Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18
Nicaragua.


This seems to be the bright star OF hope TO
the .Young American" al the present time
The recent favorable accounts of the Govern
ment induce many to turn their steps thther.
Several Texans have left for Nicaragua, and
we daily hear Of others preparing 10 go Some
Of the Young men who have gone, and others
seriously considering over the matter OF emi-
grazing, are decidedly men Of talent aud char
acter, and win adorn any country they may
reside in.
Nicaragua has long been reputed as one OF
the most fruitful States of Central America.
Sugar, cotton cochineal, and fine chocolate
are its staples. American planters, with
moderate forces of hands, could make immense
fortunes in cuItivating plantations in this coun,
try. 1t will be from the commencement cash
country, and every product will command its
equivalent in money.
The climate Of Central America is in some
parts very healthy. The elevation Of The sur
face is inconsderable, and lying so near the
equator, the coast region, though exceedingly
fertile, is said TO be liable to fevers very fatal
to the whites, but on the immense and high
table land, for which Nicaragua is famous, the
accounts of the health Of the inhabitants are
favorable.
AS our readers are aware, Central America
connects the two continents, and lies on an
isthmus between eight and sixteen degrees
north latitude, having the Pacific on the one
side and the Carribbean sea on the other.
Spread over the latter sea are the rich islands
oil Jamaica, Hayti, and Cuba Central America
is not unused to the forms of republican nstitu-
tons As early as 1924, the States of Mica
ragua, Guatemala, Quesa Itanengo, Honduras,
Salvador and Costa Rica, containing an area OF
10000 square miles, and population OF two
millions, of souls, established Confederation,
the basis of which resembed the United States.
So that they have already had taste OF Presl-
dents, Vice Presidents, Senators, Members OF
Congress, and might well be rapidly improved
by an extensive migration of Americans.
Though Catholic country it is one OF tolera-
ton, and one in which schools and the cause OF
education are encouraged.
The only drawback, and that will not exist
long under an American population, is the
want of slaves. The labor is performed by the
Ladino, mixture between the white man and
Indian He is said to be faithful, and very
cheap laborer. The Indian treats him with
contempt. In Nicaragua the population is
divided into 10000 whites, 100000 Indians,
aud the same number OF Ladinos. The ln-
dians apply themselves TO many useful avoca-
tons and make not !. few Of the articles OF
household use.
The position Of Nicaragua, as a highway be-
tween the Pacific and the Atlantic, must III
due time make it centre OF large population
Even now it is larger than the United Sta.,4s
in proportion to area, but then he present pop
ulation is Of a kind that must natural. ~ fade
away before the progressive footsteps Of the
American. 1t is also fair to pre|,ict that an
American republic founded the re must com
mand the whole of the West India islands,
and carry republican institutions TO all of them.
Commercial enterprise will do this, and with
American enterprise, will naturally build up
Nicaragua and male it a magnificent govern
ment. Fifteen years ago, the celebrated geo.
grapher, Darby, predicted that No otker coun-
try aoas moe likely to rise into great national
importance than Nicardgua!" !"
The present is certainly fine opening to
the young men of the South, and worthy OF the
best talent and character Central America is
superior 10 Mexico for purposes of commerce.
On both oceans the former has the best and
safest harbors and bays, and may be reached
from all parts OF the globe with ease. The
river of San Juan, Lakes Nicaragua and Leon,
give transit for vessels from the Atlantic to
within a comparatively short distance OF the
Pacific, while the elevation of the Lake Mica
rague is said to be but one Hundred and thirty
feel ADORE the Pacific ocean!
Famed for its volcanoes. Nicar,l qua may we'll
be called the Vo1cGno Repu6jic. Success to
every true-hesrted American who may seek its
shores.-Near Orleans paper