The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-02

General Walkers Inaugural Addi ess.
Gen. Walker has received $4,000 out OF 81. .O0'
votes cast by the peoplein Nicaragua, and ID elect
ed President. The following il his inaugural ad
address. a.b sa ~.
!. In assuming tho duties Of the Prssidency Of the
Republic, feel deeply tho difficulties and rsspons
biities which the office involves. The State II men
sced oy dangess from without and within. and thsre
Is need of sseples vigilance and uotirinr energy te
preserve the Government from the enemies which
threaten It. In order therefore, to administer pro-
distance can derive from the patriotism Of its cit
zens and from the skill courage and sefresrant ol
in soldiers. On them and on the Divine Providence
which con ros and dire cts the of states and
pre, lrey for assstance in the proper discharge OF
the duties this day assume. -
The Republic has reached an era in its history not
second In Importance to the day of her Independence
from ihe Spanish meusrchy Ihe 18th of September,
1871 was the opening of the revolutionary epoch Of
Nicarasus hope this day may be its close. The
taught the people that liberty is not 70 be obtsned
amidst the petty feuds of contending ehefains and
tnat prosperity does not result from constant state
OF civil nroils and intestine commotiops After q
long seie. of blosdy conflicts the Republic has need
OF Internal peace and quiet for the development OF
It's varied resources sincerely trust that all good
der which is the first requisite of well governed
State and without hich sll national dev opment or
indlvdual welfare 10 impossible.
Not only internal order required for the advance.
ment of rial wealth and prosp rty but also for
the proper defence of the Republic from the external
enemies which threaten its repose. The other four
states OF Central America, without and with
out justice have undertaken to interfere in the do
mesiic affairs of Nicaragua. Conscious of their own
weakness and fearful lest the prosperity of Nicara-
qua should detact from heir wealth. these neiehbor-
ing States are enviousy endeavong to interrupt
progress by force of arms The imbecile rulers of
these States too feeling that they have failed
govern, dead lest their impoverished countrymen N
may fuay fly for refuge to those VINO have redeemed
Nicaragua from anarchy and Iuin Moved by such
iRuoble sentime ITS these miserable relics of
powerful aristocracy are striving to impede the
march of events in this Republic. But the Impotence
of their efforts is beginning TO BE- made manifest
themselves and to the world and they now sp-
pearipg as blind instruments in the hand of an All.
wise Providence, which, out of the bad passions and
unworthy motives Of men, educes good and improve
ment.
In relations with the more powerful nations of
the world hope they may be led to perceive that,
although Nicaragua may be comparatively weak, she
tain the dignity of her sovereignty. Her
geographical position and commercial advantag ges
may attract the cupdty of other Governments either
neiahborlng or distant; but trust they may yet
learn that Nicaragua claims to contre her own des-
tiny, and does not require other nstionalities to
mske treaties concerning her territory without ask
ing her advice snd consent While pursuing course
of strict justice towards foreign citizens and foreign
Governments, we only ask that the same equity may
be granted to ourselves
The principles which shall guide me in the admin
isration both of the foreign and domestic affairs of
the Government, are few and simple. To allow the
utmost liberty of speech and action compatible with
order and good soverhment shall be the leading idea
of nay political condct Therefore the greatest pos
sble freedom Of trade will be established with the
view of making Nicaragua what nature intended her
to be-the highway for commerce between two
oceans. And with this freedom of trade will come
the arts of civilization which grows and increases
by the wants and necessities itself creates. While
facilitating far possible the material develop
ment of the State shall not be unmiudful Of its
tellectual and moral requirements. To promote the
proper education of the people, and to encourage
them in the practices of that divine religion which
constitutes the basis of all modern civilization
be objects of primary importance And for carrying
out these intentions with success, humbly invoke
the aid Of Him, without whose assistance all human
exertions are but as bubbles q stormy sea.