The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-02

In assuming the duties Of the Presidency Of the repub
Tic feel deeply the difficulties and the RESPONSIBILITIES
gers from without and win and there Is need OF sleep
less vigilance and untring energy % preserve the gov
therefore administer properly the affairs Of the repub
lie, require all the assistance can derive from the pat
riotsm Of its citizens, and from the skill courage aud
self Of the soldiers. them and the Divine
Providence which controls and directs the course Of States
and empires rely for assistance in the proper discharge
OF the duties this day
The republic has reached in its history not Sc
cond in Importance TO the day Of her Independence from
the Spanish monarchy The 18th OF September, 1921
was the opening Of tie revolutionary epoch OF NcarR
qua hope this day may be its close The struggles Of
pie tina, liberty not to be obtained amidst the petty
feuds of contendng chietains, AID that pros
state Of civil bros and Intestine connections Xer
long Of bloody conflicts the republic has need of
terna peace and quiet Tor the development Of its varied
sincerely trust that ali good citizens will
assist in the maintenance of that order which is the
first use Of well governed State and without which
sibe.
Not only internal order required for the advancement
OF material wealth and prosperity but also for the proper
defence OF the republic from the external enemies which
threaten It's repose The other four States of Central
America without reason and without Justice have under
taken 10 interfere in the domestic aars OF Nicaragua
Conscious Of their weakness AMI fearful lest the
prosperity Of Nicaragua should deirac from their wealth,
these neghborng States obviously cndea orng 20 in
terrupt our progress by force OF lAe imbecile
rulers Of these Satee too feeling that they have failed to
perform heir duties to the people they undertake
vern, dread lest their impoverished countrymen may
finally fly for refuge 10 those who have redeemed Mica
ragua from ar archy and rain Moved by such ignobe
sentiments these miserable relies Of powerful
arsocracy striving TO impede the march OF events
in this republic But the impotence OF their efforts i
beginning TO lie made manifest themselves and 20 the
world and they now appearing a. blind instruments
in the hand OF all wise Providence which out Of the
bad passions and unworthy motives Of men educes good
and imp ovemeIt.
In relations with the powerful nations Of the
world hope they may be led to perceive that although
Nicaragua may be comparatively weak, she s yet jeal
GUS OF her honor ard determined TO maintain the dignity
Of her independent sovereignty Her geographical posi-
ton and commercial advantages attract the cupiay
OF other governments either neghborng cistant but
trust they my yet learn that Nicaragua clsms to con-
tro her destiny and does not require other nation
aities make treaties concerning her territory without
asking her advice and consent While pursuing course
strict justice towards foreign ctzans and foreign
governments only ask mat the equity may be
granted to ourselves.
The principles which shall guide me in the airninistra
ton both Of the foreign and domestic affairs OF the
ment few aud simple To allow the utmost liberty Of
speech and action compatible with order aud good govern
ent shall be the leading idea OF my political conduct
Therefore the greatest possible freedom trade will be
established with the view OF making Nicaragua what na
ture intended her be- the highway for commerce be
the two oceans Ana with this freedom Of trade
will come the arts OF civilization which grows ard in
creases by the wants and necessities itself creates
While facilitating far possible the material deve
opemert Of the state, shanot be unmndfu OF ts intel
lect, al and moral requirements To promote the prope-
education Of the people and 10 encourage them IN the
practices that Divine religion which CONSTITUTED. the
basis Of all modern civilization, shall be objects OF pr
Importance And for carryrg these attentions
with success hrmbly invoke aid OF HIM, without
all human exertons are but as bubbles
a stormy
lien followed impressive religious ceremony by the
Bishop 81 Ianada and after that dinner which the
President 81 the United States the first toast,
General Walker the second. ami the 'ballot box
Zane nded by gallant into the "baedbos
the third. Atte many others the assembly broke up,
happy and enthusiastic.
From the New Orleans Courier. July 20
We understand that Rivas the late President has for
tiled himself In Leon, anc openly his come con
with tie inv aders from Guatemala and his intention 1,
drive the North Americans into the sea. party OF
Walkers troops who entered that city, ere lred upon
retired. Ryas n making every possible effort 10
combine all Influences agaln.t Walker.
Tho health q the army Remains good but some fever is
produced by the mprudences Of new recruits unaccus-
toned to the climate.
The Fourth OF July celebrated at Granada by an
GRAFTON and a dinner. Colonel Wheeler, the American
Amba ssdor presided at tie latter. Amons other toast
one 10 Dir. CTamptou-over the left