The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-09
The Peru-EeunG3Orinn lmbrogil0s
TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.

TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.
DECEMBER 80 1853
Injustice has been done me- through the columns of
of the New York journals, in communication from an
anonymous correspondent in Peru He msreprcsents the
policy of government bellies my official action while
in charge of the United States Legation at Quito, and by
vague generaes, insinuates dsparagemcnt Of my
sion in Ecuador The perversons of fact by that
pondent, and the magn influences which prompted them
could have emanated from other source than the
chaed seesteem Of Don Juan Cclestino Cavero late
Peruvian Minister Resident in Ecuador and whose
was expungcd from the list Of diplomatic agents accredited
at that government for disccurtesy and regeneration
his intercourse with the government authorities there
His course with reference to of his diplomatic col
leagues was equally reprehensibe. Ny views, Ian
guage and acts touching the question of free navga
ton OF the Amazon were agranty misrepresened by
him that found II necessary In correspondence between
u.s. to deal with him in such terms OF caustc severity al
though In language Of kindly admonition, as drew from
him published ''crcuar y rccantng what he had prev
ously uttered and he also wrote personal notes. con
tanning apologies for having been inadvertently led into
what considered misrepresentation OF TACT, &c
And yet, after all this seems that Senior Cavero has
found rucuent instrument in his own country Of Peru
las feel well assured he could have found such
In Ecuador where sojourncd for some five years. ,
willing repropagate what the extinct diplomat had him
self recanted and apoogzed for while remained in
with these explanatory memoranda have to request
that the editor OF the NEW YORK HERALD will publish the
u
periodical (sad to have been written by the Vice Pres-
dent of the repubc) published occasion of my taking
oical leave OF that government ms testimony from
those who knew me best during my official residence in
that country may serve az an audote to the defama
ton Of the correspondent Batting Proyidenal nterpos
tiOns, hope, in my own good time, to 'vndcae the
truth Of history with regard to the question OF the navi
cation of the Amazon the Peru Ecuadorian imbrogo,
&C. so far as any agency OF mine in those matters may
be concerned. PHILO WHITE.
RETIREMENT OF THE HON. PHILO WHITE.
Translated for the NEW York HERALD from the Democra-
cia Of Quito, Sept d. 1858
II is known that his Excellency Phlo White Minister
resident from the United States has presented his letters
of recall which he had repeatedly solicited from his 60
vernment the purpose of enabling him to return aud
breathe the air of his native land
The motive which attracts Mr. White northward aud
which is about to remove him from among us, is Of
those predomnatng sentiments which pervade the hui
man breast Sincerely trusting that his voyage may be
pleasant one, him that cordial good
wishes will follow him wherever he goes and that Ecut
dor will ever respect and esteem him a friend,
fervent democrat and worthy representative Of the
elder brother republic on our continent.
Although the United States have produced their Walk
ers who have been source of alarm to the southern
republics, they have also given to the world their Wash
ngtons their Frankns, their Whites who ever the
friends justice and the peace progress prosperity
Of their sister sovereigntes Aud has been good
fortune that the missions of Mr. Cushing and of Mr.
White have merited confidence and esteem, rather
than excited our suspicious and our fears.
Mr.. White is long tried champion of American free
DOM as well in arms as in journalism, always having
identified himself with the purest principles Of liberalism
and therein his political creed in entire accordance with
our own Ana although unOStentatl0uS manners aud
republican style Of address may not have been all
spects full conformity with the musty convcntonas of
European etiquette yet his official we'll social inter
in Ecuador has been most cordially appreciated
and proved highly satisfactory TO both government and
people.
In his diplomatic character Mr.. White has sought
to make display Of the power Of his nation, attempt
ed to terry with the potency OF its naval ornaments
but has adjusted moOted questions without exceeding the
limits of justice and reason, always employing courteous
moderate and friendly language. And III his intercourse
with refined society he not only exhibited commendable
example of republican simplicity but constantly mani
tested those qualities of the heart which
that he true friend and safe COUNSELLOR and
among the endowmens which recommend him cordially
and frankness predominant.
In his public well personal correspondence, Mr..
White speaks in exalted terms Of the dplomast who
comes TO succeed him. He c0mmends his anteccdents
and presents him to worthy Of highest regards
Mr.. Gushing did the for Mr. White and time has
shown that that recommendation not empty com.
pment but simply the truth We cannot doubt that
lucky star will still continue to favor us, and that Mr.
Buckalew will not fall short Of his worthy predecessors
In bidding heartfelt adieu TO Mr.. White and his
excellent lady, beg 10 assure them OF the SYM
pathes which follow Them and sincerely hope that
the peaceful enjoyment Of the domestic hearth may be
added the pleasure and satisfaction congena to noble
minds of having mercd the respect, the gratitude and
the blessings Of anlentire people