Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-31

due by Honduras to British subjects but $4,000 and
that Honduras resss this UNJUST and offers TO submit
the a1hole matter to impartial commissioners MS
offer officially made to Mr. Chathed before his late
outrages, but no reply has been receauc6 loee On'-
| cia Correspondence
That these high handed acts have excited Indignation
and alarm in Central America may well be conceived
| The appointment by Nicaragua, Honduras and San
Salvador OF commissioners to negotiate reunion was
one OF its firs fruits those we are as
| establishment of united Republic OF Central America
is no longer doubtful The early completion and pros
porous operation Of the Ocean Ship Canal regarded
by all with lively hope and the obvious manguvres OF
Chaeld to defeat ON rest from the hands OF our
countrynlen, aresiewed by them with detestation All
desires mofe Intimate and friendly relation with the
United States all in union their only hope OF effect
lstial resistance to British aggression
Guatemala, the Government OF which is under En-
gish influence is now in state of revolution Carrera
as General holds power by feeble tenure The city OF
on the 18th of October, and the houses OF Carera
| and others OF his party sacked.
Costa RIGA, the actual Government of which is also
under English influence is in all excited state The
Ass emily has rejected all the contracts agreements
etc which Molina had entered into with England, and
feeling of opposition to English Influences general
| violent
Such hastily skstched is the present condition OF Cen
| trail America; such are its prospects. We look with
confidence for a dsayowal by the British Government
of the ourageS committed by Chatfeld, and restora
ton thereby of this harmony which they have seriously
interrupted Should his course be sustained and justi-
fed do not see how deplorabe consequences to
| be averted.
We ask the attention of the candid and upright
throughout the civilized world to the following
| pondence
Statement Of the Commander of the Tigre-Transla-
ton
COMMAND OF THE FREE PORT OF AMAPALA, !
ISLAND TIGRE, HONDURAS, Oct l6, l849. :
| To the Generdlm Chief of Honduras:
SR-At quarter before o'clock this day, OBJ
served this harbour five lOnU boats
filled with armed people, each boat carrying cannon
with corresponding ammunition. The people in the
boats were blessed in uniform and armed their number
as far we could make out, about 80, together with
| boat in which were three officers and citizen.
Observing this, Immediately mustered my little
picket OF soldiers, hoised the flag of Honduras and that
of the Republic, and ordered my to present arms
but not to attempt resistance, it obviously hope
less against the superior force which approaching
Under these circumstances allowed the officers to
land when | observed that the flag in their boat was
English, and seeing the colors of civilized nation,
presented myself to the officers, demanding the cause
of this display OF force and this hostile attude3 An
Interpreter then presented himself and handed me the
letter which, subjon. Having informed myself of its
contents, said to herl that considering the disparity OF
forces twas impossible for TO resist their proceed
ngs, but that protested on behalf OF my government
and OF Central America against this violence In the
meantime the boats turned their against the town,
and the troops landed under their cover with musket to
shoulder and cartridge in hand. The Interpreter then
requested me- by order OF the commander OF the nva-
ding forces, to lower the colos of the Republic that
the English flag might be raised to which announced
that would in wise be party to any such act and that
nothing but my weakness prevented me from driving
him away by force of arms The commander then or
dered his troops to advance and directed an officer to
lower our flag and hoist the English colors This was
done under British national salute and discharge Of
muskery and with many cheers for Queen Victoria
While these last named proceedings were Transporting
was engaged in drawing protest, which the com
mander had expressed his willingness to sign but when
it was finished and presented to him. he refused to fulfil
ms The original protest herewith send TO
| you
| This done, Mr.. Chatfed, H. B. NJ. Consul General
| (who was the citizen whom had perceived among the
officers and whom did not recognise until this mo-
nen0 presented himself and asked me various questions
respecting the topography and productions OF the Island
to which replied with all sincerity.
| I his conversation ended, the Commander directed
himself again to me, and said that If the colors OF Hon
duras again hosted the Island he should return
and sustain the English flag by force.
As had nothing to say lmade no reply whereupon
the British flag taken back to the boats, and the
Commander, on passing, observed that | must under
stand that the Island now belonged to England. lie
| P. M.
This event has greatly alarmed the town. and have
to make great exelons to preserve order and though
have very small force, you may rest assured that,
til receive your Instructions all things shall remain
| they are.
omitted to say that the vessel alluded to is wal
steamer, and Will remain sometime ia the Cult have
also to add that the British Commander said that the
harbor should remain open and free, and that
| his intention to disturb the merchants.
am, sir, &c, VICENTE LECHUGA.
T. 81 have deemed it proper to send copy OF th:
letter and the other documents the supreme Govern
ment of San Salvador and Nicaragua because the mat
ter involved is national one
Letter Of Commander of the "GOrgon" to the Com
mandant of the Tfgre- Translation.
On board Fl B. Majesty's Steamer Gorgon,}
October l6, 1S49
0Me Commander of the Island of Tigre;
SIR II have the honor to inform that,
d'Affairs OF fl. B. NJ in Central America, manitesnl
the mpossiblity OF obtaining, by pacific means the ar
rangement OF the just claims of Great Britain against thu
Government OF Honduras, have Judged it my duty t
establish jurisdiction the island Of Tgre on behalf
and in the name of H, B. NJ Queen Victoria and ii
consequence have this day taken possession OF the sale
island eevang in it the national flag OF Eng unde
a national salute &c. reserving to the Government o
Her Majesty the adoption of Interior measures in Thu
particular.
Meantime Her Majestys vessels of war; stationed OF
the Pacific Ocean, will, from time to time, visit Thu
island and maintain in it British rights
Notice OF these proceedings has already been sent Il
the Government Of Honduras; and | expect that you
will give me acknowledgement Of the receipt of thi
communication, stating also that you present at thu
act of dspossesson executed by this day, in the
| OF my Sovereign.
No change is necessary TO be made in the manage
ment of the island, which will remain under its presen
regulations until the will of Her Majesty is known.
| | have the honor to be, &c,
T. A. PAINTER.