The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-09
Important from Nicaragua.

Important from Nicaragua.
We have received, by the steamship Cherokee
files of Nicaragua, Salvador, and other journals
of Central America, 10 the 10th of April. The
intelligence they contain is interesting and i'm
por,ant We have also received letter from a
correspondent, who came passenger in the steamer.
The letter is annexed -
To TBE EnIroR UEHAID
1t has been some ,ime since had the pleasure o
addressing you few lines from Central America cir
eumstances kept me from doing. take the OPP
portunity of giving you a little information which
possess, concerning that country, and which, should
you consider worthy OF insertion in your journ.
you may add TO its columns, for the information NJ
those who may wish to hear from monts in
that country. Another time may say more.
when ON the island called Tiger Islsad," ON
tho 9Th day of last month had the pleasure OF hoist
ing the flag Of the United Statos, which Mr. E. q.
Squer charge deasirs left there for purpose
and indeed 1t was proud sight to me- the stripes
flying from the flagstaff where, some months
previous hoated the red of trsnsatlantis
riysl The Admiral OF Her Majestys Pacific Squadron
on board Of the Asia, Sir Phipps uornby, had tho
pleasure Of seeing flag floating thcro and partf-
cuisrly Ms II was put on the Island by Mr. siuicr,
whilst his vessel anchored in front Of the port
1t did look rather shabby minister sailing
about in tho gulf OF Fonseca, in barge, which Is
than hollow tree, bunting n lag aud an oppor-
tuny To correspond with the Honduras governs
the Admiral ON board OF eighty gun snip, With 10
marines at his disposal Suffice II, the hag is there
Ii presented To Mr. Squicr by the com uandsr or
the French frigate Sorcu.en also snehor-.I in IN,
quit Il fonseca. it seems strange tnat govern
mept never has sent vessel Of that part Of
the coast, for the purpose of protecting ox.as
in Their commercial pursuits and at the same time,
acquiring infor nation a. to hsrbours. 40
II the stars remain in In tho gull of Rcpseca. We
may expect TO concentrate quite an American b1si-
ness there. There Is peace Ina Honduras, whom
left the 9th of April. General Guardols gave up
his arms TO the government party and escorted
san Salvador by two OF General Bsrsois cncer,.
Why GuardioA surrendered, cannot be accounted
for save Tor the simple reason that ms forces deserted
leaving him with only COO
This triumph OF the government party Of the States
of Salvador. Honduras and Nicaragua ths nearest
approach TO reoginazaion Of the Federal buo VI
Central America. which has taken place yet; and
should Guatemala and Corts Rics still hold ous,
these, three above mentioned States will unite
der the government. J NJ. ID.
The Gaeoia del Sairador, OF the Sh OF March.
contains decree of the legislative chambers rati-
hing the treaty entered into at Leon dc Mica
ragua, on the I'd Of January, ult between tho
Republic Of the United States Of America aud tho
sovereign and independent State OF Salvador, by
George Squier and Agustin Morales.
The same journal contains a decree OF the
President, ra,fying the contract made a, Leon, on
the sth OF November last, by the commissioners Of
the three States Of Honduras Nicaragua, and Sal
vador, establishing joint confederation of those
States
Don Doroteo Tasconzelos has been reelected
President Of Salvador An official communication
OF the fact is made 10 the Minister Of the United
States by the Secretary Of State in communication
dated 10Th February ult. The Gacefa contains
the reply OF Alr. Squier TO this communication, in
which our minister expresses his great satisfaction
at The event, and ends follows
Permit me TO add that by recent information frem
my government have rcasous for believing that the
evils which the states Of Central America have suf-
fer,d from foreign Intervention will be rsmedIed and
that the interfering preensions Of such foreign
ments viii be removed, and the territories usurpeA
VIII be restored signed, y. GEORGE 5QUIER"
he same journal states that the disturbances
raised by The Pronnnc,omsafo of General tjuardio-
10, at legucigalpa, originated from the British, and
were suggested and inspired by the enemies of the
territorial integrity Of Central America by PERSONS
who desired that the influence and power ~ Great
Britain should be pcrPctaied by force in the coun-
Try:
We translate aud publish the following impor-
tant documents, received by the same conveyance.
The President Of the State Of Salvador has pushed
the following decree and dcclsrstop In reference
the preamble states to the late events and In order
with hos. Of IN. republics of American oon,nynt
ard Ia order TO secure far possible not mrrcly
the Independence of the American republics, bat,
also the establrhment cf dsmoeratie Institutions.
nTcLApsrIo~.
Art. l. The state OF salvador considers II Of ths
essential principles Of s policy absolutely to excluds
all Intervention, direct o. indircct, by any foreign
In tho domestic International ssatons Of the
rpubliean states of America.
Art 2 The extension propa cation of monarehicai
instutions by conquest colonization, The pr.tesd
ed sovereignty Of any wandering tribes the eonti-
ncnt Of Amecs contrary 60 the interests ell the
republican ststes cf America sud q. an ait~sk upon
ih.ir peace and their indcPeud-nce.
Aria Any voluntary couocs.ion. absolut. or con.
ditionai 81 any portion whscvcr of the ancient CON
federation of Central America, for the purposes of
colonization, OF the occupation % any spot Of said
territory ~ any nonarcbicsl power by aay pretend
cd monarch under the protection of any hsai
power viii bs considered by the ssste o salvador
only hcst. TO IL interests but also an attack
upon tho pssce and indeps ndcuee Of all the stat Of
Given IN the IIs Of the senate 12h February, 1850
fAREDHS. President.
bELGAbo, Secretary of state
MEDINA, Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
The COvrso del kfrpo Of April 9Th, contains the
ditcoursc OF the President OF the State Of Saliva
dor. pronounced before the deputies the Close of
the legislative chambers. HE particularly coagrs-
tulates the deputies upon their work ia ratifying
the compact entered into at Leon, January ri, by
which the three States Of Nicaragua, Hon Iuras
and Salvador are included in n federal com act
aud expresses hope that the arrangement 40
far n Coes though not fully equal 10 his wishes.
will tend 10 confirm the liberties and secure the
greater indepcnc- of the three States against Eu-
ropcan monafchical aggression.
lie then proceeds TO congratulate the chambers
on the treaty formed with the United States, by
Mr.. squer, ss The hapr,est guarantee Of the best
Interests o. ne state; lie speaks IN very fastering
terms Of the United States. lie says
The United states love liberty and surport A 4, Al,
psrts Of the world To II they owe their imm snss
power and astonishing prosperity.
lie Passes, at the same time, a high compliment
upon our Minister. Mr.. Squicr. without mentioning
hrs name, but referring to him as the org IN ~
which Central Anne RIGA " assured Of the hherality
justice, good feeling, and firm support ofthe United
states Of America.
May our government not dissppoint these nobIe
people, aud not bc failing 10 them and TO the in.
tefeets OF liberty and republcanisfn, by lcavine
| them 10 the tender rnersies Of MIR. Chatield and
| the British.
Court Csissssr Tn,s D~y.