The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-09
IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
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ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE
OF THE
AggressiOnS Of the English on the Pacific Coast,
&c., &c.. &c.

Inc folowing important details OF the recentnews
frem Central America, is translated from our files
of Havana papers received by the Georgia.
From the Havana Faro Industrial Dec 81
The intelligence which We have received from
Central America, and.which we this day lay before
our readers, ID OF high Importance Itrelates to the
movements Of Mr.. Chatheld, and to those of the
English squadron on the coast of San Salvador, as
well as to acts committed at the mouth of the river
San Juan, by English vessels of war; under the au-
thonty OF the King OF Mosquito These tidngs ga
theT new Importance when connected with the actual
state OF the political relations existing between the
States OF Central America and the United States of
North America. The treaty concluded last wear
between the United States and Nicaragua, through
the agency OF the Hon. Mr. Squier, is still before
the Senate Of the former country, not having yet
been ratihed by that body. The reason of this
latter fact is this :-the circumstances preceding
the formation of the treaty were of such a nature
that Mr. Clayton, before submitting it to the Sem
ate, was led to solicit that determination should
be taken with regard to it before fresh news had
been received from Nicaragua. The session of
Congress having, however, been brought 10 close
before The arrival of the required lidngs the treaty
is still beforelthe Senate, and will probably meet
with prompt and spe cial attention, especially when
we consider that knowledge of Mr.. Chatfield's
violent conduct must have reached Washington.
The course adopted by the British government,
with reference to Central America, is watched
with much interest by the people Of the United
States, and the press has already begun to devote
much attention to this matter, whose Importance is
greatly enhanced by the connection it has with
the question OF canal acrsss the Islhinus
The tone which pervades the intercourse of Mr..
Chatneld with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of
the government of Salvador, is highly dictatorial,
and Is completely wanting IN the urbanity which
should characterize diplomatic communication.
The tranquil and dignhed tone adopted on the
othtr hand by the Secretary, is such to place
the want OF these qualities in his opponent in still
stronger light. The blockade of the port of La
Union, and other harb0Ts OF San Salvador, will,
beyond doubt, be abandoned when loudly
protested against by the foreign consuls present
In the country. The discussion which win, more
over, in all probability arise with regard to this
subject between the British and North American
governments, will tend greatly TO direct public at
tention towards the political and economical posi-
ton OF the States OF Central America, while the
prospect OF the speedy opening of the route across
the isthmus, will arouse and stimulate the dor
mant industry of the country.
The state OF the question Of San Juan is intricate
In the extreme. Although the latest tdings inform
us that the commanders Of English vessels are ex-
ercising jurisdiction in that place, we learn,
nevertheless, that the British government, at the
urgent request OF the American minister, residing
in London has dessted from its intention of laying
duties on the vessels of that por and the right Of
supremacy is now the question that absosbs the
atIediion of the two governments.
Though we await the solution Of this question
with considerable anxiety, we nevertheless place
entire confidence in the peaceful dispositions which
actuate the cabinets Of both countries.
The following letter forms part of the cores
pondence mentioned In the foregoing article Ii Is
from the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of San Saliva
dor, and is a reply to letter from the commander
OF Her Msjesty's ship of-war, The Champion. The
contents OF the latter are fully explained in the re-
ply, which we give:
BAN SALVADOR, October 2lst, 1850
TO The COMMANDER OF HER MAJEsrY's sHiP CHAM
Pios -
SIR
have had the honor to receive your comm alton
GATED Fort OF La Unisn,' 18th inst, In which you
wish. through me, to inferm the Government Of San
Salvador that have reached port whittier you
were sent with orders from Admiral Hornby, con-
lander in chief Of the erces OF British Ma
jesy In the Pacific In accordance with these orders
you are TO net under the authority OF Mr. Chatneld
Her Majestys Charge d'Afairss In Central America,
With view TO support the demand which the Mr.
Chstned nov holds against my government you
state moreover that as compliance with these said de-
mands has been refused have thoughtt to for
bid all iui ther conmercs With the port OF La Union
me that you will establish . blockade, uness you
esive satisfactory communication within ten days.
should this communication not reach you within the
limits you assign you will extend the blockade to all
The maritime coast Of the State OF Salvador
such are the contents Of your communication, to
which, after having obtained full kno owedgs OF them
MS exceency the President has directed ms TO reply
as follows -
1t has ever been the earnest desire Of the govern.
ment OF Salvador to arrive At peaceful and satisfac-
tory settlement of all the claims pending between It
and the subjects OF Great Britain The constantly
hostile feeling however which Mr. chathsld has
manifested towards this State has prevented this
this feeling has been the injury he
ever sought TO infict by OF the vessels which
have yearly been placed at his disposal these he has
employed TO our detrimsnt wth other riga, AIS
side man tAat superior strength directed dga,si oeds
sow" chom any eDieieni nedns ~ repa!sng wJHst dg.
st the last recourse that remained has been agreed
upon this ~, the interposition OF his honor tho
French Consul In order that, through his friendly In.
ttrferencs an emicsbe arrangement may bs entered
upon. This mediation Mr.. Chatheid has pied, and
the result OF IL i hourly expected.
Such being the state OF Affairs, my government
dssms II matter of plain justice TO Suspend the
bocksde ana All hostile proceedings, till the result OF
the mediation Of the French Consulate has become
known. Should the blockade, however, continue.
which i indeed hardly to be expected while settle
ment .psnding this government protests in the most
SOLEMN manner b. fore all the nations Of the world,
against all damage and injury that may be brought
upon H. its SUBJECTS and all those that carry
msrce with ts harbors aud it declares that
t no longer responsible for the eefaalt the pay
ment Of the $4,000 which annually paid TO Mr.
Chafeld TO gush the debt due British .ubjeets
Itske advantage Of this opportunity, Mr.. Command.
Your mc.t obedient servant,
FRANCISCO DUESAs.
From the Diario de Ia Marina, Dec. 30tb
With regard TO the port OF AcaIutla, we only
Ind the following extract coming from an official
source. There is one idea expressed In II which
cannot fail to attract attention.
The commander OF the port Of Acalutla, in a
no'e dated the 5th inst, writes as follows :,
have just received from the commander Of III.
English vessel Gorson, document Of ~hich send
tbs original TO the supreme government Its object Is
TO arprse and the commanders of the neigbboring
ports that this port we'll ether portions of the
cosst Of Salvador, are In q state Of blockad,
Said Gorgon leaves to-day tor Isspa but the officer
that COMMIT sndcd her, stated yesterday that eleven
sailing vessels coming to this coast be having
been ordered by bis government 20 recover Tigre
Island The same cqSpmsndsr has also told me- tnat
In provisions and water shoud be refused him
that any opposition should ~ offered when his troops
thould ss.mbark he would IRE upon the population
even TO its sBnihiati.n.
u The above should prove to be true with re-
gard 10 the intended occupation of Tgre Island
by the English, IL would be very serious af-
fair, as II would be open attack dgaiasf the Ca
binot az Washington but we ate disposed To be-
lieve i uniounded. BE this as it may, no one is
ignorant OF the fact that the suggestions and pro-
miees of the American Minister, Mr. Squier, chiefly
coninbuted To encourage the states Of Central
America 10 teke the bold stand which they have
taken against the agQressions Of Great Britain, and
should Salvador succumb in the contest, the result
will be an evident proof tina, however good annex
atonists the y ankles may b., friends they ere
either useless or at best but lutle faithful.
-WuD Car, a MEXICAN MAGISTRATE Wild Cat,
the Indian chef who has formed settlement in