PAPERS OF MIRABEAU Buo:N"ArARTE LAMAR 361 dignity, self-respect or any security of rights. So long as we acknowl- edge the superiority of our enemies in intellectual pursuits and do not blush at our dependence upon them for whatever refines our tastes, develops genius and elevates the soul, so long shall we be their social inferiors and political dependents. To be second rate in the arts, sciences and literature· is to be second in Civilization and second in everything else. If we would maintain political equality in this Union it is indispensable to establish social and mental equality. Without the arts, sciences and literature, there can be neither permanent prosperity nor security for liberty. Austin, Texas J. A. QUINTERO No. 2569. N. TACONES TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN [Translation from the Spanish] Military Post Villa de la Virgen Jan. 1, 1858. All the inhabitant;; of this town, be they foreigners or natives, are commanded to loan the Supreme Government all the auxiliaries needed at once, with all the punctuality and promptness becoming all Nicara- guans, and should they fail to do so, they will be given military pun- ishment. Moreover, those who do not wish to be bound by this com- promise must leave the port, presenting themselves at this office to have their passports made out to whatever place each one may designate, since I am authorized for this by the Military Commander of this Depart- ment, and in order that the aforesaid inhabitants may not allege igno- rance, I publish this in the most public places in this town. N. TACONES, Commander of the Place
No. 2575. FERMIN FERRER TO LAMAR
[Translation from the Spanish]
New York Jany. 18, 1858.
ESTEEMED GENERAL-- I send you that correspondence in order that you may be pleased to- forward it to its destination- I hope that of your kindness you may take an acti\'e part in making- the Govt.. of Nicaragua return my property and send me my safe con- duct to return. I am certain that I can attain this by means of the fact that you can make the assurance that far from having taken part here against my country, I have worked in favor of its rights- Be pleased to send me by the next mail a copy of the answer to the Hon. Molina, in order that it may be published in the papers, as well as the answer of Gen. Jeres. Hoping that you will write me and in- form me concerning the matter- With all respect I am your humble servant F. FERRER [Rubric l No. 2579. ANN S. STEPHENS TO LAl\IAR New York Jan 20th 1858 MY DEAR GENERAL I made an effort to bid you good bye on board the boat but all the avenues were so blocked up that it was impossible for a lady to
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