, 1861-03-21
The Central American Republics and
Tho United States.
Especial DiFEateh 10 the y. Y. Tribnnc.]


WAsH1sGrox, Marcn Il, 1891.
The friendly relations which formerly exist
cd between the spanish-American Republics
aud the United States, and which Alr. Pierce
aud Mr.. Buchanan alienatcd by encouraging
5illibrstering expeditions, and countenancipg
other outrsges, will be cordially restored under
the present Administration to thn advantage
Of both. Mr.. Seward was always the ae.4oas
champion Of their interests in tue SENATE, and
amop!r the most prominent advisers Of Gen.
Tuvlor's policy, which was so acceptable to
Central America His appointment rs Secre-
tary OF State Was i.ailad with great satisfaction,
and one OF the f7st effects WIS witnessed yes
terlay, when he presented Senor Luis Mo4lne
as Envoy Extraordinary from Nicaragua, IN
compliment to the new Administration. The
following speeches were delivered on that in
teresting occasion. They express the proper
feelings which should animate the two coun-
tries;
SENIOR MoLtdA To TIE FREslnESI.
Mr. PRECEDENT: I have this honor to respectfully
present to your Ezce1lency the letters which &c:
credit me. as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
States. The higher rank thus conferred on me is
:a:"ndcd M a token Of the great regard Of the
Goyesnl4cas and the people Of Niearagua toward
importance they nttath to 1ss an,ity. "nd Of their
l=tant desire 10 securo aud etreng this 3Fac
the solid hasis of justice and reciprocity; when
E1UQ0L Out utlutE ~ uotH IouHLt4G SAS
advantages. A long residence in this country,
during WHICH h.ye personally received only kind
ilc7s at the hands CT, tho ptonle, enhances the
pt,,asuEe it is now my fortune 70 enjoy Of giving
tteEanca to the earnest good wishes Of tic rrest.
dent Of Nfcaragls for the personal happiness Q!
your Excetlcncy. for tic s1cc4ss OF your AlminiE-
fratiop, aud for the peace and prosperity Of the
free people over which your Excclcncv go worthi1y
nrestdes. Sharing, this sentiment. let me hope
that, being rccIpr1cated. may contrihute to pro
mots 60 Desirable an end, and be acceptable to the
Goyernn<ent II the tnitea States.
PREs1DEST IE:coLS 70 SENIOR MOLINA.
Mr. MOLINA: I am happy to tecel1e ~ ist:e:s
vou present, ard to EfcoGntze ron, Sir, as Envoy
Extra ordinary and Minister PienipotentlaEy OF
Nicaragua, near the United States. In comforting
higher rank upon you. rs token u regard on
TIT part OF tie Government and people Of Slcar-
aqua toward This cupntry. they have done onr GOV
. eFnment and people an hpnors foE Which we are
duly grateful while they have also mani!eate9 ~
increased confidence in you. which VIC can attest II
deserved, and thereby haye done you distinguish
cd honor, upon which Wc congratulate you. On
teta!f Of the United States fully recpFocate to-
Ward your Government and people the Kind wishes
. aud friendly pErposaz you So generously express
toward outs.e Please cuM muEscatc to his Ezcet
icncy. the President Of Nicasasns. ny high esteem
and consideration, and ny earnest Wish for his
health, happiness sud long Nfc:: He assufeq StT,
, do not allow myself to doGbt that Your PUBLIC
duties and social intercourse hers Will be 90 coz
ducted as to be entirely acceptable to tile Goyetn-
ment and people Of the United States.