The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-08-01
MEXICO.
L. $. FGIGArE CONSTITUTION. near Vera Cruz, !
MEuco, June l9,h 1899. {

L. 5. FRIGArE CONSTITUTION, near Vera Cruz, J
Mexico, June 10Th, 1899. (
NY Dear SRI take pleasure in saying 10
you, that we arrived hero on the nth inst. all
well. Salutes were exchanged between this shin
and the city Of Vera Cruz; customary thing
with nations holding friendly intercourse with
each other.
The Hon. Mr.. Ellis was landed this morning,
with the national honors usual on such occasions
salute Of IL guns and manning the yards,
with the crew nicely dressed IA white, and stand.
ing up on the yards, supported by the life lines,
while the salute is being fired. Ito was accom-.
panied ON shore by Commodore Caxton, and
i've Of the Licutenan,s, as his aids, or suite.
There were three boats fitted up in tho best
aan.of.war style; the first, with Judge Ellis,
Com. c. and the Flag Lieutenant, the second,
four Lieutenant- OF the ship the third, two Of
the young gentlemen tthls is the mau-ofwar
title for the midshlpmen)
On landing at the quay, they were received by
Tie American Consul and the American mer.
chants, from whence we passed up TO the reel.
dcncc Of Mr.. A and received his hospitality ia a
glass Of vino. Al this place. or Minister was
waited on by the Aid Of the Governor, and was
rendered a guard Of honor for the protection Of
hs person and property and to escort him 10 the
which tend 10 give evidence Of the friendly feel
ings that are entertained for Us by the Mexican
government Tor doubtless, Gen. Victoria had his
instructions from his government, and coming
from man like Gen. Y who, il will be femcm.
tcrcd, vas the fret President Of tho Mexican
Republic, and the only one that has served on.
De iUll term Il II bat reasonable 20 believe tllorr
u j. much sincerity ia Il. lie h SAID TO have
ten placed Ia his present position, tor his law
know ledge, and statesTnaulikc qualifications, -
gr!. tor his gallant brasery soldier. |
ats present At the official interview OF our MIN.
,..r, and Commodore 9Th the Governor aud
-,a therefore tell YOU thas ] was most fsvoraby
dressed with the various outlines Of the man ;
b j. aboai ) feet o. 10 inches high, Wiih
aaop IN his walh, occasioncd by lamoucss Ia one
q sosae s. o. ca years OF Age, with a hae head.
a.l covered with rich rolling locks Of black hair
.snsuhat blasehcd By tho many sunny days OF a
-apieal climate, and the faiignss Of war and 81.
eibntev. Thcrc combinations ara enough 10
-,atucr the knitted brow and wttnklcd iroui OF
2-y man. who has hycsl Ga the age Of 90 years
., more. Tho intsuisw hiween Judge EiIis
Commodore ClaEton. and Gca Nictoua vas ".
y gratifying. lcav.as an impression on uiy
r4at that MsIleo Ma an honorable Debtor, aud
tat SIC y cold pay 10 our cl,tzens, thro4gh the
csyefuinent. all ast claims they haze ara,npt
htf. Whom taliy saitsi,rd Of tire lusiior 81. tho
s.s.ags. douM uoi h2t that speedy arrangements
I'LL h. uaas ior the liquidation 81 ,ioui. aud the
saus,meut Of all dsasr-ncr Thvn vail cotae
iatwzl Of an ,hoan friendly relations winch
,.ea,d gx.t belwrea the tao Rfpuhlcs and
valcb Naeld iond 90 much to tho intsrca; u both
tsIltues.
NArs ihr interview, wo reformed 10 the lo4g
~ ~ Judge Ellrs. took u8t lesyc 81 hiui. and
armed 10 The ship Jadgr T.. crprsssp.i h,n.
10 20 sne ia warm trims ou the pleasures 81 the
,ssssee ifom New YORK ard the eoauuucSl
tndnraass and a,srasaan bs had received can.
"a bot say 10 yoa, thst WA ytry much pleas
II with the Judge. gentleman % elegant man
,sr,. and agreeable N eoayctssslon--iaa saeh a
uaislcr - it evefv = salted to make pas
,srr in . uan,oi- aas, pleasant 10 Llessell and
.rrasla TO all-T n gasffts