The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

this stage of the proceedings, have brought about satisfactory adjustment of the diferen- ces in question, but total disregard and con- tempt toward the government of the United States determined me to execute nv threats to the letter.
 At A. M. on the morning of the 18th in- stant our batteries were opened on the town with shot and shells for three quarters of an nodr, followed by an intermission of the same tlme, when they were opened again for half an hour, followed by second intermission of three hours. At the expiration of this interval the firing was recommended, and continued for twenty minutes, when the bOmbardment ceas- ed. The object of these several intervals in the oombardment was that an opportunity to treat and satisfactorily arrange matters might oe furnished the inhabitants of the town. No advantage was taken of the consideration shown them, and at o'clock F. M command un- der Lleuts. Pickering and Fauntleroy was sent on snore With orders to complete the destruc- tlon of the town by fire.
 The property of MT. De Barwell. a French man, was directed to be exempted from de- struction, if possible, as I had learned he had protested, and held himself aloof. as far as possible, against any cooperation with the towns people or pretended authorities of San Juan.
 The town was thus destroyed, for the grea- ter part, in the short space of two hours. No lives were lost, although an attack was made by an armed party on the command of Lieuts. Pickering and Fauntleroy, but on the volley being returned the attacking party fled. The shots were returned more for the purpose of frightening than destroying life, and had the desired effect.
 The execution done by our shot and shells amounted to the almost total destruction of the buildings; but it was thought best to make the punishment of such character as to in- culcate lesson never to be forgotten by those who have for so long a time set at defiance all warnings, and satisfy the whole world that the nlted States have the power and the determ- nation to enforce that reparation and respect due them as government, in whatever a quarter the outrages may be committed.
 The royal mail-packet "Dee" arrived in the harbor during the confagration of the town, but left immediately, taking with her in tow her Britannia Majesty's schooner Bermuda" thus leaving the English subjects referred to in the communication of Commander Jolley with out any assistance, should it be required. No communication from Commander Jolley. of the Bermuda" was made with the "Cyane,, prior to his departure; but I am informed he carried with him number of the principal particpators in the outrages that have been committed by the town of San Juan, and among them the former Mayor MT. Martin. *
 l have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, etc., your most obedient servant,
 GEO. N. ROLLINS, Commander.
 Hon. J. c. DOZEN,
 Secretary of the Navy, Washington, DC. Lieut.. Joley, British Navy, to Com. Rollins.
 Il. M. S BERMUDA, GREYTowN.
 Mosquito July 12, 1854.
 SIR: After due deliberation upon the com munication which this morning had the ho : nor to receive from you alongside her Maies- tvs schooner under my command, conside it duty to enter my most solemn protest against the course you then intimated to me that you in- tended to pursue towards the city of Grey town.
 The inhabitants of this city, as we'll as 'the houses and property, are entirely defenceless and quite at your mercy. 1 do therefore not- fy you that such an act will be without prece- dent among civilized nations; and beg to call your attention to the fact that a large amount of property of British subjects, as we'll as others, which it is my duty to protect, will be destroyed; but the force under my command is So totally inadequate for this protection against the Cyane, l can only enter this my protest.
 l have the honor to be, sir, your ob't serv't,
 w. D. JOLLEY,
 Lieutenant and Colnmandant.
 Commander ROLLINS,
 United States ship-of-war Cyane.