Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-01-02
From The Washington Union
SECRETARY MAKCY'S REPLY To MR.. MOL1-

When we published aud commented upon SIR
Molina's letter of protest, addressed 10 the Secretary
Of State, III regard 10 the projected r~nt"rprs" {
Colonel Kinney, |c were not aware ina, ScrretnT'
Marcy lad made an Official reply. Upon learli"-
yesterday thai; he had made such Hrcply, we procurct
a copy and obtained permission 10 give II publicity
This is deemed bu, Ill act Of justice, since Mr.. Molina
has seen iii 10 publish his letter OF protest. Mr.. Mar
cy's reply is iuI! and satisfactory. covering with clear
ness and force all thr points Involved, nnd cOrrcspOu-
ding entirely with the views we have heretofore cX-
pressed. Secretary Ma.cy's lcite: Is a. follows
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Washington, Dec. H., 1854.
The undersigned, Secretary Of State, has the honor
10 acknowledge The receipt OF the note oi Mr.. Molina,
envoy extraordinary and minister plrpIrOtcntlary ni
III. republic Of Co.tu Kica, OF the 18th ins,., in rela-
ton 10 the Expedition which, as Mr.. Molina has ichrii-
cd from the ncwsps pers OF the day, has been orsan!-
led in the United Sia!"s. 'f"r the purpose at c".uni-
lin. certain lands in Central America under mn allie
rri lille" granted hva Morluit" king And IL The
nn,nc oil his government, M. Molina protests Hgains:
the validity Of "any title or gran; made ~ the hiaG or
chiefs ui the Mn.qui.o Indians. nni h""ws that ne
gov, rumcnt OF Costa R.ca "wi!! not allow any colo
nist, or party o: c"louis,s, from w:."!. yer country they
Inrv proceed. 10 urcurv. lora;,. or taxi" possession Of,
Il 1ds belonging 10 Cvs:a nc ; for tho purpose OF n-c..
culture. II. nin., q. any other, ug!c.r lie ar ;hrr sHn'!
have previously applied - mo government! If Cur;a
Ken, aud duly obtained Z permission "od iesa'i'ir'o
that effect
lei ~ HINtUNt w hAf l''''t 'l''' ''h. 49, '' 49,
company contemplate orcupvim. Nh? Lands which are
c!air ned, W have ever bCcu claimed, b" Costa Rivh,
the wuruin. contained in NJ. Molnas note would
.cer 10 b. prcuiaiurc. From tho tenor o; ,hn, notc,
hrYcvcr, the GGLcr.i med dos not infer hat the gov
,rnincut Of Costa Rlcn appr.hcnts any hostile int"il.
tiul on the prr; III iLu organization III question:. ou'
,hr. !, sunplv decluc. to recognise the vn!Id:ty o' my
III. which ;his company may have o':a'ncH ''0a'
other sources than from inr government Mse'''
In this Wow If inc cast, Mr. M"iinH Will perm'' Tue
r,Io--r,pcd 10 observe ths, ho docs not pcrc.i7"
u,,n Win, Crourd. ia" Govotuineu; "t the Cn!i.c
>,,o,", can Int. .erc wiki tho proposed expedition,
which uppcars to hc 4 peaceful cni"ipT.e. inro!'in-'
ro,siblv. agricultural, ninins. aud r"'incrcini sP;m,
ruinfInu.. hu: cnntcCp plating 40 measure "H'ca VIII
,.,,I,r ,n,.,n nrnrrnht. 20 the ueui"H.itv laws ul tDr
Cnit.d SIaic-. III
Grrwr from! their III, game &" ihci! own country
sr. voluntarily plhcct 'h.in."ivc- within 'ic ,luris'
G.cri"; ui another ;rwc:. iAri" r"IGuct nii!st he III
conformity 70 'Mc :"v -u.ui,u". the" haze NJ -n!ic'i'
m! ihcv ny" r.s p"ust.- - ':~ .a"s "i :c liai ~
wi:Ci, they have sought G"1I'cii. lhr question "i
,alG;:y OF uiIo ~ !aDd' j., thea, between 'ncun hn4
other C!a.nanir. "a be Judged not b" inc govern
,ncn, "f the uu.icd State, bu,by the Tribunals Of tho
State within which the dispute thu!! GrIar.
NJ. Molina will understand, i."nI IL" foregoing re-
marks, ;aat, while tins government dn"S no: Tee! CH"'
ed upon To- interfere with the projected peaceful cNpt-
ditions uf lis citizens 20 nI!Iur countries. II promptly
,Isavuws auv intention q! i~rstiyin" those cit!Lyns
who may contemplate n wi.fnl violation nj tho riSLiN
auI laws Of Il il.r.:!!y nation.
a., however, the government OF the l nitei States
hhs no C!lic'Hl luiUrnIHtIon III respect ip me move,
monte O.! the crmpauy alluded 10, the Undersigned
would suggc-t Ia Mr.. Molina the proprtciT OF c"hmu-
ricating The views III lis government upon THIS SUD-
ice, 20 the authorized agents OF the company.
Tie underlined nvulls himself, &c., w.,
W. L. MARCY.
r, Senior Dos TrLIrr MOLINA, &c. &c.