New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-01
THE COMPARTMENT OF SAN JUAN
REPORT OF COMMANDER HOLLINS.
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REPORT OF COMMANDER HOLLINS
Us. SHIP CYASE, SAS JU.s NIcARAGCA,
July l6 1854.
SIR have the honor to report my arrival at this port
on the I'LL int sitter tedious passage OF twenty-five
days On the 2sh ult when of the BerIRucas, the small
pox in i,s most viruent FORM made its appearance on
board in the person of one Of the crew VINO now IN
taken to prevent if possible the extension Of the disease
which hope may prove euccessinl'
Immediately on my arrival communicated with Mr..
Joseph w Fabens, the representative OF the United
States AT this place and delivered into his hands the dis
nstcb forwarded through from the Hon " L. Marcy
Secreery of the Department of State of which had been
Lohored with copy. After due consultation with Mr.
Fabens learned the demand made by him. by order of
m. State Department upon the town Of San Juan had
not only been treated with contempt but threats of future
violence toward American citizens aud property
publicly made, if an opportunity should offer.
After due deliberations thought expeden To make
final demand upon the inhabitants for an indemnity for
injuries sustained by citizens Of the United States and for
an apology Of satisfactory character for the insult
Gently given 10 Mr. BOrland, our Minister 10 Central
America. in accordance with this decision Mr. +.
directed communicate with the agents OF the Transit
Company, TO determine upon the amount of indemnity
commensurate with their losses and the of 900
agreed upon the smallest sum admissible under
the circumstances which with previous demand already
made of Sc OOO made the total of s2i 900. From
my knowledge Of the injuries &C. sustained and the fu
detriment OF the Company &c, this seemed to
be no than just directed Mr.. Fabius tn make
last appeal the people OF San Juan before decisive
measure s were taken This done the afternoon OF
the lst inst. will be in his communication dated
18th int b. with its contents IN answer TO mine, A, OF the
day preceding the result of the demand was entirely
unsatisfactory In my answer 10 Mr.. tabens TO his
munication incosed HIM copy of proclamation ID 10
tie people of the town which posted IN the most pub
lie places and perused by all Shortly after the NOR
ming the 2th earnest of my Intentions as set forth
in the proclamation.
At the request of Mr. Fabens, guard OF marines and
seamen under the command OF Lieuts. Pickering and
Fauneroy were ordered shore to the and
ammunition as an evident disposition existing among
the DC ope TO make an improper of them and also to
Mr. Eabpus IA o
their property. This duty quickly performed by the
cfceis OF the command and the arms &c, deposited
Point Arenas in charge of the OF the Transit Com
pany to await future disposition. At the time, for
epners generally and those favorable to the ned States
were notified that would be in readiness the
morning of the day OF the bOmbardmeni to convey such
as were disposed TO place OF safety.
Commander and Lient. Jolly of her Britannia Majestys
schooner Bermuda at anchor in tins harbo was also no
titled by me- person, of my intentions the morrow
and a tender of assistance made 10 him, for hepur
pose removing any property persons ol Great Britain
This offer met by his commander and responded 10
as in nv letter F. agreeable to promise seuner
cent town at daylight the morning OF the l3h, To
assist such disposed TO take advantage of the OPP
pofunity few only accepted the prohered assistance
and were conveyed Point Arenas The majority of the
inhabitants either from fright wish TO set at defiance
the threats made against the town, had lett or were willing
TO remain and risk the consequences. had hoped the
show of determination on the part OF the ship would at
this stage the proceedings have brought about salts
factory adjustment of the differences Ill question: but
total disregard and contempt toward the Government OF
the Uned States determined me 10 execute my threat to
the letter.
ries were opened the with shot and shell for three
quarters hour, followed by nermssion OF the
time, when they were opened again Tor hai an our
followed by second ntermsson OF three hours at the
expirution Of this interval the firing recommended,
and continued for 20 minutes, when the bombardment
ceased The object OF these several intervals IN the bonn
bardmeDt that opportunity to treat and sasdco-
MY arrange matters night be iurn cd The nhnbltants OF
the No advantage taken of the consideration
shown them, and at clock, L. NJ. Il command under
Lieut. Pickering and Founteroy shore with
orders to complete the destruction of the by fire.
The property Of Sen de Barwcll, Frenchman, was di
rected 10 he exempted from the destruction if possible
had learned he had protested and held himself aoo rs
far as possible against any cooperation with the town
people or pretended authorities of San Juan. The town
thus destroyed for the greater part in the short space
hours No lives were lost although an attack was
made by armed party on the command of Leuenants
Pickering and Fauntroy but on the Volleys beng re-
turned the attacking party He'd The shots were returned
more for the purpose of frightening than destroying life,
ind had the desired effect. The execution done by
shot and shells amounted TO the almost total destruction OF
the budnl but thought best 10 make the punish
ment of such a character 10 incucae lesson never to
lie forgotten by those who have for long time set at
defiance all warnings and satisfy the whole world that the
United States have the power, and determine To enforce
the reparaon and respect due them Government IN
whatever quarter the outrages may be committed The
Roy mail packet Dee arrived in the habOr during the
conhaglaton OF the town, but left Immediately, taking
with her in tow II. Il. NJ schooner bermuda linus leav
inc tho English subjects referred 10 in the communication
Of Commander Jolly without any assistance should 1t be
required 80 -. ,
No communication from CON- JOly OF ule Derihuuh
made with the Cvane prior his departing bu; am In
formed he carried with him humber OF the principal par
in the Outrages thai have been committed by the
town of san Juan and among them the former mayor, A.
McMarn.
shall in accordance with the order OF the department
leave this place Immediately for Boston direct beng sat
is, the department will sanction this course taking into
consideration the application OF Mr. Fabens and the pres
ont uueaworhy condition Of the Cyale and the condition
az he crew. avorabe the development OF fever by
proraced stay in climate AT this early season OF
the year.
have incidentally learned that tine remains OF Purser
Asmun inferred this place some two years since, nave
Rot received that attention decent respec; tor the cead
would seem TO demand aud have therefore taken the
liberty to exhume them for transportation TO the North
being satisfied the step will be gratifying 10 the friends OF
tie deceased and will meet win Inc appreciation OF the
department 90 IL,
Permit NE 10 call the attention OF the Department To the
handsome and orderly III which the Officers ana
crew OF the ship have the homer TO command nave exc
cuted all orders and duties assigned them GurS our IT,
cen, difficulties. None cOuld have done better l may
also refer 10 tie attention and Kindness OF the agents OF
the Transit Company toward the ship ana such un0rtu.
mates uf nan as worthy OF their hospitality ana
kindly offers Hoping the course have pursued IN reIa-
lion The affairs OF this place and my intention Of pro,
cetdng direct 10 the north may meet with the unquahed
anrrova of the Department. will bring my cOmmunea-
Mir Faleus 10 Wellington the announcement OF the
arrival OF the ship BY telegraph. ..,.,,.
tSipes3 g. " HOLLlNS
Hon. L. DobH!S. Secretary Of The Navy.
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