The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-02

INSTRUCTIONS OF Mr.. MARCY TO Mr.. WHEELER.
We understand that the trial of Geo. B. Hall and
others the following despatch, well as numer, 80
other papers, will be read
MR.. MARCY TO MR.. WHEELER.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 1855,
SRI have received laid before the President your
dispatches numbered % and 26 together with their
closures.
The miserable condition Of Nicaragua Is much regret
ted, AND devolyes upon this government perpexng
every nation the Of It's internal affairs,
we have important duties to perform In regard to
citizens who may Re resident within or passing through
mitted upon thtm in the State Of Nicaragua must be
aoned for BY the authorities OF that country. The per-
petrators Of these crimes must be punished the suffer-
eIs DdeDnifed and the ames of the murdered be pro-
vided for. Whenever that country has Responsible
manded.
In the present condition Of affairs there it is difficult
to decide VINO has The responsible government on which
appears that band Of foreign adyenturers has In.
vaded that unhacpy country which, after gaining
turned the previ usIy existing government and now
pretend to be in possession Of sovereign authority.
ss O ns aos: not
government # Nicaragua and he cannot hold permit
you to hold IN your official character any political in
tescourse With the persons claiming to exercise the
sovereign authority that State 1t appears to be no
more than violent usurpaton Of power brought about
by irregular selforganized military force az yet un-
sanctioned by the will acquiescence Of the people Of
Nicaragua.
It has the appearance Of successful naraudng
expedition than change Of government or rulers.
unwilling or unable to repel this inroad. or shase
off this patton, and ultimately submit to it's
rule, then II may become de fdco q government and
responsible Tor the outrsges which have been committed
upon The rights and persons Of American CT liens. Then
ms VIII demand and exact ample indemnity
and satisfaction from it.
The Preside mt psrucs Won to abstain from any official
intercourse with the persons now exercising temporary
control over some parts of Nicaragua. In such dubi
official character until you reoe1ve from
government, but you will be entitled to all the immuni
ties Of Minister you do not act to forfeit them.
You will remain in the country and keep your govern
ment well advised Of the actual condition Of affairs there
in You will observe great crcumspection in your con-
Minister You intermedde with the OF any Of
the parties The difficulties you have already encoun.
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tending PARTIES Though the President has doubt that
you acted from the puros motives intending only to sub
rem that which your duty the representative of To-
reign government imposed upon you. II has exposed
Of and on this srouna an Il mt
will be made 70 justify the restraint put upon you.
In regard to this mater the President VIII hereafter
take such course il dictated by regard to your
rights as a public turctionary Of this government.
Orders have been issued for Of public ships to
will have instructions to look to and protect the
and property Of citizens but there should be no mis-
to interfere. The commanders Of such ships have mo-
right except In very extraordinary cases. to send forces
to operate on land and in could they be permit
ted to take any part In the conflicts OF the contendnG
parties within the limits Of the country They oanand
should protect our merchant vessels from illegal seizure
and pillsge, and afford asyum to our citizens who
wish TO escape from scenes Of violence and hoodshed and
secure depository for their property.
should the officers Of the national armed ships sent to
the coasts OF Nicaragua confer with You as to acts
proper for them TO do in any emergency you win be
careful in the advice give Them Acts Of war cannot
be committed without tho authority Of Congress- Re.
peng hieatened outrage upon citizens or shielding
their property from uruat SEIZURE projecting their
persons are not acts Of war They are exertions oe
power not inconsistent with the relations of peace
am, sir, respectfully your obedient servant,
W. J., MARCY