The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-05
MR.. Bulwsr's Letter % mr.. Ch.sa.ld.

mr. Buiwcrs Letter % MIR. Chstheld.
We find in the Philadelphia Bulletin the following let
ter addressed by the British Minister Sir Henry Bull
wer, to Mr. Chatield, the British charge in Central
America. The Bulletin credits the letter 10 the New
York Herald, and prefaces il by few remarks which we
also copy.
II will be seen that Mr.. Bulwers letter bears date the
2eth February month and twenty days after
he had entered upon his official duties Washington Yet
at that early day. he had discovered that General Tayors
cabinet was weak and Inefficient and without the support
Of the people, He admits by inference strong as d.
rot assertions that the present wing cabinet is suppant
enough 10 British influence, but checked, overawed
and controlled by the fear of the democratic parythe
popular party, as Mr. Bulwer correctly desgnates it.
His words with respect to the administration are these
II is. however weak government and. being suspected
by the popular party ever afraid Of seeming in favor
Of airy policy that is unpopular Thus, though its inen
may be trusted its cannot be relied upons The
italics own; and they used only direct at
tention to those expressions of Mr. Bulwer which con-
tain the gist Of his singular and undpomatc epste to
Mr. Chateld Those expressions are in substance that
General Taylors cabinet is oeak that the popular pa y
is opposed to il that the intentions OF Messs Clayton
Co. such as British subject may trust and conide in
but that the fear which Messrs Clayton Co. entertain
for the aforesaid popular party great that no reliance
be safely placed their conduct After M Poussns
case, what shall think of Sir H. Bulwers discretion
What Of the terms in which he speaks of Mr. Clayton
and the cabinet Of General Taylor We leave to the
British Minister to settle this extraordinary matter with
the Secretary Of State
From the Philadelphia Bulletin
NIcARAGUA-ouE LETTER FROM SIR HENRY BULwER.
Li..l...
addressed Mr. Chatdeld the British representative in
Nicaragua Ii is furnished by the Nicaragua correspond
Of the Herald who gives every of its being
authentic letter of the British Minister, and says
captured by of the Nicaraguan factions from courier
before il was received by the gentleman whom il
addressed.
II the letter is genuine, 1t about undipomatic and
undgnifed production have seen Sir Henry
Bulwer is Taeyrand he would addressed
such note. private official with every assurance OF its
safety, funconav. IL will fancy, raise his
diplomatic reputation home, and will have decided
tendency 70 interrupt, II not wholly break up, the nego
taiions going on between him and our weak govern
ment."
From the New York Herald.
Sir Henry Bslicer to Mr.. Chatfetd.
WAsHIsoroS, Feb. 20, 1850
DEAR have received your communications up to
the Sd of January Inclusive. was glad hear your
rangement with the governor OF Honduras; and
lore he order or evseas.ns TsIs Island arrives know
JUSTICE If you keep before their eyes the ultimate
argument Of force and feel exceedingly your position,
with such gentleman Squier "making capital /" al
your elbow But pray let take the liberty Of suggesting
you that il is well always consider only you
think should be done for the parcua you
hand, but what your government, which has many In
TO consider, will back you doing since make
step forwards II subsequently tits to be made backwards
only renders matters worse. would not Also let Mr..
Squiers misdongs hurry You much of the line
which you would otherwise pursue His conduct Is
ally disapproved Of here and know that De-
paItment has formally dsapproved Of IT,
Neither do think that this government has at the pres
the views you inclined credit Tor Il
Is however, weak and being suspec ted by
the popular party ever afraid OF seeming In favor of any
policy that unpopular Thus, though its intentions may
be trusted its cannot be relied upon Attempts
being made 10 settle the Mosquito business think they
may succeed they ought do We have every wish
aid ia constructing cana-ihat Is, in protecting
and suarantying s security when cons,fuoted
Nor have interest IN the Mosquito
or any selfish osee to serve by mainslning Blu, we
permit the Nicaraguans whom have PEELED
from, be again masters Of the San Juan These
private opinions, but think may like to know them.
have defended your conduct here Tgre island,
the ground that was provoked by squier but !,
go ahead" ii. l.. b.
something about treaty OF protection between Us and
Costa RIGA. Now, Lord p. has only denied that he
has idea Of exercising peotectoate over Costa Rca
My instructions certainly forbid such
idea, and moreover IL would be setting example which
indeed that both the United STATES and al
proceeding the avowed policy that neither
win seek for exclusive influence In Central America
while the conduct of Squer and embarasses
this policy size, any conduct oil similar kind on
your part must do 50 on the other.
These merely private hints Of mine to you. in order
or promising what the United States will do ap
Wishing you % Initiate US. and fully upon all
matters, 49,, -
/ am again, dear sir, yours respectfully, II. l.. b.
L. &c. froun Nest