The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-15
Our Central American Relations.

ESDAY, DECEMBER Is,
Our Central American Relations.
wITHDaAwAL OF TIM noRA-nARrINsz AANlrEsro-
APOLOGIES OF THB PRESIDENTS OF COSTA RIGA
AND Observation-Disclosures BY GENERAL
JEREZ, ETC., ETC.
We laid before our readers some months since the
material points Of Gen Casss letter Gen. lamar
timing the policy Of towards those Of Cen
trial America The following documents show the amepds
made by the Presidents Of Costa Rca Nicaragua
contract
MR.. LAMAR TO MIR. cAss
LEGATION or rms UNITED srAr.s,
SAN JOSE, Sept 20 1858
The next day received letter from the President in
copy No 50 discaiming the principles and policy of
that document as having originated in mistaken concep
tons ana an az nm manner or .ns un
people Of the United States 1t appeared to me that this
reputation was prompted by correct motives and ten
dered In spirit Of rankness and concliaton and more
over that 1t the paving Of the way 10 good under
standing and just conception OF the true interests Of the
respective nations, and virtually invitation spon
taneousy given to enter at upon frank friend
ly adjustment Of past differences, and a pledge OF cor
responding course Of procedure for the future
l''"''''' SAN JOSH Sept. 10, 1858.
DISTINGUISHED SR-Governments, like individuals, are
liable TO their deliberations and when this does
happen sense of justice and truth demands due
ration, which, the other hand is entirely In keeping
with the honor itself Of nations and Of their
Ia pursuance of this principle and after the satisfactory
statement of your excecncy which gives expression to
the views and friendly sentiments of your government in
regard to Central America have the satisfaction that the
sentiments uttered and the policy pointed out the de-
caIaop Of the LIST Of May last made at Rvas in Ncara
ga ia reference to the worthy President Of the United
States and to his respectable Minister to the governments
Of Nicaragua and of Costa Rca have ceased to exist
on the part of this government, nor can they now
exist among the people Of Costa RIGA. That docu-
ment was draughted under the influence Of suspicious
which derived their origin from mistaken notions, from
which cause the parties under such circumstances had
not in their power to lay down sound Judgment, which
Is neither singular nor without example In history. Be
ing convinced Of the groundessness of those sent
ments hold myself TO be put under the duty of freely
and spontaneously renounciug them and OF expressing
the full confidence which entertain in the good faith and
upright intentions OF the President Of the United States
and do this with much the satisfaction, mas
much you that your government Is friendly
to the nationality and independence Of Central America
Under the auspices OF its generous friendship and good
will, Costa Rica considers herself to be safe
improve this occasion TO tender to General Lamar the
assurances of the high esteem aud particular regard with
JUAN r. MORA
His Exceieucy MmARAu 3 LAMAR Minister Resident
of the United States N Costa Rca.
Mr.. JERgZ TO MR.. CAss.
WASHINGTON Oct 4, 1853
EXCELLENT SlR-Tbe undersigned has the honor Of ad.
dressing you with that the government Of
Nicaragua has appointed him its Minister Penpotentiary
and Envoy Extraordinary to the government of the United
states with the special charge TO carry on the treaty ne
gotiatons now pending between the two countries
The reason which has moved the government OF the re-
public to send this legation TO the United States is founded
desire TO take the most efficient steps TO bring this i'm
same time 10 evince the right which Nicaragua
eRtertans for this administration which, its part has
addressed Itself to the adoption of measures calculated to
confirm the friendly relations which ought to be cultivated
by the two governments
The undersigned having accepted this charge with q
satisfaction with personal CONVICTIONS has
without obstacle
document known by the name OF the !" Belly Mani
festoa document signed by the Presidents OF Nicaragua
and Costa Rca and this because that document contains
various suposons offensive TO the United States and 70
It's government.
thus document since, through communication Of the
Secretary OF Foreign Relations understood by as not
having yet been received at the Department Of State
dated August rs umo and addressed to the representa-
tive Of the United States in that country has given
surance that IS the scheme Of private Individuals and
not its act and that bears neither public nor an official
character But II is the duty OF the undersigned also 10
pursuance OF his instructions, % state that the govern
ment OF Ncarlga regrets the appearance OF such docu
mcnt that Il oisavows the same and especially does
dsown all belief In the allegations which II contains
against the honor aud conduct OF the United States
the contrary that it enterans gratitude for
the administration of this country for the energy and the
recutude with which has expressed Itself IN behalf OF the
rights OF Nicaragua aud with which has counteracted
the pratca attempts Of the enemies OF that republic.
The ueEing Of this declaration rs gratifying to the IN
dersgned, for having the least reference u the power
4 ths nation, il SIMPLY lows from sentiment Of strict
usce.
a
he discharge Of his duties soon as possible has the
OF enoosng 10 your Excclency copy Of the auto
faph letter which accrccS his mission and al the same
time be begs that you may be pleased to obtain or
from hts EKccllency the President OF the United
taies, in reference to his Official reception.
Be pleased sir 10 ACCEPT the tender OF the high
sderaton and respect OF your ooeden servant, ,,-,
Hon LEWIS c.s-, Secretary of State
aR. LAMAR TO MR. CASs.
u s LsaAnoS IN Costa RIGA AND NIc,s.sUA,
SAN Joss, OF. rs, 1855.
Sa-l beg leave 10 enclose copy of letter received
last evening from the President OF Nicaragua IN relation
10 the "Rvas Manifesto Of the LIST OF May last II Is of
the same purrort that OF the President OF Costa RIGA on
the subject, and presume written at the
gestion Of the latter. have not yet replied 10 IT, have
the honor 10 be- very respectfully your obcden servant
MIR.BEAU n. LAMAR
The Hou LEwr Cas-. Secretary Of State, Washington
Translation
MaNaGuA, sept IS 1853
Nv DTAR SfR-Fr0m my private correspondence with
Don Juan Rafael Mora President Of the republic Of Costa
Rca and from the convection Of that gentleman Of the
into which have fallen IN the declara alton Of the list
United states and OF his respectable minister 70 the gov
ernments o Nicaragua and Costa Rca am authorized to
declare frankly 10 Exceency tst that act although
not Official one drawn up under the influence of
weigbty, although ~ grounded suspicious
Beng now convinced OF the truth deem 10 DC Tue
duty IL justice freely aud spontaneously 10 dsavow those
seat me mt aud TO express the full confidence which
have Of the good IA tn and right Intentions Of the Prcs
dent % the Unitel States under tue eradication with
which sou have inspired by the assurances that
government l. friend " the nationality and independence
Of Central America
avail myself of the 10 tender 10 General lamar
the o. my respect and Of the particular esteem
With which have the honor TO subscribe mysei ycur
obedent servant, THOMAS MARIi\FZ.
his Esccleucy General Nrssmau y LAsaR. Minister Rei.
dent OF the government the United States Nicara.