Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-05-14

Nericm Ports Bioctaaea bya French Squadron.
commune atoms from Commodore Dallas, on board
the United States higate Consultations III Pensaco-
cola Bay. 10 Mahlon Diekersou. Secretary OF the
Navy, giving information Of the blockade of all
the ports Of S1c>co by the French squadron. IN
consequence OF the rejection of the ultlmatum ad-
dressed 10 The Mexican government.
The Minister PIcnipotenliaIy OF France IN the u
niteh States. T.. ID, 'ouots, communicates the iact
Of the blockade to Mn Forsyth our Secretary Of
State, saying:
All the ports Of Mexico declared TO be III
state OF blockade. This blockade is rendered rllee
i've (or 10 be enlorccd) with regard Vera Cruz,
from aud after the 18th ol the last month, md has
doubtless been since extended to the other ports oil
the Republic.
The orders received by tho commanders Bazo-
che, for the execution of the duty committed to
hun, you see slr, from the ann Ned rNract OF
the despatch sent TO me by baron de DeaudIs, en-
rcy conormablc with The liberal principles rrrf7
sed by France on the subject Of blockades; va idf9
are drawn NJ IN such manner as 10 piesetr" ten.
nas especially The vessels Of the United Stts from
all restraints and vrXatious tcnraves) which are not
absolutely ndlspcus BILE toi the attainment OF the
lawful ends proposed by the Kings Governments"
The Baron de Dc(audis Minister PlenpotcnIlafy
of France board ol HIS Majesly's lrisate fller
mimic, ri anchor of Sacfeios, pear Vera Cruz. Tor
wards to the French Minister in the United States,
four articles OF blockade adding, " you sir that
VI. Bazoche, Che French commander OF the Sacrl-
GcIos) is desifous of combining himself TO the EN-
poyment Of The mildest measures OF restraint, Tor
the purpose OF obtaining the rrparatIon due by the
Mexican Government 10 France unless fresh at
tacks upon the persons or property Of The Kings
subjects residing in Mexico, should require Inn 10
adopt means decidedly severe. Now this perss-
rencc in the system Of moderation indicated by my
uumatum, rendered worthy of praise, after the re-
cent conduct fthe Mexican Government, which IN
Inp MI n IL mt
VIKINGS the publication OF the most odious calum
mes respecting DOR intentions 10 conquer the coun-
tfv, dsmember its territory, etc. did hesitate To
expose the fury Of tie popalace, with the sole end
OF maintaining itself IN power, not ony our country
men, but likewise all foreigners established IN Tie
territory Of the Republic. This conduct is essenil
ally contrary the laws of honor, OF civilization,
and OF humanity.
You also see sir, from the principles adopted ly
NJ. Bazoche the rules of his conduct, that II Is
our desire 10 preserve neuiras from all the restrlc-
lions and difficulties which are not absolutely Inds-
pensabe for the purpose which we are endeavorlng
lawfully to effect. am also happy to be able TO
state to you circumstance which proves our SINGER
y upon this point, especially lar as relates to A
mercans. On this day The commander OF the
sloop of War Ontario called board the fri
gate l'IIermnie. to speak 10 respecting the APP
preaching arrival Of the packet Ann Eliza. engaged
IN commerce. and in carrying letters from New ork.
We were obliged to express TO HIM our regret at the
necessity under which we should be OF fotbiddng
this vessel from entering Vera Cruz, as we should
also do with regard TO our own mail packets rom
Havre. Butwe have, al the same time, promised
that officer, AT his request TO allow the consis-
of the Ann Eliza to communicate with her at sea-
to receive her letters, aud to give instructions with
regard TO her future destination"
Commander Breese on board the U. ). ship Onta-
nor off the Sacrilicios. under date OF 10th April,
writes to Commodore Dallas:
There are no Merchant vessels OF any nation
now in poit and bltone Amercan-the Ann Eliza,
of New York-expecled The blockade will be
rigid as respects merchan, vessels, but none others.
The French force consists AT present OF one irigate
and five brlgs another frigate daily expected. A
gun brig will leave this evening" with dispatches for
the French minister in the United States, for Pen
sacola.
..The Concord is here, and | shall direct Cap
tain Flzhugh to proceed off Tampco, communicate
with our Consul there and prefer any assistance
that countrymen there may require at his hands
| shall remain with this ship hsrc. until the excite