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the right ofthe Crown to the Islands, right which would
probably be supported the risk OF those who had be-
come holders under the grant from Buenos Ayres.
| The Gaceta Mcrcant says, "we informed that
Mr. George w. Socum has been suspended from his
consular functions in consequence of the Interference
attributed TO him in the proceedings of the corvette Lex
ingon in the Falkland Islands,
The Government schr. Sarandi 10 be despatched
to Washington on this subject The Lexington had pro-
eeeded Tor Ko Janero with four of the prisoners taken
the Falkland Islands.
Captain Farren has favored us with Bucnos Ayres pa
pers to the 22d 1t is stated in of them that note
had been addressed TO Mr. Socum our Consul informing
him that his exequator annued and reque sting him
to name successor whom the government would recog
ME- Mr. Socum, tits added had refused to comply with
| From The Buenos .4yres British Packet, FEB. Ill
! FALKLAND IsLANps.-These Islands seem still dcs-
anu he dispute relative TO them in the year l770 between
Treat Britain and Spain, is in a revived be-
tween the descendants of these two nations.
considerable excitement was caused i'm Buenos Ayres
on tuesday last upon the arrival of the schooner Flor del
ko from Montevideo bringing an account of the
ings of the u s. sloop war Lexington Capt duncan
against the Colony at the Falkland Islands Several nd.
Suuas rom thence came in the schooner, and gave the
following detail.
That the Lexington arrived on the 18th December be-
low the islands in Berkey Sound where she anchored un-
der the French flag, with signal at the fore for pilot
ana having In tow asma shaop built among the Islands,
ana which was going Port Louis obtain uenos Ayrcs
papers, IN order to seal of the Colonv-Cap-
tam Duncan had told the of the shaop that the
neiy on 'ne coast was open TO all the world, and he
would give him sea letter to sail under the American flag
upon which those in the shallop separated from
the Colony gale of wind detained the Lexington three
Jays AT her ancorageshe then made sail and anchored
abreast of the Colony Lieutenant and number of men
landed in boat from the shallop. Captain Brisbane and
Mr.. Metcali Qhe latter had been left i'm charge OF the
Colony were walking the beach unsuspcious of danger
The Lieutenant invited them in the name of the Comman-
der TO go on board OF the Lexington which they did
oe noatS nao come on shore with marines, who took of
ioreioy all the men they could fndmost of the natives
at buenos Ayres escaped the INTERIOR the cannon was
peu, broken to pieces and thrown into the
TER powder set hire to- &C. all the persons who had been
oreoy @ken away were put on shore, except Captain
Brisbane and six Buenos Ayreans-he latter were placed
IN irons The seal skins and triling articles which
mas peen ehDargoed awaiting the decision of the Prize
Courts oil Bucnos Ayres, Were taken from Mr. Vernets
store house, and delivered Capt Davidson of the Har
as pilot. w"
ms property was then shipped board the American
schooner Dash Capt Heating, which the time was ly-
ing there. Capt Duncan had told Davidson 10 on into
the storehouse and take any thing he thought Mas his
propery-he accordingly took few boat oars boat keel
some loose pieces of boat, bags of shot, some powder
he sheet lead whae-boat and oars and some mskets
neither the boat nor muskets belonged to him. Davidson
posted on the door of Mr.. Venets house nro
eanaon signed by Captain Duncan, declaring the cap.
lure oil the vessels TO be piracy SC announcing at the
same time freedom of fishery.
During the stay of the Lexington, the Buenos Ayrcans
VINO had He'd to the INTERIOR returned and Capt Duncan
gave their head-man a document, stating that he was
Peaceabe person, SC. Captains Duncan and Davidson
Is stated, spread variety OF reports in order alarm the
seers; such as that they would never be safe from the
resentment oil the American whaers-that Mr. Vernet
would not again return TO the Islands-tha the Govern
men OF Buenos Ayres disapproved of the cannro Of h
vessel &c &c and Capt Duncan offered free passage
to those who wished TO leave the Coony the
was That all the female residents well as Mr. Vernets
ton. "o
The families killed all the mich cows which Mr. Yer
' naa eh them and most of the beef and hides were
sold TO the Lexington, which ship finally Quilted the FaI
land Islands ON the 22d Of January and arrived at Monte
video with Captain Brisbane the six Bucnos Avrean
prisoners Its added that Notwithstanding the onxeIv
Alne ybo
on staten Land by the schooner Superior for the purpose
O oil ;ea"E' and who We're reported &c be md es
Lexington before the schooner Dash was sent 10 take them
away.
Mr. Vernet has given notice through the public press
oil buenos Ayres, that he shall publish of the
circumstances connected with the case to prove how
crupuousy he has acted and that nothing has been done
but what was perfectly justifable on his part
~ BUENos AYREs, Feb. IS.
The official details relative the late occurrences in
the Falkland Islands, have been published in the period
Gals OF this city, the substance of which we inserted in our
last number. These details consist of the particulars of
minute examination before the Captain of the Port Don
francisco Lynch of three individuals (Messrs Henry
Metcal William Dickson, and j. Grossy relative TO The
proceedings OF the u. States ship Lexington
The following has been issued by the Government
PROCLAMATION.
The Delegate Government OF the Province of Duenos
Ayres to the people.
Fellow CzensThe official details collected bv the
Government have confirmed the truth of the scandaous
acts sad to have been committed in the Falkland Islands
The Commander of the United States ship of war Licking
ton has invaded in the midst of the profound
this our new Colony; has destroyed with rancoros ami
mostly the public property, and has carried off the effects
legally deposited there at the disposition of our Magis
trates me Cooniss unexpectedly assaulted under
friendly flag; some of them fled terrified TO the interior
oil Tie Island; others violently from their homes
Or under deceit pretences have been brought away and
thrown ciahdesney upon the of the Oriental State
when now affords them noble hospitality; and others
naVes ana our fellow citizens, conducted prisoners
10 the nited States with the apparent object being tried
mere he unanimous indignation which this odious
outrage has produced you fully justified; and no doubt
the same sentiment will be felt by men of honour in every
part oil the world who may hear of this transaction
But fellow citizens it is impossible that the Govern
ment OF Washington will approve such acts as that YOUR
Government can tolerate them i'm sencethe former act
ing up the principles of moderation and Justice which
characterize 1t, will doubt give corresponding salts
faction due to the dignity Of the two Republics In The
mean me, whatever may be the result these Disagree
able events, your Government will maintain with eoual
irmness as its rights, the invioaby of the persons and
property OF the North American citizens and in M ease
will stain itself by gnoble reprisa upon innocent
who under the safeguard of the national faith and
the national honor. JUAN RAMON BALCARCE,
MANUEL J. GARCIA
Buenos Ayres 18th February, 1892.
CIRCULAR TO THE DIFFERENT PROVINCES |
Inc delegate Government of this province has the h-
nor to address to His Elk. Governor of -, TO inform
MIN mat the political and military Governor Of the Fal
land Islands having enlarged three North American
vessels, which had been sealing against orders of the Co
veTnment, 1t proceeded Immediately the investigation
OF the affair The Consul of that Republic forwarded TO
the Government his Inconsistencies these were answered
but without concluding the cnuuiry or decisive som
r.