The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-04-15

ton OF our native iend. and have asked
10 again become one Commonwealth
mighty, happy and respected. have for 9
long time been energetically and persistsnly
called rpon TO start, proclaim and sustain
the great cause of Central American nation
ality, and being the depository of all the
hopes for q union, / am also the only
one upon whom the triumphant realiza
ton of that idea is made to depend.
In answer to this summons being duly
aware OF the immense responsibilities which
/ would incur were l 10 remain inactive, aud
obeying, at the same time, the impulses OF
nv heart fer the re esta blishment OF one
commonwealth, which should be our pride
and our legitimate glory, / have upon this
date Issued the decree by which pronounce
myself in favor of the union, and assume, in
order to carry the same into effect, the su-
pleme military command.
Here / am, then, at the head OF this long.
prayed for movement, unfolding the beauu-
iul flag, which is the hsg of our future, lead.
Ing the hosts who may come TO join the
srmy of the Union, and wholly devoted to
the exclusive service of the cause of redemp.
ton and to the defense of its sacred standard.
There is nothing grander, nothing nobler,
than this cause; more other appeals like this
to the best and highest feeling OF the Central
American heart; the Central Amer leans be-
Eeve that this act of mine is indispensable;
in their judgment the triumph OF that idea
lies in my power: and although I do not
presume so much, can not go against their
persistent wishes, or resist my own duties
and convictions. Inspired, therefore, By the
grandeur Of the idea, and animated by firm
belief in the triumph of a principle sup
ported by nature, by public opinion, aud By
the dignity Of patriotism, hasten to assert
and sustain that principle with all my
being, all my worth aud all my power.
Something tells ME upon this solemn
hal rsrkD l. av,I ]. 4 -
union of Central America can be effected
without extraordinary sacrifices; but il
these sEosld be il dispensable ! am ready to
offer upon the altar of duty and the altar of
my country my welfare and life. | would
with pride and satisfaction obey and fight as
q common soldier, gladly conserving that a
worthier one should occupy the position Of
chief, which public opinion has forced me to
accept; bat this position, although glori.
Gus one, is dangerous and responsible one,
and Tor this reason / have not for an instant
hesitated In accepting il with enthusiasm.
] am not influenced by ambition, since 1
have tasted, by sad experience, the bitter
nets Of power. Were | actuated by such
ambiti n l would have availed myself OF
the many opportunities have had Of easily
eIatifl Dg it, without the penalties and re-.
spons oilities which 1 now voluntarily take
upon myself. Nor aEI / prompted by any
telisl desires, either of personal gain or ex
clUsiYely promoting the grandeur and pros
psTify nf Guatemals, because mY position
add means are amply Sufficient to crafty
sll nv wishes, and this Republic, which is
to-day comparatively prosperous. wealthy
snd mighty, Is IN position which enables
her to give rather than to ask anything
from The other States, and can do much to
promote their progress and welfare. Bat
I'm impulsed by the sad spectacle offered by
this sGall and destit1te6 people. aud By the
conviction that it is my unavoidable duty TO
DO something 10 extricate this country from
its helpless and sad condition, and 10 strug
2le with al my power and die il necessary
in CrGCr that my children ADD the
children OF my fellow citizens may have
a Father and, may eaiOy all their rights and
be protected and respected. Let
Us all mi 9 and 6ght for one sole country
the fstEeIland whose orphans We have been
during SO many yeas; the fstherlsnd which
ne lsck to-day. the inheritance OF which our
children have b,en deprived the iatherland
which we shall be able to beQuesth to them
IS the most precious legacy, the most ineati-
mable gift. Those viii stay who are salts
ii ed with their IL ouiaious insignificance
and smsllness. who do not feel their blood boil
with indignation and their faces burn with
shame when they consider the sad condition
to which We have been reduced by the divi-
sion OF our territory who, rejoicing in a life
OF slavery and Incidence can behold with in
difference the sgonies OF the country, and
calmly await the obscure termination OF an
existance spent in the yiiess degradation !;
who sre not worthy in one way of the name
o. Central Americans. But those will surely
come whose hearts are fred with patriotism,
who long to possess country, who love
their children and wish TO leave them that
country and save them from that abyss into
which we have been thrown by territorial
division. All the good sons OF Central
America, who are the immense majority
viii surely come. And alas for those who
mey not come upon this memorable occa-
sion. Upon them will fall the eternal curses
blows with the terrible brand OF infamy.
We may consider Ourselves
happy because it has fallen to out lot 10
Ut deItske this patriotic campaign for the
noblest and grandest of all causes, for the
only cause for which we should fight
and die, the only one worthy of the
3 Of the s,oo sons OF the Pe3 people:
have performed wonderful fests OF bravery,
raising very high the name OF the Gsute.
malan soldiers. You, whose loyalty, energy
and honor have always been abedient to my
voice, and who have always lent me your
effcacious aid to obtain victory-here is q
vast field for the display of your heroIsm.
/ rely upon you, and being with you, fear
nOthlES. WIN 9Ou3 oSCAJ uuucItaNAh6 10
essY7 for me, every triumph is certain.
Here / am the first, because when We must
march together TO the tield of honor, l have
neither position ,schildren nor family; my
faithful companions-atarms and the idea
We defend, then absorb all my thoughts.
By your side, among you, being one OF you,
you will always have me, because your mig
fortunes must be mine, also your glories;
and because l neither wish for nor accept
any other distinction than that OF always
being at the 'front.' occupying the post OF
danger, ofSering my breast to the enemy be-
fore any OF you, for dearer than my own
life is to me is the life OF the last OF my
soldiers III we are destined to fall We will
fall together, but gloriously and covered
with honor, in the defense OF the most
sacred of all causes, deserving well OF pos
terity, earning eternal gratitude, aud leav
ing assured the establishment oil the Union