The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-10
STATE OF AFFAIRS AT SAN JUAN.
correspondent ofthe New York Times writing
from Punta Arenas Nicaragua, says.

from Punta Arenas, Nicaragua, says.
II. B. n. var schooner Bermuda, which left here
on the affnrnoon Of the bombardment in tow of the
steamer Dee, arrived II this place on the morning
OF the l6t and remained perfectly quiet until after
18th, A. D. Jolly, Commander Of the Bermuds. went
10 San Juan and put up two proelamations, copies
of which eend you. On the 18th, he came here
and len two proclama'ions, but one of them was
worded different from the one put up in San Juan;
instead of the words "cowardiy and wanton" he
had "cruel.s He also informed MS he would seud
after the cannon that was taken from San Juan and
placed here by Captain Rollins, of the Cyane. The
same day he went to San Juan and with pencil
altered the proclamation 90 as 10 correspond with
the one he left here, and signed his name In pencil
ne having been altered BY him. On the Goth inst
he sent force of marines to take the brass cannon
which he says belongs 70 Great Britain, and was
left for the protection of San Juan he took Il under
protest of the U. 8. Commercial Agent He has
proclaimed martial law and blocksded the port
and told the pilot an American, that he was rsking
his life by going out for any weasel without his per-
ing gone out to bring in the American brig Reville
which arrived here on the Goth inst.
PRocLAmATIoN-(CoPY)
In consequence of the non-existence of all civil
authority 10 this city of Greytown, Caused by the
lafe outrage being charged, as far as my power
extends with the protection of lives and property,
do hereby proclaim the City and Territory of Grey
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tial law"
Given under my hrnd on board II M. schooner
Bermuda. at Greytown, Mosquito this 18th day of
July, 1854. A. d. Jolly, Lieutenant and Comman-
der.
PRocLAnrArIoN-(CoPY)
Hhaving been brought to my notice that In con-
sequence of the late (cowardy and wantcn) cruel
outrage committed by the United States ship Cy.
committed on the property necessarily left unguar-
ded, hereby proclaim that any person brought be-
fore me with sufficient proof of having committed
such thefts depredations shall be severely fog
ged on board H. B. NJ. ship Bermuda, under my
command
Given on board H. B. M. ship Bermuda, at Grey.
town, this 18th day of July, 1854.
A. D. JOLLY,
Lieutenant Commanding.
On the Goth of July this was altered from cow.
ardiy and wanton to ''crue," and signed in pencil
by him, thinking the words too strong.
There is some difference as to whether the Brit.
ish commanders have taken possession of Point
Arenas. Acorrespondent of the New York Herald
announces the arrival of the brig of war Espeigle,
and in postscript says:
We have just received despatch from the Brit
ish war vessel Espeigle. Her commander says he
holds the Point security for the conduct of Capt
Hollins and that he will protect it until something
can be arranged between the two governments
He says the Point is part of the city OF San Juan
On the other hand this is directly contradicted by
the captain of the steamer who says:
SIR The report in the Herald this morning, that
the port of San Juan Greytown, Nicaragua, is in
a state of blockade and that Point Arenas is held
by the British Commander for any purpose what
ever, is entirely unfounded.
On the contrary, when the Star of the West left,
all excitement had subsidized, and every thing was
in quiet and satisfactory a condition could be
desired E. L. TINkLEPAUGH,
Commander of Steamship Star of the West.
New York, Aug. Z, 1854. e@