Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-04-25

OleTS. HSy refused 10 TellTe, N neUeTul
alarm spread throughout the city, ana in
moment the doors Of the houses and stores
were shut and barricsded. The mob at
lemptod 10 break into the houses and stores
OF some Of the foreign merchants, but were
prevented by patrol, which was on the
spot, and killed one ol the rioters. Not
withstanding this disappointment, groups
Of people continued 10 ihcreuse IN various
directions, il being evident lha' The main
object Of The rioters was to shake the fidei-
" Of the troops, and bring about something
like plagc Of the most wealthy and res
pccIahe houses in the city. A considera-
bIe military force was then brought into
the field, commanded by the EX-count la
Cor'na, Gen. Quipano, and other military
ind civil officers, who promised the people
that the Government would shortly eilord
the necessary redress for the grievances
complained of, and in the mean time re-
quired them to desist from their ri0tous
conduct, and retire peaceaby to their
homes, which they refused to do. At that
moment the mob surrounded the house OF
French merchant, situated at the entrance
ol the street of lbs Plaleros, and were on
the point of breaking into The store, crying
out--"Dnwn with The Foreigners They
have brought that d----d copper coin in
to the country, and taken away all our gold
and silverp Another party OF rioters ran
towards the Pnrian, where the best stores
in Mexico are situated, but they met in
their wsy stong patrol OF soldiers, aud
reireated to los Plaleros. There, was also
party of Dragons, commanded by an in
ielligent and brave officer, who finding that
his friendly circumstances. 10 the rioters
produced no effect charged them without
hesitation, killed or wounded five or six,
and dispersed The remainder. The patrols
placed in various other points, threatening
to do the same, the ieperos, or azarones
thought prudent to desst from their enter
prize, and retired.
On the 18th, tranquility was entirely re-
stored in the city OF Mexico. Houses and
shops were again open, and the copper
coin was again circulating, as prescribed
by the Government.
Sanla Anna arrived Al Vera Cruz from
his farm, on the 9th, at 8 O'Clock in the
morning, accompanied by mis- numerous
friends, and was enthusiastically received.
After taking the oath 10 the new consIiiu-
tion, Santa Anna addressed tho spectal Tors
in the following tcrms:-
On returning TO my country, which
found governed by new constitution,
feel bound 20 respect its will, and this
have Just sworn 10 do. Let God be n wit
ness OF the pledge have given 10 fulfil m7
duty, and may my oath serve us the best
pledge 10 Mex'cans, aud may the c0nstitG-
tional code secure Tor ever, peace and hap
pineSs 10 the nation
Governor Castro replied-"l cengra u
late rnYseli, your Exceency, the Supreme
Government, aud the nation nj large, on
his heppy moment; becsuse the sacred
oath which your Excellcncy has just made,
viii at once destroy the vain hopes aud in
lrigecs Of those enemies Of good order who
thought 10 find in your return, an oppoI tu-
nifty to involve the country in anarchy anI
ruin"
Sunia Anna pariOok Of a splendid dinner
prepared for the occason--received The
compliments of thousands of Vera CruZans,
and departed in the evening for Manga de
Clavo, the Whole town resounding with the
acclama;ions OF Viva Santa Anna Santa
Anna forever!l!
may lie mistaken, but think tia Vera
Cruz, with It's Governor and castle, are al
ready in the hands Of the prisoner Of San
Jaointn.
The Diario del Gobierno publishes the
message OF President Jackson 10 Congress
Of The 9th Of Feb, accompanied hy the ioi-
Owing cumment:-
The Supreme Government has r. rerrcd
this document 10 IFS council in order that
they may indicate the measures to be taken
in the event OF the Senate of the United
States granting 10 the President llc author.
iza,ion he has demanded. Information OF
this incident was also sent to Congress-
We do not enler,rin the least doubt that
the national government will watch and
preserve MEXICAN honor without suffering
II 10 be in the least stained, or, that The
claims OF friendly nations will not be lis
tened 10 according 10 justice and the prin-
cipes OF International law, without howcv-
er being inundated by threats, or hostile
demonstrations.
Then comes tie following ridiculous cir
cular letter, addressed by the Secretary Of
State TO the foreign Ministers and C0nsuls
residing in The republic:
Palace of the Government, .fGrch7.
| have the honor 10 inform Won that ]
have received from the War Department
notice dated Sd instant, informing me ,ln!
the nation having q II val force sufficient to
blockade the Texan ports, Government will
put in iorcc the decree on that subject,
which has been communicated To the Amer
lean charge 4 aliaires on the lst Of Fehru-
ary, 1886, copy Of which you will find
herewith. Respectfully,
JOSE MARIA ORTIz MoNAsTEnIo.
| have sIaIeJ in another part OF this let
Ter that the internal state Of affairs in Mex-
lco was very unsettled blu, | omitted To
observe, that strong representations had al.
so been made 10 The Mexican govcrumen,
by the British and French Ministers, de-
handing immediate redress for the griey-
ances complained of; aud il was reported
that serious apprehensions were entertained
that The French Government would send
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