The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-03

is quite evident Judging by communications ,eived
from her Majesys government particularly in regard
TO the difficulties at San Juan de Nicaragua that diff
ference OF opinion between 1t and the United States
the Clayton and BuIwsr treaty; but how
Is raised have not yet been very clearly disclosed This
difference will be- the President presumes fully known
when these matters shall be brought BY you under the
Your intimate knowledge OF the subject In all its
iDg and of the general views of the President which
embodied in your instruction. will enable you
the whole American ground in opening the
How much will be conceded and how much contested by
Great Britain remains to be seen. Until points of differ
ence discussed and the views opposed those
entertained are fully considered the President does not
deem it advisable to Ok ultimate. These il desired
nlsLed.
In relation to the Belize believe your instructions are
To The territorial extent and for the limited uses de-
scribed 10 the treaty Of 1855 with spain Great Britain
has right TO continue in possession Of that country.
right that she shall altogether withdraw from Belize
is very important object to prevail her to give MP
government is not aware that Great Britain clsims to
have full sovereignty It, but If she does the United
states would contest that claim and regard the assertion
of 1t infringement Of the Monroe dOctrine-a doc
ne which is the policy Of the Pre- sdent maintain
believe Great Britain has defined the character
her claim to possess what is called 'he Colony
Day Of sands does not appear to be one Of her or
ganIzed colonies. She has not in explicit language
claimed sovereignty over it. though her acts have ind
Gated such . purpose. Whatever may have been her
rights or pIetensions to rights over this colony
they were all given up according to the view here
The President cannot conceive that Great Britain can
have plausible ground for excepting this
from the Operation Of that treaty and Is quite
thinks it the wiser to give her opportunity to
explain her views thereon before presenting
formal protest against her further occupancy Of that
colony.
The President expects that you will treat this subject
her Bsjsty's Ministers that the of that
colony will be insisted by the United States 1t is pre-
sum ed that the only part that colony to England
viii be disposed to attach much value, have
any indueement to retain, Is tho island of Ruatan.
From an in'inaton made to me- it may be
island does not belong to any of the Central Ameri
states but is to be regarded in the condition
Of the West India Islands By reference to the treaties
between Great Britain and Spain you will find this island
clearly gpized Spanish possession, and part Of
the Old vcefoyalty Of Guatemala Should attempt be
made to distinguish between this island and the States Of
Central America upon the ground above suggested it is
probable that full Information than now
regard to that subject may be obansd from through
Dir. Molina, the Diplomatic Representative this
government from Costa Rica and Guatemala On receiv-
ing an inftmation from you that further information
TO procure and forward il to you.
Acopy Of the convention Of 9Th Of February last will
ls S forwarded to YOU With this will be sent copy of
the Congressional Globe II it be procured containing
the debates of the last session of Congress and the called
session of the Senate.
an sir respectfully your 0Osd'eUt NJ servant ssacv
Mr. MARCY 3, TO Mr. y, BUCHANAN.
DErARTarNr OF STATE
WASHINGTON, Dec. l. 1853
JAMES BUCHANAN ESQ.,, &C., &C., &c.
S'E--four despatch No 49, Of 'hs 18th ul.imo, came
to hand yesterday, and laid before the President
He approves entirely of the suggestion made by you to
Lord Clarendon to place the Mosquito Indians the same
Nicaragua that our own Indians to the
United States since it in strict accordance with the views
this government tho eubject will be from
the following extract from the DEPARTMENTS instructions
to Mr. Borland under date of the 18th Of June last
admitting these Indians to be what the United States
snd Nicaragua regard them--a savage tribe having
and not the sovereignty of it-they cannot fairly be
required to yield up their autual possession withou
some compensation. Might not this most troubscsome
clement in this Central American question be removed
y Nicaragua in just in itself and entirely compa
ibls with her national honor. Lst her arrange this
tier arrange those Of thsame character with
the Indian tribes inhabiung portks of own Terri
tories. think IL would be propf for you to urge upon
Nicaragua this view Of the subject.
An inccG siderable annuity secured to the Mosquitoes
FOR their right OF occupancy to the country IN their pos
sest ion given up to Nicaragua, would, believe,
them. Assurance of this is given to the United
States. Such would not, in my opinion be an
acknowledgement directly by implication, of the right
III interference by the government OF Great Britain in
the Mosquito question The sequel of the agreement be-
tween Messrs. Webster and Crampton about which in-
quiry is mac by you instruction to Mr.. Kerr
the Charge dAfas Of the United states to Nicaragua
directing him present the agreement to the Ncara
guam government for its assent thereto.
He complied with the instructions but the application
was rejected Mr. Walsh also TO the Republic of
Costa Rca special agent OF the government with in
Of the government of that republic. This he did and il
accepted by the Costa Rca government The Dapsrt
ent has no spare copy the document containing the
letter o Lord Palmers to Mr. Casselon, asked for by
ou but II VIII turn TO the tenth volume Of the Exc
cutiNe documents, first session. thirty first Congress-
rage co., the letter referred to may there he found Az
ntf n he
10 Indians. unable to assertaia with any degree Of
cstainty what that plumber is.
am, SIR, respectfully your obedent servant,
W. l.. MARCY.
MI. BUCHANAN TO MT. MARCY.
IEiAncS OF rsn UNITED srArEs,
LoSDoS 5th January, 1851
s'ei have the honor to acknowledge the receipt. Of
our despatches, Nos 90 21 % and 20, OF 10th Novem
tes' ard 1T, Sd and 10th December respectively
bsve not deemed Il advisable to press the Cen raj
Arcican negotiation with Lord Clarendon in November.
causes for this delay have been the unsettled condi
of itish Cabinet in Of the esrna-
ion q Lord islmerton, and his subsequent Withdrawal
that resignation, the state the sh qucs-
iioD, 80 which the Ministry have been devotpg them
preventing war between Great Britain Russia and
The de- lie whch felt to receive your instructions in re-
don, that Mosquito Indians might be placed the same
aon to Nicaragua that own Indians sustain TO
ui.ed States.
Your satisfactory despatch No. o. has removed all
eoubts on this latter subject. have TO believe
bat omion TO press the Central American question
n. the present most important crisis between Great
l'rioin and Russia has been properly appreciated by
ord Clarendon. TN Monday Inst. however, addressed
his lordship note requesting interview, to which
hall Iast three O'clock for mcetns.o, late lor
ihe reS steamer. Indeed, had 20 cxpe,t that
ere THE he would himself have taken the initiative and
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Hon ". J. MARCY, &c, &c, &c. Washington.
MR. BUCHANAN TO Nh MARCY.