Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-08-05
Commander Hollins to Mr.. DoJbiu.

UNITED STATES SHIP "CYANE," Cat anchor)
Harbor Of San Juan del Norte Nicaragua Jy 16, 1854.
the 18th instant, after tedious passage Of twenty
two days On the Sthultimo, when OFF the Bermudas
the smallpox" in its most virulent FORM made its ap-
pearance board in the person of Of the crew. who
is now in precarious condition. The usual measures
have been taken to prevent if possible the extension
the disease, which hope may prove successful.
Immediately on my arrival communicated with Mr..
Joseph Fabens the representative Of the United States
at this place. and delivered into his hands the despatch
forwarded through me from the Hon. W. L. Marcy Score
tary of the Department Of State of which had been
honored with copy After due consultation with Mr..
Fabens learned the demand by him, made by order of
the State Department upon the town Of San JUAN had not
only been treated with contempt but threats Of future
violence toward American citizens and property
publicly made, II opportunity should offer After due
deberaton, it was thought expedent to make final de-
mand upon the inhabitants for an indemnity for injuries
sustained by citizens Of the United States and for
apology Of satisfactory character for insult recently
given to Mr. Borland Minister to Central America
In accordance with this decision Mr. Fabens was di-
rected to communicate with the agents Of the Transit
Company, and determine upon the amount of indemnity
commensurate with their losses and the Of sixteen
thousand dollars agreed upon the smallest
admissible under the circumstances which, with pre-
vous demand already made Of eight thousand made the
sum total of twenty -four thousand dollars From my
knowledge Of the INJURIES &C. sustained and the future
deriment to the company, &c., this seemed to be
no more than just and directed Mr. Fabens to make
last appeal to the people OF San Juan before decisive
measures were taken. This done the afternoon
of the th instant will be in his communication
dated the 18th instant with its contents in answer to
mine Of the day preceding
As the result Of the demand entirely unsatisfc-
tory in my answer Mr. Fabens to his communication
enclosed him copy Of proclamation to the people Of
the town. which posted in the most public places and
perused by all Shortly AFTER the morning Of the 12
Of intentions rs set forth in the proca
NATION OF the request Of Mr. Fabens guard Of marines
and seamen under the command Of Leuts Pickering and
Fauntleroy ordered shore to secure the arms
and ammunition, evident disposition was existing
among the people make improper Of them and
also to assist and protect Mr. Fabens ard others in tie
removal Of their property.
This duty quickly performed by the officers Of tie
command and the arms, &c. deposited Point Arenas,
in charge Of the agent Of the Transit Company, to await
future disposition. At the time foreigners gem,
rally and those favorable to the United States were
tilted that steamer would be in readiness the morn
ing the day Of the bombardment convey such as wee
disposed to place Of safety.
Commander and Lieut.. Jolly, Of her Britannia Maje-
TVS schooner Bermuda ut anchor in this harbor, vas
also notified BY in person Of my intentions ON ne
morrow and tender Of assistance was made to him or
the purpose Of removing any property or persons OF
Great Britain This offer met by his communication
and responded to ne in my letter.
Agreeaby to promise. steamer was sent to the own