The New York herald., 1850-04-08
The Nicaragus QuestiOo-The Late and the
Present Admlnlst ration.


Washington, Mr. Clayton, the part of the
United States, and Sir Henry Bulwer, the British
Minister, the part of England, have entered into
correspondence and negotiation for the settlement
of the Nicaragua question, and the organs of the
cabinet assert that there is every probability of that
much agitated matter being disposed of in a manner
perfectly satisfactory to both countries, in very
short time
The New York Tribune, one of the organs of the
free soil portion Of the cabinet in this metropolis,
asserted, some time since, most positively and un-
equvocaly, and reiterated it from day to day, that
a treaty on this subject had been made and trans
mitted 10 England for ratification. Subsequent
events have shown the falsty of the assertion, and
now that the matter has been in reality taken in
hand, and negotiations have been commenced, the
same journal is busying itself in collecting proofs
to sustain the allegation that Mr.. Polk neglected
American interests in that quarter, succumbed TO
the preensons of Great Britain protector Of the
Billy Bowegs Of Mosquito, and abandoned the
Monroe doctrine, which the late President asserted
in his message would be his guide. Now, we are
by no means willing TO say that Mr.. Folks ad-
minstration did pay that attention to American
interests in that region which their importance
demanded. or that he pursued the Monroe doctrine
in regard to British aggressions in Nicaragua
and Central Americas nor are we willing to
admit, on the other hand, that such neglect
would be any justification for the present
administration in adopting the same policy.
There may, perhaps, be some excuse for Mr..
Polk's administration not attending properly to
that subject They had the Oregon question on
hand, which. at one period, assumed a very threat
ening aspect, and threatened TO plunge the two
countries into a war. The Oregon question, at
the time when il was under discussion, was much
rncrc serious and important matter Of controversy
then The Nicaragua question, and, therefore, as
was right and proper, il engaged the attention of
MIR. Polk and his cabinet, TO the exclusion of al
most everything else. In addition to that, it is
only within the last two years-since the acluisi-
ton ofCaliiomia-that British aggressions and pre-
tensions in Nicaragua and Central America have
become of very great Importance, far as the in
erests Of the United States in that quarter con-
cemed
But the administration of Mr.. Polk, or, at least,
the agents OF that administration, not care
less of American interests in Nicaragua, the pub
lie might he led suppose, from the assaults that
have recently appeared in the Tribune and other
organs of the present cabinet in Washington. Ii
is very well known that Mr. IIise, who was
United States minister TO Central America, nego-
tiated treaty with the government of Nicaragua,
which ceded to the United States all the CONNER
cal and other advantages which we should require
in that territory in consequence of the acquisition
Of California, and the discovery of the vast gold
mines in that distant territory together with the
right Ct way through the Ncaraguan territory for
the construction Of a canal to connect the Allan
81. for
purposes In return for these benefits, which were
essential TO the growing trade and commerce be-
tween the eastern and western shores of this re.
public, all that the government of Nicaragua re-
qnired Of us was, that we should extend our pro-
lection 10 them, and aid and assist them in repelng
,he aqpreseions of Great Britain, and in maintaining
the integrity of the State Of Nicaragua. That
treaty, so very beneficial in every aspect, and so
very important to the commercial interests and ne
cessities Of the United States, was thrown under
the table by Mr.. Clayton, or stuffed into some dark
pigeon hole SO that il might never see the light
fearing. as was natural TO suppose he would, that
the credit Of negotiating il would rebound TO the
of Mr. Polk. The treaty was thus
disposed % and Mr. IIse recalled. OF course, the
important concession which was embraced in it
present cabinet undertook to 60 over the same
ground which was travelled so successfully by his
predecessor, and another treaty was negotiated,
which, however, was not far as the interestu Of
the United States are concerned, so advantageous
to the United States and England now steps in
and saws that the rgh, Of way last granted inter-
feres with the rights Of his Mosquito majesty (bless
the mark y, whom she is bound TO protect, and,
therefore. that the canal cannot be undertaken,
until those rights recognised. Such Is the pre-
sent condition Of the question.
Now, what necessity is there for entering iato
negotiation at all with Great Britain on this sub
jet The whole world knows that that nation
hes no real rights in that quarter. BY entering
upon negotiations at ALL the cabinet have virtually
admitted that England has rights in Mica
ragua and We fear ,huy willing to conccde the
interests of the United States, with the view of
securing TO the company which most recently got
the grant TO construct canal between the two
oceans, in their charter, without any trouble from
Great Britain. These are the views which the
public take of the recent conduct Of the cabinet in
this affair II is in vain TO deny that the general
impression among the community is, that the pre-
sent cabinet are about TO cede away what should
not be cedcd, and 20 acknowledge prctendcdLishts
on the part ofEngland, which should be regulated
Let the cabinet. therefore, take care that, while
their organs here and throughout the country are
searching the archives OF the State department for
proof that Mr. Folks administration did not attend
faithfully to the programme which Mr.. Polk laid
down in his message, AMI otherwise neglected
American interests in Central America, they do "a,
!, How their example and do worsc-ce,,- aw,av
,hoss i..ieTcsis.
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Tnr SHINES AMONG INV MECHANICS AvD Work
NC MEN.-The strikes which commenced among
the mechanics and working Of this city. short
time since are still going md several reports Of
the proceedings which took place at their meet
nrs will be round elsewhere in this days paper.
We must again express Hur satisfaction at the man.
ncr In which thcse strikes am meetings continue
10 he conducted. The working men con'."e 'hem-