The true Democrat., 1856-12-02
From the N. Journal of Commerce, Nov. g.. Protection of Property on the
 American ISthmus.

There is an article in the London Times of October 2, more remarkable than the articles generally published in that paper although they are often such as to excite surprise. II we con- sider the studious efforts made by Great Britain to give to the Clayton Bulwer treaty different construction from the one understood by It's negotiators we need not feel any surprise that the enterprise of our capitalists exemplified In works of permanent art, the firm deter imitation of our government to abide by treaty, and to shelter its citizens from ruthless massacre by savages should excite a morbid sensitive. ness or a bullying spirit among our transatlantic neighbors. The article we refer to comments on the report of MT. Amos B. Corwine, the con- missioner sent to Panama, which was published Tn the Daily Times of this city; and our little contemporary here was not more earnest at that time Tn lmputng false motives and false in- structlonS to our government, than is its name- sake on the other side of the water. There is striking similarity Tn the avowed objects of both papers-the promotion of the election of MT. Fremont to the presidency. We pass by this but have word or two to say in reply to the London Times.
 The facts of the case were these-a quarrel took place between a native of Panama and a passenger. The testimony recited by Mr. Cor wine, proved that the former was the aggres- sor, and that this led to general rising of the natives and general riot, arms being first used by the native. We need not dwell on the se- qnel: men, women and children were murdered in cold blood; some of their bodies, stripped of every thing valuable were concealed. But the number of bodies found and recognized, was fearful. Property was seized and appropriated, wherever it could be found, and the design was evidently to destroy all which could not be thus appropriated. Balls took effect on the horse which the U. $. consul rode; his clothes were perforated by them The police force of Panama, bound by every dictate of justice and treaty stipulation to stay the savage hand of slaughter, openly aided the murderers, under the order of their chief. The property of the railroad and steamship companies, which accumulates wealth and importance for the lsthmus, were the especial objects of attack.- These outrages the London Times is pleased to term "certain disturbances at Panama, attended with loss of lite to some American citizens." The history of Great Britain discloses many bloody page for trifes as compared with this disturbance"
 What did our government do? They did not take vengeance in their own strong hand; i; they did not trust to excited newspaper com ments; they did not take for granted that their citizens must be right and the natives of Pana- ma wrong. But they appointed Mir Amos B. Corwne, man widely known and as widely esteemed on the lsthmus, formerly U. $. con- sul to Panama, as commissioner to take testimo- ny, on which judgment could be formed. He went to the scene of outrage. invoked state- ments from all quarters, and he communicates them to our government, agreeing in all essen- ta particulars. As his own opinion. he stated the inevitable conclusion from these facts. that the only security for our government was, to l extend on the lsthmus its sheitering arm to the lives and property of Americans He recom-
 nended this course as the only, and certainly the mlldest plan of obtalnin. indemnity for the past and security for the future.
 1 How the editor of the Times in this citv procured copy of his report, we are ignorant
 We are equally ignorant as to the designs of our government; but we cannot imagine that ther course will be opposed to treaty engage ments, or that 1t will be checked or stayed bv vulgar anlmadversion or attempts at sarcasm. even by the London Times
 1 It Is avowed that such proceeding as Mr. Corwine recommended "could not possibly be allowed by the British government" This IS bold language but powerless; for 1t is the language of empty menace, and the pretension set up gathers no strength from the pains talk en to announce the relinqushmert to Honduras by Great Britain of Ruatau. Indeed, this mouth Ing of honor and courtesy is in strong contrast with the statement that the ink is hardly dry m closing an agreement which good faith would have closed five years ago, when the much talked of treaty signed
 We need scarcely remind our readers of the prior treaty in existence between the United States and Naw Granada b, v,b; oh +b I, promised and assured exemption from all tolls and charges, and perfect security in crossing the lsthmus, and the former as a consideration guarantied its neutrality, perpctually. The United States have faithfully observed this treaty, and will continue to do so; and we are glad to see that they are also by men-of-war enforcing what New Granada promised, and has never fulfilled.
 The Times alludes to the open occupation of the most important part of the Central Ame- rcan lsthmus," in referring to Mr. C.'s recom- mendatlon. We will only say that the south ern state of Central America, in its political or geographical meaning, is Costa Rlca New Granada IS in South America, with the excep- ton ot small tongue of land forming the lsthmus What the exact object of this lan- guage Is, we will not inquire; but the wish is probably father to the thought, in extending the limits to Central America more than they have ever extended before
 | We suggest to the Times, that such state ments as that of Oct. :, and angry comments on assumed facts, are not calculated either to conciiate the good feeling of our ctizeus or to promote the international courtesy on which It harps to suit its purpose. It's language an- swers well to make out a case; but such brava- do will not intimidate our government, in the pursuit of just and lawful measures of punish ment or protection. Instead of condemniug in angry language an allegal flibuSterng policy ' by others we would recommend to the Times d more prudent husbandry of facts. and more truthful selection of language