The daily union., 1854-08-01

authority or jurisdiction over the SAID folht Inc u
ponen then held to bail for his appearance for ta
within six days from that date 9th instant which being
furnished by the United States commercial agent aoresa
he released
Now therefore he the deponent doth hereby in his
behalf citizen of the United States OF America, as well
in behalf of the Accessory Transit Company OF Nicara
gua publicly and soemnly protest against tne Aforesaid
authorities the city of San Juan del Norte Tor the com
mission of the outrage and VIII hold them
responsible for all losses damages costs charges ana In
erests which are or may be ocoasi0ned by the same
JOSEPH ~ SCOTT Agent
Sworn to and subscribed before me- the day and year
JOSEPH w. FABENS,
United States Commercial Agent
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL AGENCY,
San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua.
hereby certify that the foregoing protest is true copy
from the record-book of this agency.
In testimony whereof hereunto set my hand and seal OF
JOSEPH w. FABENS,
F6 United States Commercial Agent.
Mr. Fabens to Mr. Marcy.
GNo 81 COMMERCIAL AGENCY, U. S. A.,
San Juan del Norte, May so, 1854.
SIR Since my last despatch No s, dated May Is, 1854,
accompanying protests of the general agent OF the Aces
sorry Transit Company of Nicaragua very serious dfcul-
ties have arisen growing out of attempt made by the
people of this town. to seize the person OF the American
minister in Central America Mr. Borand while on his re-
turn to the United States This extraordinary measure
was undertaken, informed in consequence of the
ground taken by the minister that the people now occu-
pying this town had Jurisdiction over Punta Arenas
or the steamers Of the Transit Company. You have,
doubtless before this received full details of this affair
from Mr. Borand himself and will merely state briefly
the facts in the they fell under my own personal
observation.
On the evening of 10th nst at about the hour of
m Mr. Borland arrived at my house He informed me
that native boaman had been shot upon the river BY the
ger that upon arriving in harbor an armed force
boarded the steamer pd demanded the person of the said
captain that he Mr b. told them they had no authority
or jurisdiction in the matter and that he should not per-
nit the captain to be arrested by Z -m While were
conversng upon this subject information was brought by
friend that the authorities OF San Juan had decided upon
the arrest of the American minister and In about five min
ues time armed force of some six or seven menmosty
appeared Jamaica muskets in their hands
drew up front of the consulate and In very excited
manner demanded the American minister. proceeded TO
the door, and while endeavorng to learn more in detail the
character of this movement Mr. Borand himself came for
ward He spoke to the group lat this time in addition to
the six OF seven men with muskets already mentioned
there were thirty forty Others principally blacks
from Jamaica and San Domingo, and oil in state OF IN
excemen) in calm and dignihed manner; asked
them If they of the consequences Of these pro-
ceedings &c To which reply was made that they were
fully aware and had been prepared to die since o'clock
Mr. Borland then spoke to me apart requesng me
ing in the harbor at the time and If possible return with
aid As left the house. in obedience to this request
fragment of broken bottle was thrown at Mr. borland
striking him in the face and drawing blood therefrom
will here add that | more infurated mass OF
human beings than were that OCCASION in forclDe pos
session Of the consulae and SO great was the
in town against the Transit Company, from the moment
when information of the death OF the
boatman arrived that Il is my firm belief that II the cap
tain who committed the act had been delivered up ne
would have been torn IN pieces or hung ihueuaey VIII
out trial or examination
When arrived on board the Northern Light stated
the case Captain Churchill who gave me permission to
Inv it before the passengers 1t then decided after
mature deliberaon that committee OF three should be
appointed to with to San Juan, communicate
with the minister and upon the most proper 10
take under the circumstances In company with tins COM
nittee set nay return to town but ON approach
ing the shore ordered off The quartermaster re-
piled that the 8consup was on boare ana gong 70 ms
house The answer to this was, He can't land Upon
our venturing to proceed shot fired by one of the
party above heads while three Others pointed their
muskets directly into the poat We then put about and
returned to the ship II then past midnight All this
time we had been under great anxiety as to the personal
safety of Mr. Borad and it to ourselves upon
this point the steps last described above were taken
Oh the following morning between the hours Of seven
and eight Mr.. Borland, taking advantage OF mo-
enary iu Of the excitement left the consulate for the
steamship in company with Mr.. f. f. Mason an American
gentleman residing With me. lie received on board
the Northern Light with every manifestation of sympathy
and Joy on the part of his countryme what followed,
you are doubtless Of A consultation was sabse-
auently held at which Mr.. Borand, Col Fremont Mr. J..
H. Scott agent of the Accessory Transit Company Captain
Churchill and myself present. and 1t was decided as
under the circumstances to leave armed force
at Point Arenas for the protection Of the Accessory Transit
Company and the American interests at San Juan del
Norte Fifty men were enrolled, of whom sr Crawford
Fletcher was unanimously elected captain These men are
now on duty at Point Arenas, and am convinced that
their presence that point has kept in check the violent
passions of the lower class Of people of this town. and
vented further and yet serious disturbances Many
runors Of what contemplated have reached me- but as
have positive proof in the matter, defer communica-
ting them until | can do so personally,
The Northern Light sailed the evening OF the l7h IN
sant On the next morning the British war-seamer Ar
gus arrived in harbor The people OF this town. as
learn applied the commander for order to disperse
the force Point Arenas which be declined giving This
vessel remained four days in port and then sailed for Port
ROYAL in Jamaica did not have the pleasure of seeing
her commander while here neither did he communicate
with the agent or any officer of the Transit Company,
take any steps, far aware, to inform himself OF
ing of the arrival of this vessel all the authorities of this
town resigned their Offices and the place remains to this
time without any form Of government; the staon-house
with the arms and ammunition belonging to the town, is
possession of the Jamaica negroes he parties who
committed the outrage previously spoken or
am of opinion that there be no permanent peace
in this place until the question of sovereignty is deh-
nitely settled and responsible government established
am sir with great respect your very obedent servant
JOSEPH W. FABEkS
Hon WILLIAM l.. MARCY,
Secretary of State of the u S. A..
Washington d. c.
Mr. Fabens 10 Mr. Marcy
COMMERCIAL AGENCY, U. S. A.,
San Juan del Nore, June l6, 1854