The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-14

The arrival at New York of the steamer Chero-
kee brings later advices from Nicaragua.
Mr.. Chatfeld has been busy endeavoring 10
spread British influence throughout the Isthman
territories and TO have secured the election
of Don Juan Mora, President Of Costa RIGA;
which IL gain to England, in that State, unless
the people should take the other side and make a
pronunciamento. treaty, which was negotiated
in February, l646, has been ratified by the new
government, and by 1t Costa RIGA is taken under
the protection OF the British, somewhat after the
fashion In which the Mosquito king enjoys that
honor. The design is plainly TO advance the pre-
tensions of Costa RIGA, regards territory and a
boundary the river San Juan de Nicaragua
Trusting to British protection, Molina, the Costa
canal through the territories of Nicaragua, il
that State had no existence. In pursuance of the
policy above indicated, Mr.. Chatfeld has written
the following official letter.
LEGATION OF H. b. M.
SAN JOSE, Dec. I, l649.
To the Secretary Of Foreign affairs Of Nicara-
gua--SIR have the honor to inform you, for the
knowledge of the Director of Nicaragua, that have
signed treaty of amity, commerce, and naviga-
ten, as the plenipotcntiary Of H. b. M. with the
has been ratified by the President of that Republic
and am therefore authorized to declare that il will
be accepted by her majesty the Queen.
In making this communication to your Govern
in virtue of this act the relations between this Re-
public and Great Britain have been established
which will not permit, on the part of Ncarag qua,
any alteration in the actual position of Costa Rica
Therefore, II appears to me proper to advise your
cxcellency, that il for the interest 0. Nicaragua,
also Of this republic, that whatever differences
may be pending between the two governments
should only be adjusted amicably, under the know.
ledge that any other means which may be adopted
will not be viewed with indifference on the part OF
England. have the honor, &C.,
FREDERICK CHATFIELD.
Through the prompt exertions of Mr.. Squier the
Island OF Tigre has been given up, and the British
forces have been withdrawn. The following letters
have relation to this act and the Costa RIGA diff
culties:
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN CENTRAL
AMERICA.
LEON DE NICARAGUA, Dec. 10, lS49.
To the SecFtary for Foreign affairs Of the Repub-
lie Of Costa Rica.-SrR have the honor to inform
you that, by contract concluded between the re-
public Of Nicaragua and company of citizens OF
the United States, styled the "American Atlantic
and Pacific Ship-canal Company and duly rati-
fed upon both parts upon the 26th OF September,
elusive rights with respect to opening ship canal
other Communication through or by the river
San Juan and Lake Nicaragua, from the Atlantic
to the Pacific ocean. have also the honor to in
form you that this contract in all its provisions is
under the special protection and guaranty of the
United States; and that no pretension which Costa
RIGA may set up to any portion of the territory OF
Nicaragua, involved therein, will be recognised or
permitted by the United States.
The republic Of Nicaragua comprehends both
banks of the river San JUAN also the entire lake
Of Nicaragua, together with its shores; and any in
reference, under whatever pretext with these linn
it's will call for the prompt and energetic interpo-
siton of the United States.
II is also proper to say your excellency, for the
information Of the President of Costa RIGA, that
while it is anxious for the speedy and amicable
settlement of the question between Nicaragua and
Costa RIGA in respect to the Department of Guiana
CASTE the United States will not consent to any for
eign Intervention in its adjustment.
Assuring you once more of the friendly DISPOSE
ton of my Government, / have the honor to be,
&C., &c.
(Signed) E. GEO. SaurER.
LA UNION, December &c, 1919.
To the Commissioner of San Salvador in Nicara
gtla-SIR: At about eight O'Clock this morning the
British war-steamer Gorgon arrived off the port OF
Amapala, Usand of Tigre,) with the object Of
taking off the forces left there by Mr.. Chateld and
Immediately commenced embarking the artillery
which had been left. Upon the arrival of the
steamer, the commander ordered the flag of Eng
land to be hauled down, and that of Honduras to
be raised, which be saluted with twenty -one guns
He also sent messenger TO General Guardiola, re-
questing him to send garrison to resume pos.
session Of the island
am, sir, &C., &c, j. CAsEREs,
Commander at La Union.
Mr.. Squier has concluded treaty with San Sal
yador.-Phild. North american.