The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-01
Action Of the Rivas Government
at Leon.
Anti-Filibustering Treaty Between Hon.
duras and Guatemala.
Anti-Filibustering Meeting at
San Jose, Costa Rica.
NEWS FROM NEW GRANADA AND PERU.
INTERESTING LETTER FROM THE NICARA-
GUAM MINISTER.

INTERESTING LETTER FROM THE NICARA-
GUAM MINISTER.
CORRESPONDENTS BETWEEN GENERAL CAZNEAU
AND DON FERMIN FERRER, WALKERS MINISTER TO
THE UNITED STATES.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 20, 1866.
Mr. DnAR sIs-Permit 10 call your attention to the
anonymous statements which the enemies OF Nicaragua
circulating prejudice citizens against its policy
and government and TO discourage entrants from seek
Ing homes its beautiful and productive domain.
know from personal observation that the leading state
ments Of these irresponsible writer's unjust perver-
nioDs OF the true history and condition Of Nicaragua
Those who at all conversant with its affairs salts
ned the policy Of the actual government emineny pro-
gressve broadly American but under such efforts
mslead public sentiment these points may mot be fully
understood by some Of our people. From the high and
honorable part You have taken In the public affairs Of
yourself 70 place the Of Ncaragua true light
and certainly gentleman entitled 70 higher conside
ration IS reliable authority aiys tns honor = Se
HIS Exec ENJOY Dos FnMrS FERHxR
DON FERMIN FERRERs REPLY.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 49, 1866
MY DEAR GssRAI-I fully respond to the ideas ex-
pressed your OF this morning respecting certain
anonymous lnvdual whose crimes and misconduct In
Nicaragua bad rendered impossible for them to remain
I'm that country and who vnctvely usiog the Free
dom Of the American press to present tins policy and
ditou Of my government In most false odious
Colors. Justice TO my country conssrans me TO correct
sheso calumnies by . simple statement OF facts
when Nicaragus separated from Spain In 1884, TO form
integral portion ofthe Central American confederation
ehe with sister States had the msforune to fall into
q continuous chain Of civil For thirty four years
ehese struggles were ipcesssnty maintained by domestic
factions whose private interests and ambition made them
deaf 10 and blind TO duty.
The country was distracted by the desperate conflict OF
rival clques and sections, and when, ~ too often hap
pened the occupant OF the chair OF Sate illegally dis
placed by h,s opponents there was no limit 10 the
prescription and extortion inflicted on the fallen
frtm these causes 70 the last point Of endurance
They had destroyed her wealth. ruined her de-
con dieting rulers that no party remained within her limits
capable OF consodatng the peace OF the country
The tyrannical administration OF President Chamorro
had aroused general movement OF Resistance under the
able lead eshp OF Dom Francisco Castlon. These demo
Gratis boldly proclaimed their OF regeneraton based
the rsb OF the people TO domestic peace and perso
nal security and well Was u responded 10 by the
mAsses that very short time they had possession Of
the whole country with the single exception OF the city
Granada and It's precincts. THIS city, however,
impor'an, exception from s noe position a On Lake N',
Ms well ss the navigable comm anicshos with the inie
ror.
da Csson occupied Leon, toe seat OF the provisional
government; but the bleeding couuy remained before
In melancholy state OF suffering and disorg anizatiou.
Al this crisis the democrats resolved 70 invite the sons
o the great republic OF the North TO aid them Ia sub
DUNG these dscords and 70 create bc nucleus OF com
reluctantly admitted and however may surprise those
who ignorant Of the runous confusion produced by
long period OF civil dssensors, every enghtened patriot
viii confess had become necessary TO adopt very dec
ded 10 arrest the rapid dccadence OF
happy country Moved by tnese exigencies, President
Castlon supported by the ADVICE and cooperation Of
DON Mariana Ssazar General Jcrcz General jose Guerre
no, and others Of his old friends aud counseors made
propositions General Villa Walker 10 adopt Ncara.
qua his country, and come TO her st the head OF
brave phsapx TO Assist in reducing 70 order the factions
dsturbers Of her peace handsome pre- MUM OF land,
in addition 10 the stated pay proposed thoIo vol
who the conclusion Of peace should desire
20 remain cu.tvaiors OF tho soil.
The deu ocrais accepted them as brothers, Is tho
children or common neutrality-suspicious. Amorioa-snd
were ready TO share with them the rich abundance Of
their unoccuped territory II, IN the sans loyal spirit,
thcy would bring the enterprise the capital nhe nveotve
genius aud tbs practical ex perisDce OF the North to de.
velope the latent resources Of Nicaragua.
Don Trinidad cabana, then President Of Honduras aud
the friend OF Nicaragua fiy participated In these views
At that time although be changed his policy.
In obedirnc 10 his engagement General walker, at
tended by ty ak brave companions, landed NJ Briso In
July, 1884, and union with smal body OF native troo
at Rvas, the 29th OF the same moath,
force rom Granaca OF three times their number. After
desperate engagement in whicn tho enemy suffered
concer, with President Cason their future hne OF ope
raiions. At this critical moment Don Mariano Sslazr
abandoned his country and her cause and retired 10 Costa
Rlca with his whole family.
Tho otbcr democra,lc leaders manifested moro cora.
dence the future Of Nicaragua, and General Jose Maria
Nse, with his command accompanied Generalwaiker on
MS retlrn tne Department Of Rvss In August General
Santos Gusrdos exile from Honduras and tho enemy
OF the democrats, bad taken possession Of Rivas AMI
toreaitn the freedom Of the inter oceanic transit Gen.
walker ihre~ himself upon the important post Of Ia Vr
gin, where no bad an engagement with Gusrdols woch
the superior force OF the latter, ended In
his Total roui with The loss OF lwo hundred men. After
this victory General Walker crossed 10 San Juan del Sur
A bold movement decided the drama. Passing sud
dcny tc IA Virgin, Cen. walker embarked HI, forcs on
dsybrcsk tho l2h he had carried the plaza Of ersna
da By Assault.
the ozens OF Granada the chiefs Of the two psrsies con
cluded taiy of peace the 23d OF the same month
The opposing leaders Cna aud Casiolon had both
died during this proracied struggle, and this sclisei
the formation Of new government composed Of men
taken nom al parties, with the moderate Don Psicio
cen. walker WAS unaumoury confirmed Commsader.
m Cbie OF tho entire military force Of Nicaragua with
oon,nsen, executive pocsss ,ars,, e svs" ss ~
Dad excepted rank and responsibility A. the adopted
son Of Nicaragua and fully Identified himself with her
capable Of command The confidence Nicaragua has
posed IN him should not surprise Americans with TOE
brilliant names of their Montgomery Hteuben, aud
ost o. oher adopted sons Of the nlon standing fresn
In their recollection BY the side Of tho tustrious ber,
General Corral was named Minister Of war under the
govtrnment, but few Gays aner he was convcief
of the crime of bgh treason on hrs correspondence
and confession, and was executed according 70 military
Don Msrsno sslszu heard, in his retreat punts
Arers, 10 the state OF Cost, cs, Of tho triumph Of
General walker and repaired without delay, TO Scare.
qua well received, and appointed Governor
u the Western Department with the rank OF Brgader
sslsz.r then presented his for goods and money
which be bad advanced to the Csssllon government
seAn months before General Walker 10 the country
which wla the additions OF hs exorbitant chsrges Of
gotersst amounted TO $4,000. This sum he exscsed
from Impoverished treasury Of Nicaragua, In the
rnens Of her grestest distress.
Tbers transactions passed under my own observation,
IN my cspsoy Of Minister o Hacends aud the fable OF
Don ksrano Salazars pecunary saorihces In favor OF
General Walker and the cause n pure invention, ike
many other statements which the enemies Of my country
sre endcsvoring impose upon the American people,
with the cessation these internal discords peace WAS
restored 20 Nicaragua but thc other governments OF Gen
trs America with jealousy and dlsmay tnat The new
and vigorous elements which had produced would re-
main consolidate and sustain the public prosperity,
The demseorues Who contempt popular rights, bsd
ruisd the country their private patri-
mony, Icsrsd this example would spread 10 the other
states sna rcst then sAe io~ their power To avud