Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27
From Mexico.


CAAPEAcHY.-The schooner Patriot, which arri-
we'd at New Orleans on the 18th inst. brings later
accounts froo CsmPeachy, whence she sailed ON the
deraists, and has been since the 10Th Of June last
On that day the garrison Of Campeachy to the num-
Der Of two hundred men, surrendered. The terms
permitted to carry away with them their and
baggage They were transported to Vera Cruz in
ave schooners belonging to the Federalists, under
convoy ola French corvette. On landing the troops
the agreement that the Federal schooners should
be permitted to return unmol ested and the French
corvette attend the squadron in order 10 enforce
the fulhlment OF the stipulation. The utmost quiet
and good order reigned throughout Yucatan.
Having expelled the government forces the young
republic will begin to strengthen its resources and
consolidate its power There are the elements
there OF a powerful commonwealth The inhabit-
ants are Industrious, addicted to agricultural and
commercial pursuits, and much more enlightened
than any ether portion of the Mexican population
Another remarkable feature in their character for
MeXicans, is freedom from superstition. Their no.
ons the subject ofreligion of the most be raj
kind, and directly the opposite of the rank bigotry
that prevails elsewhere in Mexico. One of the fea-
lures, we think, in the constitution of the republic
is the federation of all religions, and the adoption of
none as state establisbment-thus following in the
footsteps of our revolutionary fathers, who judged
that religion was COED for any thing, il could take
take care OF itself, with ut aid from the patronage
ofthe State As to the ability of the people to main
tain their Independence against Mexico, doubt is
entertained. The establishment of ind pendent
State in Yucatan is an event which ere long must
result IN importa changes in the Mexican empire.
MATAMoRAs-Byt schooner Cumanche, the
New Orleans Bulletin is in receipt Of advices to the
Sd instant, from Matamoras. General Arsta was in
command OF the place. having returned from his pur-
suit of the Federaists in Texas. Every thing was
quiet in Matamoras. From files of Mexican pa
Pers, we make the following extracts:
According to the Equiiib,iO of Nexico, ofthe 9th
ut., the government had contracted for 1000 leads
OF maize, considerable quantity Of ammunition, and
some specie, to be conveyed to Csmpeachy in
English brig Of for the central garrison of that
city, besieged by the Federshsts. We guess John
John Bull day after the fair, at least in this
stance.
fierce dispute is waging between the civil and
ecclesiastical authorities OF Peubla. The Governor
insists that the reverend preate is making efforts to
exercise authority that does not of right belong
him.
The department 'of Coahuila and San Louis Poto-
ST. is represented as at present free from all political
connections.
His Excellency the President has vetoed the law
recently passed by the Mexican Congress, allowing
the importation of timber suitable for building, into
the ports is Of Matamoras and Tampico, on paying
duty Of 80 per cent of ITS value.
Another new plan of reform is to be laid before the
Mexican Congress in all this present month. This
plan is to embrace the views of all parties.
The Diario del Goberno Of the 9th ult. states that
serious revolution had recently broken out in the
Calitornas but that the timely and energetic action
of the Governor proved sufficient to quell it. Forty
seven of the ringieaders, mostly foreigners, were
transported to San Bias, 20 be sentenced, &c.
General de Jose Urea arrived in the city Of Mex
leo on the 9th of June. He was conveyed to one Of
the apartments Of the establishment Of the old in
QUESTION: and all intercourse with his friends strictly
prohibited
The authorities of Vera Cruz have -petitioned
Congress sor site in the city forthe erection of
poor-house, or house Of refuge, for those who suf
fered in the war with France. 1t is though hit that
the government will grant $40 900 year for its sup
port, out OF the late tax Of April, 1888.
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