Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1854-09-16

e In the POlynesian of Aug. 26th we publish
ed an account of the destruction of Greytown by
Capt. HOllins of the U. S. S. Cyane The follow
ing later intelligence will be read with interest by
our readers, in relation to a subject which will
probably become of considerable notoriety before
it is finally settled.
From the San Franc-co Herald Aug IA.
The English Assuming the Protection of
Greytown.
The Z. S. Ship Cyane, Capt Hollins, left Grey
town on the 25th ultimn, for Aspinwall and Pensa-
cola, with Mr.. Fabins on board. Her Britannia
Majestys Brig ESpiegle, Commander Hancock,
mounting II guns, arrived at Greytown on the
18th. 1he Commander Immediately upon his arri-
val issued his proclamation to the effect Of Ow-
ing to the wanton and cruel bombardment and des-
tructlon of Greytown, ETC., by an American vessel
OF war, The, the commanded declares that Punta
Arenas was under the English flag, and protection
of the English Government and that the said
Government would hold the Accessory Transit
Company responsible for the destruction of Grey
town, and damage done its citizens
The Commander also issued proclamations, in
the name of the Queen, to the effect that he would
sustain the authority of the Corporation of Grey
town, and urged the citizens at once to resume
their various occupations and business, assuring
them of the protection of Her Majesty to the full
est extent, pending the adjustment of the matter
by the proper Governments. The Commander had
also offered assurances to the Company's Agent at
Punta Arenas, of his protection against any local
disturbance which might arise during the excite
ment then existing among the people.
In reference to this matter out of which it is
possible serious consequences may grow, we have
been kindly furnished by Mr. George B. Ironside,
the attentive messenger of Adams 4 CO., with ex-
tracts from the Kingston (Jamaica) Morning Hr-
aid of July 18th and 18th, giving the most preju-
diced account of the burning of Greytown,
and holding the most exciting language to-
wards the United States. The Morning Herald is
sued an Extra on the 18th of July, Immediately
after the arrival of the English steamer Dee, with
news Of the b0mbardment. The Extra was headed
in flaming capitals: g Exciting intelligence
Greytown Bombarded and DestrOycd-The British
Flag Observation-Disclosures of American Gun
War between Great Britain and
the United States,'' &c. &c. After giving the
particulars of the bombardment as heretofore pub
lished by us, the Jamaica Eaghshnan says
The bombardment is represented to have been
conducted with the most barbarous cruelty. All
that came within range was subjected to the fire of
the Americans even dumb creatures were not
spared and several horses fell beneath the deadly
missiles that were aimed at them The guns are
said to have been served in Il most lubberiy man
ner and spectator would fancy that the shot
and shell were intended for the destruction OF the
AligatOrs in the morass, wide OF their mark dld
they fall. To this circumstance is attributed the
length of time occupied in the attack. Among
other matters we are informed that the British hag
(at the Cunsul's we presume was shot away.
This affair appears to be a new phase In Amerl-
can fllibusterism Hitherto, the Lopezes and the
Walkers have confined their marauding expeditions
to the Island of Cuba and the territory OF New
California. They have not dared to disturb the
of any British possessions, or OF any
State under British protection; and although the
American press have not been sparlng OF Its venom
against the Kingdom of Mosquitia, ITS . Negro
King, and its British protectors and allies, Amer
leans have kept themselves within the boundary OF
mere words. As long as this was the state OF al
fairs the English Government could afford to smile
with inefable contempt at these impotent rawlings
But the case is altered when we find regularly
vessel of war, belonging to the Uni
ted States, proceeding at the time when the Re
public is at peace with England, and without any
declaration of war, against the Kingdom OF Mos
1uitia, while in alliance with and under the pro-
lection of England, on some himsy pretext, to bonn
hard and destroy the Mosquitian Capital. Great
Britain has no alternative but to avenge the insult
offered to her flag, and the injury done her ally.
She is bound to DO so on every principle of honor
and justice. If she shrink from the task, then is
her yaunted protection of the weak against the
of the strong as in the of Turkey,
an empty boast She has ships in sufficient num-
bers laid up in ordinary, which, with little ac-
tivity, may be soon equipped and commissioned
with which to lombard New York, Philadelphia,
Boston, or any of the American sea-ports as a just
measure of retaliation for the outrage ON Grey
town. The bombardment of Odessa was an act of
retrbution for the Sinope massacre; and nothing
less than successful attack on some large Ameri-
IL, 4 hot fh.ar- net
abstain from attacks similar to that on GreytOwn
unless they be in accordance with the law of ma
tions.
The following is the demand on the part of Amer
lea, for reparation from the Mosquitian govern
ment
COMMERCIAL AGENCY, L. S. o.,
SAN JUAN DEL NoRTE, Nicaragua, July ii, 81.
To those hdring, or lately pretending to- and ererc-
sing authority an, and TO the people of San Juan
del Norte:
GENTLEMEN On the oath ultimo, in accord
ance with the instructions of the Government OF
the United States of America notified you that
the said Government would require immediate rep
aration for the property belonging to the 50 Access
sorry Transit Company" which was stolen from
the said Company and received by you, as specified
in my letter of that date, well for all damage
suffered by their agents and employees while en-
deavoring to re-poSseSs themselves of the same. 1
have now, acting in concert in this matter with
Commander Hollins of the United States ship Cy-
ane, at present in this harbor, TO demand of you
immediate payment of the sum proper for you to
pay for the said property and the gross Outrages
perpetrated by you upon the persons of American
citizens set forth in the protest Of Mr. Scott, OF
the 18th of May last copies of which have already
been served upon you.
There is likewise claim of Accessory Transit
Company rs. the acting authorities of San Juan
del Norte, for the sum of eight thousand dollars,
as specified in my letter to you of oath ult. this
you will likewise be expected 20 pay forthwith.
For the indignity offered TO the United States OF
Amerca in she conduct of the authorities and peo-