Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-11-25
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
T1nRsDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 2f.


RICH ON u EN- " II n ~
THnRsDAY MoRNING, NOVEMBER 2f.
THE ADMINISTRATION AND CENTRAL AMEkioA
In the Union of the 20th inst find this announcement
"On Thursday The l7h inst ScnoI Don jose os M
Ia received by The President aod preseneu nf
lIals envoy extraordinary and minister pie"'p' -
the republic of Nicaragua 10 the United 'la'es'
There Is signifcancy in this simple statement "c" "'
public will scarcely appreciate "i'hou' so'''
The reception of the envoy OF 30 nconslderaoie
meut as the republic of Nicaragua may seem very un
poran, circumstance but indicative OF the pocy " Wv
Administration towards The independent countries o 's
continent the presentation Of Senor maFco'ea "0"'
especial attention. ,;r a.
The T,vor Fillmore Administration pursued policy To-
d rho oovernments of Central and South America whch
,,e,v slenated The confidence and friendship OF those
from the United States For years past hey nave
every disposition 10 shake OFT he yoke OF oregn
influence and themselves under the proecuon o
this republic which they regard as their natua any
and guardian Grea, Britain by diplomatic Intrigue and ro
lent aggression had acquired prepohdera1ne power IN oe
trail America which of course she used ior hef own
dzemeut By her harsh and selfish policy she incurred the
hatred of such the Central American as had
not been entirely brought her interests and service The
eovernmeot most dspus,ed with British intrigue and most
mnatent of British tyranny The republic of Nicaragua
This little Commonwealth with far exceeding s
resources withsood the menaces as well as the bland
shmenls Of British diplomacy, aud hrmy refused 10
follow Costa Rca n its subsection to British domna-
on Nicaragua besought the friendship OF the United States
In l anxiety 10 escape from British control II offered this
government ample equivalent for its protection in ttea'
~ securing the United States commercial and political
advantages OF great moment Senor Marcoea accred-
lied Its envoy at Washington and 10 pursuance oIhe policy
of his government he exhausted all the resources OF dlpo
iDduc he II.
Fillmore 10 accept the friendship and alliance OF Nicaragua
Bu, he could not compete with Sir Henry Buwer for the
favor of Mr. Webster. In the estimation OF Wing al
the friendship of on nconsideraoe repuoc In
America was Of account 10 comparison with Inc good
will of Great Britain The influence of the British Minister
over the mind OF Mr. Webster controlling as had
been over the mind OF Mr. Cayon and US the one had re.
eced the treaty of Mr. Squer in Difference TO Sir Henry,
40 the Other to please Mr. Cramp,on subjected the Ncaa
uuan representative the modification OF every conceiva'
BILE slight and subsequently, the disgrace OF nsrdclion
of all communication with the Department. MI Everett
10 prudces his predecessor and refused 10
the Of Nicaragua to hold any
ton with its representative Still Senior Marcolela persisted
in his endeayor poptate this government and 10 break
own British Influence in Central America He pursued his
with admirable constancy nothing daun'ed either
by The nenaces OF the British Minister or the Insults OF the
American Secretary And he now reaps the reward OF hls
Ills own country recognises
with grateful admration and this government meets his
friendly advances with sympathetic spirit Tho policy Of
the late Administration b evcrscjthe pacific overturcs Of
Nicaragua are accepted and its faithful representative dis
cardsd and disgraced by Whg Secretary is duly received
and recognised by President Pierce We say again, that
the reception Of Senior Marcolca, apparently insignificant
iss of the Importance as foreshaduwing Inc
policy of the present Administration in respect to The gov
ernmens OF Central America.
We are not without indications Of the friendly dspo-
stiou of President towards the Central American govern
meo,s The mission OF Mr.. BJrland has already been pro-
iuctiye OF tho results. In the OF the President
ne Droested the most ondy dspo-ttion towards rho Mica"
ayuau government declarations received with
he u,mos, enthusiasm and this moment The ascendancy
Of he United States in the republic Of Nicaragua Is exclu
sive and complete The policy OF Cancellation will be
pursued the remaining republics in Central America
we doubt not with equal success
The course of the Administration in respect 10 the gov.
srnments OF Central America is nanitesy The proper poll
cy II Ia conceived IN the true spirit OF the Monroe dec
une 1t contempales the overthrow Of British domination
American Influence Ii aims exclude foreign intrigue
and 10 guarantee the infant republics borders the
control of their own destnIes Ii seeks unite the United
States and adjacent countries in the relations Of mutual
confidence and amy and 10 our interests this
continent the freeesl aud fullest development No doubt
the success OF this policy will be commensurate with the
wisdom of its design.