Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-05-10
N,es-agua-Leeter from Sir Henry Bulser.


The annexed letter, the New York Herald publ
fishes upon the authority Of its Ncaraguan cores
ondent who vouches for its authenticity, and says
Il was captured by one Of the Nicaraguan factions
from courier before it was received by the gentle
man to whom it was addressed. If genuine pro-
ducton of the British Minister, it is undoubtedly
queer affair." and certainly deals quite cavalierly
with the powers that be in Washington city. How
the weak government may view the matter is
another thing
SIR HENRY BuLwER TO MR.. cHATTIELD.
WASHINGTON, Feb Is, $780,
DEAR SIR:-I have received your communications up to
Sd January inclusive glad to hear of arrange
ment with Honduras and trust that you
win thus have settled the question of claims before the order
for circulating Tgre Island arrives know that is diff
ce people matters of Justice. if you
keep before their eyes the ultimate argument oorce
feel exceedingly your position with such gentle
Squier making capital" at your elbow. But pray
let take the liberty suggesting to that it is we'll
always consider only what you think should be done
the particular interest have in hand but what your
government which has many interests to consider will
you doing snce to make step forwards if subse-
quenty it is be made backwards only renders matters
would not ALSO let Mr. Squiers misdoings hurry
you much of the line which you would otherwise
pursue His conduct generally dsappoyed of here
know that the State department has formally dapproved
oft
Neither do think this has at the present
moment the views you inclined credit for It is
however, weak government and being suspected by the
popular party afraid of seeming in favor policy
that is unpopular Thus though intentions may
cd its cannot be relied upon Attempts being
made to settle the Mosquito business think they may
succeeds they ought do We have every wish aid
in constructing canathat is in protecting its construc
ton and guarantying its security when constructed Nor
we any great interest in the Mosquito protecorate
selfish object to by maintaining it. But ought
not and believe will abandonit dshonoraby per-
init the Nicaraguans whom have expelled therem, to
again masters of the San Juan These my private
opinions, but think you may like to know them. have
defended your conduct here Tgre island the ground
that provoked by Squier; go ahead
H. L. B.
S.-Ijut find that you have thrown Squicr
thing about treaty of protection between and Costa
Rica. Now Lord has not only denied that he has any
of exercising proectorate Costa Rca but told
the United States government he had refused it. My in
certainly forbid to encourage any such
moreover it would be setting example which would
be highly imprudent to give should tell you indeed that
the United States and ourselves present
ing upon the avowed policy that neither will seek exolu
sive influence in Central America while the
Suier eonravenes and embarasses this policy side
any conduct ofsmar kind your part do on the
other.
These merely private !nts of you ORDER
prevent your finding your position weakened by doing
promising what the United States will do approve
being promised Pray my frankness, and wishing
you to initiate and write fully to upon all matters
am again, dear sir,
Yours respectfully, H. L. B.
Since the publication of this letter, Sir H.
BULwER has denied its authenticity, but BENNETT
the Herald asserts that he has the original in hi
, possession, and can prove it. r.