Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-09-08
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British oteamers an the Port Of San J,l-
dn-Cdptan Picket Declines 10 Euacuate
the Premises United States Ldws En-
forced Paul K, Hubble, Jr., and The A.
nlericans Eag-airocities of the North
ern Indians, ETC., etc. .....
The occupation of the Island Of San Juan
by the American troops under Gen. Har-
ney is regarded by the British Colonial
Government oil Vancouver Island as vio-
atlon OF treaty stipulation; and Gov Doug
las has published his protest in The matter,
assuming that Gen. Harvey is acting on his
own personal authority, and not under in
structions from the United States Govern
ment.
There appears, however, 10 be no imme-
date danger of collision. Although some
i'll feeling was occasioned by silly rumors,
TO the effect that Gov. Douglas has ordered
the arrest of The U. S. soldiers, and that in
such On event Americans in Victoria would
burn the town. The British war steamer
Pylades had been dispatched TO San Fran
cisco to forward dispatches TO the home
Government. The U. S. Revenue Cutter
Shubrick had sailed for San Francisco for
similar object. A CORES pondent ofthe
Victoria Gazette gives an account Of the
origin of the movement, furnished by. Paul
K. HubSe, Jr., U. S. Deputy Collector on
the Island, from which we gather the fol-
lowing:
Mr.. Hubs has resided on the Island in
that official capacity the last three years,
during which time he has made regular
returns OF all the imports and exports TO
and from the Island his Government. Du-
RUG his residence on the Island there have
been quitea number OF murders committed
there andin the immediate vicinity, and the
American residents on the Island deemed it
proper for their safety to ask the protect
ion of their Government. Pending their
action, the Island was visited by Gen. Har-
ney, the American Commander in Chief of
the Pacific Division, who, in furtheran ce
of orders Of his Government, examined the
Island preparatory 10 making permanent
location Of a portion OF his command al
that point. Shortly after his departure, in
order 10 hasten if possible the protection
they desired, the American residents met
on the llth of July last, and prepared a
petition OF Gen. Harvey, which was soon
alter sent to him.
The petition recites the outrages refer
red to which are already familiar 10 our
readers, and continues:
Only ten days ago another body was found
on our shores, which had been the victim
Of foul play.
Inclusive with the above dangers that we
are exposed to from neighboring Indians,
we are continually in fear Of a descent up
on US by the bands of marraudlng North
ern Indians who infest these waters IN
large numbers, and are greatly retsrding
the progress of the settlement Of this island.
According to the treaty concluded June
18th, 1856, between the United States and
Great Britain, the provisions Of which are
plain, obvious and pointed 10 US all here,
Haro, belong TO us. We therefore, claim
American protection in our present'exposed
and deienseless position.
With a view of these facts, and for the
essential advantage of having this and the
surrounding Islands Immediately settled,
we most earnestly pray that you will have
stationed on the Island a sufficient military
force TO protect ourselves.
Signed by all the American residents on
The Island, thirty in number.
Before however, the petition could reach
General Harvey, he had, in accordance
with orders from his Government, dispatch
ed force for the purpose, and also TO make
a regular station for portion of the troops
of his coz mand,
The American troops on the Island con-
sist Of sixty-six men, under Capt. Pickett.
No permanent fortiGcalion have yet been
erected. Since the occupation, Capt. Pick
EFT has issued and caused - be posted the
following order:
MILITARY PosT SAN JUAN Is. w. T.,
July 9th, 1859. i
Orders No. II
|. In compliance with orders and in.
,truction from the General Commanding, a
Military Post will be established on this Is !
and, on whatever site the COMMANDING Or
ices may select.
ii. All the inhabitants of the Island are
TO report at once 10 the Com
handing officer, in case Of any incursion by ;
he Northern Indians-so that he may take
'uch steps as he may deem necessary to
prevent any future occurrence Of the same
Ill. This being Uuited States Territory
10 laws, other than those of the United
States, nor Courts except such as are held
" virtue of said laws, will be recognized (
v allowed on this Island.
BY order Of CAPT. PICKETT,
JAMES w. FoRsYTH,
Second Lieut.. 9th Infantry, Post Adj
The Island being deemed portion Of {
Nha.com county, Washington TsrrItery,
1. R. CrOsbie, Esq, has been appointed a
Resident Magistrate, for the adjudication
4 such matters as usually come before that d
fiicer under United States Territorial reg
Ilations, Paul X. Hubs, Jr., the Rev.
niue officer has his residence near the H. 9
;. Co.'S buildings, and beneath the Ameri-
ans flag, He has not been invested with
Tor exercised any judicial preroga,ive, but
IS resident United States officer, has refer
ed such matters TO the proper authorities &
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