Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-18
In my course have been regulated by those

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have studiously avoided any and all inter
ference with either of the parties that have SO
furiously divided this republic.
Last spring, when the legitimate party had
possession of this city and the larger portion OF
the republic, as the representative of the
United States recognized it as the de taeto
government of Nicaragua. When this party
was dissolved and united with the democratic
party. and the unien of both was complete,
sanctioned by solemn treaty OF peace, gov,
eminent was formed which held undlsputed
and complete authority over all and every
portion Of this republic, in the administration
of which the conspicuous leaders of both par
ties united as executive oficers-a government
de facto and dc jurs was created; and for me
to refuse to recognize government thus
formed would have violated all principle and
precedent
The only objection that the most cautious or
fastidious could make would be that some who
have borne arms on both sides in this service,
and aided in producing the blessings of
peace, are not natives of Nicaragua. This
does not alter the principle. Had Castillon
been where w alker is, all was right. Shall,
then, justice be denied, and we refuse the fell
lowship of nations because some of both par
ties are so unfortunate as to have been born in
the United States, France, England, Ireland
or Germany? We are told by Divine instruc-
Y "
the children to the dogs. This policy would
deny to the children what is readily granted
to the dogs.
believe, with you, "that, under the cir
cumstances, any other course than the one
pursued by me would have left American in
terests here in extreme jeopardy" As the
Minister of great nation. should have been
derelict to the plainest dictates of duty, to
have acted otherwise; and certainly, as man,
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have faltered in my course.
So far as in my power, 1 shall carry out the
pledge solemnly given at the Inauguration of
the present Administration, 4" that the rights
which belong to US as nation, and those
which pertain to every citizen in his indi-
vidual capacity, at homo or abroad, shall be
sacredly observed and that every American
shall realize upon every soil where our enter
prise may rightfully seek protection of our
flag, American citizenship Is an inviolable
panOply of American rights"
This has been my chief aim, and that you
think so proves that have not been an idle
or improbable servant to our beloved country.
In all this have only done my duty; and
as l have heretofore refused any testimonial
Of public dinner or otherwise, beg that
you will excuse me on this occasion, aud be-
licve me, very sincerely, your faithful servant,
john II. WHEELER.
Dismissed.-The President has carried out
the sentence of the recent court martial, of
which Col. Henry Wilson was the President,
by dismiSSing from the army Of tho United
States Brevet Major John C. Henshaw, Cap
tain seventh infantry, U. S. A.; his said dis
missal to take effect from the 9th of January
last The charges under which he was tried
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and disrespect towards his commanding off.
Ger, and conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman; and grew out of difficulty be-
tween the accused and Major George Andrews,
Of the same regiment, at Fort Arbuckle, where
the latter was in command.
Nominated Dispatches have been re-
ceived in this city stating that the Democratic
caucus Of the Mississippi Legislature have
nominated the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary
Of War, for the seat in the United States Sen.
ate to become vacant in March, 1857, by the
expiration of Mr.. Senator Adams's present
term Of Office
Commodore Morris, U. S. N-We hear that
this gentleman was easier last night than for
some time before, and that his friends are en-
coursged with the hope that he will soon re
cover.
Combinations understand that yes
terday the Senate confirmed the Marine Corps
promotions and appointments made during
the recess.
partmont On yesterday, 18th of January,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books of the Department--