The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-17


OFFICIAL CONTAMINATION OF THE GOvERNNENT or
THE RLPUBLIc OF SAN SALVADOR TO THE Paovi-
SIGNAL PRESIDENT OF NICARAGUA SENIOR DON
PATRICIO RIvAs.
sEAoR--As soon as positive had been received
here Of the invasion Of the republic Of Nicaragua by ae
Americans under the com nand Of Walker, the govern
OF san salvador could but observe this fact
TIN eat 20 the Independence and nationality OF Central
America sna believe al good patriots far from Lending
the aid towards fastening toe rule OF the advenrers
upon this country ought t1e contrary fight and 10
make every effort In order 10 weaken and naly destroy
the influence and authority which they enabled 70
acquire in consequence Of the Of this State being
parsy zed and the minds Of It's inhabitants being divided
by civil war.
To III approve OF such scandalous success 10 commu-
nicate to all portions Of the country just apprehension
II would necessarily produce, and TO come 70 an agree
this unfo people with the others OF this OF
America IRON the most Illegal uiquitous oppression,
and 10 such an end were directed all the taken
by IT, soon as convinced of the danger to which
our liberties and most sacred rights exposed.
The difficult position wherein toe most influential per-
SON. found themselves at the critical moment when a
capi,uaton put Granada into HANDS Of the busers
may TO certain POINT exculpate them for their having
attempted 10 those Gays o. trial and conflicts 70 agree
upon and 70 lei their aid certain calculated to
give confidence to the strangers and TO vest with show
OF Legality ths command III the man whom ii was pre-
tended T. establish In power.
Bu. rom the moment in which that state of confusion
Introduced by the order OF things passing
AS soon as Walker began to impudently violate the
vtnon sclemnly copclIded, by coldy and cowardy
dering disting inhabitants Of Granadawhen the
most blind people enabled to what were the
projects and pratca tendencies Of that chief Of robbers
70, nd that the persons entrusted with the direction
CT the people and over wnon they exercise influence
must Employ IT, putting aside all party resentment against
that band OF highway men, Of meeting with the aid
of all other States united
II is yet late do circumstances be
more favorable for undertaking. with the best chance IF
success, general crusade against enemies that
triumph, have reduced Walker extreme weakne 49, put
ting him to the hard extremity Of evacuatng the terri
tory which he has soed with many atrocions crimes
Senior President Rivas being in the best position for
attempting this enterprise, from the suspicious
vigilance OF that adventurous yran and counting, he
well knows the resolute cooperation of many 10y al
pa riots and the enthusiasm of the masses which
in the best state Of mind is the man called for TO
begin an undertaking which will crown him with honor
in the eyes Of all Central America
To this purpose my government addresses itself BY
the present letter to ST. Rvas encouraging him to the
only find every kind OF succor 10 the State he represents
but also the most generous reception in the most impro
bable) case Of an unfortunate result
But it, deaf 10 the voice Of patriotism, he obstinatey
persists in following the crooked road he has entered and
II without paying any attention 70 the summons sent to
him. he continues the plans Of bad cause be-
rayipg the holy duties Of citizen Of Nicaragua and Cen
trai America the government whose interpreter am,
acting with that frankness by hch has given proofs
in all its acts deems proper TO declare to you that in
the very probable OF the complete destruction OF the
whole band whose chief Walker is the State Of San Sal
vador will hold itself under rigorous necessity not to
give asylum to Sr. Rvas, which will not give, as
general rae TO OF those who having taken service
the Central American nation.
These are the sentiments and such s the resolution
which ordered TO declare TO ST. Rvas and In doing
So profit Il the opportunity subscribe myself will
JUAN BOSQUE.
LEON, May IL, 1855.
sxSoR:-
read the letter which you have addressed to in
the Of the President OF republic under date
18th inst and the contents highly injurious to the
dignity Of the government which represent and OF
which must be jealous in compliance with the rights Of
this republic judge proper to return IL to you wthou,
answer am with all my respect, your obedient ser
want, PATRIClo RIvAs
PROCLAMATION OF THE PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT OF
NICARAGUA TO ITS INHABITANTS.
NIcARAcuASs TO day have taken possession OF thu
office Of Provisional President OF the republic My duty
citizen 10 contribute to the well being Of this unfor
tunate country induces me to accept an office so bese
with difficulties. You already acquainted with tb
un,oward events which have caused this change in tn
administration.
oday, when orr country is much threatened By
the enemies Of public liberty, who, frontiers
under the pretext Of destroying foreign element pre-
tend to establish disastrous degrading and oppressive
domination to-day do not doubt that all good Mica
raguans and true patriots will joyfuly offer themselves
defend, with courage and energy, the honor Of Nicaragua
and the liberal principles which the majority Of the
ton has DE- emed convenient 10 adopt Why are the
vies leo caed) Of Central America TO dictate laws
people which always stood in the vanguard OF demo
crcyy
Nicaraguans you have your sides faithful brothers
who take part your destiny, who, although not born
this M have If, their homes and crossed the ocean
In ords tke part your struggles, fighting for your
liberty 4 noble principle guides them otherwise they
would have preferred Til the Geld with the plough
stead Of taking up arms in barren Strife without this
great result.
They come from that great republic founded by the
ilusrious and immortal Washington, whose name Il
vercd by the whole civilized world. They keep fresh
the memory OF his actions and this Is sufficient Tor
curing TO You positive triumphs in reaction which will
grant us bappr ess and prosperity.
NicaraRuans behold those sang unary bands who, for
so long time. make OF you instruments for
satisfying their ambition behold those unnatural
who will remember that longer than months
ago great revolution Put end II which many
OF your fathers brothers and the victims Be
hold repeat, those very inviting you to-day 10
throw yours slves again into ratrciGal wishing
thereby 10 render you at the time traitors 10 your
country and TO liberal principles. But God always pro
justice and those OF good intent his pa
tronage shall enorgecay endeaver 10 lead you by the
path OF progress TO your happiness,
GRANADA June Il, 1850. FERMlN FERRER