, 1859-08-12

By the steamer Julia, Capt. Bushnell, which
arrived at this place this morning, at an early
hour, we have the Victoria Gazette and British
Colonid from the sth to llth, inclusive, for
which We arc indebted to Purser Lowell. We
condense the following from letters published
in The Gage!!e Gated San Juan, Aug. sth and
| 9th -
Notwithstanding the very frequent arrivals
and departures Of steamers from and TO Victoria,
with dispatches 10 the commanding officer Of
the Tribune, Capt llOrnby) no definite or ex-
treme measures have thus far been adopted !;
and | am pleased to learn that all intercourse
between Captains Pickett and HOrnby has been
marked by the most courteous and gcntlemanly
feelings. The American officers speak in the
highest terms Of Capt Hornby and his brother
officers, and attribute the continued harmony
to the discreet and able manner in which be
has discharged the duties devolving upon him
II is generally understood that Governor
Douglas has It in his power to preserve peace or
involve in war by the course which be may pur.
sue in thepremises. Capt. Pickett is, Of course.
acting under the orders Of superior-t is i'm
material whether that superior be Cen Harvey or
the Secretary Of WARM the occupation Of his
present position, and any one who knows his
character for decision and bravery, and the na-
ture Of duties as an officer, must feel that any
attempt to land the troops Of another nation
upon the Island will be deemed an invasion,
which, regardless Of oil questions Of title be.
tween the Governments, he would doubtless
resist to the extent Of the force under his com.
mand. No one will doubt for q moment that
the force at the command Of His ExcclIency,
Governor Douglas could annihilate the little
band OF men now here, with q loss, perhaps, of
not far from an equal number; but the question
whether the results TO be gained would iustifv
the sacrifice, should be pondered well before SO
dire q calamity is forced upon the two nations
Upon my arrival, found the Tribune At zen.
eral quarters, drilling the men in all the varied
phases which naval engagement could present.
not alone on board the ship in the use Of the
guns, but also with the ship supposed to be on
fire, and subsequently, boarding or landide from
the boats with heavy cannon In the bows, The
U. S. Revenue Cutter JET: Daris was the only
American vessel, and her gallant commander.
John Mason, Jr, had come over on his own re-
sponsibty, TO place his vessel, crew and boats
at the service Of Capt Pickett Capt. Mason is
grandson Of Gen. McCoomb, and the generous
chivalry Of the renowned veteran has lost none
Of its virtue in the descent
The Beaver, having on board Dr. ToImic, ar.
rived at San Juan on the Sth after load Of sheen.
and leR again same day.
Yesterday morning the steamer Aasackusstts,
Capt Fauntleroy, arrived from BeIlineham Bay'
whittier she had been for coal. with Mai. Haller
and about forty men on board. She is bound on
Q cruise around the islands Of the Archipelago.
in order to meet any Northern Indians who NAV
at present inlest the locality. Toward night the
Otter arrived with Col. Moody and party Of
Marines, and shortly lefi for Victoria.
am told that H. N. s, Tribune win be re-
lieved tomorrow 10Th inst) BY the Pvlades bring.
ing over Rear Admiral Baynes.
] have never visited locality where a stronger
desire was manifested by the authorities 10 pro
mote harmony Of feeling. The same spirit seems
also to peryade those who have become setfleFs
upen the island, the number Of whom Is gradu.
ally increasing, and win doubtless continue 50 to
do until all the best land Is taken up, IN eonlor-
nifty with the requirements Of the U. s. pre-
emption laws.
There are between thirty and forty American
settlers here, and dtheremainder oftho best claims
amounting in al 70 about sixty, win soon besst.
lied upon.
One Of the liQucr-sellers, who Yesterday pro-
missed 70 conform to therequiremcnts Of the or
Ger, was this morning put IN the guard-house for
refusing compliance to-day.
The Aasaehusstn sailed early Monday morn
ing . stop an Indian fighting party at Point
The permanent erection Of some Of the camp
buildings which were taken down and brought
hither from Fort Bellingharn, in vessel, Is tax
ing place. and oil the "pomp and circumstance
of war" bespeak the promptness with which the
troops discharge their duty.
The --latest.