The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-31

the answer that Nicaragua alone had right complain
not have heard the thankful voice Of the
ment the Ncaraguans and all Central Americans,
derpg thanks 70 Commodore Psuldng and bestowng the
greaseet euloges upon the repression OF crime at Pun
ArenasY
little matters sir that msIed passions cause some
you prevented them from committing attempts,
The whole world and what is more, humanity and civil.
zaou h. ", srs:Sy pronounced the most honorable
with still more admiration for history alone Is the judge
OF the actions Of men - regards their whole worth rhe
President OF the republic ordered me to transmit to you
these IDEAS and in doing have the honor 70 De
faithful servant, ROSAIIIO CORrEZ
THE KINNEY ERUPTION AT GREYTOWN.
Our SAN JUAN DEL NoRrB CORRESPONDENCE.
San JUAN NoRrE, April 80, 1858.
Public Execution Follosoed by libsr Inuasion-Sdl
ing of Colonel Kinney from Aspinoall- Landing and
Trade Oreraon-Haling Dotom the Mosquito Flag and
Symptoms of War-7he Mayor Arrested-7h< United
States Ship jamestown in Auksodyd Position Kinney
A1ested- Official Papers Bah Sides-ze Colonel in
Prison-He Cdpitstdtes, DE.
Some strange occurrences, not unworthy Of ord,
taken place this within the past few weeks
On the I'd inst boat load Of natives arrived from up
the San Juan river having in charge corpse and two
prisoners, Of whom confessed having murdered his
neehbor and friend, BY stabbing him with knife The
murderer tried convicted, sentenced, in the
whole OF the inhabitants OF the town.
On the 10Th the American bark Osprey reached this port
from Aspinwal, with Colonel Kinney and several Others
among whom were Harrison and DR.. Sutherland Of As
pinwal, Poole, Gliddon, Bell, Dresser, &C. all resi-
dents and nearly all strangers here The bark brought
small invoice Of merchandise portion Of which said
10 be the property OF Captain Hill, who also in
the vessel After trying vain 10 raise sufficient money
the goods pay the freight the purser OF the United
States soop jamestown gave The captain Of the
bark bis draft o firm in New Orleans for $500,
and balance finally obtained the goods, and
the vessel sailed out Of the hnbor about the
25th inst
Al about one O'Clock p NJ Of the same day. Sunday
party of men were seen The flagstaff the plaza who
hauled down the Mosquito flag and hosted the Nicaragua
colors in lie place Col Kinney, Gliddon, Poole Dresser,
Hill, Harrison, Sutherland, Bell &C., witnessed took
prominent parts In the farce In which the authorities Of
the not In the least interested, long
disturbance followed tue act The management OF the
nag-hoistipg and lowering it's entirely under the
English Consuls authority and In way subject 70 the
municipal authority, which has flag, and is made up
Americans, English, Germans, French, &C., solely for
mutual security.
Immediately after the change Of Gag. had taken place
Col Kinney and his associates adjourned the
house, where address read by Dr. Sutherland;
ana presently posse OF armed men-amoug whom were
Poole Gddou Dresser, Bell and two three more-pro
ceeded 70 the residence OF the Mayor, Mr. julius Wolf
and attempted 70 arrest him on . wurar, issued by
Col Kinney. The Mayor, seeing the strangers
with guns their hands, e'o s,... his door:
OF his house. and Poole and others by oshs and threats
endeavored 70 gain abundance swearing That they would
break open his doors the Mayor did not open them
him. die In the attempt 0ns OF the doors
finally forced open, and the Mayor was dragged through
ss S Knosp nc 20 70 ne
10 resign hs oce stating 70 the assembled crowd that
Capt Kennedy Of the United states chip jamestown, had
ordered the Mosquito Tag pulled dosn and the NcsAgusn
bosted, and thai the Nicaraguan fax hAh been
made board The Jamestown that express purpose
Col Kiuney stated that n the town authorities dared
10 resist him or b men The James,o sr runs would in
medately opcn the town Mr.. Wolf asked the people
who had elected him, and who cro~ding around
general chorus, "No sod await your orders 10 turn
out there strangers" Mr.. Wolf then len the station house
Towards evening" Captain Kennedy came 90 sho-e &C
oompspied BY three OF his officers and called Kinney
and Afterwards informed the English Consul that Kinney
bad promised 70 send the Mayor and other authorities
written apology the next morning for what he hsd done,
and 70 furnish Cap, Kennedy win copy. Capt Keape.
mont that be would protsc, him The following morning
(96th) the annexed notice signed by Kinney
the resident oop.us stating thai The Of the
town had beea abfogaaed;-
Ban Jusr DrI NoRrr, April %, 1888
beg 70 inform 20. sFsrssoy % The wshs. q he cru
and iha Of Nicaragua .ubsius, and although tbs former
fence 70 any :" w. '1'' % ''A' u III II L Kinney
Meanwhile the authorities Of the psce hsd as.e nbled
nj The English consulate 10 draw up protest against the
Of Kinney, With view Of sending 10 Capt kennedy,
being PERFECTLY paralyze at Knneys announcement that
be supported IN his unarful and criminal by
the United states force stationed this port Kin
ncy and bis associates constantly threatening the
Mayor and others with hanging, baoshment, and the
Ike. About noon, Captain Kennedy, With four armed
boats, front Of the town, aud stepping OF
hs boa, the wharf. received by Col Kinney and
hs followers This last circumstance, coupled with
port which Kinneys ENJOYS had circulated the prevou
night, that be should have armed force from the
jamestown Ashore the next day seemed TO put all doubt
In The matter cut q the question Captain Kennedy pro
ceeded n 10 The English Consulate, accompanied by
two Of bs officers, where ne found sbe authorities engag
cd drawing up document setting forth the facts the
care and which after signed by tue inhabitants
and handed 70 him by the Mayor lie then began 10 get
a. nsigh 70 the same which hsf been played Oh on MIN
assume BE found the authorities composed Of citizens
Of bis own country, With Eossh French, Germans, NJ
carsgusns, &c all business men merchants mechanics
&c and al or acknowledged respoc,s 5ilty and nte
seDce He again and again tod Of The Representations
w s .,s.S S1 no SSney bad pHec made ,eas be
jamestown. Captain Kennedy tradced these state
meets Of Kinney mo.t empbaticaly, and returned on
board BIN chip, from which he addressed letter the
Night, reseratng bis denisl Of Kinneys sssertions
USrrrp STATES sHrr JArrsrows,
NJ, -, s gTts De nqsTS Ersaaeu. Apr 26 lsss}
sIa-Havtrg been Informed iodsg BY Mr. Uotrell (Ame
s sSS sd b s M saS s ss
4 Grsy,own thai 10 ,5e Gsersroy ?; me city
Mosquito and other his in the town OF 3reyorn
Mr. Hepry r. Kinney and hts com
By and sssurd Of he protection Of the under my
beg leave that hose reports have
no foundation truth have peither sad him In
his promised him directly indrecsy any I'd or
supper wbsever Moreover exhibited 10 yon b, dsv cer
hcss under his hand that he bad asserted
was 70 assist him or sse any pert whaeyer afford him
snythng warrant such stsement his part lie acts
entirely his individual responsibility, any rs
urds~ protection suthorss and the only part
desire y take in the matter 70 preveu the shedding o.
blood. Respectfully your obedeni servant
II. KENNEDY. COMMANDER
90 the following morning. the 9th nst the authorities
having no further fear OF The guns OF the jamestown ar
rested Kinney and four o. hs associates, and placed bc