The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-11-04

Fa0a ra1 SOCIETY," IsLAsDs.-We had informa.
ton, days ago, of very decided proceeding on
the part Of Captain Nichols, Of the British frigate
yindietive, at Tahiti, beng formal prohibition to
all English residents against any recognition Of he
French protectorale The following extracts from a
letter in the Providence Journal give a number Of
details possessing considerable interest
TAnIrl June "A, ls43
H. b. M. ship Vindictiye has been lying here for
the last three months for the express purpose Of pro-
feeling the Tahitians from the unjust prosecutions Of
the French 1t is but few weeks since we were in
q most lantazing state, for at least two days, as q
declaration Of war had in a measure been issued by
the respective commanders of the two irgates then
in the harbor, The natives, IL appears, threatened
to haul down the French protecorate flag this com
ing 10 the ears of the French commander he sent
word the authorities that the moment the flag was
molested, he should he upon the town.
Now, the EDgsh commander not liking these pro-
ceedings informed the Frenchman, that the first shot
lsed upon the town would be consdere as an act Of
hostility towards the British nation, aud as such would
be resented, as he considered the Tahiliaus w.
der his immediate protection. The French comman-
der replied that he should in no manner alter his de-
termination IN respect 10 the inhabitants II they DIS
placed the flag, and that Commodore Nichols was at
liberty TO act his own pleasure with know ledge Of
the fact. In less time than you well imagine
after the interchange of these letters both ships lay
fully prepared for battle, stripped of all unnecessary
gear, and ready Tor immediate action.
But all this display was 10 no purpose, for no one
molested the flag which considered as most IN
fortunate, because they were in pleasant humor for
cutting each others throas. Now the prevailing
opinion here is; that serious difficulties beiween Eng
land and France will be the result though few are
inclined to believe that the difficulties will be adj lust
ed in some other way. As for ourselves we believe
that thing will grow out of il, the arrival Of
the French Admiral, who is now daily expected Tor
Commodore Nichols has publicly stated, that he
should not allow him to enter the harbor until he
makes known his real intentions towards this govern
Dent. 1t is not probable that the Admiral VIII sub
nit 10 such interruption after what has passed be-
transaction he is no doubt acquainted with. How
far the Commodores love of fighting extends we will
inform you by the next conveyance
Our harbor now presents lively appearance, for
hardly week passes but we have more or less ships
| Of arriving and departing On the 4ih Of THIS
presen, month II b. VI. ship Satellite arrived here,
thirty five days from Volpara So bringing despatch Is
from tue English Admiral, part Of which was made
known the 9th 10 the English residents here. The
English Commodore informed them that hereafter
they must apply TO him in of any difficulties as
the Instructions from the Admiral stated that 20 En-.
gshman hereafter residing Tahila were to pay
any regard TO the laws and ordinances Of the proyn-
cial Government. On the 5h, the Hazard arrived
from Hobart Town, and on the 9Th she despatch
ed 10 cooperate with Lord George Paulet and his
coadjutor IN the OF justice and humanity they
pursuing tie Sandwich Islands On tie 7lh
the French frigate Embruscade arrived here with
dispatches from the Admiral, the contents OF which
have not as yet leaked out. On the 9Th and 9th the
Satellite and French irgate Bonsoule sailed for South
Amerlca-rumor says to bring up all their disposabe
force here, for the purpase Of conesng the right
There is certainly some affair Of than common
occurrence IN contemplation, can be plainly
by the faces OF anxious Importance worn by all who
are IN the great secret