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explicit. and preclude the necessity of further re-


States, in proper and established mode and
which she will not fail to take all proper measures
to sustain), that II cannot be considered that the
| n9tice OF your Intention to place lien upon the
Island OF Tigre, IN the name Of the Queen" pre-
cluded Honduras from disposing Of that island or
any other portion OF territory by sale or cession.
Such disposition OF the island, for aught that is
known to the contrary, may have been made to
meet, immed ediaiely, or ultimately, the very obliga.
| uons which you assert the Republic of Honduras
Is under TO British subjects. But, sir, there is a
grave principle involved in your pretensions
Of ability to seize forcibly, in the name of your
sovereign, upon the territories Of any nation
by way of indemnify for claims of British sab
subjects. Such forcibe seizure is positive act of
war, which no power IS Justihed In making with
out a previous declaration to the world The re-
coRntion OF this ability on the part Of any dipo-
matte representative, under whatever authority
would license universal robbery, and lead gene
raj disorder For psuiest sums, perhaps unjustly
claimed by the subjects OF powerful nation, the
weaker power might be despoed Of Its most valu-
able terntories,-its only pOrts-deprveu, IN fact,
OF Its national existence, and absorbed 10 the do
mlnions of another nation. Such a right would
permit OF too dangerous exercise, and would be
followed by too many abuses, to be lightly admit
ted. There Is, sir, as between civilized nations
but one mode OF acquiring territory VIZ by treaty;
and II has come to be understood that the rights
OF conquest require to be thus sanctioned in order
TO be regarded as permanent.
need not assure you that In all my relations
with the governments OF these republics | shall
IL
impress upon the the proprlety of aiming un-
der all circumstances, that courtesy In their rela-
tons with other governments or their representa-
tives, which Is essential To the dignity Of repub
can states, well as the necessity OF adopting all
practicable means TO discharge their jast obiiga-
tioDs; and shall advise them TO rely upon the
sympathy and support OF the United States In those
cases only, when their rights encroached upon,
or when those principles which have been recog-
Missed as essential TO the safety and welfare OF the
American Republics, are invaded.
You invite, in a very cordial spirit, any sugges-
ton which i may deem proper 10 make, :" that
may tend to the arrangement OF the various claims
and questions pending between these States and
Great Britain" feel, therefore, hesitation in
saying, so far as relates to the advances which
have been made by British subjects (wirhout.
probably, due refectlon,) 10 the governments of
The several States In times past. and which have
been fruitful source of difficulty, that the best
mel ans 10 settle them permanently would be To ad
wise the holders of the obligations Of the States. To
procure them 10 be consolidated or funded, al such
rates OF interest as il is within the power of the
States TO pay, and with such gradual redemptloas
as should ultimately return the principal. IL Is
very clear that at present 1t is beyond thr power
OF most Of these States To meet all their obg atoms,
and uDes SO some Just arrangement OF this kind IL
made their ability 10 meet them VIII constantly
olmlnish; think the present a very favorable mo-
meDt tor such an arrangement on the part OF their
creditors. The new relations of these States have
revived their hopes; and as tar as can discover,
general disposition exists To remove all causes of
difference on this score, with other natl ons. The
republic OF Nicaragua is exertng herseh 10 very
commendab manner TO discharge all her obliga-
tons, and VIII, think, be successful.
have had an Int rvlew 18th the Commissioner oil
the republic OF Honduras 10 this Legation, and he
will advise his government that IL Is the wish of the
United States that his republic shall ann to AVOID all
differences with EnglsDd. aud that, TO this end
she shall endeavor 10 arrange In n satisfactory
manner, all just claims which British SUBJECTS may
have upon her government. Ia accomplishing thus
desirable object, 1 shall always hold myself In
readiness TO assist, IN every proper manner and
shall he happy II the relations Of my government
with Honduras and the other republics of Centpl
America. shall enable me To contribute in restor-
ing and maintaining the friendly intercourse,
which II is Its desire, should be kept up between
them and the other nations Of the wsrld.
You are, however, aware that there are other
questions OF more senous nature, Involving great
principles, which have unfortunately arisen be-
tween these republics and Great Britain, In which
the United States has the deepest interest which
interest II may become her duty 20 manifest IN
such manner shall be called for by the course of
events IL may devolve upon me at an early day,
TO direct your special attention to these subjects
Meantime, SIR, l am, with high consideration,
(Signed) T. GKo. SQURR.
cHarPIELD TO soUER
II. b. M ). GoRGoS," Oct n, 1St9.
r.. Geo. Sysier, Esq Charge d AGsusO If the Uni-
ted Sfafes OF North An,opa -
SIR :-l had the honor Of receiving, soon after
SIX O'Clock this evening, your letter OF the 23rd
INST, enclosing copy OF circular OF the 23tn OF
Diplomatic agents esident Ia Central America.
Having received copy OF the same letter, IN
your's dated the ltth INST, TO which replied on
the 18th, conceive that ! shall best comply with
your desire, by transmitting for your infor.
nation, duplicate OF my letter above referred
TO, showing that the Honduras government IN
making temporary cession OF the Island OF
Iigre IN th's bay, to the Onlted States Of
North America, has acted Improperly, and IN
bad faith to the United States and to Gree Britain;
tor so long ago as the month OF January last as IN
deed spprised your predecessor, Mr.. Hise, at the
time, verbally, England established proprietary
right over the Tigre Island and Its dependencies.
which no subsequent arrangement on the part OF
undo
Under these circumstances you will, think,
perceive that ] have no alternative but 10 submit
To her Britannia MsIesty's government the deter
mination OF the point now raised by you, and TO
decline according to your proposal OF surrenderng
the clear rights Of Great Britain.
may, however, state that owing 10 existing dii-
hcult,es with the government Of Salvador, which
the most inendlylpersuasion and remonstrances on
my part have been unable 10 remove, have assert
ed the same rights of proprietary, In favor OF Great
Britain, over the other islands in this bay.
have the honor TO be, Nc Ne,
FRgD CHArrIElD.
IA. B. MsJesy's Charge d'Afiars.
souIKR TO cuArYIsr.D
LEGATION or THK U. ) IN CENTRAL AMsaIcA
LION DR NlCARAeUA, Nov z, lSly.
Hon. r. ChoJfeld, n. b. M Charge a. dfaus, $-e.
SIRi-l have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt OF your communication of the Eth ult no
uDg the reception OF mine OF the sd 2recedlpg'
and declining TO evacuaie the Island OF TIgre, for
chilly occupied by Brush troops under your orders
on the 10th inst.
have already had the honor Of repeatedly advls-
ing you that the Island Of Tgre, the Gull OF fon-
SEGA, was formally ceded TO the United states on
the 18th OF Sept. ut the subsequent occupation OF
the same by an armed force, under your ORDERS ~,
therefore, an invasion OF the nights OF the United
States. IL now becomes my duty to apPrIze you,
that unless the Island OF the TIgre Is evacuated
within slx days from the receipt OF this communi-
cation, the persistence In occupation VIII ne con
sidered an act OF aggression. and the maniestalon
ct an unfnendy disposition towards the United
States. cannot believe, SIr, that you VIII take
upon yourself the responsibility OF disturbing the
good correspondence which at present happily ex-
lists between the United States end Great Britain.
In respect TO the IntImation Of your determination
TO seize the other islands OF the Gull Of fonseca.
have to call yeur special attention TO the contents
OF my circular Of the 18th OF September. the re-
cepiIon Of which you have already acknowledged;
and furher 20 inform you. that the United States
cannot reRsTs with indifference eny attempt TO dis
member the repubIlcs of Central America OF any