The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-25
quence of the death of rich relative, is rarity

in the profession; but this singular instance of
good fortune brings out certain disclosures rela-
tive to the ancestors and pedigree of the recip-
ent, which, now that he has plenty Of money in
his pocket, win enable him to become leading
member of the Goldfish arstc cracy, to subscribe
to the new italian Opera House, to purchase
palace in the Fifth avenue, and, in the process
Of time, to send out his invitations for q grand |
bal costume. Fortunate dog Ito have rich |
uncle and to be descended in direct line from |
Heysle, who fourished in the tenth century
Only think Of the luxury man must enjoy in
being able to put his finger on his forefathers
for eight hundred and fifty years! This beats
all the Goldfish aristocracy out and out
Present Political Condition OF CeAMal Ame-.
RIGA, and Its Causes.
Three years ago the influence of the United
Stateswa potential in at least three Of the five
States of Central America. Now, a reactionary
and antirepublican policy, naturally coupled
with spirit more or less hostite to the United
States, predominates in all the States, with the
solitary exception of Honduras, which still ad-
heres to her liberal and republican traditions.
The reasons for this lamentable change, full Of
present evil, and fraught with future disasters,
are to be chiefly found in the unsteady and ir-
rational policy which the United States has it.
self pursued towards these countries. Had that
policy abeda, throughout what it should have
been, to he worthy of that nation which " stands
naturally at the head Oft American SYSTEM"
the result would have been far different.
| Had the influence of the United States been
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probable the dissolution of the old conferation
of Central America might have been averted.
At least the subsequent advance and consolida-
ton of British aggressions on that unhappy
country might have been prevented. But, I'M
fortunately, Central America was early regarded
ed only sort Of honorable Botany Bay, where
importunate politicians of doubtful ability and
disreputable habits could be sent, with fair
chance Of their dying in their country service.
AS consequence, our representatives there had
| little or no influence, nor was this little exer-
| cised for good.
In 1888 the confederation of Central America
was practically dissolved. This result was di-
rectly duet the struggles and intrigues Of the
arstocratic faction which had favored the in
corporation of the country in the empire of
Iturbide, openly aided by the priests and bigots,
and collectively called services, against the
liberal and republican party. Notwithstanding
this disaster, the liberals, faithful to their prn-
ciples, constantly struggled to reconstruct the
confederation. The three liberal States, Hon
duras, Nicaragua, and San Salvador, several
times invited the others to take the preliminary
measures for this purpose, but without effect
They then made several attempts on their own
| account, which were broken up by the intrgues
set on foot and the disorders organized by the
servile faction, supported always by English in
fuence 1t is a singular fact that each time
conventions were called an English squadron
appeared on the coast, instituting claims and
blockades or selling upon territory. Hence,
in great part, resulted the failure of these at
tempts. The idea, however, was never relin-
quished and Nicaragua, Salvador, and Hon
duras, although exercising separately all the at
tributes of nationality, still abstained from
taking the name. They styled themselves
States.
When Mr.. Hise was sent out as Charge
d'Affaires of the United States, in lS4S, he
was accredited only to Guatemala, but was
nevertheless instructed by Mr.. Buchanan,
by his advice and influence to promote
reunion Of the States of the old repub-
lie. His instructions were made part of those
Of Mr.. SQuier, his successor; but as this gentle
man was accredited to each and all the States,
he was enabled to do more than Mr. Hise could,
in the nature of things, accomplish. He ex-
pressed the sentiments of his government
to that of Nicaragua, which Immediately
took the initiative towards union of at
least the three Central States Her over
lures were made in the best possible spirit aud
commissioners were named by Honduras,
San Salvador and Nicaragua, for the pur-
pose Of fixing upon the general basis
of union. They met in Leon, in Ncar-
aqua, in November, 1S49, and celebrated pact
which was subsequently accepted unanimously
by the three States In conformity with this,
representatives were elected to frame national
constitution. Meantime the administration of
the general relations of the three States was
confded to pro tempore President and Coun-
Gil, under the style of the National Repre-
sentatives Of Central America"
All this took place in 1885, and on the 1st of |
January, 1851, by the solemn DEGREES of the |
States, the provisions of the pact went into eff
feet This pact was far from perfect; but its |
defects were of kind gradually to remedy
themselves. Had it been recognized, and re-
ceived in this way the sanction of the United
States, whose government had melted the mea-
sure, it would have endured and the foundation |
have thus been laid for firm nationality owing
its origin to the United States and remaining
forever its constant friend.
But what was the course of the administration
of Mr.. Fillmore? In June following the install
lation of the National Representation-ive
months after the States had formally surren-
dered to it their national attributes-Mr FIJI |
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