expense f government. Themes Riley, the soldier who shot bimse.f at Leon, some weeks since, through the jaw, is fast recovering from the effects of the wound, and will soo be ready to take his position in the army. OBITUARY. ‘From El Nicaraguense, Feb, 2.) In this ang on the ag the £@th of January, Mejor Jsssx 8. Hawpieron, Paymaster General of the Army, and Former Commiseary of War of the Republic of Mieara Mejor Hambleton went to California from bis place of nativity, (Baltimore, Md.,) io 1849, with the appoint- ment of of Customs for the port of Sacramento. position he conducted affairs ina man- Joined the domo- cratic forces in Niegragna, in their at les the legitimists. Shortly after the cg es he was mace Comminsary of War, which position he ocou- pied until a short time previous to his death, whon he was toade Paymaster General. Asan officer, firm friend ard accial companion, Mejor Hambleton had fow equala, Ki Nicaraquense of Feb, 16, saya We regret to leara that Lient. Norrm, attached tg Co. D First Rifle Battei- lion, who left thia city last Satutdsy for Loon, bas since fied. He waa lamented by all his company,