The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-30
From me Philadelphia Ledger.

From ne Philadelphia Ledger
ImPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
AaAirs "a Nle.r&sas.-Ths Seizures ny the British.
The New York papers have received by the Empire
City some interesting documents from Nicaragua, re-
speeding recent transactions in that quarter Ihey pre-
sent the Official of the seizure oil lgre Island by
the British troops The slanS OF Tgre commands en-
rely the magnificent bay OF Fonseca, which is said TO be
the only rival OF the bay OF San francisco on the Pacc
coast; and the opinion expressed IN 1885 by Com
Belcher who made survey OF the coast under direction
of the British government that the inter oceanic canal
across the isthmus must terminate at that point
This fact renders the temporary cesson oil the island 10
the United States and lis subsequent seizure by the Brit
sh matter Of decided Importance. The circular from
island 10 the United States, was dated September IS yet
on the 10th of October following, Mr. Chathed the Brit
sh charge appeared in the Gulf board the war steam,
GoIgon and proceeded at TO take possession oil
the island sin the name OF the Queen" The statement
of the commandant of the island to the government OF
Honduras the letter OF the commander OF me Gorgon
and the reply to the OF seizure by the gov
eminent Of Honduras are translated and given below.
The evacuation OF the island II is said has been de-
manded by Mr. Squier our charge on behalf OF the Uni
After the form OF taking possession OF the island
gone through with, superintendent Unsupported, and
required ali the residents Of The island. ,oho had li IN
consequence of these proceedings, to return 1h eight
days upon pain Of forieiting their houses and lands
"Possesson also afterwards taken oil all the other
islands OF the gulf belonging to Honduras and San
Salvador Many OF them are very large and fertile
Sdoate rande for instance, is said to be upwards OF
uted before the port Of La Unda belonging to San Sal
vador, and is said that this port seized on the LIST
Of November together with the coast Of San Salvador
bordering the gulf The pretex for these outrages
will be seen, the debts alleged TO be due British sub
ects by the respective governments Of these States
The port OF Truxilo, the northern coast OF Hondu
ras was also seized the 18th of October, the fine
island OF Roaan, off that coast, had been in 1885 In
1s4s attempt made TO seize the port OF Truxo
belonging to the pretended kingdom of Mosquito, but the
government OF Honduras had taken alarm, and the force
detailed for the task found il necessary to beat retreat
for the time II said that the procedure is to be
gone through with at the port OF Omoa j.
The object Of all this i sufficiently evident ii is the
determination OF Great Britain to occupy these routes
across the continent and prevent American preponderance
the Pacific. The total debt OF the three States upon
which she has made her aggrsssons falls probably short
OF 7 500 900, including all the claims that have been
made-the just as well as the unjust
If this is the practical Interpretation OF Pamerston's
circular OF January last about foreign creditors, the
We learn from good authority that the English were
using every exeron to excite popular feeling against the
Americans and the canals using threats and intmida
tons, and resortng TO persuason circumstances
CURED OF course the greatest alarm and excitement
prevailed and the people were ready to make any sacfi-
fees to repe the aggressors But without and the
elements OF war, they OF course DO nothing against
the power of England r"
Guatemala is in state of instruction against the gov
ernment which is under English influence. The insur-
gents entered the city the l4th OF October and plan
dered the houses OF Camera and other obnoxious persons
The government Of Costa Rica, which is also under
session have rejected all the arrangements, &c. entered
into by the agents OF the government with the English
The commissioners appointed for that purpose by Nj.
caragua, San Salvador, and Honduras have arranged
plan of uniting consolidating these Sates and there is
reason to believe it will be carried into effect.
The following are the documents to which we have
COMMAND OF THE PoRT OF AMApALA,
ISLAND OF TIsRE HONDURAS
TO the Gs~eaLin Chief: - l..
Sir, At quarter before o'clock this day, observed
cannon and corresponding ammunition. The people IN
the boats dressed in uniform and armed-heir
~heS and
Observing this, immediately mustered my little picket
republic, and ordered my to present arms, but
attempt resistance 1, was obviously hopeless against
circumstances, allowed the officers land, when OBJ
ss Of ns Rs
officers demanding the of this display OF force and
and handed me The letter. which subon Having n
formed myself of It's contents, said TO them that consider
resist their proceedings but upon behalf Of
my government and Of Central America, against this
against town. troops their cover
with musket shoulder and cartridge in hand The in
the invading forces lower he coors OF the republic. so
that the English flag might be raised which answered
that nothing but my weakness nae from driving
him away By force of arms The commander then ordered
flag and hoist the English colors This done under
British national salute and discharge of musketry and
with many cheers for Queen Victoria.
While these last named proceedings transpiring,
was engaged In drawing protest. which the command
finished and presented TO him. he refused 10 fufh prom
tsi The original protest herewith send to you.
This done, Mr. Chatfcd, ii. b. Ms consul general
Swho the citizen whom had perceived among the of
hcers, and whom did recognise until this moment)
presented himself, and asked yarou. questions re.
sPecng the topography and productions OF the island,
This conversation ended the commander directed him
sell again me, and said that II the coors OF Honduras
were again hoed the island he should return and sus
tain the English flag by force.
As had nothing to say. made no reply; whereupon
the British flag taken back the boats the COM
mander in passing observed that must unde rstand thai
his forces retired about O'Clock, p
This event has greatly alarmed the town, and have to
mako great exerons preserve order and though have
very small force, you may assured that until receive
your instructions all things shall remain they are
omitted to that the vessel alluded 10 war sea
en- and will remain time in the gulf 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.
lam, sir, &c., VINCENT LECHUGA
ST. have deemed proper senda copy of this let
ter end other documents the supreme governments of
San Salvador and Nicaragua because the involved
is q national one.
ON BOARD II. B. MAJEsrYs STEAMER GoReos,
October Is, 1919.
To the Commander of the Island of Tyre:
SIR have the honor 70 inform you that In consequence
Of communications received from the charge daaires Of
n ~ M in Central America, manifesng the i'm possibility
OF obtaining by pacific the arrangement of the
claims oil Great Britain against the government of Hondu