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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Nicaragua Canal. (search)
far examined, that the world has settled down upon the belief that only two routes can be the scene of the great commerce which is hoped for in the future. One is on the Isthmus of Panama, which is the least in actual distance from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and the other takes its course through the peninsula which Map of the world showing change in trade routes after completion of the Nicargua Canal. connects the isthmus with the main continent to the north, as it goes widening from Costa Rica to Mexico. One route is 46 miles, and the other between 170 and 180. While there is that great difference in distance to be traversed, the difference in the canals to be excavated is by no means so great. The Panama Canal is all excavation from one end to the other, except 11 1/2 miles of artificial lake, and is 46 miles in length. The Nicaragua route makes use of Lake Nicaragua, an inland sea which was one day connected with the Pacific and was a part of its vast expanse. The landloc
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Scherzer, Karl von 1821- (search)
Scherzer, Karl von 1821- Explorer; born in Vienna, Austria, May 1, 1821; participated in the discussion of social reforms during the revolution; exiled to Italy in 1850; came to the United States in 1852, and explored large parts of North America; sailed around the world in the frigate Novara in 1857-59; and became Austrian consul-general in Genoa in 1884. He was the author of Travels in North America; The republic of Costa Rica; Statistical and commercial part of the Novara expedition, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Treaties. (search)
and commerceWang-HiyaJuly 3, 1844 Treaty of Peace, amity, and commerceTientsinJune 18, 1858 Convention of Adjustment of claimShanghaiNov. 8, 1858 Convention of Additions to treaty of June 18, 1858WashingtonJuly 28, 1868 Treaty of EmigrationPekingNov. 17, 1880 Treaty of Commercial and judicialPekingNov. 17, 1880 Treaty of Peace with the powersPekingSept. 7, 1901 Colombia: Convention of Peace, amity, commerce, navigationBogotaOct. 3, 1824 Convention of ExtraditionBogotaMay 7, 1888 Costa Rica: Treaty of Friendship, commerce, navigationWashingtonJuly 10, 1851 Convention of Adjustment of claimsSan JoseJuly 2, 1860 Denmark: Convention of Friendship, commerce, navigationWashingtonApril 26, 1826 Convention of To indemnify the U. S.CopenhagenMar. 28, 1830 Convention of Discontinuance of Sound duesWashingtonApril 11, 1857 Convention of NaturalizationCopenhagenJuly 20, 1872 Dominican Republic: Convention of Amity, commerce, navigation, extraditionSanto DomingoFeb. 8, 1867 Ecu
L. P. Brockett, Women's work in the civil war: a record of heroism, patriotism and patience, chapter 8 (search)
acher residence in Charleston, South Carolina two years of illness goes to Costa Rica three years of teaching in Central America return to the United States Bec Massachusetts, there had been living, for two years, three Spanish boys from Costa Rica, Central America. Mr. Baxter was an instructor of youth and they were his puHe applied to Mr. Baxter to recommend some lady who would be willing to go to Costa Rica for two or three years to instruct his daughters in the English language. Mre situation was offered and accepted, and in November, 1853, she set sail for Costa Rica. After remaining a short time with the Spanish family, she accepted a prope property and good-will of her school, and as soon as possible bade adieu to Costa Rica. She reached home on the 1st of June, 1857, after an absence of nearly four eaching the Spanish, of which she had become mistress during her residence in Costa Rica. In the spring of 1861, she went to East Cambridge, where she obtained the
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], Further from South America. (search)
U. S. naval forces, who at once addressed a communication to Capt. Miller, of H. B. M.'s ship Clio, on the subject, the result of which we have not yet heard, and until we do, we shall refrain from making any comments upon the proceeding. Costa Rica. Costa Rica is reported to be tranquil since the revolution. From the other Central American States there is no news of interest. Ecuador. Guayaquil,Oct.13 --The people of Guayaquil having taken the strange step of makingCosta Rica is reported to be tranquil since the revolution. From the other Central American States there is no news of interest. Ecuador. Guayaquil,Oct.13 --The people of Guayaquil having taken the strange step of making a kind of conditional "pronunciamento," in which document they stipulate for what they term Equality of Representation. The Jefe Superior has banished from the public offices the paper money of the house of Luzarraga, to which Franco gave a forced circulation. The recent destruction by fire of the residence of the Senoritas Carmanas, has drawn forth a decree calling for a small contribution for the purpose of purchasing two steam fire engines, for the purpose of protecting against the
The Daily Dispatch: January 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Central America. (search)
From Central America. --Mr. Dimitry, United States Minister, has moved the Legation from Costa Rica to Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. The coffee crop in the former Republic will not exceed 80,000 quintals --far short of last year's.
The Daily Dispatch: December 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], Presidents Message. (search)
or adjustment to a board of commissioners. I submit a copy of the convention to Congress, and recommend the legislation necessary to carry it into effect. Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Persevering efforts have been made for the adjustment of the claims of American citizens against the government of Costa Rica, and I am happyCosta Rica, and I am happy to inform you that these have finally prevailed. A convention was signed at the city of San Jose, on the 2nd of July last, between the minister resident of the United States in Costa Rica and the plenipotentiaries of that republic, referring these claims to a board of commissioners, and providing for the payment of their awards.Costa Rica and the plenipotentiaries of that republic, referring these claims to a board of commissioners, and providing for the payment of their awards. This convention will be submitted immediately to the Senate for their constitutional action. The claims of our citizens upon the republic of Nicaragua have not yet been provided for by treaty, although diligent efforts for this purpose have been made by our minister resident to that republic. These are still continued, wit
The Daily Dispatch: June 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Twenty dollars reward. (search)
e marks of express companies, when there is reason to believe they come from disloyal States. Such letters, however, should be delivered on the payment of full postage, without the cent drop. A special agent has been instructed to investigate the matter, and the Department adds, the carrying of letters over the established post routes by express or other companies, in violation of law, must be stopped. Senor Mallna to-day presented his letters re-accrediting him as Minister from Costa Rica and Nicaraguan, etiquette requiring this course on his part in consequence of the recall of Mr. Dimitry as United States Minister to those Republics, and the appointment of a successor. Another examination has been made at the White House on the Potomac, and no battery discovered there. A similar assertion cannot as positively be made concerning Mathias' Point. The river scouts, however, have their attention continually directed to such matters, and are doing good service in pre
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], $25 reward (search)
Lovel, who were all eminently associated with the expedition be organised against Cuba, under the immortal Quitman, in 1854. The defence and destruction of Granada form the most brilliant episode of the war in Nicaragua, and furnish the most splendid proof on record of the invincible prowess and terrible audacity of the American volunteer in battle, when properly led. For nineteen days did Henningsen, in Granada, with less than 300 men, resist the allied forces of Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica, with the insurgents of Nicaragua, a total force against him of 4,000 well armed men and equipped soldiers. Day after day he led his brave command in desperate and death-dealing sorties upon the enemy, and when forced back by the sheer weight of the brute mass before him, he burned the city step by step as he retired, fighting amid concentric circles of fire, until he received the order from Gen. Walker to abandon the position, which order he obeyed, after planting a standard on the main
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