the Panamá railroad as passengers, meeting the steamer Hermann, now expected from San Francisco with munitions of war and volunteers from California. This seems to be the most vulnerable point. I should, therefore, think that no descent is really intended on the coast of Mosquitia, whether by entering the Segovia river or any other, and that this assertion is either entirely without foundation, and made public as a feint to draw attention from the true point of attack, or that it will be made by a few men only, so as to cause a division of the troops intended for defending the Pacific coast-by this diversion leaving that coast unguarded against the real attacks of the filibusters. I hear that the steamer Fashion, formerly in the service of Walker, a schooner called the Sarah (Susan ?), and a barque called the Alice Painter, had all been engaged for or by Walker. The United States' Government had assured Lord Napier that a clearance had been refused to the last-named vessel (which is now confirmed by the local newspapers), "but that the filibusters were very pertinacious and determined," as the Secretary of State informed Lord Napier, "and would continue their attempts by other means." From Mobile it is reported that the Susan sailed on or about the 5th of December with 175 passenger emigrants, i. e., filibusters. The Susan and party are under the command of the so-called Colonel Anderson. It is said that their rendezvous is somewhere on the coast of Florida. The Fashion is also full of filibusters, and is to meet the steamer Washington, and probably other vessels. The Washington is the same steamer that was at Greytown lately. The point of invasion is still said to be Greytown, or the River San Juan by the Rio Colorado. Colonel Anderson is the same who surprised Castillo Viejo. The steamer Fashion had a large cargo of warlike stores, and her passengers were reported to the authorities as proceeding to Texas. Colonel Bruno von Netzoner, formerly at the head of Walker's Commissariat, accompanies this expedition. Walker, it is supposed, will join it separately, and perhaps Henningsen also. MOST EXCELLENT SIR, W. G. O. (Inclosure 5.)-Señor Zeledon to Sir W. G. Ouseley. (Translation.) Leon, January 19, 1859. I HAVE had the honour of receiving your Excellency's esteemed communication of this day's date, and the summary of intelligence respecting the movements of filibusters which your Excellency was good enough to forward with it, and which I this day communicate to the Supreme Government, who will appreciate duly the good offices of your Excellency, and will give to the seasonable suggestions which your communications contain, the attention which they deserve. Sir W. G. Ouseley. I have, &c. PEDRO ZELEDON. No. 149.-Sir W. G. Ouseley to the Earl of Malmesbury. (Received March 20.) (Extract.) Leon, January 29, 1859. THE United States' officers declare their intention to act against Walker and his confederates, and have lately made overtures to this Government, urging it to ask The United States' Commodore to land marines, artillery, &c., for the purpose of defending Nicaragua against the filibusters. The Government of Nicaragua look to and have formally requested the aid of Her Majesty's forces against the threatened attacks. I have the honour to transmit copy of a note to this effect from Señor Zeledon. The Earl of Malmesbury. (Translation.) W. G. OUSELEY. (Inclosure.)-Señor Zeledon to Sir W. G. Ouseley. Leon, January 18, 1859. THE Undersigned, Minister of Foreign Relations of the Supreme. Government of Nicaragua, fully authorized to treat with Sir William Ouseley, Her Britannic Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary, has the honour to acquaint his Excellency that intelligence received from various quarters announces a new piratical expedition of William Walker against the coasts of Nicaragua, with the intention of disturbing the peace which the Republic enjoys under a Constitutional Administration, and the tranquillity in which she is endeavouring to reconcile her interests with those of the whole civilized world. The expedition which has set out from Mobile, a port of The United States, in spite of what one had a right to expect from the precautions taken by that Government and the laws of neutrality, disguised under the appearance of a peaceful emigration, and announced as [intended] against the northern coast and the remote points of Choutales and Segovia, obliges us to suspect that it would be more probably directed against the Pacific by way of Panamá, and that, with the reinforcement of auxiliaries from California, it may any day attempt a landing on some intermediate point between San Juan del Sur, Realejo, and the Gulf of Fonseca. Such being the case, and considering the views taken by Her Britannic Majesty against such expeditions, and her intention to assist the forces of Nicaragua with those of Her Britannic Majesty which are upon these coasts, the Undersigned has the honour to invoke and implore of his Excellency Sir William Ouseley the assistance of Her Britannic Majesty's naval forces, and their efficacious co-operation, in order that the happy and tranquil circumstances under which the Republic of Nicaragua has this day signed a Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, Navigation, and Protection with Her Britannic Majesty, may not be disturbed by common enemies and adventurers. The Undersigned, &c. Sir W. G. Ouseley. PEDRO ZELEDON. No. 150.-Sir W. G. Ouseley to the Earl of Malmesbury. (Received March 20.) (Extract.) Leon, January 22, 1859. On the day (January 1) that I sent my reply to Señor Zeledon, Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Relations, to his note on the Mosquito question, I communicated to his Excellency a draft of the proposed Treaty relative to the Mosquito Indians, and verbally explained to his Excellency the objects of Her Majesty's Government in making the concessions for which it provides, and the friendly feelings that dictated them. At the same time I cautioned him not to allow this Convention to retard the progress of the General Treaty, as I had reason to believe that it might intentionally or otherwise produce delay. Not receiving any further communication respecting the proposed Convention, of which I more than once reminded Señor Zeledon, I addressed the note, copy of which I have now the honour to forward, to the Nicaraguan Minister, and have this day received the inclosed copy. I shall have the honour, on a future occasion, to recur to this subject. At present the attention of this Government is absorbed by preparations for defence against the filibusters, and with taking measures to secure the ratification by the Assembly of the General Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation with Great Britain, signed on the 18th instant. The Earl of Malmesbury. W. G. OUSELEY. (Inclosure 1.)-Sir W. G. Ouseley to Señor Zeledon. Leon, January 18, 1859. THE Undersigned, &c., with reference to the Draft of a Treaty relative to the Mosquito Indians, and to the rights and claims of British subjects, which he had the honour some time ago to place in the hands of Don Pedro Zeledon, &c., for his Excellency's consideration, requests to be informed whether the terms proposed in said Treaty are such as meet the views of the Government of Nicaragua; and if Señor Zeledon is authorized to conclude and sign that Treaty, the Undersigned, &c., will be happy to meet his Excellency at his earliest convenience for that purpose. Señor Zeledon. The Undersigned, &c. W. G. OUSELEY. (Inclosure 2.)—Señor Zeledon to Sir W. G. Ouseley. (Translation.) Leon, January 22, 1859. THE Undersigned, &c., has the honour to reply to your Excellency's esteemed communication, relative to the Treaty proposed respecting the Mosquito Indians and the claims of British subjects which your Excellency put into the hands of the Undersigned, and to inform your Excellency that the said Draft of Treaty was remitted by the Undersigned to the Supreme Government, which will communicate directly to your Excellency its intention of acceding to it, or else the propositions and modifications which it resolves upon, so that your Excellency may proceed in the matter as you may think fit, according to circumstances. The Undersigned, &c. Sir W. G. Ouseley. PEDRO ZELEDON. No. 151.-Sir W. G. Ouseley to the Earl of Malmesbury. (Received March 20.) MY LORD, Leon, January 26, 1859. I HAVE the honour to forward to your Lordship the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation, between Her Majesty and the Supreme Government of Nicaragua, signed by the Nicaraguan Minister and myself on the 18th instant. The Nicaraguan counterpart of the Treaty is now before the Assembly awaiting ratification, according to the forms required by the constitution of this country. I have, &c. The Earl of Malmesbury. W. G. OUSELEY. No. 152.-Sir W. G. Ouseley to the Earl of Malmesbury. (Received March 20.) (Extract.) Leon, February 1, 1859. I HAVE now the honour to transmit to your Lordship a Draft of the Treaty as originally printed, with the modifications, alterations, and additions that have been mutually agreed upon by the Nicaraguan Minister and myself. Some explanatory remarks are subjoined. The Earl of Malmesbury. W. G. OUSELEY. (Inclosure 1.)-Draft Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation, between Her Majesty and the Republic of Nicaragua, with the Modifications agreed upon by the Government of Nicaragua and Sir W. G. Ouseley. [NOTE.-The modifications or alterations are printed in italic, except where they are extensive, in which case the original and modified Articles are printed in parallel columns.] HER Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Republic of Nicaragua, being desirous to maintain and improve the relations of good understanding which happily subsist between them, and to promote the commercial intercourse between their respective subjects and citizens, have deemed it expedient to conclude a Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation, and have for that purpose named as their respective Plenipotentiaries, that is to say: Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Sir William Gore Ouseley, Knight Commander of the most Honourable Order of the Bath, Her Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary on a special mission to the Republics of Central America; And His Excellency the President of the Republic of Nicaragua, Don Pedro Zeledon, Secretary of State in the Department of Foreign Relations; Who, after having communicated to each other their respective full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed upon and concluded the following Articles : * ART. I (no alteration). Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland recognises the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Nicaragua. Consequently, there shall be a perfect, firm, and inviolable peace and sincere friendship between Her Britannic Majesty and the Republic of Nicaragua, in all the extent of their possessions and territories, and between their subjects and citizens, respectively, without distinction of persons or places. II (no alteration.) The two High Contracting Parties being desirous of placing the commerce and navigation of their respective countries on the liberal basis of perfect equality and reciprocity, mutually agree that the citizens of each may frequent all the coasts and countries of the other, and reside therein, and shall have the power to purchase and hold all kinds of property which the laws of the country may permit any foreigners, of whatever nation, to hold, and to engage in all kinds of trade, manufactures, and mining,† * In this Article the Nicaraguan Minister wished to introduce after the word "recognise," the words "and engages to protect." + The Nicaraguan Minister wished to expunge the word "mining." |