The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-23
YucatRn.
Correspondence of the Herald


Correspondence of the Herald
MERIDA DE YucArAS, Jan. 18th, 1872
Negotiation rih Merico- Perfdy and Po,rder- Sale
cfMe Republic for GoLi-7eran Squadron Ruins
cfhe Old World.
Mn. BENNEIr,-
The farce has ended here, and the people of the
" free republic" Of Yucatan are again, BY their own
free will, under the domination of Mexico. in q
measure, which will end in their being wholly so,
as you will perceive by the copy treaty between
the two States. which forward you.
About the 9th of December, Sig. d. Quintana
Roo, Commissioner from Mexico with suite, ar
rived in Merida Congress then being in session,
arranging matters to act with Texas, and Commo.
dore Moore being expected daily. They were
on the point in fact, of declaring their independ-
ence free nation. Matters, however, took
another turn. The Mexican gold did the work
quickly, and they forfeited their honor with Tex
as, and formed a treaty with Mckee, Scarcely
had the Commits sioners turned their backs on Me-
rida, when Commodore Moore and squadron bolted
into the scene Of action. He arrives in Merida,
has an interview with the Governor and Cabinet,
and propounds to them the following questions -
" Gentlemen. Pm here, are iyou ready to co oper-
rate Z" " Nor evil youIassist me in taking
Ccttaln McAlcan tOWus NO = y III you
take possession ofthree Mexican towns, if will
capture them within ten days Z" " No I" aud the
interview ended by his asking for proofs 70 show
his government. In the meantime curious scene
was being enacted at the port Of Sisal. The COM
missioners had chartered an United States vessel
called the Louisa to Convey the party to Vera
Cruz Captain W., of the San Antonio bee omipg
alarmed at The prolonged absence Of Commodore,
and Mt receiving advices, hearing of the treaty
sent polite letter to said Commissioner, telling
them that they must come on board his vessel
They and the Captain protested against the disres
pect ofthe Baadero Anne ricano'' tn no purpose.
The Secretary, however, was instantly despatched
to Merida, to be assured of the safety of the
wrote an order for their immediate deliverance.
So matters stand at present, and as you will per-
ceive, there must be trouble here ere long, The
Commodore despal ches u vessel instanter to COM
municate with his Government, and advise you
by that route. 9-l
Mr.. Stevens 10 still at the ruins, we'll. Mr.. Pee
bles, our Consul at CampeAchy, is here a. also
verat gentlemen travelling in search Of the "Hap-
py Valley and health. ln
There is also here gentleman from New Or
leans Gin the book trade therel who intends to
/" scour the country round,' and " make book"
so look out for more light Ga the subject. The
whole party, five in number, start early in the
mo- ming TO visit the ruins, and make discoveries.
They are not much pleased with the country, and
you need not be surprised il Consul PEBBLES
should be 6 book again" in shert time after the
receipt Of this
The people in one of the villages in the interior.
got up premature declaration OF independence,
and the government just 7" called them to order"
Of the world. More soon from your correspondent.