The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-12
Important from Central America,
AGGREssIONS OF the BRITISH.
Seizure of the Island Of Tigre.

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Seizure of the Island Of Tigre.
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The Preparations for War in Honduras
and San Salvador,
&C., &C., Sc.
We have received, by the mail steamship Ohio, the
following important information from Nicaragua Hon
duras and San Salvador by the way of Rsalijo Psna-
ma and Chagres =
Our Central American Correspondence.
Important Intes emce-Bitsh .4ggressions in Central
.amsrica-Seisure of the u S. Island Tlgrs.
LEON DE NIcARAGyA, Nov. o, 1s4o.
The Official proclamation of the Governor Of Hondu-
xss, which enclose to you, will give ysu an insight
snto the character of the late oursges Of the British
agents, and the commanders Of the war steamers
Plunper and Gorgon, upon the sovereignty Of Hondu
1as and San Salvador.
The island Of Tigre you will perceive, recently
eedsd by Honduras to the United States, has not
escaped. Her Majestys steamer Gorgon, on the 18th
October, entered the harbor Of Reao, acting in con-
cert with Mr. Chatfed detailed force for the seizure
Of the island Of which they took possession tearing
down the U. s. flag and elevating the British in its
place, and consummating their celebration in the
name OF her Majesty the Queen.
A correspondence immed iately followed between Mr.
Squier and Mr. Chatheld the former demanding the
evacuation Of the islsnd and the latter declining te
make any further concession than reference Of the
matter to his home government He denies the right
Of Honduras to sell cede away any portion Of her
territory because she has national existence being
only fragment Of the Central American confederation
and justes his lawless occupation Of Tigre, on the
ground that 1t is q seizure for debt.
This outrage to flag will, doubtless receive the
prompt attention Of the government. The insulting
proceedings against Honduras and San Salvador have
Wak
States are arming repel these aggresions
Gen Guardiola Of Honduras nobes general In Gen.
tai has arrived on the coast Of the Gulf Of Am
apaa, and men are rsllying around him 1t Is under
stood, ass, that the state OF San Salvador rapidly
raising troops So 1t appears the British Charge has
got himself into trouble 1t appears that his principal
demand against San Salvador does not fall due till next
month; and the government Of that sturdy little State
declines comply with his uitimstum. 1t remains to
be he will attempt to take possession OF the en-
tire republic "in behalf OF her Majesty"
The States Of Central America look with confidence
TO the United States to that their rights are re-
spected The policy and tricks OF the British agents
reused the old national spirit and the only inquiry
now for arms rot men. ship load from the nited
States would sell at handsome pront In This Market
PRoCLAMATIoNs.
IyBABIrANT rs HoNpURAs:
All governments which like own depend exclu-
are the only guide and polar star always submit all
their acts the scrutiny Of their fellow ctizsns nd
of such affairs materially affect the interests of the
whole body Of the people. or such nature, at this
present moment are the events which nave trsnspred
Northern coast also on the Southern coast,
and which his Excellency the President has CON-
msnded me to scquant you with
On the 4th of the present month, the steamer Plum
per- belonging to the Royal British Marine under the
command Of Captain Nooth arrived at Truzillo. The
captain Of this steamer, without having any public
mission Of any kind and without other credentials
than violence the OF that port the
payment Of the sum OF slIl Oe2S within few hours,
which sum, be raid, was the amount of the claim Of
British subjects upon our government At the same
uafI Lapo nptH mt insfa u m.
mandsr Of Truxio refused to pay the amount, mas
much as he had not the necessary funds at bis COM
masd alss IL not In his province to interfere
In such demands In consequence hereof the captain
Immediately landed an armed force and TOOK
forcbe possession of the fortress Of Truxo. At the
tine several of his soldiers perpetrated various
acts Of violence upon the people In the
ape received from them the sum OF zoo which was
paid induce them not to accomplish their threat Of
gazisg the city TO the ground, and on re-embarking
they tired broadside upon the city, al command
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Such acts rs there which properly, and without
nyerssn, only be called acts OF piracy, and which
demonstrate unjust, dishonorsbie and rapscious
snmty have been represented to the governments OF
the other States by order OF the President aud have
been also made known to the British Consul accom-
panied With solemn protest At the same time, the
Consul Of Btsnic Majesty has been infor med that
If any other English agent should unfortunately re-
duras the government will feel itself obliged to close
the ports 70 the British Gag and to prohibit aay 1r-
this also added the protest OF the oth oil january
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vet worse ON the pretence OF obtaniDg satisfaction
BY pacific measures OF the claims Of British subjects
against honduras the captain Of the war @ .ne
Gorgon the 10th Of the present month TOOK posses
scn Of the Isle Of Tiger, landed an armed force anu
set up the British flag over the iand The nag Of u
cepublc was to effect this purpose, forcibly taken
lo,n and three discharges Of infantry tweutyone OF
cannon, celebrated the mounting Of the nag OF the
queen Of England The commandant OF the island In
the name Of his government aud q the republic pro,
tested against such an unhsard OF violence, ana
;nsormsS Us. united with him in this pro-
fest On his re-embarking, the cemmsndsr Oh tne
Gorson informed the Governor o. .ne is. ,d a.
The leland he would return with his war steamer aud
restore by force the British flag The other govern
msnts Of the republic, we'll as our Commissioner
charged TO treat With the Charge dAsirs Of the Uni
ted state residing in Nicaragua, have been made &c,
measures as may seem them proper, especially since
he island OF Tiger has been by treaty W
he President places i ,n Nay,b :" uepO'' ="
The captain Of the Gorgon upon announcing 20 tne
comnapdsnt of the Island ms ION
OF her Britannia Majesty contemplated II necess,y,
the adoption Of other measures-thst - 20 say sha'
evep II the claims made BY the Consul were satsnsu,
he would sti feel IL necessary to take the course ne
The fresident OF the republic, in his note to the
consul upon these claims of the 18th OF June last not
only showed that they were, many OF them destitute
of foundation but also desired that person should be
.nnointed in order TO very them aud settle the affair
in Just and amicabe manner In spite oil TINS Just
and reasonable proposition pre'ss nave nov s,s mo
-esortipr to violence, making an exhibition Oh power
tramplns under foot the most sacred rights OF Tree
people proftipg Of our weakness and OF our inaoty
to meet lace TO face the tyrsnt Of the ocean.
Peopls of Honduras-Not vi standing our own want
NJ 10 resist with effect aud TO defend the nte-
gritty Of soil, and the dignity OF our govsrnmsn
vet we need not submit to the unjust ana violen,
Conduct which Expresses us, for the star spangied
Banner will be unfurled In our seas to assist US 20 n
dictate our rights and rescue us from insults
briabt flag with glory backed oy immense
newer will be guaranty In virtue OF solemn trss
ties and has generously pledged itself TO aid us The
identity Of our principles. aud the TACT tnst We s.s
ohdren Of the same continent Is band OF union with
that great power Let then, conhde In her re-
sourcss upder the bonds which unite our interests
long live republican governmental Long i've the
Industrious descendants Of the immortal washington
Tn. Mnistry Of the Government Of Honduras, at
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