The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-07


Captain George 4 Pickett where were three brass field
pieces TO the wheel OF the centre and larger Of which
hshed stan bearing aloft the United States flag. Captain
Pickett was on board the Shubrck the time and not on
the tribune as some seemed 20 think and we're reccv
ed by Lieutenant James w. Forsy tn Post Adutant with
that frank hospitality which characteristics the profession
al civilized countries Several of the officers of H. NJ
g. Tribune were seated In front Of the marquee Was
very glad 10 See this not only because justified my pre-
conceived opinion OF the gaanry and generous character
of British officers, but because nuGes the acts and as
sertons Of class whose only present seems 10 be
tons simply because the local naval force Of Great Br
tain is under the direction Of Governor Douglas as Vice
Admiral, and the claims and Interests Of the Hudson Bay
Company at variance with the occupation Of the island
by the Americans.
THE AMERICAN FORCE
The "army' under Capt Pickett consists Of sixtysx
men, rank and file, who including the Commissary De
partment occupy the twenty which, while we
were there being removed from the harbor frontage
tant The site is an excellent one commanding very
tended vew and with water convenient No permanent
forthcatons Will be erected as yet. Since the occupa
ton Capt Pickett has issued and caused be posted the
following ORDER
ORDER NO I.
MILITARY Posr, SAN JEAN IsLAxpl
IL % @s4y pes sd win % as &
sand whatever The commanding officer may select
he
20 s be may @ such Is be
This being United States territory, laws other
stand q W." - Capt 81 PHsS PfcRGTT i.'
Second Lieut. Ninth infantry, Post Adjuant.
AMERICAN OFFICIALS.
The island being deemed portion Of Whatcom county,
Washington Territory, H. r. Crosbe, ESQ., has been ap
pointed resident magistrate for the adjudication Of such
matters usually come before that officer under the
United States Territorial regulations Paul K Hubbs Jr
the officer, has resided, told, three years
upon the island has his residence the Hudson Bay
has not been invested with exercised any judicial
prerogatives but asresdent United States officer has
rred such matters to the proper authorities the main
land There Is quite large number Of American settlers
upon the island which contains sixty FIVE square miles
as whole, has superior for the general purposes Of
agriculture for commerce or for commanding military
position the whole northern coast at present
veyed Its peculiar eligibility is sufficient nducement for
attempt retention by either nation, IT, in doing,
which diverged from the forty ninth parallel in order to
renquish to Great Britain the political jurisdiction of
Vancouver Island entire.
sAPPERs AND MINERS SENT FOR.
On Sunday Fl. n. s. Satellite and Plumper passed on
their way New Westminster for the sappers and miners
intending to land them in joint occupation the piumper
Tribune. The men on both sides seemed cheerful, and
not in the least fearful Of COLLISION outsiders would let
them alone.
FRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN OFFICERS on BOTH
SIDES.
The interviews thus far between the respective officers
have been by that spirit Of courtesy which
belongs exclusively 10 the representatives OF the greatest
nations upon earh and although so far each think they
are justified by right no collision can occar unless es
ing Of jealousy or hatred urges on to war
The most important event has been the reception by
Captain Pickett of an order from the Hudson Bay Com
pany to remove his force from the island. Captain
Pickett replied that while he did recognize their anho
ceved his orders from the United States and
should occupy the island until recalled by the auho
riy Captain Pickett raised the American flag at Chapul
tepec in the Mexican s brave and cautious officer
and will go as far as duty and honor require.
INDIAN OUTRAGEs.
In addition to the atrocities already detailed as com
mitted, would mention that Tuesday forenoon Mr.
Crosbie the Coroner for Whacom county was called upol
to hold inquest the body Of white femaia shiel
found the adjoining island (Lopez) The mead wa
found eneased - ,riher could be ascerianed ss 10 h
were the perpetrators but doubt this was another vic
tim Of the barbarous hordes who that island he
stamping ground" il is confidently predicted OF
the island that outrages hereafter will be with such
retrbution that terror will be left OF the Bostons'
never before experienced this coast and that the Anne
ing Indian 0utrages than the banket brbng system So
long practiced by the Hudson Bay Company.
ARRIVAL OF THE JEFFERSON DAVIS AND XAssAcHU-
sETTs.
On Monday afternoon the revenue cutter jefferson Da-
arrived San Juan. II was expected the Collector
for Port Townsend board but understand he did
not arrive in her The Deputy Collector had written for
orders whether in force hereafter the revenue laws
relating to the collection Of duties exports and imports
He expected to receive his orders by the cutter
ther he did or not am unable to say. About seven
O'Clock the evening the United States Mas
sachusetts arrived She had eighty board under
command of Major Haer But as this was only the force
detailed for regular service board the Massachusetts,
having reference to checking ncursons Of the Northern
Indians no troops will be landed the island Captain
Pckets force is amply sufficient for the purpose was
designed.
ARRIVAL OF THE PLUMPER.
II. N. s. Plumper, Captain Richards arrived about
eight O'Clock Tuesday morning. with large number
soldiers from New Westminster. OF course no troops
were landed from her, and il is believed none will be-
N o me 20 M G s
current than from the begerent attitude of the opposing
forces All who wish for peace should cultivate amcable
faaln o1dv nppntrh
10 find too free expression. this is followed
shall have little fear the disturbing Of the pre-
sent peaceful relations between the two nations.
PROTEST OF GOVERNOR DOUGLASS.
On Wednesday the annexed protest against the occu-
patton Of San Juan was issued and ocly posted at the
door of the Treasury. We presul tis done as mere
matter of FORM like the order OF captain Pickett for the
documents neither side be of much value. Tho
treaty. and that alone, the only document which
authorize the exercise Of exclusive sovereignty that
cannot be interpreted acaby and negotiation fails,
other alternative remains but resort TO The latter
however, think extremely improbable whilst cotton
rules in Washington and calico at Manchester The north
eastern boundary assumed far threatening aspect
than anything which has occurred at San juan
By james Douglass Companion of the Most Honorable Order
the Colony of Vancouver Island and Its dependencies Vice
Ss soysresny sy u Of San Juan and of the
whole Of the Harro Archipelago has always been Snde
Dousass hereby formally and soiemniy
es against The Of the said island or any part Of The
any Powers hereby protesting and declaring that
Majesty Queen Victoria and her predecessors Kings Of Great
Britain.
Given under my hand and seal at Victoria Vancouver
Island this ID day Of August In the of Lord
thousand eight hundred and y nine and the twenty third
her Majesy's reign. JAMES DOUGLASS.
lSeal.l
HIS MESSAGE TO THE LEGIsLATURE.
Governor Douglass has addressed q message 10 the
Legislature Of Vancouver Island, in which he says
Having received no intmaton from any quarter that
the government of tho United States contemplated
taking military possession fany part Of the disputed terri
tory while the boundary line remained unsettled am
forced believe that the late and dscour
teous act contrary to the usages Of civilized nations
has originated in error and been undertaken without the
authority Of that government
That impression s corroborated by letter Ia copy Of
which Ia herewith enclosed) from the Hon W. L. Marcy
Secretary for the United States dated Washington July
H. 1856 to her Majesys Minister Mt Washington, which
instructions from tho President Of the United
States to the Governor Of Washington Territory, and dis
plays the cearest manner, the concilatory and mode
rate views entertained by bis government on the subject
of the disputed territory.
Though the right of Great Britain all the islands stua
ted to the westward Of % Vancouver or Rosario