New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-21

GEN, NIRAMoH's PROTEsT.--The protest OF tenefhi
MiIamon, against the capture Of Marin, appears In
the Havana Diayio. After recapitulatiny the crcum
stances under which the vessels we're TAKEN he says;
"The undersigned has since received impartial ana
true accounts Of the occurrences that nave ssn
in Mexican waters, from which be dedaces witn9u,
any manner of doubt THAI the plea OF asceranlDg .ne
nationality Of the vessels WAS only an excuse Wnicn
purpoeey put into practice, in order 70 pfovoao
combat between the American naval forces ana nose
of the steamers under command Of Gen. Marin. This
is proved by the fact that Capt Jarvis surprised Marin
at midnight at which hour neither was It imposn Die 10
make any legal investigation Of the color OF nsg nor
had be any right to make any such investigation IN re-
gard to vessels in Mexican waters and In the territorial
sea Of the Republic The means that were employed
undoubtedly produced the combat which was in,en-
tionsy sought. A conflict took place between the
Saratoga the ships of Gen. Marn and lastet until
the latter found himself obliged 10 submit to the supe
Iiorty of the asssaDg vessels after having honoraby
defended the Mexican iag and sustained with conr-
age until the latest moment Capt Jarvis took arb-
tfary possession of the SHIPS msds prisoner Of Cen.
Marin, and has taken him, with hisprzes, TO NewOr-
leans.
"Theee acts of scandalous violence this unhsard of
provocaton, whose enormy has been sealed with the
innocent blood of several vicme, have taken place apd
beea perperated in the bosom Of the peace tina: exists
between Mexico and the United States. The events
that have Just happened in the Territorial sea OF the
Republic are direct attack upon the independence OF
Mexico; violation of the most sacred rights OF
sovereignty and aggression piratcal that they
should bring down upon the two Countries the most
lamentable consequences were possible 20 presume
that Capt Jarvis acted under the ns notions OF the
American Government
1.-The undersigned most deeply regrets this occur
rer CO. much the more unexpected AS it is contrary N
its nature to the friendship that exists between Mexico
and the United States and to the treaty in which rests
the mutual security of the two nations. Nevertheless
the undersigned ia consoed by the persuston that Capt
Jarvis has, on his own responsibility overstepped the
instructions of his Government guided only oy daf-
~ .kara hu
instigatous of the demagogica party that has sought
foreign aid and help, at the cos. OF the integrity
of the country and the independence of the country
In consequence, the Government OF the United
States acting in accordance with the sentiments Of
recude and national honor, will not hestste to mani
fest the highest Indignation for the pratca acts per-
peIated in the Mexican waters By Capt JARVIS against
the shps of the Government Of Mexico, abusing the
superiority of the forces at bis command, and taxing
advantage also of q nocturnal surprise.
"The American Government will also, with that
propptness that justice and good faith demand issue
the most peremptory orders that Gen. Marvin shs be
at once placed at liberty and that the ships, with their
carpoess shall be iieiiverei up ito the aneonares
Of that Government, who shall be directed 10 make
complete and immediate restoration OF them, IN the
state that they were when captured by the SAID
Capt Jarvis and il will also make the proper repara
ton from the public treasury for all the damages ex-
penses and injuries caused by the hostility and unjust
oppression committed by the said Captain.
:" Moreover if, contrary TO the expectation OF the
undersigned, the Government Of the United States
shall have authorized the conduct of that employee,
if will not disspprove Of that conduct in the terms
prescribed by just and equitable course Of action,
II it should refuse to issue the necessary orders to
enable Gen. Marin TO bis liberty and neglect
TO return the captured vessels with ali their cargoes,
and indemnity for damage suffered, the undersigned
has the right from this time, in the Of the Gov
eminent of Mexico and of the nation protest against
the scandalous outrages committed by Capt jarvis
the 9th inst in Mexican waters in the Roads Of Anton
Lizardo and to denounoe them in the presence Of all
Governments, fragrant violation Of International
rights as acts of downright and harant piracy and Is
declaration of war against the Mexican people, the
fatal consequences of which must be borne exclusively
by those who have initiated them.
=" His Excslency, Mr.. Cas-, the Secretary Of State
for the United Safes to whom the undersigned has
the honor to direct this note will experience the
sentiment for this deplorable and unexpected event,
and will participate in the sincere desire tina. animaes
the undersigned, that the otfense may be speedily
atoned for in manner that will be satisfactory and
honorable to the two countries Consequently, the IN
designed requires the good offices, Of your Excel
lency TO bring about the desirable result and con6d
ing in your integrity and Iecttude be has the honor
to renew to you the assurances OF his distinguished