The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-31
A WARNING TO NICARAGUA AND RE-
PROOF FOR COMMODORE VANDERBILT

PROOF FOR COMMODORE VANDERBILT
FROM COSTA RIGA.
From Ia Cronca IA Costa Rcan ourna Of November H.
Translated for the NEW York HERALDl
Such madness and folly that which has driven the
rulers Of Nicaragua declare war against US indeed very
extraordinary but the groundcss and illogical reasoning
by which they attempt to sustain their conduct s still
While they talk loudly about the merorous conduct Of
the people Costa Rca they deny to its government the
honor Of having guided the people, OF having and
managed the and Of having been the means by the
energy and holiness OF its action OF saving from destruc
those very who attempt to depreciae the
immense benefits which have been done them
II well known in Central America, and above all In
Costa Rc that public opinion in the latter republic
opposed 70 any kind Of expedition beyond the limits OF its
territory The general opinion WAS that without taking
into consideration the dagger which such expeditions
threaten the future they had enough 10 do to defend
their territory and they felt themselves well able to
HIS excellency OF Costa RIGA not only In
duced the people to abandon this prejudice, and consent
his suggestion expedition beyond the territory OF
Costa Rca in order to save Nicaragua he did more
he reused up among them national spirit he created an
excitement among the people OF Central America general
y and induced them all 70 rush with enthusiasm to the
rescue of Nicaragua.
Those persons only who were always at his side
throughout the terrible conflict capable Of apprecia
ing how much he had to struggle against and what dii
cues ami opposition he had TO encounter in order TO
compsh the object in view and bring 10 successful is
the expedition against the ibusers These only
the persons who form adequate idea, and ad
mire, deserves to be admired, the bravery and
or hich exhibited the head Of the troops They
we're eve witnesses of his brave conduct
time in the midst Of the hot encounter with the enemy at
another time in conducting the disastrous retreat
which the breaking ont OF the plague in the
army rendered necessary They witnesses of
his enterprise and prudent coniuct in suppressing
revolt the whole object OF whchand doubtless Mt the
instgation of the enemy and in concert with hemwas
prevent any further carrying on of the war In word
they witnessed his successful efforts TO lead the Costa RI
people almost against their will and contrary to their
convictions the waters of the san juan where they
CURED immortal renown by restoring the hopes OF Cen
ra America ut a time when the country reduced TO
These are facts which envy and calumny will in vain
attempt to deny and which, If for time they should sue
dminshin the glory OF them, will later
burst forth again, shining with augmented briiancy
Those men who now are engaged in urging on Nicaragua
against fully aware Of the truth OF all we
have here stated They are acting, in their present
course, from interested views and motives and under
the guidance of false idea Their object Is to stop the
transit for the benefit Of Commodore Vanderbilt The
Commodore expects If he succeed in this object, to
reap immense profits from the Panama line; and there
fore ia this view and obtain his end he has offered
large sums OF money to certain Influential persons.
such is The Interested view. But those who are en-
gagged in furtherng will be deceived they are building
upon hope which false and deceptive, for Vanderbilt,
he shall have gained his object WILL he has
done laugh them utterly to scorn and make fools of
those who have served his purpose.
The idea too OF declaring against the government
Of Costa Rca and not against the people, Thereby hoping
TO excite the people TO revolt against the government IN
order prevent is idea which has been inspired
by the Vanderbilt who has brought II forth from the
treasury o. his ntrigucs capital and sublime idea.
But IL is false and deceptive idea, as II has already
proved itself 10 be.
The people Of Costa Rca who not altogether igno
OF what relates their interests laugh at those
persons who think Of making them In this manner blind
Instrument Of their destruction They acting at
this very moment in perfect harmony and concert with
the government. They perceive thai the advantages
gained by the government in opposition TO the popular
opinion which opposed TO carrying outside the
Territory are sure pledge and GUARANTEES o. me Wisdom
ment.
Az a natural consequence Of IT. past success the
government OF CcAa Rica Is at the present
moment popular than ever was, and
possesses power than ever had IL has al ts
army more numerous, better organized and
better disciplined than the army which performed such
single Costa Rcan worthy OF the name who s
in favor, FIRST Of maintaining the freedom OF the
Transit route fer the benefit Of all the universe;
second, OF insisting upon right 70 the boundaries,
which ought 70 have and which II Is the Interest Of
Central America that should have and, third who Is
not ready the dignity and honor OF the repub
nc Of Costa Rca and 70 support the internal tranquility OF
the country
The government Of Costa Rics strong enough put
down all boee who would seek TO disturb the peace OF
Central America and tor this purpose reckon
upon the assistance and support Of the majority OF all the
well disposed people Of Nicaragua.
Notwithstanding all this and notwithstanding is power
enforce submission necessary, the Costan acan
prefers convince, by peaceful measures and
by moral suason those who unusty endeayor 10 inure
us. With this view friendly embassy has been des'
patched 20 Nicaragua Tor the purpose ~ bringing the
matters In die putc 10 peaceful and amicsblc arrange
offers of Vanderbilt weigh In the scales than reason
and honor ~ that government viii prove that
able o drive away the hlibusers and hunt them
Of Central America also will be able To elect that
Costa Rca shall preserve the respect and consideration
which due 70 her from oil civilized nations, and which
she nv ards them. She will find the of yind
eating outraged honor should events render ncces
sary ior her to de- 30.