The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-10
(coRREsPosDEsoE OF THE REPuBLIo.l
Leon do Nicaragua.

In Honduras mas been brought TO close, without
any serious collision at arms; and the State, in its
interior relations, has been restored to quiet The
rebel general, Guardiola, marched from the centre
Of the State upon Nacaome, then temporarily occu-
pied by the government but before his arrival the
forces Of the latter were augmented by the arrival
Of the troops of San Salvador, thousand strong
under the command of the we'll known generals
Cabanas and Barnios. In the presence of the COM
bined army, and his own men bound to him by no
other tie than that of fear, and daily DESERVING,
Guardiola found it necessary to come to terms.
These were arranged by the commissioner Of San
Salvador, and provide for general amnesty, from
which a few persons only are excepted, and these
are to be tried by the legal tribunals. Guardiola
is, however, imms diately to leave the State; and
Jauregui, accused of being in conjunction with Mr..
Chatfield, the prime of the whole affair, is
prohibited from entering the State.
BY the accompanying correspondence, however,
between the British admiral, now in the Gulf OF
Fonseca and the Government of Honduras, IL will
be seen that the disturbances with England are
possibly to be revived, and that Chatficldian
campaign Of seizures and blockades may be ex-
pected. This correspondence will explain itself,
and illustrate the not very dignfed game of "fast
and loose'' which Bull is playing with Honduras
The arrival of the admiral in the "Asia a." is
coupled with the announcement that whole fleet
is 10 follow which must be very alarming to
country which has not single vessel OF its own.
No one however is SO blind, even here, as not to
discover the object of all this display; Pamerston,
as the saying is, sssticks out all over" and the
manifestation is primarily designed for effect some
where in the vicinity of Washington. The surren-
der Of Guardola will probably defeat the secondary
object of the advent of the "Asia "a, and will in
terfere very materially with the plans OF Mr. Chat
field and the old services for defeating the proposed
confederation. That the union will now take place,
in spite of all obstacles, is morally certain. The
State of San Salvador has ratified the terms OF the
compact, and the legislatures OF Honduras and
Nicaragua, now in session, will do the same.
The new order of things will then begin about
the first of July. Guatemala and Costa Rica,
both of which happen to have their governments
under.Snglish and servile control, may keep aloof
for a time; but as their people almost unani-
NOUS for confederation, they will earlier or later
come into the compact The dissolution of the old
federation was part due to the fact that the rights
and powers Of the States and those Of the national
government, were not sufficiently understood and
Defined and constant collisions took place in con-
sequence Now, however, these important points
are better understood and will be properly guarded.
With the stimulus which will follow the commence
ment and opening of the canal-the better employ
ment and higher anticipatons which will be given
to the people and the of the sympathy and
protection of other nations all these things feel
confident will make the new union successful, and
raise this magnificent country, with its boundless
resources, to the rank which it should occupy
among nations. British Intervention, annoyance,
and intrigue is the principal bar to the consumma-
ton of these anticpations but these cannot prevent
however much they may delay it.
The French frigatc "Serieuse" keeps close to the
British admiral, and watches all his movements
with an eagles oyc. Bull is civil, but evidently
annoyed at the companionship.
Some amendments to the canal contract have been
arranged between Mr.. d. l.. White, the agent of
the company, and the Government, but they are
unimportant
The Congress Of San Salvador, will be seen by
the papers which send you, has ratified the treaty
between that staunch little republic and the United
States concluded on the I'd of January last. The
remarks of the President of the State in relation
thereto will also be found in the same papers.
The steamers destined to run between Realijo and
San Francisco expected daily at the former port
Quite a number Of homeward- bound Californians
are now here, their way to San Juan, preierring
this route to that Of Panama. Yours, &C., X.
PSI learn that Mr. Squier, the American
Charge Aaires who left here for the Gulf of Fon-
SEGA Honduras, and San Salvador, on the 18th ult,
has been received with call the honors' by the
British admiral, and that the utmost cordiality
lists between all parties; although, doubt, neither
one will allow himself TO be caught mapping, or
very much off his guard.
IrRANsLArIoN.l
L. "A. IL
in The Pacific TO the Government Of Honduras.
ABOARD THE FLAG-sHI ssAsIA,"
BAY OF FossEcA, March %, 1880.
TO tie principal Secretary Of State Of Honduras.
Sin T: had the honor to receive yesterday your
note OF the 22d instant informing me, IN to
mine Of the goth, that Mr.. Felipe Jauregui had no
powers to treat with the agent Of III. X. M. but
only with the republican governments Of G. A.;
that the convention arranged between the above
parties in the town OF San Jose COSTA Rica) on
the 29th Of Dec, lS49 had not been presented by
Mr.. Jauregui 10 the Supreme Government, at the
date of your note; that certain Of the articles which
you are assured IL contains are OF such nature
highly to offend the dignity and endanger the
Independence OF the State; that the Legislative
Chambers are not now in session, and therefore un
able 10 give il their APPROVAL and that the govern
ment is not willing 10 receive It, as II would there
by certainly subject itself TO the censure Of that
high body.
In reply. have 10 observe, that the detention and
turn from Costa Rica, now indispu table facts,
and he il unable 10 personally present TO the govern
ment the convention referred TO; but am informed
that the articles have been printed in the public pa
pers. Notwithstanding, now enclose 20 you copy
officially communicated 10 me by the Charge d. AT
faires Of IA. Il. NJ, so that no excuse may be had
for men compliance Herewith on the part OF Honda
ras In the belief that II would be accepted and
ratified, the island Of Tgre was surrendered, and
nothing inpedss from taking possession aneD Of
the island, II IL appears Convenient 20 me, in compen
salion of British claims against Honduras
In respect 10 the nomination OF a commissioner
10 proceed 10 Mr.. Chatfeld and bring all these
claims 10 an arrangement, have TO say that II af.
fords me much satisfaction 10 know this; but the
government Of Honduras is informed that Mr..
Chateld is not at that point, and will not be there
until the end Of May.
Much unnecessary delay has occurred in the
settlement Of these claims, and have, therefore,
10 observe that, If do not remain the coast in
person shall leave part of my squadron here with
power 10 transmit 60 the desired conclusion OF
all causes in dispute between cur respective gov
ernments, or 10 operate with the authorization OF
MIR. Chatheld, according 10 circumstances.
have, &c, &c, &c,
PHIPPs HORNBY,
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