Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-10-19
Communicated for the Philadelphia Gazette.
$40 s FROM MEXICO.

,l,E .alDarndo, Sept. l2, 822.
The people of the United States, look
ing towards this section of the world, with
anxiety and hope for its prosperity and
happiness, will learn with regret, that al
tairs are not, in the most prosperous tram,
in political or commercials point OF view.
q, II appears, that since the first meeting OF
the Mexican Congress, that cordial contl-
dence and harmony, so desirable between
the legislature and executive powers. were
not 10 be found, but on the contrary mutu-
al distrust and 10 many INSTANCES bicker-
ing and discoalent, openly expressed.
The steps, which led 10 The nomination
and coronation Of the emperor Augustln,
are already known il the United States, II
would REQUIRE a constant study and prac-
tice of the political machinery M the eapl-
tai, 10 trace the views aud measures which
have preceded the events which have late
~ occurred there. The writer OF these
few lines, disclaiming all participation in
the politics OF the country, confines him
self to such information as may be deemed
essential by his fellow citizens.
On the 26th Of August, the executive
government caused to be arrested, forty
FIVE or fifty individuals, among whom. If
teen members of the congress then sitting
in the city of Mexico.
On the next day. proclamation, signed
by the minister OF state, was issued, an
nouncing to the public, as the cause tor
this measure, the existence of a conSpira-
cy against the actual government. After
some days, the congress presented to the
emperor memorial praying that their tel
low members in captivity should DE iorth-
with brought TO trial, punished il gully,
liberated ii innocent. The reply TO THIS
document was by no means favorable
one, it threw reflections on the whole bo-
dy, eliminating their views and measures
and concluding with the declaration that
till they should be governed by better prln'
cipes, he (the emperor) would De under
the hard necessity OF disregsrding the laws
which should emanate from hat BODY.
These events cannot fail TO have strl-
king effect on commerce, which is in LAM
guild state--it is probable, however, that
should domestic connections and civil war;
fare ensue these evils may be for the most
part confined TO The province of Mexico,
and to tbe immediate vicinity OF the ca
piial.
The castle OF ST. john De Ulloa, re-
mains in the possession of Spanish, gar
rison not exceeding 500 men, which eX-
acts OF vessels entering and clearing from
Vera Cruz,
so cents per ton tonnage money.
5 per cent, on the invoice Vaiae OF all I'M
peytatlOn g}s,s. :.
And an arbitrary duty on'expertatlcn OF
specie and produce.
These charges and dues are indepeB
dent of the very heavy duties exacted IN
conformity with the Mexican Tariff.
tits said to be the intention of this go
vernment on the arriva! Of the expected
naval armament, TO take active measures
for the reduction OF the castle.
Here we are. in perfect tranquility anu
in perfect calm.
This place is as healthy as any can be
in the present month, and having const-
deration tor the tropical situation.
Here follows list OF A names OF per-
sons who had been arrested @
ssl AlUorGdo, flag. %.
Alvarado is situated 3S miles Sc from
Vera Cruz in lat Is 40 n. lon. west from
Greenwich 95 IS. It's in the SW angle
OF the Cult ct Mexico, and a Bar Harbor
admitting vessels of IL a l3 feet water,
which within the bar are sheltered from
every wind. The entrance Of the river is
very narrow, and cannot be see0 until
bearing fromS by E to S by w and at
short distance it is however very easily
found by a remarkable sand bluff, about
one mile 10 the east OF the bar. The high
lands of San Martin, called ON the Spanish
charts Ell, EoICaD de Suxtia, is % miles
east of the meridian OF AlVsrado. affords
very remarkable land fall, and suIe IN
dication tor this port.
The high lands of San Martin, ESE by
compass 259r so miles. The Sand Hill
east of Alvardda S r by + I3.mie the
bar of Alyarado will be S distance one
mile. t,asA
Vessels bound here ION making usual
signals for pilot, firing gun and hosting
colors, will be furnished Without delay
The pilot proceeds from the town in a long
Perogue or.Canoe manned byt8 or l0row,
erS.
Captain DAVIS oil The Mexican, further
informs, that he Left al .AlParado. The scbr.
Mary Washington, of and for Pbladelphis,
) or days; English barque Maria, oil
London, tor the u. s. in or 2 days, and
the Imperial Mexican schr. Egualla, Ford,
! (formerly Highlander, Tatem, of Philad J
yearly 10 readiness for cruise.
An attack was momeDtly expected On
the Equaila at Avsrado when LETT, from
an expedition citing out al the castle Of
ST. John de Ulloa, TO consist of several
row gaIlies IN consequence of which the
Equalla was making every preparation to
receive them, and kept aguard boat on the