Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

really one of war upon Nicaragua. But, con-
slider, follow citizens, that little vessel, the
Granada, was covered with glory by Amer
can hands. She was manned by Americans,
had met a vessel of the enemy, and came oil
victorious in an engagement unequalled in the
annals Of naval warfare since the days of Paul
Jones. Yes, fellow citizens, that event, in
which the little Nicaraguan schooner was sue
cessrul, will be REQUIRED to with pride by the
historian, and the 1lth Of April will long be
remembered by the American people. Who
cannot feel proud at the spirit of manhood
manifested by an American, born in your
midst? Yes, you can but feel that that little
vessel was fact in the history of American
enterprise, surrounded with glorious memo
ries which cannot be erased Yet, despite the
glories she has attached to our fame, there
was not wanting an American TO commit an
act of which every lover Of his country should
\ be ashamed.
1t was reserved for Capt. Davis to make
himself party to an alliance with the British
and the mongrels Of South America to drive
his own race from the lsthmus. lie expressed
his determination to seize the Granada, and
we were bound to yield to him. Yes, fellow
citizens, we were forced to make terms and to
surrender to an officer Of the American Navy.
Great was our indignation when We learned
| that the Americans had in;erfercd with the
American cause in Nicaragua. Why this ac-
ton of Davis2 Because he had received in
structiuns from Washington. But why were
those instructions given? 1t was because here
was presented the real issue between the Mar
cy treaty as it was and the Americans in
Nicaragua Here was the starting source.
The American Minister to England, and the ab
olitionists ofthe North, determined that slavery
should be excluded from place over which
Americans had no control.
/ care not what may be the ideas Of those
present, or what they may say in justification.
1t was but a combination to exclude the action
Of the sovereignty Of Honduras from the Bay
Islands Between the States Of New Granada
and Costa Rica there existed a question Of
boundary, originated, mainly, through men at
New YorlS-the agents of the steamship COM
pany. There was also question Of territory
between New Granada and Costa Rea, and
between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, in relation
to Buena Costa and the Mosquito territory.
The idea of this question was, for New Gran
ada TO enter into an agreement with Nicaragua
that slavery should be excluded. Here com
menccd British intrigue in the desire to con
found the relations of these governments with
our domestic Institutions
Here let me say that | do net wish TO cx-
cite political feeling on this subject. 1t is per-
haps fortunate that was born on southern
soil it may be unfortunate that cannot con-
slider slavery a moral or political wrong My
teachings may not have been altogether Will
berforce. ] may have touched too sensitive
point, but ] feel have only struck on the
pivot of British interference.
Look back to the origin of slavery in Amer
can history. Who introduced it into this
country2 Was he man without honor Ger
tainly few have stood higher in moral worth
than La Gras Casas, the Spanish priest, who
was the head and front of this offending. lie
introduced il in the sixteenth century for the
relief Of the Indians from the subjection of the
Spanish. 1t were better that he had fixed it
permanently not only in Cuba, but in other
regions of South America Certainly he
was wiser and far more liberal for his day
than the present followers of Carkson and VIII
berforcc
Central America was in n worse condition
than under the Spanish rule. The Govern
ment was going to ruin. Mongrelsn was the
secret Of its waning fortunes. What was to
be done? 1t was left for us to Americauizc
Central America On whom rested the right
ofregenelating the amagamated races? On no
other than the people of the United States,
and especially in the Southern States.
call upon you therefore TO execute this
mission. You cannot in justice to yourselves
shrink from the duty You cannot but con
tribute your energies in carrying out the great
principle of American influence. As for my
self, forced here as am, can but appeal to
you TO assist in gaining tho American asccn-
dancy. My duty has been paid, and would
not turn back on the path | have traversed
No, gentlemen, forced here against my vii, !
feel that my duty calls me to return. Ap-
pause All who are nearest and dearest to
Inc are there. There sleep the men, soldiers
and officers, whose rights cannot fail to see
perfected Here, too, the heirs of those who
have perished claim that | should return.
While draw one breath shall not leave a
single stone unturned to secure them their in
hciitance.
call upon yon, then, fcllow-citzcns, male
and female, whose frieEds have perished, TO
lend your aid-upon the men to assist with
their fortunes and purses--upon the mothers
to belt the sword about their sons-upon the
maiden, as she listens to the lover at her feet,
until he shall have vowed to go forth on the
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