Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-03-20

Inc annexed extracts from the generally Well-in-
formed Washington correspondent of the Philadel-
phia American convey some information of interest
to the public:
WASHINGTON, MARCH Is.
1t pretty well understood in the diplomatic circles
and therefore State secret that the expan
tory convention between Great Britain and the United
States in regard to Central american affairs to which the
Republic of Costa Rica is introduced party, and the
Republic of Nicaragua without consutaton) is also
indirect party has been determined upon between the dis
tnguished negoators and in fact that the protocol will
be adopted during the present week. in very short
time. Regarding this whole subject in its political as
pec as affecting the American continent of vastly
magnitude than it is generally esteemed shall decline
to comment upon the proposed arrangement until its lead
ing characteristics are more clearly understood"
Although to my limited apprehension u j, nor appn-
rent why Costa Rca which is known to be under British
influence, should be admitted party the pending
negotiation, still there may be reasons, which do not
comprehend that justify such participation OF course
they will be fully canvassed hereafter and be well
sdered by the Senate before the treaty win be ratified
When it is asked why Nicaragua the principal in in
terest and the ghul proprietor in this whole business
does not appear represented by any diplomatic agent to
claim her just influence, told the Minister now
here has no sufficient powers, and that Charge dA
fares has not been able to find any Government receive
his credentials Literally this is true but is not the
whole truth. proposition for confederation between
the States of Nicaragua, Honduras, and San Salvador
has been entertained for time This scheme
templates General Government Union to be entrusted
with the management Of the collective foreign affairs
Consequently each Of the Republics surrenders much
of its existing sovereignty 1t supposed this confede
ration would have been consummated months ago. Under
these circumstances Nicaragua having acceded to the
ect has declined treat concerning foreign relations in
dependently, expecting to form State in the proposed
Government which would be charged with all such ques-
tons In this condition of things it would precpi-
negotiate without the presence and Of
Nicaragua; for, although the convention may and
probably will, impose conditions, making its fulfment
dependant upon the assent of that Republic Of the
Confederation should it be merged the refusal to
would necessarily defeat the desired object and the
tation would be but loves labor lost 1t is very good
and safe for the United States decline admitting
Costa RIGA the share of influence which she claims
in this arrangement, because England insists that she
ought be admitted. Sir Henry Bulwer, with his far
reaching sagacity, suggested much year ago. and
Lord Pamerston and his have proed by the
advice The just rights ofNicaragua abundantly pro-
tected under the Clayton and Buwer treaty if it is
cuted as was intended at least until such time Nicara
qua appear vndicate them with her voice, in
stead of the doubtful agency Of interested dplomates