Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-13
From the Journal ofCommeroe.
Protection OF Property on the Amer
cam Isfhmns

fIOm tnI dOuIuAl OF commerce.
Protection OF Property on the Amerf-
can Isthmus.
There is an article in the London Times OF
Oct z, more remarkable than the articles gen.
orally published in that paper, although they
are often such as to cxci.e surprise. IL we
consider the studious efforts of Great Britain
to give the Clsyton-Bulwer Treaty differ
ent construction from the one understood by
its negotiators, we need not feel any surprise
that the enterprise of our capitalists as exem-
pliied in works Of permanent art, or the firm
determination of our government to abide by
treaty, and to shelter its citizens from ruth
less massacre, should excite q morbid sensi-
tiveness or bullying spirit among our trans
atlantic neighboB. The article we refer 10
comments on the report of Mr.. Amos B. Cor
wine, the Commissioner sent to Panama
which was published in the Daily Times Of
this city; and our little cotemporary here was
not more earnest at that time In imputing
false motives and false instructions to our
government than its namesake now on the
other side of the water. There is a striking
similarity in the svowed objects Of both pa
pers-the promotion of the election Of Mr..
Fremont to the Presidency. We pass BY this,
but have q word or two to say in reply to the
London Times
The facts Of the case were these-a quar-
rel took place between a native of Panama
and passenger. The testimony recited by
Mr.. Corwine proves that the former was the
aggressor, and that this led to a general rising
OF the natives and general not, arms being
first used by the natives. We need not dwell
on the sequel; men, women and children
were murdered in cold blood; some Of their
bodies, stripped of everything valuable, were
concealed. But the number Of bodies found
and recognized, was fearful Property was
seized and appropriated, whenever it could
De found, and the design was evidently to des-
troy all which could not thus be appropriate
ed. Balls took effect on the horse on which
the U. s. Consul rode; his clothes were per-
forsted by them. The Police force of Pans-
f ma, bound by every dictate of justice and
treaty stipulation to stay the hand Of slsugh-
ter, openly aided the murierers, under the
order of their Chief. The property OF the
Railroad and Steamship Companies, which
; accumulates wealth and importance for the
lsthmus, was the especial object OF attack.
These outrages the London Times is pleased
to term certain disturbances at Panama at
tended with loss of life to some American cit
3 izens." The history OF Great Britain discloses
many bloody page for trifies as compared
with this disturbance"
What did our government do? They did
not take vengence in their own strong hand;
d they did not trust to excited newspaper Gem \
ments; they did not take for granted that
their citizens must be right and the natives
of Panama wrong. But they appointed Mr..
: Amos B. Corwine, a man widely known and
a as widely esteemed on the Isthmus, formerly
:, u. 5. Consul to Panama, as Commissioner 70
!. take testimony, on which judgment could
be formed. He went to the scene of outrage
invoked statements from all quarters, and be
communicated them to our government
5, agreeing in all essential particulars. As hh
: own opinion, he stated the Inevitable con-
clusion from these facts, that the only secur-
ty for eur government was to sxtend on the
= Isthmus its sheltering arm the lives and
; property Of Americans. lie recommended
this course as the only, and certainly the
mildest plan of obtaining indemnity for the
le past and security for the future.
b How the Editor Of the Times in this city
N procured copy Of this report we are ignO-
rant. We are equally ignorant as to the de-
signs Of our government; but we cannot
imagine that their course will be opposed to
- treaty engagements, or that it will be check
ed or stayed by vulgar animadversion or
attemps at sarcasm, even by the London
Times.
+ Il is avowed that sunh q proceeding q
s. Mr.. Corwine recommended, "could not posi-
OF bly, be allowed by the British government
ID This is bold language, bat powerless for il
TO is the language of empty menace, and the
s pretension set up gathers no strength from
IN the pains taken to announce the relinquish-
OF mentto Honduras by Great Britain Of Rustan
le Indeed, this mounting of honor and courteg
is in strong contrast with the statement that
ID the ink is hardly dry in closing an agreemel
g, which good faith would have closed fv4
r. years ago, when the much talked of treaty
'e was signed.
&c We need scarcely remind readers of th{
e, prior treaty in existence between the United
S States and New Granada, by which the LAT
le ter promised and assured exemption from all
tolls and charges, and perfect security IN
er crossing the Isthmus, and the former as
Us consideration guaranteed its neutrality, per-
at petually. The United States have faithfully
10 observed this treaty, and will continue TO do
ne so and we are glad to see that they are also
OF by men-of.wM enforcing what New Grsndi
or promised, and has never fulfilled.
The Times alludes TO the open occupation
g, of the most important part of the "Centrsl
as American Isthmus" in referring to Mr.. C.S
IS Recommendation. We viii only say that the
~ Southern State Of Central America, in its 20
or litical geographical meaning. is Costa Rio
"a New Granada is in South America, with The
ay exception of small tongue Of land forming
n, the Isthmus. What the exact object Of this
III language is, we will not inquire but the
ne wish is probably father to the the thought
in extending the limits of Central America
Sc more than they have ever extended before.
g. We suggest to the Times, that such state
= ments as that Of Oct 8, and angry comments
er on assumed facts, are not calculated either ID
IS conciliate the good feeling Of our citizens O
d. to promote the international courtesy Of
OF which it harps to suit its purpose. Its lal
Ia guage answers TO make out q case but sucI
or bravdo will not intimidate our government
e. in the pursuit of just and lawful measures Of
* punishment or protection. Instead Of COR,
D. demning in angry language an allegal ELL
IN clustering policy by Others, we would recon-
Ie mend to the Times a more prudent husband
l. ny of facts, and more truthful selection Of
}; language.
Is PRESERVE IT.-Few readers can be aware.
y until they have had occasion to test the fact
IL how much labor or research is often saved by
J, such a table as the following-the work
O. of one in his grave. If History is Poe
10 fry - Than here il aPoetry persOnifedn