Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-17
THE NICARAGUA TREATY

The statements in the subjoned letter to the Phila-
delphia North American, from its correspondent in
Washington, bear such evidence of being derived from
authentic source, that deem it proper to give
them to our readers Il Nat. Int.
WAsHNGToN, Jan. 7.
The most satisfactory intelligence of the day has
come from the other side of the Atlantic, in the mail
by the last steamer, announcing that the British CO.
vernmen had directed their agents at San Juan-tbe
Atlantic terminus OF the projected ship cana--to sus
pend the collection OF port and other duties which had
been enforced under military authority, and had Justly
formed the subject OF so much complaint on the part Of
the oppressed people OF Nicaragua. This may be re-
garded as an suspicious sgn considering the adverse
rumors which have been circulated with so much free
dom and with such little authority. In truth, more
than hall the stories which have appeared in certain
New York prints are gross exaggeratons, fabricated
10 answer sinister object or wicked inventions in
tended TO breed spirit of discomfort between Great
Britain and the United States. Our late Diplomatic
Agent in Central America did not labor hard to pro.
mote good understanding; and between the capers
which hesand Mr.. Chatield cut in their respective
spheres much embarrassment might have grown up, but
for the good sense and practical discretion of their
poyers. And by the way, the Britishi Premier can do
no better service than by emulatng example in the
case of Mr. squier, and applying it to Mr. Chatfield,
who IS great nuisance in small way.
Lord Pamerston has required time to consider the
Convention which he rat flied in June last, but, like an
honorable statesman he has wisely concluded that his
duty requires him to see it faithfully executed. All
things considered, it was hardly fair to expect much
haste the part OF my Lord PREMIER for there wefe
some features in the aforesaid treaty not particularly
acceptable to the policy OF which he has been long
and so ably the most distinguished champion But let
these points pass. The first step has been taken and
It's our province TO appreciate it with proper esteem
am fully persuaded that San Juan, or Greytown as
our English friends will have it, WILDE given up to Nj
caragua, and that the spirit and purpose of the CLAYTON
treaty will be fulfilled in good faith Ii this is done
and we have no right to ask more; and all the indca-
TONS may say the assurances, warrant the belief that
it will be done-England has nothing substantially to
gain by the possession, however advantageous the en-
oyment may appear; for while either terminus is thus
held bya foreign Power the work itself necsssari-
y be obsructed. To enlist the desirable capital en-
terprse, and confidence in the canal, all diplomatic
difficulties must be removed, and all commercial ma
lions must be melted to fair and friendly participation.
IL ior tbs reason as we'll as for what regard be
the Established rights of Nicaragua, that San Juan
shouA be surrendered by Great Britain and that one
OF the causes OF embarrassment should be thus reno.
we'd. -N'''o-
am credbly informed that the difficulties between
the States OF Costa Rica and Nicaragua are in process
OF satisfactory adjustment, SO that the internal as well
as the external affairs Of the members of the old con-
to order at the same time.
twill be remembered, by the readers of this cores
pondence, that before the close OF the last Admipsra-
lion | announced that Mr. CLAYTON had submitted q
proposition to Nicaragua suggesting the appointment
OF an accredited agent to arrange the treaty. as SUBJ
stitule for that made by Mr. Squer in consequence OF
points difference with the convention which was sub
sequenlly concluded between Sir Henry Bulwer and
MI Clayton. That proposition accepted, and the
delay which has since occurred has been mainly occa-
stoned by the continued presence Of the gentleman se-
ected for this trust in England He is expected to ar
rive here at an early day. when supposed the nego-
tations will be SPEEDILY and satisfactorily arranged
Sir Henry L. Bulwer. the present accomplished and
able Minister from Great Britain, has been largely in
strumenal in bringing about happy understanding
between the two Governments and is therefore entitled
to great credit and respect for his vauabe5aid in this
great object.
The Washington correspondent fthe North Ame-
rican gives ina subsequent letter. the following mod.
'fcatlon OF one OF his statements respecting Nicaragua
affairs:
In referring to the recent intelligence from Eng
land touching the suspension of the collection of du-
ties at San Juan, took cason to remark that that
port would be given up in good time to Nicaragua
This statement was stronger than the facts warrant
Ereat Britain ls prepared to enter into any arrange
men with the United States by which San Juan will
be made neura port, or be held by neutral State;
but there is point of honor involved in connection
with Nicaragua which precudes the concession to that
particular State No difficulty is apprehended on this
Scores and there is every to believe that nego-
taton will be concluded with the new Minister from
Nicaragua which will be satisfactory to all parties"