, 1862-08-27

Colonization of Negroes in Central
Amertca.-The Government and Pew
echeme.
To the Editor Of the New York Times:
As the president, in his late interview with
q committee Of colored men respecting the
colonization Of negroes in Central America,
doubtless allndes to Nicaragua when he ssYs:
''The particular place have in vie@ Is to be
q great hig ghway from the Atlantic or Carib-
bean sea 10 the Pacific ocean," 1t may be well
to let the public know Whist are the feelings
and opinions Of the government and people
Of Nicaragua upon this subject, especially IS
It SEEMS to be taken for granted in the United
States that negroes would be received with
open a1ns in Central Amesica, and placed at
once upon q footing Of social aud political
equality. But such 1s not the fact IS the fol-
lowing viii show.
I have just read two letters from RESPONSE
bic and Weli-tnturmed person in Nicaragua,
dattd respectively June Il and July Il, 1863,
frum the town OF Chinaudega, in the Occiden-
tai Derartmeut, which contains the greater
part Of the wealth and the population Of Nc
agagua, for in this department the seat of gov
eminent is located. and the commercial aad
rulipg classes reside, Upon the subject Of
negro colonization, the letter Of June IA has
the following:
t4Coneicerab1e excitement exists among the
natives Of Nicaragua, regarding the scheme Of
leading politicians in the United States to col
ontze Central America with Tree negroes and
enAncipated slaves The people Of this coun-
trJ will never consent to have such popala-
ton sent among them. They are united upon
this subject, and those who have colored
blood In their veins are the most bitter oppo-
nenrs Of such 8 project. If the Eovernnel at
Of Nicaragua has not already taken steps in
rhe matter, to certainty 1t will do 50. When
Cspt: Capt Griffin came here as the agent Of
the Transit Company, report weut forth that
he brought propositions for colonizing the
poor, abandoned negro race Of the United
states In Nicaragun. No sooner was this re-
port put In circulation than protests we're
nlsde In all directions against Permitting anS-
ment every man Of position and Influenza
wrote to the government, begging It 70 reject
| any proposition Capt. Griffin might make
upon the subject"
The letter Of July II ssys:
1.-THE people Of Nicaraeus arc looking with
suspicion to the course pursued By lsadiue
| po!luciAns in the United States, Regarding the
| project Of colon'zing Central America with
enancipated slaves. It meets with cncour
sgen4ent here from no one. President Mar
| tirtz, in d private letter to 3 gentleman IL
| CllnaI dega on the subject, says: 1t will at
| tract the attention ot all tue Central A.neri
| can States, and, without doubt, with one CON
tbi. character, so calculated to retard tht
he president speaks ot Nicaragua as open (
willie immigration. Hs Rays: g. desire il
the highest degree that honorable stranger
tball immigrate to this country and enjoy il
fraternity With Us the great resources Of thi
privileged region Thus you will perceigs
while Nicaragua il closed against neKroaa an
and emancirated slayes, It Is openad to a dlt
f.rent class Of people- The climate and sol
Of Nicaragua ofers many advantages to
While emit grafton. would not advise men t.
come here without means, but men with
/ small capital, and some knowledge of agsicu]
ture, cass find no country Offering gTealet IL
| uucsnents to settle In
These facts ought cs settle the question {
negro colonization In Central Anerics, Mez
leo CT sooth America These countries vi
not receive negro colonies. The truth L
there are but two countries open for such pr<
lects-Hayti ard Lioeria, whose government
are Wiling to take snd provide for al the \.
! grpes that may be sen: them from here- 7
.Hayti and Liberia then, let such coloniz tito
schemes be directed; for Central America
| cluted TO them J. B.
NEW YoRk, Thursday, Aug 81, 1869.