The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-02

HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM THE PAcIrIo-SEIzURE
OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS BY THE BRITISH Co
vERNMENT-FRRNCH CONSUL INsULTEp.-By the ar
rival OF the brig Architect, at New Orleans, from
Vera Cruz, we have received the highly important
intelligence thatthe British Government have taken
possession of the Sandwich Islands, under the pre-
text of wrongs and aggressions inflicted upon
British subjects. The most frivolous charges were
made, and the whole proceedings of the British
government brands them with all the characterls
tics OF piracy and oppression. The king and au-
thorities Of the islands have been the injured parties
They have received repeated insults from the Con-
sui and British residents, and have often been hrea
tened with the seizure that has been effected The
jealousy of the English government was reused
when the French took possession:of the Marquesas,
and nothing but footheld of greater importance in
the Pacific Ocean satisfies them.
The following from the New Orleans Bulletin,
gives the particulars of the affair in the true light:
The outrage committed by Great Britain in seizng the
Sandwich Islands of those sudden, bold and reck
less strokes of policy with ich that powerful amb
tious nsoent and crafty nation, is stsrtle the
world and the very daring and energy OF which have
hitherto given her almost perfect immunity in her aggres
sions When we say daring, mean daring the con-
cspon-daring, as those encroachments concern other
cviliz MISUNDERSTANDING from their impudence and pre-
boldness vaior in greet people like the British prac
tced in all the arts and having the advantage OF all the
and robbing bands of half savages or
and harmless people like those in the Sandwich Islands
From the amiable temper with which the British Csbi.
learned Of the seizure by the French Government OF
the Marquesas group and sferwsrd of Tahiti to be
presumed that England had bold scheme of aggTes
sion OF her the quarter Of the world and
meant to show her neghbOrs the channel that
they did things only by halves and took her the
big igure. Accordingly we expected to hear, before
If prstto fhngp
islands, but not prepared to hear that
important group the Sandwich Islands had been ven
The Sandwich Islands, in many respects, the most
important and interesting group in all Polynesia. They
contain about 200 600 inhabitants rapidly perfecng in
the peaceable arts Of civilization and having schools
churches and missionary establishments in every part
planted and supplied almost entirely from the United
States. They situated Immediately upon the great
maratine his hway, which divides the three principal d
Wis Of esrh they abound in good harbors and are
the constant resort of the fishermen from this and other
countries and Of commerce generally in those distant
seas for supplies, for safety and for rest.
These islands recently recognised by the United
States land by France, also we remember correcty)
as independent nation An agent sent by the govern
the islands to this country last fall was received
with attention. and in OF his VISIT an aPpro
priaton made by Congress for commercial agency
return. commissioner was appointed before the ad
journment. and, believe, embarked some time since
If our Consul reported was not recognised by my
Lord Pauet because he accredited to my Lord
Paule MISTRESS special agent sent out to the King
otthe Sandwich Islands, can hardly expect better re-
ception.
posed be of any peculiar value, though they afforded
very convenient resting place. in the long voyages into
those seas But seems from avowas recently made in
the French Chamber Of Deputies that that group was Sc
ected from its proximity to the sthmus through which
it s proposed to unite the waters of the Atlantic and
Pacific. when that canal made the Marquesas will
occupy perhaps the most position IN the Pachc
and be in respect to any group save the
wch.
Ifhe Government the United States sit by quiet
~ the maratime and commercial nations OF Eu
rope divide among them these resting spots planted by
Heaven midst OF that wide for the benefit of the
trade and navigation of the whole world do not know
what outrage or wrong will submit to. All those
islands too that have been seizedthc Marquesas Tahiti
and the to the coast of this continent
and therefore, upon the principle laid down by Mr. Mon
roe in 1923 and recognised the Time the true doc.
rne country ought to be sacred at peril from
European aggressions.
But the Interests OF American commerce and naviga.
tion and the principle and policy that require of this
country prevent the further acquisition ofterrory by
European power this continent and its outposts-t0
say nothing this insult offered to representative in
slands-be not sufficient to our Government
the effect which this seizure i'll have upon rights in
Oregon worthy OF consideration The possession Of
the Sandwich Islands, with strong naval and military
ornaments there give Great Britain, at any time she
and valuable territory which an integral part OF this
Republic.
The interests of the United States will suffer chiefly
from the occupation by the English Of these Islands
Two hundred vessels under the American flag arrive
here annually. There Is now upon the Islands large
amount of American property. In case the canal uni
ting the two oceans completed the future importance
of the islands will be immense The Americans have
civilized and planted the interest OF group
remains be whether the United States Govern
will acquesce in usurpation so destructive to the
fruits OF American industry
Our information incorrect In the particular that
the American Consul had been insulted by he British
commander II the French Consul who experienced
the ndgnity, and he had sent an express 70 Admiral
capture of the Sandwich Islands by the British, and the
indgnity which had been offered through him to the
French Government The presence OF the Admiral back
I'd by one or two French trgates very shortly
demands made by the Right Honorable George Paulet
Captain Royal Navy, commanding Her Britannia Ma
jesty's ship Carysfort, upon the King OF the Sandwich
Islands =
First-The immediate removal, by public advertise
ment written in the native and English languages and
signed by the of their Island and F W. Thomp
son, of the attachment placed uron Mr.. Charltoh's
property the restoration of the land taken by Go.
vernment for its use, and really appertsiningt Mr.
Chsrltonand reparaon for the heavy loss 10 winch Mr.
Charlons representatives have been exposed by the oF
pressive and unjust proceedings OF the Sandwich Island
Government.
second-The immediate acknowledgment Of the right
of Mr. Sim perform the functions delegated to him
by Mr. Charlton namely: those OF her Brltanalc Maes
tysAcng Consul until her Maestys pleasure be known
upon the sbeness Of your objections TO him. The
ackno OF that h and the reparaon Tor the
insult offered her Majesty through her acting repre-
sentative made by public reception OF his commits
son and the sauting the British flag with twenty on
guns which number will be returned by her Britannia
Msjesty's ship under my command
Thrd-A guarantee that British subject shall in u
ture be subjected imprisonment in feers unless he is
accused of crime which by the laws of England would
be considered felony
Feurth-The compliance it'll written promise given
by King Kan Captain JONES' OF her Britannia
Msjesy ship Curacao that and fair trial would be
granted brought by Henry Skinner, which pro-
mise has been evaded.
Fith-Tbe immediate adoption Of firm steps to arrange
the dispute between British subjects and ma ve
of the country others residing here by referring the
jures half Of whom shall be British subjects
by the Censu AID all of whom shall declare
oath their freedom from judgment upon or interest in
the brought before them.
Sixth-A direct communication between his Majesty
amen amelia and her Britannia Majestys acting Consul,
for the immediate settlement Of all of grievances
and complaint the part of British subjects against the
Sandwich Islands Government.
Dated on board her Britannia Majestys ship Carysfor'
at Woahoo this 18th day of February, ls43
GEORGE PAULET, Captain.
Her Britannia Majesty's ship Carystort, /
WoAH,o, Feb. II, I543, 5
srI have the honor TO notify you that her Britsnnic
Msestys ship Cary sort under my command, will be pre-
pared to make immediate attack upon this town at