The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01
ADDITIONAL FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.


OoxAYAeuA, Honduras, Feb. Is, 1852
q. y..,.. I.,.a.b,v-I'roects of Cb.o~isation-Ams'
y,eo, On Pc He,d-P Preparations Of the Ra''oay Pepe-
E,o French Napal Station in ths Pscte' &C.
Tho legislative Chambers Of this State have oeen
psst IN for past two weeks, but have done TO
sery deeply interest the great Powers OF he Zoe Sc
vcra projects for colonization and other enterprises
brought forward by natives and fore ers have been
nader consideration, but have MT been acted on
aefpitively. A colonization scheme by native
Dr. Fernandez-had the Rovel feature OF oblging the
government provide slips for conveying tho emgrants
Arom Europe Considering the available marine Of Hon
ur.s this clause ~ rather amusing Don Leon Avaradc
farmer representative OF the country IN the United States
and man of intelligence and enterprise proposes 70 put
heats on the rivers Uua and Banco rs to connect with
hike Yojea In the very heart OF the State Tue project
commands much attention since the lands around the
hhe have a high reputation as producing the best
coffee of all Central America Inc third prolect is
mat of two Americans Messs Burchard ana Weed LOT
navigating the rivers Roman and Unto, aud establish
ing colony in the gold district or OanGho Tne prooa'
bnios are that concession WIN DC Ase u1r ms ouIeD,
Company in London 10 extend the company's establish
nent here, and prepare mules nc, Tor the companys
servants which expected out carly in May II APP
pars that Mr. W. W. Wright first assistant in the late
survey been chosen construction engineer. He left
excellent reputation here, where he is known rs Et
Bo,IOn, and will be warmly welcomed on his return.
You probably that the French have selected
sAe Bay Of Fonseca as their naval Pacific
One vesselof has already arrived and two others
viii follow Considerable preparations are making
ut the Island of Tyre for their accommodation This bay
nsnst become the naval station for all the great maritime
Powers at a very early day.
The Nicaragua Transit Route-By Whom Is
IL To he Opened:
Translated from the Centre Americana of the 5th Febru
airy, for The New YORK HERALD
Nicaragua Is approaching a final solution OF all the
fsregn questions in which che is interested. The
threats OF hbustersm still continue, but they of such
. character that so far from inspiring fear, they
q b0
they the last commissions of the fallen party of
Nc United sateshe mournfu groans which are uttered
by a. the point Of deathhe last struggle before
pripg. The day is not distant in which Nicaragua will
sccupy very important place among civilized nations,
and this will be, perhaps, benefit which hbusterism
has caused her, hurryiDg on her destiny.
As the treaties with England, France, Sardinia
and the United States-which under the consd-
GRAFTON of the government and Of Congresare exchan
ed Nicaragua will occupy her place in the circle OF civil
zed nations, and she will only require little
natural advantages And why does she inspire the great
Haritime Powers with so much INTEREST," Is il only be-
cause Of the spirit of humanityY No. II is because her
geographical position is Of high importance 10 the policy
and TO the commerce of these same nations They have
that their interest maintain the Isthmus Of
Nicaragua free and neutral for the of the world
and they have Sought 10 guarantee that neutrality aud
At the Nicaragua offered the passage by
Me lsthmus TO several American companies. She thought
then that IN order 10 attain this object would be
ry for her 70 consent 10 The establishment OF monopoies
and she omitted 10 forward that great interest
OF the commercial world The individuals whom Mica
advantages which extended to them but rather
Me contrary, sometimes favored enterprises which not
only threatened the independence of the republic, but
which INSTRUCTED the progress OF communication with
great mi ury to the commerce OF the world
Persons disposed 70 draw advantages in favor Of
their interests, and the enemies OF Nicaragua, i'm
proving the confusion Of the Transit, eteHd that is
Nicaragua that not ready to keep the route open.
70 extend TO the world the advantages Of her natural
riches which they might explore when the contrary,
the opening of the Transit Is the most vital interest Of
Nicaragua.
Nicaragua, after having given many proofs of her ibe
ray, has also proved her determination 10 preserve her
liberty and the rights OF her citizens.
Nicaragua is small and weak, but she is animated by
the feelings Of patriotism which have raised nations
10 the high grade of glory ana prosperity.
We reject the idea that there may be a single truly
patriotic heart which will not do justice 70 such feelings
common 10 all men.
The interests OF Nicaragua are entirely identical with
those of all maritime nations all desire the speedy open
ing of the Transit under the most liberal terms possole
and they hope that Nicaragua, in consideration OF the
guarantees which they oer, Will treat all with complete
equality.
The treaties with the maritime Powers 10 establish the
with respect 10 Nicaragua and her Transit; aud is
expressly stipulated that no nation Shall ENJOY any pree
renee above the other.
ssFee trans.t is universal cry. The American and
European press consider the declaration Of free transit
thing already accomplished; and we must acknowedg
they have great in thus believing The equality
Of interests Of the maritime Powers in the free opening OF
the thmus and the protection which they promise TO the
integrity OF the routes Of transit manifest the posi-
biy Of the establishment Of different routes and compi
MES and they justify Nicaragua in exchange for those
guarantees in offering ways those Powers the
most liberal terms and with complete equality.
Nicaragua comedies to the enterprise of of the
nations with whom she has uniform treaties the srusi.
right Of transit would she not exclude the enterprise Of
the other nationsY
yaoua toaodrds the maritime Nations
This declaration certainly in the spirit of the age, and
see it supported in official documents which con-
slider the freedom OF the Transit act already
summaed Sir William Gore 0useley, 10 his address 10
se rIesiuen' VI ,us repuolo aiuue9 W ey re Ps9 80
literally conceded BY Nicaragua for the BENEFIT Of all ctcs
lzed nations, and President Buchlnan his message,
comedies in this idea recognizing at the time the
right Of Nicaragua 10 impose moderate tax persons
and articles traversing this Transit
We have spoken Of which results the
commercial world from free transit we have also called
attention TO the duty Of Nicaragua, and remains for
10 add that this step the solution of the Gordan knot
of the confusion the transit: with this Nlcaraeu ia
will escape from all the threatening rec'anaon Of pa
MES which believe in their exclusive rights to the Transit.
Will it be difficult that a government which has recon.
mended, demanded as rgt the liberty Of he Tdast-
refer 10 the message OF President Buoh ananooud
fend pretended rights entirely HETEROGENEOUS 10 the prn
cipe which the same nation professesg
This step will prove the whole world the iberay Of
the policy Of Nicaragua, and place her level with the
more civilized nations. II is step OF gravity aud
poraDce but she repose on the noble feelings Of
sympathy which the maritime nations have manifested
towards her.
1t remains for us consider the practicabity Of
free transit The idea has frequently been manifested
among US prinspay during the last years OF confusion
still desire, 70 make the Transit free without rejecting in
what manner it might be practically executed.
In its widest cense, the enterprise of all nations
will be permitted TO navigate with their steamers the
rivers and the acs and the land place their
carriages wagons mules &c, upon the roads which may
exist, or which nigh; be constructed
And here we already meet with difficulty in practice
which is tnuncbe, that extension might be
given TO the declaration ''free tr anst"
On the river and lakes there can be established Amer
can, English and French companies because the mater
for all but what road can these carragosef diff
erent companies be placed on whose account Will these
roads be constructed and arranged and who will b. the
owner OF this road railway
Is possible, for example, that American company
which constructs railway on part of land would give
permission to English, French Central American
Company 10 place their locomotives and upon their
rail, to make gratuitous of work which they have
constructed with their Gunde that from their abe
ohers should draw the advantages for nothing and lest
yet can be supposed when perhaps, these other
panies would create preiafcial competition Who
would sharpen the dagger for his assassination?
We cannot think Of this.
II rs cleag that the English and French companies will
nave TO indemnify the railroad company for the
-ceded 70 thcan.
Only the seas rivers and lakes, which Providence has
created can be free for and benefit and all
the WORKS constructed by man. roads, wharvcs,
roads. &c