The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-29
The New Granadian Dimculty.


Translated from Fl Tempo Of BogotA Dec 8, for the
NEW YORK HkRAID.l
Already over twenty five days have elapsed since the
referring 10 the OF the 18th of April
Panama. been in the hands OF the latter yet the
official gazette has mot published word with regard TO
them. What does this sgnfys Are those arrangements
approved Of or notS
Let no suppose that put this question for the
lies, whore everything, even diplomacy ITSELF must be
laid open all citizens have right to know the manner
onares Of The State are admnistered any other
does neither honor to those who those who
governed.
The administration Of Senior Ospna either accepts the
basis Of the propositions Of the Cabinet Buchanan
does not In the first case, ought frankly state
the fact before country with an explanation Of the mo-
which compelled TO do so, order that the people
may take them into consideration and either accept
reject them according as their conscience, interests,
and dignity demand In the second case, 1t ought like
wise TO tell the truth, in order TO asy alarm and fear
better served than the government and may said
that the liberal press Of this country followed step by step
the negotiations alluded TO- viii therefore be asserted
that the government Of Bogoa yet acquainted with
the tact In respect for since last month the auho
ties Of the Ishmus speak officially of the establishment
OF relations between the two lately contending govern
ments and what q simple Governor of State officially
knows be altogether unknown to the President OF
the republic and his three Secretaries.
Therefore, there be any reason for pretend
ed mystery ignorance but extraordinary adherence
to the old habits Of administrative rule which induced
We have already maintained, and again main.
TAIN that republican diplomacy entirely different from
the monarchical system and that consequently the rdcu
ous mystery of the latter III becomes the first named
In democratic governments like ours there are oother
affairs but those of the people, wherefore then, withhold
q knowledge Of them from the reopleY
Our Presidents (thank Heaven) more than mere
public commissioners who to day draw up and sign an in
ernatonal treaty and 10 retire into private e
without anybody thinking more of them. Therefore,
leave TO the European rulers the obscure hints the de-
cets, snares and affected ceremonial Of court diplomacy
n hal mr.
AS the pending question with the United States
is no party question, but national one, there
matter how little it valued its own credit,
and being by its natural mission level with the ques
ess extent X mt with this mater but is not to these that
REFER but to a small pamphlet published in Car
thagena, by Gen. Tomas de hosquera, where the sub
ec is treated with sufficient cearness and from which
take literally the following passages quite in
dance with article on the subject published
the 18th Of last November says
To cede to foreign government the right Of keeping
depots for coal in the bay of Panama. equivalent 10
nouncng sovereignty in that part Of the Territory
although be said that done under the nominal rule
Of New Granada"
the American government, say that New Granada will
not be allowed TO impose any tax on the land the
stores the effects belonging TO the American govern
ment II so, this concession precludes the right OF
sovereignty"
ave canno. but advise our fellow citizens to be
circumspect and firm in the crisis going
through Our moderation will the purpose of
awakening sympathes among the rejecting and moral
population of the United States and finally should be
under the necessity Of defending honor must do
with energy, constancy and absolute abregson peo-
pie who for fourteen years waged war to the death for
their liberty and independence cannot TO their
rights being rodden down. only because such the plea
expect England according the decara atoms Of
Lord Pamerston in Parliament but the English nation will
mercis world TO see the shmus Of Panama changed into
an American territory. This question: at the point to
which has now arrived, is TO bea question Of life or
n<nt is bound by its duty 10 perish together Nth our
selres rather than submit that humiliation i1nomny
We quote foregoing passages from pamphlet Of
Senior not because they are the most
viii III have been uttered this matter but
because being resolved not TO abandon this question until
II be settled in satisfactory manner wish TO speak 70
the in every tone and by every organ Per-
haps the administration of New Granada conservative
those Of enemy and settle this troublesome question
sgreeaby the interests OF the people which being
threatened We speak thus not precisely on account Of
the sthmus Of Panama. which 10 US has no CONNER
ca importance than other point Of transit whatever
consideration Of the great interest awakened
by the public conduct of is Inhabitants No When the
latter were wealthy and believed themselves strong
their separation from the rest OF the Granadian commu
nifty appeared 70 them as matter Of course and Of no
interior Of the republic living their greatness
md almost daily threatened US with their separation and
rejoicing In the idea OF exchanging their
humble tse Of Province Of New Granada for the more
pcmpous one Of Star Of the Union.
10, n
'une, and which wish may be soon forgotten.
The people 10 whom address ourselves form the
tire population of New Granada, whom the North Amer
to day TO treat the rulers of India
cusomed TO deal with the unfortunate and degenerate
iahs-a people who know the value Of their liberty and
heir rights well TO let themselves be by
traders other side Of the Mexican Gu-a people
who knew how conquer the soldiers of the conqueror
Of kings, and who do not desire life without liberty
nor liberty without honor. We, on our part
do not wish for war, but peace; We DESIRE
with respect TO the question Of the 18th April
only an honorable and Just arrangement for both parties
but If the United States should insist upon their
ranable preensions- they should abuse their strength
then shall be the first TO RAISE our voice and to call
the people to ycngeance-thcn shall rejoice In the
smell Of gunpowder and the whistle Of bullets. Nothing
is beautiful than people fighting for their rights
The struggle will not be frutess the blood spilled the
baef in defence Of national honor fertilizes and
adorns the land. II necessary let war come and
our children instead Of being ashamed Of the memory Of
degraded and infamous parents, will with the pride Of
the primitive Romans, exclam "Our steers ploughing
the same fields where fathers perished-excellent
fathers who left other inheritance than unsued
national dignity, but that Is sufficient 10 make happy"
II vsnqushed history at least will speak OF US
with respect
nor TO exhibit sounding phrsseology, but because
first idea suspicious Of the good issue Of the
negCaons) with regard 10 the slence Of the national
executive. On weighs load OF popular confidence
which, G Il be deceived, may become pernicious TO us,
and which for the better Information OF ALL transcrbe
here word for word In such matters people cannot be
too well informed.
Here i the article Of the law to which the vote refers
ARTICLE
The executive power IL authorized 20 settle by OF
enion reclamatons which may be
without the uetior appreciation Of being
necessary the sole condition that the rights of national
sovereignty point OF the territory Of New Granada
be not violated.
Our Minister at Washington must necessarily be aoquaint
ed with the ofhs law aud sufficiently precise and
clear Moreover he not permitted 10 enter into
taons without having received instructions from here
which have been entirely opposite in spirit TO what
asserted by the foreign ress, forms the bass OF
the arrangement
We believe that these observations justify our sppre
tensions. To conclude this arpcle will remind the
Grsr people Of the following words the inaugural
address Of President Ospina. He said
But a. notwithstanding the continual practice Of similar
conduct injustice And maevoence OF foreigners should
rsmple under FOO, rights and humble country then
shall be forced 20 Art In similar honorable
and punctous would ae, 10 prefer death 10 gnomny
The moment OF trial s arrived, and we believe, or
rather hope that Sr Ospina will come out OF II tr
umphantly This hope warranted by the fol-
lowing words Of the same address
What aairmfor am sure q accomplishing It's ihs,
will spare neither labor danger will recoil from
Kind Of sacrifice In order WORLDLY respond 10 the cOnn