The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21


Highly Important--Dy Express.
Last evening we received innumerable expresses
from every point between Philadelphia and New Or
leans. In this instance Amos Kendall our friend,
has beat our friend Mr.. Watson Webb, all hollow.
The news is highly important in several points OF
view. Texas and Mexico the great topics, and
Santa Anna has at last arrived at Washington We
shall wait with extreme Impotence to see the den0ue
aaent of the present buds put forth in Congress-
Texas, Mexico Caba and Florida.
ImpoRrAor FROM ST JAGo DE CUBA.-We are IN
sisbted (says the New Orleans Commercial bulletin OF
Jan I'D to Mr.. Kidd Of the Merchants Exchange
for the followilowng important Intelligence Hohi o.
Iago dated Dec 18TH 1886
The troops under the command Of Of Gen. Lorenzo
have sworn fidelity TO the Constitution OF ISL, and
are determined at all risks TO protect him and to de-
fend il. - :.
General Lorenzo is still maintaining his position
and has issued in very strong language another pro-
clanaton to the national militia and army, stating
that the Queen and the Constitution were one, and
cxhortng them 10 defend the cause OF Isabel Segunda
which that of Liberty, Glory, and Industry
He concluded by telling them that although he was
their commander, he was friend to them, as well as
abe nation at large.
Four thousand of General Tacon's troops from Ha-
had landed at Ybara, and are expected daily at
St Iago de Cuba. You probably will soon hear of
battle. The state # st. Iago is deplorablc,
The British sloop of war Nimrod and the British
frigae Vestal Captain Jones, are laying at ST. lago
for the protection of British subjects and property
The British ship of Madagascar OF 46 guns IS at
Port Roya Jamaica, and the British ship Melville
"a guns Admiral Haket is laying az Burmuda, excu-
sive OF the blockading squadron OF two vessels.
The schooner Centanro has been sent with import
ant dispatches for the senior officer at Jamaica
We understand that the general council of the city
AT their session OF Saturday last UNANIMOUSLY voted
an appropriation of ten thousand dollars TO be ex-
pended for the use of the Tennessee volunteers who
have recently returned from Florida, after arduous
but glorious campaign
VERA CRUz, Dec |, lS36.-A change has been ef
fected in the uncuonary of the commandment Of the
state Vera Cruz. On the 10th ult, Gen. Antonio de
Castro assumed the charge of this office by order Of
the supreme government but whose appointment IS
understood to be only temporary, Gen. Victoria ha-
wing been named by the Cablue Of Mexico to I'LL the
station and who it is expected will soon reach this
place. Gen. CHiaco Vasquez has become unpopular.
and was IL is believed, consequently superseded
Within the last fortnight, intelligence has been re-
ceved at this place OF movement against the admi-
nastrarion at Papuntla town near Tuspan An an
cient guerilla WARRIOR an Indian OF the name ol
Olarte has taken up arms IN favor OF chango oil
government at the head Of about one thousand men,
principally Indians, and who it is supposed may al
This time possibly be in possession OF Tuspan
Should this prove true his influence may perhaps
from this place to put Oarte down, but which
is somewhat doubtful. The last advces from the
interior were, that General Bravo, commander OF the
forces destined for Texas was at or San LOUIS
Potosi-with about four thousand men, in place of
eight thousand promised by government, and that
In consequence of the government not having sup
piled the number of troops and failed to raise the ne
cessary means for prosecuting the campaign, Gene
raj Bravo had sald sgnifcd his intention or wish
10 resign the command, but willing to serve in
The ranks The troops were greatly dlsa.iected-one
regiment having revolted- consequently many execu-
tiens of officers and privates had taken place
There is little reason believe that the projected
campaign will ever 90 into effect-ths want OF mo-
ney, mer. and officers TO lead, are insurmountable
obstacles.
The Mexican navy, consisting Of the Vindecor del
Alama, the Bravo, the Fama and the Urea, and the
brig the American, brig Fourth of July at present
IN this port all with the exception OF the latter which
10 daily expected to arrive from Tampco and which
they unable to put to sea for want OF means.
Capt. Rbeaud, OF the Mexican service has recently
been promoted and is appointed TO the command of
abe squadron. This, however, IS an unpopular inca
sure with the officers Of the navy, who have ex-
pressed an inclination to throw up their commits
sions, in case tho appointment is INSISTED on by 60
vernment
The Minister Penipotentiary Of the Mexican go
ysrnment the United States, arrived at this place
from New York few days since, and as ! under
stand has returned somewhat dissatisfied with pro-
ceedngs at Washington, and says that war is in
evahle between the two countries.
The next packet from France is expected to bring
Gen Bustamente, from whom much is expected. He
will probably be elected To the presidency. Mr..
Tourme, the present secretary of war and de facto,
abe head of the government, is beginning 10 lsse his
popularity, and will l doubt not ere long, be con-
signed 10 humble life His measures too despotic
even for the present administration, much more so
for the great mass of the population, who oppo-
sed TO the present military system OF government.
look upon this country as on the verge Of ruin,
and unless there be change in affairs, il may be-
come necessary for Eng and, France, or some other
power, 10 assume guardianship over it, inasmuch as
il lis apparently utterly unqualified control its affairs
as a nation.
MoRE IrpIAs DErREsATroSs-The 81. Augustine
Herald of JAN 7th, says AN Express from Black
Creek arrived last ght in this city, by which learn
that on the 4th inst party Indians near the San
IA Fe Bridge cut off and took prisoners even negroes
belonging to Mr.. Benet M. Dell, of Ncwmansville
These negroes started in company with baggage
train from Gareys Ferry to the latter place. with an
OK team-and about mile in the of the main
body when taken. On Of the negroes made his
cape from them, and returned 10 Garys Ferry; he
states the number Of Indians TO be about 90 Upon
the receipt of this information, Lieut. Col Crane with
commendabe promptness, has ordered Gait. Prey
mouths company Of mounted Volunteers to proceed
Immediately to Garey's Ferry, and await further
ders from Col. Warren. Capt. Curry's company will
Join Col W. at Jacksonville, and proceed from thence
10 that post. There are but few troops at Carey
Ferry.
We learn from Newmansville that there are parties