The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-09
CENTRAL AMERICA.


CENTRAL. AMERICA.
We learn by the Star OF the West which arrived at
New York few days since, chat the political affairs Of
this section still in much confusion Internal dssen
sons and bloody war mark for desolaton this beautiful
portion Of the world.
In Nicaragua the legitimate party have far riunpbed
the revolutioniss to have the entire possession Of
the republic except the city Of Leon The army under the
lead of General Corral aboat 1000 strong besegng
this place in which Castllon and those Of the revola
onary leaders who have cseaped) remains X il
peced by the next steamer hear Of their discontinue
The late President chaoro died the 18th March last
near Grenada and Jose Maria Esirades chosen by the
Congress to succeed him.
Our minister to this republic Mr. Wheeler publicly
received by him at Grenada the 7th OF April last with
manifestations of the best feelings for the United States
and much civuty the minister. The cabinet Congress,
clergy and many distinguished citizens present
Mr. VS. short address speaks for itself II lays down,
broad and bold the Monroe doctrine which the Pres
dent of Nicaragua gives full and hearty response
The following are the proceedings alluded to-
address IF the Amerieaa MJaister.
Mn PaEsrpESr: am directed BY the President Of the
United States of North America present to you this letter
accredting minister resident from that government
near the republic of Nicaragua.
further instructed to you OF the friendship
cherished by the people of the United States for epGb
lie the desire Of to cultivate the har
mony and good correspondence which happily SUBJ
sst between US.
The welfare Of Nicaragua have always been
object of deep interest to the people Of the United States
We reoced the spark of liberty kinded by fore
fathers on the heights Of Bunker Hill and Kings Mountain
reflected by the volcanic fires Of your glorious republic
Your declaration Of independence Of foreign and royal
power hailed with enthusssm by people, and the
of Of most eloquent statesmen mr. Clay) was
heard Congress rendering to national congra
ulaons and heartfelt sympathy From that day CHOW
thirty years ago to the present moment your nation
the object Of earnest soicude to the people Of the
United States. They the first welcome you into the
glorious ssterhood republics They have reoiced in
prosperity and ympahized in your adversely congratu
you Mr. President that the unfortunate internal
which has long ragged among You is about to end and
trust BIZ the preservation OF order and Justice the
agenent of education and science and industry at hoe and
the maintenance of peace abroad that your republic win
sumo the scale OF nations to which her
graphical position genial climate, and uxuriant soil ene
her.
Be assured SIR that dement will be presented
by the people Of the United States their representative
here to the accomplishment of happy consummaton
nation have encountered the dark days OF trb
raon and trial. We have to maintain the principles
Of liberty with ceaseess vigilance Our hopes and our des
MES intimately connected that the interests Of both
us both the hearts and hopes every friend Of ecoa
with the time the jealousy OF tyrants watches
with envy and with vigilance, Our true policy not only
declare but maintain that the people Of American
pubcs govern themselves that foreign power shall
be allowed to CONTROL in any manner our views or m
terfere, The slightest degree, with interests.
" The dignity rights security and repose Of as aota demand
this aud the idea of interference or colonization by
foreign power this side Of the ocean utterly nadn
ble" This principle laid dow BY of the Presidents Of
N history
been reiterated by the present patriotic chief Of republic
bis inaugural address and than twenty millions Of
gallant in both republics have responded avoaby to
this decided cisaanc sentiment We hope that through
conduct Of the opponents Of free By
strengthened in the idea of mans ncapacty govern him
self; but that win prove by harmony and industry at
home and enterprise abroad the value and superiority Of
publican institutions any and every other form Of
crn aent nations viii maintain, and faithfully carry
out as invioaby sacred the pgted faith Of the govern
and while regard The rights Of others and ds c q
Just peuag sevcry American shall realize that upon every
and every soil where enterprise righu seek the
protection of dag American citizenship invicsbe
panoply for the security Of American rights.
pray You be assured that nothing shall be wanting
nv part to foster and advance the good feeling which
happily exists between these Sister republics 70 pro-
their welfare and national interests and 20 dis
charge the important duties that may devove min
r Of the United states near this republic in manner
ceptable personally to yoa and satisfactory to my gov
ernInent,
trust that il may not be deemed obtrasiye in or map
propate the OCCASION to unite my sincere personal gym
patty and that OF my at the recent melancholy
event which
Bears your hearts in grief, and Tho whole nation
To be contracted in one brow Of wOc''
alude to the death Of your distinguished predecessor
General Fruto Chamorro ordinary From Che
acquaintance had with him. surrounded he was BY the
umults Of way and feyerea by wasting disease struck
with the integrity Of his intentions the franknes with which
he avowed them, and his invincble fartitude His aae
not confined your republic, bat his character and bis
virtues known and appreciated abroad aud win be
ouized in history.
tender TO you Sir the Chief Mrgiatc and t. others
your repnbc my sincere thanks for the many tokens of
respect and kindness extended in ms approach the
Of government and for ny reception this daynot sir
any mark q persoa avsr nc, bat apprecia
cn Of the high regard which your governments oncrana
towards your sincere and faithful friends, the United States
OF North America
Reply efrse Pre,iiea Fl Nicaragua, Dor JOE Nafio ~
trades.
lTtsnsainul
Mr.. MINISTER We have heard with particular plaasurc
the manifestation Of Friendship and The good feeling *
pressed BY you for this government and the high opinion
cherished for the memory ~ my ussrou predecessor Gen.
Ffuto Chamorro.
For these tender 70 you, r sincere anil heartfelt
and airreFalv rusfaF