Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-01-04
THE NICARAGUA QUESTION.

Though The Message proclaimed that We were mt peace
with all the WORLD and "hc rest of mankind" tho agges
sive movements of Great Britain in Central America, look
squay enough. We have for this
ing but ask attention tho official of tho seizure
of Tgrc Island and the blockade of the Honduras
The Message says nothing Of Mr. Hses treaty. (Which
presume has snpprcssed) of Mr. Squers annexaton
of Tgre Island; fear therefore, that the Regency has
refused maintain the Monroe Declaration and means TO al
low Great Britain colonize where she peascs The pco-
Pile Of the United will sanction such abandon
ment of American rights whatever honcycd speeches Sir
Henry Bulwer may make 10 "lhc man of peace
Central American Correspondence Of tho New Herald
LEON DE NICARAGUA Nov. g. lSi9.
Slate Of Afars in Central america Aggressions Of
| ration, ~ Resist European Interference, dc.
Since you last month"; there have been start
ling developments of British policy in Central America
which the New York Herald cannot too strongly direct the
attention of the American people All the facts which re-
late you from the best source and you cam in the
greatest security rely upon their truth.
On the 26th Of September last, treaty concluded
with Honduras by which that State conceded to the United
States certain important rights in commences and also to
lines OF steamers and to The prospective ship canal certain
important privileges in the magnificent bay of Fonseca the
rival of San francisco 1t also ceded to tho United States
temporarily and for important purposes the Island Of gc
commanding that bay. circular issued 10
that effect all the foreign diplomatic agents, &C.. in the
country. But look at the other side!
On the 10Th of October H. B. Ms Charge FA6aires Mr..
Chahed appeared in the bay, board the steam rgate
Gorgon and proceeded TO take possession of the so of IT.
gre sin the name of the Queen rented in lccr from
the Commando of the Island his General send Won
copy of this letter. well that of the nder OF the
Gorgon upon the subject You will find Also the copy of
the reply Of the Government of Honduras the official
| letter OF Mr. Chatfeld, announcing the secession
Upon accomplishing this Mr.. Chatfeld proceeded to APP
point superintendent and list of regulations was pro-
mugated one Of wrc requires that all pcrrons owning pro-
perty in the island and occupy it within eight
| days, pain of forfeiture.
But this is ALL Possession has been taken of all the
other islands of the bay belonging Honduras and San Sal
M
and important. And we have, to-day the information that
upon the 18th ut the port of La Unon the principal habor
OF San Salvador with The of that Stale bordering the
Cult had also been taken possession of ION behalf of Her
Majesty The act you have probably already been
advised was performed the 18th u, at the port Trux-
o on the Northern coast Of Honduras and will be perform
| ed at Omoa
have not tho notes which, in consequence of these
proceedings have been exchanged between Mr. SQuer the
American Charges and the British Charge Mr.. Cha1ed
Int know from the beat information that the evacuation
OF the island has been demanded in distinct
The greatest alarm and excitement prevail among tho peo-
po OF these Stacs and feel that these will
bring to conclusion the commissioners Of Honduras, San
plan of uniting and forming consolidation for the several
States Guatemala and Costa Rca, rather their govern
mens are under British influence and will probably keep
aloof from the union But they hold power by falling ton
and are liable To be overturned any day in which
those States also unite with those of the centre You
will Soc by the enclosed slip from English source that
Guatemala liz IN revolution now, and Costa Rca but
open opposition.
turned 10 united Sates 10 which the
pie are hmy aachcd and upon her action all their hopes
for tho future based If the continental freedom
is not now strikingly indicated by our government we
should ever after hide hcads and submit bc called
| vens.
The object Of these high handed measures is sufficiently
obvious There nothing which England much fears as
American preponderance in tho Pacific the opening
new channel of communication which shall weaken the phy
steal advantages which her commerce possesses with the
great centres of Asiatic trade.
Thus stands the matter Our Charge Afares all alone
against many English agents and officials; but feel sure he
Will work hard Ia defeat their designs.
scnd You clip, containing declaration Of this State
on Inc subject OF European interference in American affairs
and aggresslons on tho American continent.
INTERESTING FROM HONDURAS
From The Commander Of the Island Of Tyre the General
! in Chief Of Honduras.
COMMAND OF THE PoRr ANAPALA
r. ISLAND OF TORE Honduras Oct. l6, lS49.
To THE GENERAL IN CHIEF
SIR-A quarter before two o'clock this day observed
al the entrance OF the harbor FIVE long boats filled with arm
ammunition The people in the boats dressed in uni
form, and armed their number a. we could make out
about S together with boat which were three officers
and citizen.
Observing this, Immediately mustered nv little pcket
OF soldiers hoised the flag of Honduras and that of the re-
puoc ana ordered my to present arms not 10 al
tempt resistance obviously hopeless against the
superior force which approaching Under these
stances, allowed the officers land when observed ,b,,
The nag in their boat Engish and seeing the cor
civizcd nation presented myself the officers demand
ing the cause of this display force and of this hosc NJ
hude An interpreter then presented himself and HANDED
me the letter which suboin Having informed mysr Of
ia contents said 10 them, that considering the ds,rv of
orces It was impossible for resist their