The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-29


From n rarameoc, July 81
The President and Csptain-Genersl OF Guatemala
to the inhabitants OF the republic and to the
vanguard OF the expeditionary army
The events which have occurred in Nicaragua
since October last are well known. few foreigners
starting from California seized authority that
republic, Fronting by the exhaustion caused by dis
cords and prOlor ged intestine war.
The fears this usurpaton has produce through the
whole country, show clearly that II Is threaten
ing the Independence and nationality OF these States
In fact, there is no exaggeraton in asserting that
the undertaking Of those homeless adyenturcrs who
do not acknowledge any law, divine or human, has
for ts end 10 d. possess OF the country God has
assigned US for our dwelling place and 70 ensaye US
by tramplDg down our holy religion and our laws;
for, as 1t has been shown by Walkers publications
and his acts in Nicaragua. all these insure his con-
tempt
Guatemala, which Is tranquil and enjoying the bless
ings Of peace has been obliged TO prepare herself
for the defence Of these things
In the meantime, the adventures have commenced
TO realize their seDseless project Of couquerDg all
these States, beginning ith that which lies la their
rear and which, being in more immediate contact
with Nicaragua, has no easy communication witn
the other States The government. for the security
Of the republic, and in order to fulGl It's duties IT,
wards other states, and particularly towards Costa
Rica, has ordered our forces ana our resources -
be united for The common defence.
The triumpbs obtained by the brave defenders Of
Costa Rica in the first encounters with those daring
invaders OF their county gave then the fofeaste OF
what our soldiers worth whom they seemed TO
dispise 80 much. Our vanguard II, therefore. 70
unite Themselves with the forces of San Salvador
and Honduras, in order 70 cooperate with Costa
RIGA IN the honorable enterprise OF delivering Nicara
qua and nsur1ng the Independence Of the other
States.
II the resistance OF the foreigners who since the
last fight nj Rivas, have already retreated 70
GRANADA, should render II necessary. I myself will
advance it'll oil the forces of the republic and in
this case coun, upon the spontaneous assistance Of
all Of you, In preserving the Independence and the
blessings OF peace which God has bestowed on u.s.
Soldiers, the republic entrus's you with her
honor and security. You not called ~ the battle
field ss in other times by our pernicious and lament
able internal dscords: no; but by the national
honor and interest. You are 20 defend holy cause,
both Of our religion and Of race Your brethren
OF Costa Rics bad The honor 10 spill the first blood
in the defence Of the common country. You are
called on 20 prove that we, IN Guatemala, are dis
pcsed 20 sacrifice all for H. fully rely on the chief
who commands yon, and on your valor and perse-
verance. shall follow you close by with all you
comrades, If !, be necessary.
In the meantime. recommend you the most int.
mate union with your brethren OF Salvador, Hon.
duras ard Costa Ria, tor the common good OF ex.
pellirp from the country those VINO, without any
right came 10 NEEDLE in our differences and to
threaten ms with the most opprobrious serfdom.
RAFArL CABRERA.