The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-24

tnuany recurring revolutions which have Aena.ed from
them Europea1 sympashies
Only one OF those republics has escaped from that de-
vouring anarchy-Costa Rica-which, despite Of the
invasion OF Walker, has dared TO raise the standard
OF the common country and dght for its Independence
The republic OF Costa RIGA has for time past
CURED certain reputation. Praise is due Costa Ria
for the proofs OF gaiantry and devotion which she has
given 70 the Spanish Costa Rca is the smallest
the republics of Central America. With sparse popala
ton Of 250,00 inhabitants, cramped between Nicaragua
and New Granada Costa RIGA seemed less able than any
other State to oppose check to the North American
rent But her finances were prosperous she had a mi
ia OF 1000 men, and population united under p. puar
successes of Walker and to thereby the vitality of
Spanish nationality, which has been too often denied
viii this vitality maintain itsef2 We hope il will rhs
main point that ii should be clearly known that 10 those
countries Of which know neither the history the ap-
tudes the products nor even sne limits there Is large
not been mistaken to this fact is known that t,ey
have obtained numerous concessions which give
them the right TO occupy the most Important Passages
Of the isthmus. From the railroad of Panama, now
in full operation up to that OF Tehuantepsc wht only
in prospect their settlements are found every where
their vessels can land and have what console
rable part their Nicaragua Transit Company has taken
The last revolution Of that country
It was in fact, the destiny OF Central America to At
tract those bold explorers Its products su;n
eagerly sought after by all rich AMI active nations
From Yncaan to Costa RIGA, timber furniture ,os an
dye woods form virgin forests which would furnish for
Jury materials for industry and masts for
val marine Those forests have for channels OF expor
ton the shores themselves Of the Atlantic AMI IN
the interior OF the country, the Lake of Aicarag
St John river and all its tributaries which brus them 60
Greytown
All the other products Of the tro neal add
riches to the wealth Of these forests Cochne ~ coiee
cotton tobacco sugar cane indigo cas;ar la, c.toa. at
tain there superior qualities Few countries
highly favored-noDe Is more accessible through
great CULTS and its numerous ports the two
But the position Of Nicaragua is what gives
qualled attraction TO Central America. That position
such that the small republic permanently rned over by
Walker would become the key OF the trade Of CANA,
Japan and PoiyI esia with Europe The general opinion
has traced the future channel Of the American i,nmlS
through the San Juan river and the Lake Of Mic ra
This channel which destined to the cult
Cape Horn ia of the necessities OF future times. r
Americans have obtained the concession they 40 not
despair to realize that gigantic enterprise they have
realized that OF Panama England for her part h1s IL
the famous Clayton Buiwer treaty reserved the
rights Of her trade and consequently tho Of Europ,
There is evident starting point for future poly
and remain indifferent in the Of that in
interest which opens unlimited horizon our
industry and TO our legitimate influence