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Foreign News July 15, 1856

New York Daily Tribune

New York, New York County, New York

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Reports from Costa Rica and Nicaragua detail a revolution against President Mora over Nicaragua invasion, cholera epidemic killing key leaders, and allied Central American troops mobilizing against filibuster William Walker, who controls key areas amid stalled transit.

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CENTRAL AMERICA.

COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA.

From The Panama Herald.

By an arrival from Punta Arenas we have dates from Costa Rica to the 12th June.

The cholera was fast disappearing from the country.

A very strong revolution had broken out against the Government, and there appears a probability that President Mora would be taken out and shot by the insurgents.

The revolution has been brought about by a party of the Costa Ricans who were opposed to the invasion of Nicaragua by the Mora army.

Business was entirely at a stand-still in Punta Arenas, provisions scarce and high, and the prospects very poor.

A British man-of-war was in port.

By the same arrival we learn that the 2,000 troops which left Guatemala to invade Walker had been prevented from crossing the territory of San Salvador, the latter State being opposed to the invasion.

The impression of our informant is that Walker purposes making an early attack on Costa Rica, and that he will succeed, having a very strong force at present.

His headquarters now are at Virgin Bay.

From The Aspinwall Courier

We have files of San José papers from May 6 to 27 and the following is the only paragraph of sufficient interest to copy.

It is from The San José Albion of May 27:

"By official communications of the Governments of Guatemala and San Salvador, they announce to that of this Republic, that on the 3d of May the vanguard of the Guatemalan army, composed of 800 men, left the capital, under command of Gen. Paredes, and united with that of San Salvador, stationed in the villages on the route to the frontiers of Nicaragua, under command of Don Joaquin Espacio Guzman, will very soon enter into the State of Nicaragua, with the object of assisting Costa Rica in the complete destruction of Walker.

The Costa Rica papers also announce the death of Gen. Mora, the Commander-in-Chief, the Vice-President, and the Secretary of State-all by cholera.

Report says that the aforesaid troops had reached Chinandega, about twelve miles from Realejo, and that the cholera was raging, not only among the Costa Ricans, but also in the Nicaraguan army. It is said by those who pretend to be posted, that Walker has over 2,000 foreign troops, and on the other hand, that he has but 600. One thing seems certain, no boats are arranged to keep up the transit, and everything is in the hands of the Walker army.

There is no prospect of any more steamers being run on that route." And we presume there is but little doubt that the steamers will cease to run to Greytown for discharge and receipt of passengers for some time to come, and that they will be transferred to this route for the formation of a weekly line.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Rebellion Or Revolt Disease Or Epidemic

What keywords are associated?

Costa Rica Revolution Nicaragua Invasion Walker Filibuster Cholera Outbreak Guatemalan Troops

What entities or persons were involved?

President Mora Gen. Mora Walker Gen. Paredes Don Joaquin Espacio Guzman

Where did it happen?

Costa Rica And Nicaragua

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Costa Rica And Nicaragua

Event Date

May To June

Key Persons

President Mora Gen. Mora Walker Gen. Paredes Don Joaquin Espacio Guzman

Outcome

cholera deaths including gen. mora, vice-president, and secretary of state; revolution against government; guatemalan troops prevented from invading; walker reportedly has strong force

Event Details

Revolution broke out in Costa Rica against President Mora due to opposition to Nicaragua invasion; cholera disappearing but caused key deaths; 2,000 Guatemalan troops prevented from crossing San Salvador to invade Walker in Nicaragua; allied forces from Guatemala and San Salvador aim to assist Costa Rica against Walker; business stalled in Punta Arenas; no transit boats under Walker control

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