The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-02

The Csmssul Amesaean Cussesun.
ICorrespcsdenns Of tbs Courier A. KhqsirsrJ
wAsHISGroN, Aug. 50, 1854
1t is thought On excellent jest among dlplsmse-
ists, that when Mr.. Buchanan presented his recent
against the British pretaasious IN
Central America. Lord Clarendou Instantly pro-
ductd Mr.. B q own practical admission Of them
when Secretary Of State. 1t win Be remembered
lied to the British government, aud received WITH
out word Of comment or protest, ial notincsr
ton oft Q intention Of that government TO expel
the NcsrsguaDs from San Juan, and TO take posses
What the venerable and pleasant ambassador said
in reply to this home thrust, have not heard what
he could have said, cannot imagine.
This distinguished democrat has not hitherto been
achievements, but Is expected to make reputsr
tion ont Of Central. American embroil nsnt His
precedents are little against him this que stoa.
owing toll singular apathy manifested by him
in regard to it during the Polk administration.
II Is Understood that when Mr.. Buchanan was do
iiberating upon the acceptance OF the mission, he
required as q sine qnG non, that he should be O.
trusted with some specific service Commensurate
with his abilities and bis Presidential aspirations.
He at first insisted upon the fisheries asd the reci
procity questions to which Mr.. Marcy demurrod
He then fell back upon the Mosquitoes, aud his
terms were accepted. Mr.. Marcy took the macke-
rel, Mr.. Buchanan the Mosquitoes.
this negotiation on the Central American question
has any connection with the burning Of Greytown.
or the Drawing rowdyism OF Bo-land. That Is very
manifestly an afterthOugbt-a plea manufactured
for the occasion by the apoogsts and hangers on Of
upon its own merits. To hold the country resp0n-
sible for II would be 70 reduce great nation to the
level Of Arkansas politics. with its bowie knives.
street fights, and Republication; and TIE Executive to
The standard Of our late Minister to Central Amsr-
lea. II would be convenient to creep out Of this
unlucky and dlsgraceful scrape under the cover Of
the instructive democratic hostility to Ecgand, but
that is too gross presumption upon even demo
cratic credulity.
But have reason to believe that the very serious
difficulty thus heedessly produ ed, will still be set-
tie in peaceful and quiet manner. None Of these
events affect the validity OF the grants Of the southern
Of an American company. The priocipal Of those
grants covers Son Juan. The company will soon be
fully organized, and will take efficient measures for
the protection and improvement Of its property.
Senator Cooper, Of Pennsylvania is q leading mem
Der Of the direction. He will probably proceed to
San Juan in the ste sme Of the Goth September. To
q certain extent the agents Of this company Will re-
coanize the dc facto authority Of the Mosquito
chief, leaving the question Of ultimate jurisdiction
TO be settled between this government, Costa
RIGA and Nicaragua. Mr.. CHAMPION has frequent
ly assured the officers Of the American Land aud
Mining Company that his government would b
pleased to see them in the undisputed possession Of
the whole country. By the concurrence Of tho Nos
quito King, over whom their protectorate extends.
He has also made the same declaration to the Pres
cent and Secretary Of State. There can be no room
for doubt upon this. Influenced by Just and honor
able fidelity TO its engagements. the British govern
ment has refused to surrender the Mosquito Indians
and their territory to the mercies Of Nicaragua In
my Judgment this do sision is correct Great Britain.
however, Ii willing to retire in favor Of any State,
corporation or individuals not obnoxious to the pre-
sent actual possessors Of the country. The Ameri-
can company constitute such q party. Through
tbst medium this vexatious and difficult controversy
will no doubt soon be satisfactorily and permanently
adjusted, and under its auspices the Mosquito via
become the garden of the tropics rivalIing Cuba in
its produc,iveness, it now exceeds II in natural
fertility.
Mr.. Charles Morgan, the President Of the Com.
pany, is well known for his business talents, and
bas thorough appreciation Of American interests
on that coast. do not hesitate to say that these
inteIes SITS are more closely identified with the con-
mercial greatness of the United States than the pos
session Of Cuba would be, were that island now
State or province of the Uniou
Mr.. Armstrong, defeated as democratic candl-
date for Governor Of Iowa. has been appointed third
auditor, in place Of Burt, promoted TO be Governor
OF Nebraska. This is democratic policy. Whom the
people reject, the administration adopts Mcdonald.
Of Maine, who has been urged for this placs as =
deserved compensation for his vote on the rope OF
the Missouri compromise, must be paid OF in SONS
less public manner He will get contract or will bs
allowed to participate in the profits Of one given to
some friend.