Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-08-05

at tyght on the morning Of the l3 TO assist such 90
wei disposed to take advantage Of the opportunity
feny accepted the preferred sssisanee and we're con-
veN to Point Arenas the majority Of the inhabitants,
etr from fright or wish to set defiance the threats
mat against the town, had left or were willing to re-
mai and risk the consequences. had hoped the show
Of termination the part of the ship would at this
STAG Of the proceedings have brought about satsac-
torpdjusment Of the differences in question: but TO-
tai sregard and contempt toward the Government Of the
Unid States determined me to execute my threats to
thektter. 1875
ADAM. the morning ofthe hinstant batteries
werppened the town with and shells
terf hour, followed by an ntermssion Of the
mt when they opened again for half hour, fol-
low( by second internission Of three hours At the
exphton Of this interval the firing was recommended
dbontinued for twenty minutes, when the lombard
menceased The object Of these several intervals in
the ombardment was that opportunity to treat and
satActory arrange matters might be furnished the in
habtnts Of the town. No advantage taken Of the
MIGRATION shown them and ct o'clock p. NJ o COM
man under Leuts. Pickering and Fauntleroy sent
ore with orders to complete the destruction Of the
towiby fire.
Tb property Of Mr.. De Barwell, Frsnchman, was
drcked to be exempted from destruction, possible
nd learned he had protested and held himself aloof,
as r as possible against any cooperation with the
toT's people or pretended authorities Of San Juan.
ne town thus destroyed for the greater part in
thehort space oftwo hours No lives were lost although
an ttack was made by armed party on the command
Of euts Pickering and Faunteroy, but the volley
beng returned the attacking party fed The shots were
returned more for the purpose Of frightening than de-
stpying life, and had the desired effect
The execution done by shot and shells amounted to
th almost total destruction Of the buildings but 1t
thought best to make the punishment of such character
ao incucate lesson never to be forgotten by those
who have for long time set at defiance all warnings,
ard satisfy the whole world that the United States have
the power and the determination to enforce that repara
ton and respect due them Government in whatever
quarter the outrages may be committed. t
Thar noaEaf naoS5 rsvod in fhoh apks
during the confagraon Of the town. bat left immediate
H taking with her in tow her Britannia Majesty schooner
Bermuda thus leaving the English referredto
the communication Of Commander Joey without any
sstance, should it be required. No communication from
Commander Joey Of the Bermuda, was made with the
"Cyane prisr TO his departures but / informed he
carried with him number Of the principal participates
in the ourages that have been committed by the town Of
San Juan, and among them the former Mayor Mr..
Martin 4 ~ s1.lts 5sffn a3 n 4.
have the honor to be- sir very respectfully &c.. your
most obedient servant .0sg.. fl
GEO. N. HoLLINs, Commander.
Hon. j. C. DoBBIN
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington, D. c.
! Lieut.. Jolley, British Navy, to Com. Hollias
H. NJ. 8. BERMUDA, GRRYTowN IS.
| Mosquito, July II, 1854.
SIR: After due elaboration upon the communication
which this morning had the honor receive from you
alongside her Msjestys schooner under my command
consider it my duty to enter my most solemn protest
against the course you then ntimated to that you
tended to pursue towards the city Of Greytown.
The inhabitants Of this city well as the houses
property are entirely defenceless and quite your
do therefore notify you that such On act viii be wthou
precedent among civilized nations and beg call you
attention to the fact that large amount Of property
British subjects, well Others which it is my duty
protect will be destroyed; but the force under my
is SO totally inadequate for this protection against
the Cyane, can only enter this my protest.
have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant
.# w. d. JOLLEY,
| Lieutenant and Commandant.
| Commander HoLLINs,
United States ip-of.war Cyane.