The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-23
following address, which We copy from
Ell .fraucaaa of the Goth February:

10 SHo1Cutu VI TIC SOtH fcUfudiy.
Ma. PaEsIpEsr; In presenting the credentials
which bear TO you from the President Of the
United States. should be wanting in duty, were
not avail myself of the occasion to assure you Of
the continued friendship and undimnished regard
which the people and Government Of the United
States entertain for the people and constituted
thorities of Chile.
cit is impossible that the people of the United
States should cherish other than generous senti-
ments towards the people of Chile. They witnessed
with the deepest solctude your heroic struggle for
independence they sympathised with you in the
trying ordeal through which you passed, and re-
oiced in your deliverance from colonial depend
ence.
"The revolution of Chile was, in many respects,
counterpart of the North American revolution;
the history Of the is in the MAN, the history of
the other alike they fought, suffered, and tri-
umphed. The free institutions which they erected
upon the ruins Of monarchy are, in theory, the
same. Since their independence, both republics
have had occasion 10 exhibit 10 the world the
proves Of their citizen soldiers; and at the pre-
sent time each has, its chief magistrate, an emf
nent citizen who, after having devoted the prime
OF his life 10 the service of his country distant
felds elevated by the people to the highest Of
flee within their gift.
But the stability Of their institutions, the OBJ
servance Of law, and the maintenance of ma tional
credit, invest the government and people of Chile
with their chief excellence in the estimation of the
United States. No nation has advanced more rap
idly in prosperity and happiness than the people of
Chile since their independence. Chile is a brilliant
star in the galaxy of republican States, whose lus
tire has never been dmmed-whose escutcheon has
never been tarnished--whose plighted faith has
never been violated An elder republic may be
justly proud of a young sister who has, by her
ample, reflected much honor on the cause of free
government.
''The people of countries are destined, ere
long, to become more closely united by the ties of
social intercourse and the golden bonds of COM
merce.
"Recent events in California have presented
wide field for commercial enterprise. in which the
interests of Chile second only TO those Of the
United States. Here she will find ready market
for her immense surplus products, powerful
stimulant to the enterprise and industry Of her
citizens, and profitable employment for her yes
sells and seamen. From her geographical position,
her extensive coast, her commodious bays and har-
bors; but. above ALL from the fertility of her soil
and her inexhaustibe resources, Chile is destined
to act important part on this new theatre which
has been thrown open to the competition of the
commercial world.
"Actuated by these views and sentiments, ii is
not less IN accordance win my personal Wishes
than it is the fcrvent desire of the Government of
the United States, to improve and strengthen the
relations Of friendship which subsist between the
two republics"
His excellency replied:
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'sMR. MINISTER PLENIpoTENTIARY; The expires
sions of friendship which you have addressed to
in the name of the President Of the United States
very grateful, and embrace with singular
to my view of more friendly relations between the
two countries by the extension of the benefits of
reciprocal social and commercial intercourse.
"You may rest assured that on our part nothing
shall be omitted that can make continue 10 de-
serve the honorable opinion Of the Government and
people of the United States of America, the worthy
model of liberty and civilization, and to place the
mutual commerce of the two nations ON the broad
basis of common interest
Acquainted with the qualities by which you are
adorned, am happy that it has fallen TO your lot
to represent your great and powerful nation
this Government. Be assured that you viii find in
the CHILEAN administration every possible facility
for the discharge Of such high trust"
The Chilians are proud of being con-
sidered as resembling the United States in
their institutions and enterprise. They
bestowed upon our minister civilities
which evinced the highest respect for his
Government, and sincere desire to be
more closely united in sympathy and as
ISOLATION with our people.