The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-15

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either Of ignohiny Or death Unhappy ones, they hAt
not even ven that alternative fO death wd pof s3t'
misguided citizehs with open arms would they but NY
down the weapons with which they attack u.s. VIII on the
contrary nceasngy pursue them while they remain m
arms The government has Just appreciation q Its duty
fan with honor But no, t cannot fall sustained as Il is
rs S April H. in 1857 sIaf courage AnroLoME cyo
Our Guatemaan CITY Correspondence.
GUATEMALA Cry, June Q, 1861
Oeict Reception Of Tinted States Minister Crosby ty he
President Of the RepubicAddrcsses on Both Side Com
msrciat Crisisreeressg Trade Statement of Guatemala
for the Tear 1s60Coaon and Coffee Culture, &C., de-
Since my last have no change to report in tine political
state of the country On the 10Th of April minis
ter, the Hon Elisha O. Crosby, accompanied by Ssmi n.
Hilton ESQ., as Secretary of legation arrived in this city
to our very great qualification As Mr.. Crosby had al.
ready visited US in private capacity during the past
year, his present advent among like the return
Of friend after temporary absence Soon after his ar
rival he secured for the legation the house occupied by
the first American legation in this country when Mr. De
Witt was sent here II is historic among us, having
been used American, English and French ega-
ton residence at different periods.
On Tuesday the 2sth Of May Mr. Crosby received
his official capacity Al twelve O'Clock carriage
after that hour he arrived there accompanied by Mr. Hill
and by Don Francisco Cavascte government Inter
prefer The reception took place in the Presidents room
in the palace His Exccliency the President receiving
him in the most cordial aud friendly manner The re-
ccp,on attended by the Ministers Of State the princi
pal military officers in full uniform heads Of depart
ments, &C., and altogether most haterng Mr.
Crosby, being introduced to the President addressed
him in the following manner
YouR ExcELIEscy, President OF THE REruBIIo GuArE
MMA-Hs Exceiiency the President OF the United States
OF America, has conferred upon me the distinguished
honor to reside near the government OF the re-
public Of Guatemala, in the quality of Minister
this capacity His Exccilency the President has
directed me 20 express to your Exccleacy his sincere
Friends mp for you personally and his good wishes ror
To your xcelency his earnest hope that peace aud pros
perty may continue with your government, aud ali the
people OF your country II is the desire OF the
government Of the United States that the present armo
ny and good correspondence happily subsistng be-
tween TIE two governments, may be increased, and
more intimate, social and commercial intercourse en-
couragcd between the people OF the two countries IL
believed that such increased friendly intercourse will
greatly add to tho mutual prosperity Of both republics
Toconsummac these good results the President and the 70
vernment Of the United States viii most heartily operate
with your Excellcncy and the government OF Guatemala
The rights and interests c. The citizens Of Guatemala who
may visit or reside in the United States for pleasure or
business will receive the special attention Of the govern
Of the United States aud their persons aud property
guarded with paerna care. The present domestic din.
cucs In portions Of the United States regarded by the
government as transitoy and it is confidently believed
that they will soon subsde without serious interruption
to the general prosperity OF tho country am directed
by his Excellccy the President to explain your Excel
lency and the government OF Guatemala that tho present
disturbances have had their origin only in popular pas
son excited under novel circumstances very transient
character and tina. not person Of well balanced
has attempted 10 show that ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Union
would be permanently conducive to the safety aud wei
fare Of even hs own State section much less Of all the
States and sections Of the United States. The peo-
pie themselves stnl retain and cherish profound
confidence in happy constitution, together
with a. veneration and affection for it, such
as no other form Of government received at the
hands of those for whom II established The expert
once of history teaches us that every has
times been disturbed by local discomfort, but therompt
and impartial administration Of the laws the us pfotac-
ton Of persons and property, tempered with patcrpal
kindness by the government, will in time willing
Obedience from all. The government and people Of the
Unitd states arc no exception to the laws Of God that
guide the destines Of nations and Of men, Relying upon
the obedience OF both to his will 1t is believed shall
all parts OF the United States enjoying the peace
ana happiness that now blesscs your delightful
country avail my self If The present occasion renew
10 Exceiehcy my profound respect aud you
personally and to thank you and the people your country
whom have known For your and their constant
Kindness and hospitality il By returning to your beau
tia! country, where and many cherished fren6s
can add to more intimate friendship between the two
and people tneTsb Increasing the p.ospe
desire Of my heart will have become accomplished.
TO which his Excelency the President Of the republic,
replied
Mr. MSisER-t s gratifying to to receive the let
ter which sccredits yon Minister Resident Of the
United States in this republic I fully appreciate the
value Of the sentiments Of friendship toward This country
and TO personally expressed by you the part OF
his EScelency the President Of the United States and
You that the government and people OF Guatc
mala respond in the most cordial friendship for the
republic you represent, and for the distinguished
sta wno h,s been aca to the head Of
You vii, find in mo the bts, disposition to DO
all things thai may contribute TO the dcys'opemeDt OF the
relat ions, social web commercial between the two
countries, and 10 and imDtely the
friendship which LDites them. Sod tries, lrom
time 10 time the ma of the earth with disturbances
and difficulties, and he hath submitted the United
States to the common law 1t is my earnest wish to
realized the hope that you express in the of the
President Of that reublic that these disturbances which
now exist may be trans'oy and that they may be salts
fact0rily arranged hope aud believe tho patriotic and
wise men who now guide the desiines of those States
may lind for the re-esablishmcn If peace and
that TIC wonderful prosperity they have attained may
be INTERRUPTED Ipray most fcrvcny that Divine Provi
dcnce, who hath for years favored your country
may put speedy end TO the evils which now aict It,
and TO continue pouring upon 1t His blessings You
may his Exceifency the President of the United
States that the choice he has made OF yoa for
the honorable charge Of representing that friendly
republic among us has been extremely agreeable TO
Your personal character, that have heretofore had
occasion to appreciate and eseem aud the sympathy you
have shown for Guatemala are to me guarantee for
the maintenance of the good relations which happily sub
sis between Guatemala and the United States and that
the development OF these relations will result the
taal benefit OF both countries Receive Af Minister, my
cordial welcome, and my best wishes for the happ
ness OF the great republic ou represent and for its wor
thy President.
Al the close OF the Presidents reply Mr. Crosby intro
duccd his Eyccllency Samuel ~ iiiton, Esq, Score
tory Of legation. The audience then terminated and bI
Crosby was conveyed back to thc Legation House
Inc appointment Of Sir. Crosby American Minister TO
this republic has given great Satisfaction hero, and
haye doubt that the interests Of the government Of the
United States and of its citizens will be carefully protect
cd, and the honor of the Legation itself sustained in
manner that will do credit to Mr. Crosby and 10 So
vcrnment at homo.
We are at present the midst Of commercial crisis.
In former, letter gave you statement of causes then
existing tst (oretod would lead TO such result but ii
has turned far than then apprehcndcd, and
everything goes show that the worst stage Of the crisis
has not vet been reached. The last days Of this month
and all July will tell fcariuly upon our merchants Al
ready have had several failures and many more mus,
inevitably follow.
1t Is almost impossible obtain money here at present
upon any Now the mercantile community feel the
want OF State banking institution. where good paper
might be discounted and many thus be saved from ruin
Within few days five per cent per month has been
offered OF the money lenders of the city
land the security Of the brst) without avail This
disastrous state OF things has been cscasoned by the
almost entire destruction Of the cochinea crop caused
By the carly setting in OF the fany The export
OF the present year will not exceed five thousand scroon
and that inferior quality This terrible ealam
Nv brings ruin the merchant well the cochineai
planter and will require time ard plentiful crops
store the losses OF the present fatal year.
now proceed give you full statement OF the trade
OF this republic for the year 1895 You will find it oe
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