Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-24
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL "a, 1885,
CHILL.
by Valparaiso papers. received at the office of tht
Philadelphia Inquirer we have the following ac.
connt oFthe reception of Gen. Fitzpatrick:
AUDIENCE OF LEAVE OF Mr.. NELSON AND RECEPTION

by VALPARAISO papers, received at the Office of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, we have the following ac-
connt fthe reception of Gen. Fitzpatrick:
AUDIENCE OF LEAVE OF Mr.. NELSON AND RECEPTION
u, - OF GEN. FITZPATRICK.
Inc PRESIDENT of the Republic received, in public
audience the Hon Thomas H. Nelson, Envoy Ex-
traordnary and Minister Penipotentary of the Uni
ted States, who presented his letter of recall and at
the same time presented his successor, the Hon
Judson kllpatrick These gentlemen wero 8cron
Haniea by Charles J. Rand, ESQ late Secretary of
reGtary. and General David Vickers. alacbe.
~ Commodore John Rodgers, commanding the spe-
several other officers of that navy. The military and
naval officers were in full dress
Inc avenues leading to the hall of audience were
4ensey crowded with citzans. anxious to listen 10
the parting words of the Hon. Mr.. Nelson and tbe
intrqductory discourse of General Fitzpatrick one of
States. '-0 't-l''u
Loud and enthusiastic cheers greeted the arrival of
the MINISTERS and their suite, who were repeatedIy
saIutcd during the ceremony.
Mf Nelson on delivering his letter of recall to tho
- Mr.; President have the honor to present to vour
EHceIIency Major General Judson Fitzpatrick as En-
xoy y Exira9rdinary and Minister Penipotentiary of
tne Ilteu states OF America, and in doing So be-
SPEAK for him from your Exceency and the people
OF Chl that consideration which is due to his cm-
nent abilities his exalted position and his brilliant
service IN the cause OF republican liberty.
N, REMARKS OF MAJOR GENERAL FITZPATRICK
MI PRESIDENT; l have the honor to present my
credentials as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Penlpotentary Of the United States of America and
u dong so beg leave to to your Excellency and
tnrough you to the people of Chill. that it shall be
heretofore existing, and now stronger than ever be-
tween the Republic of Chill and the United States
am now, and ever shall be, the warm, true and
unGompromising friend Of republican institutions
and OF republican form of Government the only
one one under which men should ever consent to live.
therefore need not tell You that my mission TO this
country is to me most agreeable one.
resn from the great struggle for national existence
r n nome, waere not only the life of the natiou but
tOr NUbIa Il.
eomr'n with the people of the United Itates do not
forget nat during that dark and trying hour in sym
batny and true friendship, first of all nations stood
Chlli; This was not only well-known but acknowl-
edged and published to the world in the last ANIMAL
message OF the lmm6rta Lincoln to the Congress of
1ne United States Therefore, watch with no or
dInary interest ell questions that may effect favora
oy or otherWlSe. your young Republic, so like our
ment. e
My distinguished predecessor. who leaves you with
regret, while faithfully dScharging his entire duty
to his Government. has, Mt the same time, won for
himself and his people, the respect and love of your
whole body of citizens. and trust that I shall be
equally Fortunate and that my stay in Chill will re-
suit IN much good to both nations.
In conclusion, let me express my heartfelt desire
thet your present difficulties with Spain may speedily
terminate, honorably to yourselves, and if possible
without further bloOdshed and that the future of
ChllI may be all that her past has been. prosperous
and free. uniting wi ith in all that relates to the
welfare OF man, and second to none in the family of
nations.
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT TO GENERAL FITZPATRICK.
Mr.. Mln,ster:-1 accept with lively satisfaction the
sympathetic manifestation which you have lust given
OF your sentiments. Animated as you are with the
same elevated spirit as your worthy predecessor you
cannot 1a to obtain the same result reached by him.
the maintaining and foltifying the cordial intel-
gence and earnest friendship happily reignirg be-
tween the nlted States and the Republic of Chill
IL VIII ever be of my most agreeable and prefer
ent duties to CO operate in the maintaining Of rela-
u9ms winch are particularly dear to this country.
Inns has been very dearly revealed in the friendly
soheitude with which it followed the vici.situdes of
tne late civil war 10 your country, whose happy con-
cuSon has proved the vigor and excellence of free
and republican institutions; institutions for which
CnilanS profess single love and profound adhesion
An eloquent testimony of this republican senti-
Volyed much against her well, by the unjustifable
aggression OF an offensive and threatening policy,
ly colonies Of the Spanish monarchy.
W hen we see ourselves accompanied in this strug-
gle by the generous wishes of hearts like yours Mr.
Minister we feel our confidence growing stronger of
3 triumph In the just cause now sustained by four