Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
The United States and Nicurng n.---NIr. Marcy
Instructions Mr.. Wheeler.

instructions TO Mr.. Wheeler.
letter of instructions from Mr. Marcy to Mr..
Wheeler, the United States Charge d'Afaires to Nj
caragua in regard to the course which he is TO pu
sue towards the government OF that State, has been
made pubic. 1t is dated November 8, 1885, and
among other things says:
The miserable condition of Nicaragua is much to
be regretted and devolves upon this government Ter
picking duties. While adherng to our settled policy
of leaving to every nation the management of its
own internal affairs, we have important duties to per-
form in regard to citizens who may be resident
within or passing through its territories. The recent
murders and outrages committed upon them in the
State of Nicaragua must be atoned for by the au-
thorites of that country. The perpetrators of these
crimes mnst be punished, the sufferers lndemnihed,
and the families OF the murdered be provided for
Whenever that country has respectable government,
due measure of satisfaction will be demanded. In
the present condition of affairs there it is difficult to
decide who has the responsible government on which
the demand for satisfaction can be made. 1t appears
that band of foreign Adventures has invaded that
unhappy country, which, after gaining recruits from
among the residents, has, by violence overturned the
previously existing government, and now pretend to
BE in possession Of sovereign authority. The knOwl-
edge have of their proceeding does not authorize
the President to recognize it the de fdct0 govern
n ent OF Nicaragua, and he cannot hold or permit
you hOld-n your official character any political
ercourse with the persons claiming to exercise
the sovereign authority Of that State 1t appears tC
be no more than violent usurpaton of power brought
about by Irregular seltorganzed military force
V as vet unsanctoned by the will or acquiescence Of
the peore of Nicaragua 1t has moret the appearance
t of a successful marauding expedition than change
: of governme nt rulers.
Should the mass of the people of Nicaragua b.
unwilling unable 10 repel this inroad shake of
this usurpaon and ultimately submit to its rule, ther
/ it may become de facto government, and response
W bic for the outrages which have been committed up
e on the rights and persons of American citizens
Il Then the Government will demand and exact ampI
r indemnity and satisfaction from it.
The President insructs you to abstain from any of
i, fetal intercourse with the persons exercising
a temporary control over some parts of Nicaragua
# In such dubious state of affairs you cannot be
:, peCed to act in your official character until you re
e, ceve instructions from your Government, but yo
Re will he entitled to all the immunties of Minister
n YOU do not act to forfeit them.
f. You will remain IN the country and keep your GOV
d. eminent we'll advised OF the actual condition OF al
fairs therein. You will observe great crcumspecto
e in your conduct. You cannot retain Ri ht to til
r, privileges of Minister if you intermedde in the cor
n Germs of any of the parties.
IL The Secretary further says
lei Orders have been issued for some public ships
" visit the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Nicaragua.
9r They will have instructions to look to and protect til
a. persons and property of our citizens, but the
IL should he apprehensons as to the extent to whiC
It'll they have right to interfere The commanders
Ill., suchsShips have no right, except in extraordinary
ses, send forces to operate on land, and in
err could they be permitted to take part in the conlc
cd, of the cOntendng parties within the limits of Il
pc country They can, and should, protect mercha
OF vessels from illegal seizure and page and afford
co. asylum for our citizens who wish to escape fro
scenes of violence and boodshed and secure depC
rk' tory for their property.
of The Washington Sentinel says. that the ceremo
of swearing in the Speaker was performed by \
or Glddngs who "looked as if the souls of all the
negro martyrs and young negro babies were infus
into him.
The Panama railroad is in fine working condit
To- and its business is constantly increasing train
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