New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-07-28

number with the opposition In certain towns of Sc
gova and Matagalpa Gen. Walker carried the strong
est majorlties given to him in any portion Of the
State. The Indians remember him as the Wisest and
most prevdential ruler they ever had, and with an
united effort, they sought to exhibit their gratitude
In the same places SaZar, strong Leonese, received
the votes of those of the natives opposed to the Gov
ernment. isl5 aNt5. ssss l3 m 4i!7 1$a
Amongst the Americans who are entitled to vote
under the constitution of Republic, the sentiment in
favor OF Gen. Walker was very decided and emphatic
Some few voted for Fermin Ferrer, as mark Of adj
miration for his character and TALENT but the great
majority put in straight ticket for the General At
Massaya degree Of enthusiasm honorable to all par
ties seized upon the adopted citizens aud the natives
and with regular unanimty they accepted the Gov
ernment of Gen.s Walker So mother places q like
manifestation of confidence was made. M . is .8
s The INAUGuRAT1oN---Wec condense the following
account o. this ceremony from a ppemental sheet
to the Nicaraguense of the 18th. sS., Ta
Il Early in the morning Of the nauguration day, Q
staging at the west end Of the plaza was finished and
decorated with the flags Of the United States France,
the Lone Star of Cuba and that Of Nicaragua. q, Y
At 1lo'clock procession formed on the plaza and
in accordance with programme previously arranged,
marched to the provisional Presidents house, where
the flag of the Republic vas presented to them, and
the President and Vice President elect took their
places in the procession and were escorted to the
plaza. Il i:s.sr ~ ,...rT[-. '..t{.
After the arrival at the plaza Don Fermin Ferrer,
the provisional President delivered yaledictory ad.
dress, in which he said to Gen. Walker as follows:
You have been called to your present eminence by
the people in, despite of a multitude Of impostures
and insdous stratagems practced blythe demagogues
and enemies OF progress and liberty in Central Amer
ca, because an instructive sense of elfpresevation
and high aspirations gave rise to this result of uni
versal and popular suffrage With sincere and heart
felt pleasure deliver to you the supreme command
OF the Republic, the certainty that you will bestow
upon it tranquility, progress and respectability
. On finishing his address he turned to Gen. Walker
and administered the oath Of Office While the oath
was being read, Gen Walker was on his knees, and
made his responses whilst in that position. &!
The oath is as follows @ !f,.g fs.tl affGs.Y:,r.
2 You soemny promise and swear to govern the free
Republic of Nicaragua, and sustain its independent
and territorial integrity with all your power, and to
execute justice according to the principles Of republi
scanism and religion. ~ p'@sp -
ST promise and swear,n responded the President.
You promise and swear, whenever it may be in
your power, to maintain the law Of God the true
profession of the EvangeHsts and the religion of the
crucifXion. -EN 9G"&0@ &IHdl%a c al
g promise and swear responded the President.
In the name of God and the sainted Evangelists,
you swear to comply with these obligations and to
make it your constant guard to fulfill all that is herein
promised 8af i-l 4tt 2i
.sI swear" responded the President. 5etl, r.
firmly by these presents by authority of the secre
tary of Government, charged with the general dis
patches. .S"N i W
After the oath had been administered, cheer after
cheer rose from the Americans assembled mingled
with the 1usty uvas of the natives. 90
After silence had been restored, President William
Walker delivered the following 'aN II
inaugural Address. .a,. al
In assuming the duties Of the Presidency of the
Republic, feel deeply the difficulties and response
blities which the Office involves. The State is
menaced by dangers from without and Within and
there is need ofseepless vigilance and untrng energy
to preserve the Government from the enemies which
threaten it. In order therefore, to administer prop
erly the affairs of the Republic, require all the
assistance can derive from the patriotism of its citi
zens and from the SKILL courage and selfrestraint of
its soldiers. On them and on the Divine Providence
which controls and directs the Of states and
empires, rely for assistance in the proper discharge
of the duties l this day assume. H I.4l.z,
The Republic has reached an era in its history not
second in Importance to the day Of her independence
from the Spanish monarchy. The 18th of September,
1921 was the opening of the revolutionary epoch of
Nicaragua. I hope this day may be its close. The
struggles of thirtyhve years have, it is to be hoped
taught the people that liberty is not to be obtained
amidst the petty feuds of contendng cheftains, and
that prosperity does not result from constant state
of civil broils and intestine commotions. After long
series of bloody conflicts the Republic has need Of
internal peace and quiet for the development of its
varied resources sincerely trust thatall good cit
zens will assist me in the maintenance Of that order
which is the first requisite of llgoverned State
and without which all national development or indi
vidual welfare is impossible. .S'
Not only is internal order required for the ad
vancement of material wealth and prosperity but also
for the proper defence Of the Republic from the ex
ternal enemies which threaten its repose. The other
four States Of Central America without reason and
JUSTICE have undertaken to interfere in the domestic
affairs Of Nicaragua. Conscious of their own weak
ness and, fearful lest the prosperity of Nicaragua
should detract from their wealth. these neighborng
States are envously endeavoring to interrupt our
| progress by force of arms The imbecile rulers of
these States, too feeling that they have failed to per-
form their duties to the people they undertake to
govern, dread lest their Impoverished countrymen
may finally fly FOR refuge to those who have redeemed
| Nicaragua from anarchy and run.i Moved by such
gnoble sentiments these miserable relics of a once
powerful aristOcracy striving to impede the march
of events in this Republic. But the impotence of
| their efforts is beginning to be made manifest to
| themselves and to the world and they are now an.
pearing as blind instruments in the hands of an all
wise Providence, which, out of the bad passions and
unworthy motives Of men, educes good and improve
ment. .,t '---p- j@!< @''.5
| In our relations with the more powerful nations of
| the world hope they may be led to perceive that
| although Nicaragua may be comparatively weak she
isyet Jealous oil her HONOR and determined 10 maintain
| the dignity Of her independent sovereignty Her
geographical position and commercial advantages NAV
attract the cupldity OF other governments either
neighborng or distant; but, | trust, they may yet
learn that Nicaragua claims to control her own des
tiny, and does not require other natonaes to make
treaties concerning her territory without asking her
advice and consent. While pursuing course of strict
justice towards foreign citizens and foreign govern
ments, we only ask that the same equity may be
4 granted to ourselves. E1 1 }af5$'@1G>
4 The principles which shall guide me in the admin
isttion, both of the foreign and domestic affairs o.
the government are few and simple To allow, the
utmost liberty of speech and action compatible Will
order and good government shall be the leading ide2
OF mypolitical conduct Therefore, the greatest pos
sibe freedom of trade will lie established, with the
Il view OF making Nicaragua what nature intended he
to be-the highway for commerce between two oceans
4 And with this freedom of trade8will come the art
OF a civilization which gIoWs and increases by tht
wants and necessities itself creates While facita
tlngSas far as possible the material development
the State, Ishall not be unmindu Of its inteectua
and moral requirements, To promote the proper edu
cation Of the people, and to encourage them in thu
practices Of that Divine religion which constitutes thu
basis of all modern civilization, shall be objects o
primary Importance. And for carrying out these in
teutions with success, / humbly invoke the aid o
Him, without whose assistance all human exertion
are but as bubbles on stormy sea. '' "'S't 'st
After thisa address the procession again formed ant