The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-24
THE NEW BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
Later from SAN Juan-Four Hundred United
States Soldiers IN Occupation The Island
to be Fortllled-A Council Of
War at vletorla--M0vements
Of Troops and Ships,

Of Troops and Ships,
&c, &C., &c
SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 1859
Noven,enls Of he United Statss Toops-lfais at San
Juan--A Council Of War at Vicaoria-The Press on
ne Boundary Qacsion--Na Joint Occupation-cag 0u
tie Naissa-- Commissioner Campbell and The DiG.
c,dsy, &c., &c.
The steamer Pacific arrived this morning from Victoria
bringing dates from the island Of San Juan August a.
Though all was quiet, the movements Of troops and
ships very active. The Massachusetts arrived the
day before with another company Of soldiers The whole
number the island FIVE companies Of infantry and
four companies Of artillery company Of sappers and
miners expected from Vancouver by the Norherner
for the purpose Of erecting orti6caons. The American
camp now garrisoned by four hundred men, exhibits
hne military aspect The eight thirty two Founders lately
received have been placed in commanding position; be-
edes which there Six field pieces Colonel Casey in
command II was expected in the Of FORTNIGHT
that two thousand United States soldiers would be the
island as General Harney, in Of necessity intended
to call for volunteers The Washington Territory papers
say that General Harvey has called for reinorcemens
from California and for two men-of The messenger
arrived in this city last week.
MOVEMENTS UNITED STATES TROOPS
There was quite an excitement ut Steilacoom W. T.
consequent the departure Of troops for San Juan In
pursuance Of orders Col Casey, with his command pro-
ceeded TO the island, where he is now sationed-Capt
Pckes small force Of some forty being deemed in
sufficient TO hold possession in the event of attempt
being made by the British to drive them off, Companies
A, c and II, Captains Maony, Hunt and English, and
Ieutenants Kellogg and Conner all under the command
Of Lieut. Col Casey went board the steamer julia at
x,l;r tryo bao, hrop, fall
pieces and a large quantity of ammunition. The whole
force numbered about $50 men-leaving here simple
guard Of about twenty men and about thirty the
hospital and guard house This will increase the force
San Juan Island To 200 men, which will probably be
further increased by the addition Of Capt WoodruTs
company from Semiahmoo Lieut. Harve left in charge
Of Steiacoom -Four companies Of artillery the way
Island Two companies LEFT Vancouver on Monday, and
two more on Tuesday The first will reach Stella
COON August IA, and the last on Sunday.
The British Coloni (victoria) Of August 10 says that
The Julia landed $50 more soldiers at San Juan August II
More were daily expected General Harvey was ex-
pected by the steamer Northerner.
The force which left Steiacoom consisted OF 165 men,
Colonel Casey in command with Captains Hunt, Maloney
and English, Leutenants Connor and Kellogg.
We understand, says the Pioneer and Democrat, that
General Harvey has also given orders TO call Governor
Gholson for volunteers If necessary.
Four companies Of the Fourth infantry left Vancouver on
August g. under Lieutenant Hodges, for San Juan They
are now at San Juan.
Lieutenant Harrow left in charge Of Fort steacoom
with twenty men, and about thirty in the hospital and
guard house.
toria in advance Of tie embarkation. The act is de-
nounced as reasonable, and that if the messenger l.
found lynch law will be used
Captain Woodruff's company at Semiahmoo VIII propa-
Admiral Baines has ordered all the English ofwar
in Puget Sound to remain -.
Her Maesty's ship Tribune arrived at fsqaiha' from
Her Naesty,s ship Satellite is at San Juan, having
there IN rel
fsouimaM the Tribune saluted the Adnira wmch. vas
returned by the Ganges, ......
,nan arr;ved AZ victoria Angus: 10, from San Juan.
no,,r, Marin, Of seven ofers Col wrgat presdSug
convened August g a FAR Army 70 dede weer he ai the %
1;ae ~ aaacers ere entitled to medical attendance.
Tha asc,s;oo will published IN due time. The court
con.naad us h,.ness and separated on Tuesday
AFFAIRS AT san JUAN.
r;s roorang august 10Y, says correspondent, the
y,,a nes steamers Active and Shubrck and the mail
.mer Jula steamed simultaneously into the harbor.
e Jnla mad on board an express from Gen. Harney, at
vaconyer and portion of three companies Of United
asss roos under command of Lieutenant Colonel Casey,
which with fifty tons of munitions OF war, stores,
&C. with two howzers, were duly landed. =, ihe Ameri.
Colonel Casey and his aids; Lieutenant Kellogg of the Ar
tlery: Lieutenant Reynolds, and Lieutenant Conner Ad
in,ant Company D. Captain Pickett Company II, Captain
EncVsh, OF the Ninth; Company A. Captain Malony, and
(1pany c, Captain Hunt, Of the Fourth nfantrymakng
Al ali about two hundred rank and file in occupation OF
the island understand the instructions Of General Har
ney TO maintain the occupation of the island at all
hazards have no hesitation in saying that the landing
British troops II attempted, will be considered hostile
and resisted AT her Majesty steamer Satei
lite steamed into the harbor and shortly after Captains Pre-
vost and Hornby and Commissioner Campbell from the
Shubrick paid together official visit to Lieut. Col Casey.
The interview said TO be of most amcabe and friendly
nature and really cannot see how any scodan element
intervene except through such persons as will take
care to prevent jeopardy Of person to themselves.
The Steacoom Herald condcnaes other leors from San
Juan Island under date Of the Sth and 9th thus:
Notwithstanding the very frequent arrivals and depart
ures steamers from and 70 Victoria with dispatches
,,f, ,f T,1,,
definite or extreme have thus far been adopted
a,d am pleased 10 learn that all intercourse between
Javtains f..".sH and Hornby has been marked by
lie most courteous "a gentiemanly feelings The
nmorcon o0a.ns ,o'' .a,. a =, che highest terms OF
Captain Hcrnby and his brother oraat aat az az.
tibn.a the continued harmony to the dis M wv ara a
ties devoying upon him. 1t is generally understood
that Governor Douglas has in his power TO preserve
peace involve in war BY the course which T. ne may
acting under the orders of s.perior Is immater..
whether that superior be General Haney or e Secretary
OF Warn the of his present position and any
who knows his character for decision and bravery,
and TIE nature Of his duties as an oicer must ee tat
amy attempt to land the troops Of another nation upon the
al questions Of title between the nc woua
doubtless resist the extent Of the force under ms com
and No one viii doubt for ,n .nG oree c0a aI
ann;huate the little band of men now here with loss,
nerhaps Of not far from an equal number but the 9ues
lion whether the results 10 &c gained "oud justify the
sacrifice should be pondered well before SO dire
u calamity y forced upon the two nations
Upon nv arrival fou the % Tribune fri nsrs at nbases gen
,rh;cb nara, enlargement could present, not alone on
board The Of as g Boarding w or
Iansing from The boats with heavy cannon on the pow
The United States cutter Ja Davis was John s 0y May
snn r. had come over on his responsibility 70 paoo
his vessel crew and boats at tho service o. Capsh ek
CAPTAIN Mason grandson OF General McoNaao md the
chvary Of the renowned veteran aas lost none
Of its virtue in the descent
A COUNCIL OF WAR IN vIcror,,
There Is report the street, savr, the Victoria Gase
of Aug 20 that Council of War was held al Govern
ent House On Tuesday; the subject the difficulties grow
ing out Of the occupation Of Bellevue Island by American
troops and more particularly their avowcd intention OF
erecting Qualifications The war party have taken
rcwed offence at the proceedings Of Lieutenant Coone
Casey fory the island, which they declare pre-
sent circumstances is little less than nn open declaration
war and this council called at their ustigation Thu
council consisted of his Excellency governor Doug
las, Admiral Banes, Colonel Moody, Judge Besbe
exciting speeches are said to have been made Explanations