Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-10
MORE TROUBLE AHEAD.

Below we give startling from the New FORK
Sum- of outrages committed American citizens BY Bril-
fish officials in Nicaragua The same statement appears in
the New York Tribune fully correct IL indicates tan
eed web connection with relations 10 the Nicaragua
canal communication We fear that is but another fruit
OF the bungng diplomacy Of Mr.. Clayton. That gentle
M an his late speech Wilmington rather
exulted the and nay of the Nicaragua
goa,on-but President Flmores message throws an Of
fetal damper Ex-Secreays version Of the subject.
Speaking Of the Clayton treaty Mr.. Fillmore says:
In addition to the stipuluons contained In this
aon, other objects remain 10 be accomplished between
abe contracting powers.
First the designation and establishment Of free port
each end Of the canal.
Second an agreement fixing the distance from the shore
within which beigerent maritime operations shall not be
carried On these points there is ltta doubt that the
two governments will come to understanding.
Wheeupou The New York Sun remarks, apparently with
much force
tho Clayton trtay, then 1t follows that that instrument
nuty for the main object Of the treaty the establish
Of "sree ports Upon this point the language
the treaty plain and uneauvoca says-"Neher Eng.
land the Uiited S,nes shall fory coonze exercise
dominion Costa Rca Nicaragua the Mosquito Coas,,
any part OF Central America"
This portion of the treaty has been openly and daringy
violated and President Fillmore cooy informs that
treaty be formed in order to accomplish the oh
which the former meant 10 secure. And with
whsn this treaty be foned2 With Great Britain
rays Mr. Fillmore That is must 60 upon our knees 10
canal through territory which she has not
i particle of rghui coutrsl.
The Sts of Nicaragua the lawful proprietor OF every
foot OF ad through which tho canal must has already
made the ports al either entity a H. free 10 and free
every other nation which shall into similar guaran
the United States Bat this is not enough for Mr.
Fillmore. He obtain the permission Of Engla nd;
thereby recognising her usnpaons; and betraying the
Of conhding and too generous sister Republic
Again, the President soolly informs u.s. An agreement
nusi be made fixing the distance the shore within
which begeren maritime operations shall not DO carried
o." can agreement" with whom7 With Great Brtn!n
says Mr. Fillmore That is. the United States enter
into an agreement with England, regarding tho disposal Of
the territory Of friendly republic and that Republic
american In other words 10 recognize the right Of
England 10 rob and piunder neighbrins sister republic
and then to become partner with her in the disposal Of the
plumber We are ocy leave Nicaragua 10 her fate
but Involved in the guilt Of thar Power which has
pundered and invaded her territory Thus We are called
upon abdlcatu position the first and greatest pow
upon this continent and acknowledge England MS dc
In the New World she has been for centuries In
the Old.
The n. T. Tribune also, expresses lite surprise that In
the whole of national existence, no American
vessel Of war has been In Central American port
'Our citizens there are four.od the number OF those of
any aud all other naons-yst while English, French Da-
nls and even Cha national vessels almost constant
iy the coast, our people left unsupported Who be-
iieves tho ou,rages In San would have
Cured the smallest vess. our Gulf Squadron had been
present tharoW
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
Earter Orages American Ca-ens and Vessels BIZ the
Essish The Inter Oceanic Cana, companys stock ops-
yatsons - Suppression Of American CorrespSndencc!
We have received the following intelligence by the brig
George Central America When the American
Director arrived at San JUAN having on board the Agent
Of the Canal Company respectable gentle
OF New York. the vessel boarced by party of
.,.-ines from British gae Persian lying at
San Juan The first lieutenant OF the British fgae ad.
dressed the Captain OF the Director and informed him that
should remove hs vessel from tho posion which
pied The csp.<a demonstrated urged thai his vasse Of