New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-04-03
Republic of Costa Rica-Presentatiea Of her
Envoy

R-s-s Ahs National Intell2eBcef.
We announced few days since, that Senor
Don Felipe Molina had presented his credentials
to the President, and had been received as Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentisry Of
the Republic of Costa Rica TO the Government Of
the United States. We have since been favored
with copy of his address upon the occasion, and
of the Presidents reply. which we insert below.
Seaor Molina's address
Mr.. PRESIDENT: From the moment when, there sp.
peerDg no probability Of the Cealr.l American Unou
ever being restored Costa kca assumed full exercise
OF her sovereignty incepenoen, community she be-
alive TO The necessity OF strengthening her reaons
WIN ioIelgn powers sne is psIueusy Mous 20 60
and identity Of political PRINCIPLES rendering the spy Of
hi. country an object Of paramount interest TO US
The President Of Costa Rca accordingly appointed me
more than two years ago Envoy Extraordinary TO Ibis
Government as appears by tho credentials confirmed
By subsequent acts which 40 myself tbs honor 10 place
In your ExceeDcys hands. Negotiations OF very pres
sing nature however, have prevented me from paving
your Excelency at an earlier date, the homage Of my
country and my own humble respects such negotiations
embracing tho recognition OF our political existence ~
cal esab,hmeni By The Holy See and Eeses win oIhsr
raiions comforting on none any exclusive advantages
having been successfully coneluted AN at length co.
abed 10 devote myself to the discharge OF duty tho moro
gratifying 10 me- ~ attached 10 America BY the recoec
lions Of my early education, view with deep in!sfe3
everything connected with this land OF freedom. Allow
therefore, to assure your Exceeucy that the Govern
men and The people OF Coats Rca are animated BY ING
wsmes feelings OF fendship for this great nation ana
offer their wishes Tor the Continuance OF 10
prosperity and for the personal happiness OF Ito uss
Costa Rics Mr. President Is but rising State yet she
enertans the hope that her geographical position her na
provemep and The stability Of hsr COMMUNICATION viii en-.
title her 10 the consideration Of The United States and hal
she msy succeed 10 forming intimate q connection win
this country she has with any other Power.
We confidently irust Ia the wisdom and integrity OF ms
magnsrimous nation for tbs Preservation Of our nsnn
any difficulties which may ariSe We find already 10 ey-
dence Of the favorable dispositions OF this 0oyernneoIW
The Ship Csns Convention lately concluded wlb oIess
ne ursy Of The Central American States and Offering the
mediation Of both Powers for 10 settlement Of conlcnag
claims In regard 10 the territories which TOE eonten
PLACED roule shall pass ,-,.
congratulate myself on being called upon TO seinstH.
mental In facilitating bat glorious enterprise, and sos 40
every thing In my power 10 de,erve tbs approval Of the
America Government ard peope In the fuhlmen OF mo
different objects Of my comm ssion.
The Presidents Reply.
Mr.. MINISTER / heartily welcome you the first feps
resenave which the Republic u Ia RIGA h.s aecfsd
60 70 as Zoe oSi sd ss.ss ~S an bs
Republics formerly composing mo reas fsuon OF SsanM
whs 9sy learn from yos s IN yoS
opinion there ground hrexpecng retnon OF Ihoso
Ter profound regret Severed as they now are obs
~ s s- os p'G'R s a.. Be . ss
rapid as her 0reg n rlsioDs At least were under ne
direction OF q feudbl chief magistrate.
In any question, howeCer, .bich may be presented .
the consideration OF this Government touching her rsA
i've Phs ard interests they may all rely, and Costa hcx
not less cophden ly haa Of them, upon our impa..
stuact the attention OF Commercial Poweo 70 that
part Of the American Continent The United sIlea
having territories washed by both the oceans wncn
encompass H. feel the importance Of facilitating me niets
course between them which must In great measure %
carried through Central America. Hence, they have
special interest in culyasng fsrdy relations " In hose
Republics ard your mtsson may be considered 81 pro4
off reciprocal disposition tho past q the Goyernms
OF Costa kicA, hich justly appreciated and WILL msx
be hoped lead TO the enghenng Of the bonds OF conco"
and good understanding b. tw ecu the two governments
trust thai Il will be isken In good partn take tns %
csson express the strongest wish thai these 0ovefr
menis OF Central America VIII not embroil themselves
mutual wars. fhey mot uDit members OF oos -.
ers Government II must be the earnest desire, nevsssn
ess OF all good that hey should not destroy 'ne
selves In wasleiul wars with one sEoiher -
wish you personally. Mr.. MOLINA, good neAln aDe
happy residence In this country.