Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-15
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An article with the caption of Central America ap
peared in last Tuesdays Union under the signature
Of "a Retired Statesman" 1t is full of and
Misrepresentation that if the writer entitled to
the character of statesman it is be hoped he will for
the future remain retired"
The following passages cited to show the ignorance
of the writer: ."a.Mr .""
But unfortunately as seems to me, looking back at
the Of the administration during the Presidency Of
General Taylor and Mr. Fillmore especially under the
auspices of Daniel Webster, the United States had in
deed foreign policy in relation to South America and
least Of oil to the States the Isthmus and the Island
of Cuba Previous to the accession OF the federal d
nasty, and while Mr.. Buchanan Secretary Of State
there appeared to be full perception of the vast i'm
portanoe of not only maintaining the independence and
unity of the Saes Of Central America but Of prcserv
ing tue sricest relations of friendship with each and all
Of them Accordingly, most intelligent gentleman, Mr.
Squier was sent mission to the then Confederated
States, with instructions to grasp them closely with the
hand Of amty and to concert for counterac-
ing the designs Of England. That gentleman
every where welcomed with enthusiasm and his appear
hailed the harbinger of unon protection and
independence At that time the Of North American
passport to every hearth and every heart except
those of the scri6ss and the priesthood
sln conformity with his instructions, Mr. Squier
cuded treaty in every respect satisfactory TO the
confederation of States and all appearances every
thing promised lasting friendship between the United
States and Central America whose cordial amisy is of
more Importance to the future welfare Of this country
than all the hollow professions of England What became
Of that treaty Is secret which has ranspred 1t
was lost in the abyss of oblivion New pilots now
at the helm the ship had tackled about the wind had
changed, and che was scuddng in different direction
under full sail.
Instead of ratifyng treaty made by On accredited
minister according to instruction. and which, had it been
ratified would have given to the United States para
mount influence where, Of all others, 1t was of most i'm
portance it was smugged awaynobody but those in the
secret knows where All that is known is that it's
ception at Washington, the British Minister Sir Henry
Buwer was observed to bc busy bee, posting
and forwards to and from the Department Of
Whether he had any agency in smothering this treaty
will not pretend to say but it certainly was smother
ed" SO.
We shall say nothing Of the stale nickname Of the fe-
deral dynasty bestowed Wing administrations Of
the party to which Mr.. BUCHANAN formerly belonged.
But to say that Mr. Buchanan while Secretary Of State
distinguished himself by regard for the independence Of
the Central American States is alsi all the record Of
his official conduct in regard to those States. In the
document communicated in reply to call Of the House
of Representatives by Mr. Fillmore the 18th Of july
1850 is to be found abundant and conclusive proof of
his utter Indifference the fate Of these States and the
intended aggressions Of England.
Though fully warned by Bintrago and Castelon and
the Supreme Director Of Nicaragua of the intended nva
sion of that State by the British in February 1s4s he
remained perfectly Indifferent md paid the slight
attention the subjects no. not after the inva
sion and subugation Of the country by the British The
writer pufs Mr.. squier hugely appontee of Mr..
Buchanan whereas Squier was appointed by President
Taylor, and made his treaty, which the "rered States
much admires under the instructions Of secre-
tary Clayton! The writer complains that nobody ever
has discovered what became Of this treaty Every
Of intelligence knows what became of it. The
writer knows apprehcnd that the Senate declined to
act upon it after Mr. Clayton had resgned and, II we
remember, Mr. Clayton last year expressed his regret
that it had failed But it the fault Of Democratic
Senate not Of any whig Secretary whether Clayton
Webster that it did fail The writer is evidently actuated
by party If not personal prejudice, and desire to give
himself prominence before the public 1t is suspected
that he removedfrom Office by Wing administration