The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-03

The demonstration of one of the States of Central
America referred TO by us yesterday, IS serious move
which demands the prompt and udicious action of
government Since the failure OF Mr. Stephens's embas
sy, who unfortunately, arrived the country in the
midst OF the fierce and sangunary revolution between
the cenralists and federaliss, and the instruction OF
Carrera against both parties, and could not therefore,
determine to which power he should present his creden
tails, we have had diplomatic intercourse with the
States OF Central America. This has been error, an
unwse OMISSION on part. The government OF these
States Tor the last eight years. considering the bad
example set them by their neighbour has exhibit
ca extraordinary stability and efficiency Gareia' 'hougn
young unlettered, inexperienced, wild lDdian mas IN
an Incredibly short time prepared himself Tor Inc luu
clous and successful administration OF the undsguised
dictatorship which he wieds over these States re -
truly wonderful man. whose career seems more IKE
the wild creation OF poet romancer, man ihe sooe'
reality OF history few years age he was wiz na
untameabe and blood thirsty as the cougar which
turks i'm his native forests Possessed OF great agility
personal strength, orttude courage and perseverance,
he soon became prominent leader OF the small oaha Oh
Indian robbers which infest the country: !,
Aroused by a deep personal injury inflicted by one OF
the officers of the bera)sts and by knowledge OF the
wrongs and oppression exercised over e anosna race
by the foreigners and their descendants Carfe was en-
abed to assemble around his banner OF green leaves
large force of Indians who armed with few old guns,
their prmeva bows and arrows, and tne terrible aene,ei
state of alarm Taking advantage of the disputes between
the cenaiss and federalsls he fell unfortunately upon
both parties In vain the whites attacked and defeated
him in every direction His ortude, perseverance, and
resources were nexhaustble Wounded more than nine
times, driven to the mountains and forests and hunted
like wild beast he would still maintain himself, and
s,on as his enemies retained to the towns would reap
pear at the head Of large force and march Immediately
upon the large city of Guatemala He succeeded at last
capturing this town, occupied it with his wild and
naked Indians and so terrified the inhabitants that they
agreed to consent to any terms 10 get rid OF him His
terms were the payment of the small of $4,000
which would be fortune to himself and his poor Indian
followers For himself, personally he demanded few
cigars and full laced cooked hat and generals uniform
These terms were oyousy acceded 10, and Carrera
tired his native Jungle But here he did not remain
quiet cunning and designing priest, who perceived
his good qualities and the to which they could be APP
Piled prompted him take advantage OF the disordered
condition OF the country and to the government
himself He adopted the SUGGESTION marched his Indian
rabbe again Guatemala, defeated MoraZan and his
party and succeeded in putting down all opposition and
installed himself as Dictator of the States of Central
America.
But the greatest of all his victories that which he
achieved over his savage passions and ignorance. He
employed teach him to read and WRITE and the
rdimens OF education; and In very short time supplied
himself with the necessary knowledge to conduct the
binary duties of government He is said TO be
good scholar and excellent ruler. Though, at times,
the natural erocity of the Indian will leak out, and
prompt him deeds of violence and blood he is reputed
to be by habually cruel, domneering self
willed.
Altogether, he is one of the most remarkable men
which this continent has produced and should the
States of Central America be induced to nermeddle in
the contest between Mexico and the United States, he
will no doubt, play conspicuous part In the stirring
events of the future history OF this war.