The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-24
Price Two Cents.
Mn. AtOcha.
New York, l4th June, lS45.

Mr.. Atocha.
New YoRK, l4th June, lS45.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
have seen in the New York Courier and Ea-
gsyey, and in the National InteHigencer an article
copied from the New Orleans Courier rejecting upon
my character, to which am compelled to reply by
considerations both OF personal honor and private
bic for what il coSertly nsnuaies than for what il
nlanfnly AYERS. II hinfs-iirs that am not citi-
zen Of the United States, or, if ever have been one,
that lost my rights by long residence in Mexico;
second that / dared not return TO New Orleans
where am " knocn y third, that was the money
broker OF Santa Anna, and SO disreputaby connect
ed with HIN, that i was the cause OF my Punishment;
and, lastly that if Mexico had declared war against
my country, II is not likely that ! would have an
nounced my American citizenship
Grlevous are these allegations, and wronged
as feel myself TO be by them, should still hesitate
to occupy your press with my vindicauon, II did
! not believe from the voluntary publications OF the
editorial corps, since my arrival in the Union that
greater interest was elt in the public and political
outrage that had been committed against my rights,
than In the private suierlngs | might experience
from the i'll conduct OF Mexico !, therefore, find
myself forced TO appear before the public under my
signature, and to ask that the wide circulation
OF your journal, and the influence it Justly possesses
with the people, may aid Inc IN rebuitng the foIml-
dabe caumnies OF the New Orleans paper, as fully
as they have been disseminated. | cannot believe
that you will deny thisac of justice to American,
who has been deeply wronged abroad, and who has
returned TO his country TO throw himself under her
protection, and to seek reparation for his injuries
came to this country at the age OF eighteen, and
resided in Louisiana and the neighborhood, until
sailed for Mexico in 1889 Since that period have
constantly resided in the city of Mexico, well
known all my countrymen, and recognized by all
| the Legations from our government as well as by
the Mexican authorities In the Clgfas de SegM1d0d,
| with which they annually furnished me-
During the greater part OF this time was engaged
in large and lucrative business, until suddenly, on
the Goth OF February last, received order TO de.
part in eight days from the Republic | was thus
forced to leave the country at once with my family,
and TO abandon profitable employment, which
could only be pursued personally by myself During
the wholes period OF my residence in Mexico, /
solemnly aver, that neither committed any offence
against the laws nor directly or indirectly nterfered
contrary followed my avocaton with an exclusive
devotion to my own lawful pecunlary interests, and
with the ultimate design of returning to this country
You may, therefore, easily Judge of my surprise,
when Unexpectedly received the order to depart
from Mexico ], OF course, hastened to the au-
thontes to learn the cause oil this wanon outrage
Unsuccessful in my personal demand upon the Pre-
feet of Mexico Immediately sought the protection
of Mr.. Shannon who lost time In despatchlng
strong remonstrance TO Senior Cuevas, the Minister
of Foreign Affairs, desiring 10 be informed of the
reasons for my threatened expulsion But the alot-
ted period OF eight days passed without response
without charge-withou trial, nay, even without
the inmation OF suspicion, and was forced to
sail from the shores of Mexico.
From this succlnet narrative of my personal his
tory since 1889, you will perceive that the editor OF
the Ne,c Orleans Courier has been recklessly
Zenshlp and when his doubts could have been
solved in moment by an examination of the Re-
cords of the district IN which he and have dwet
together as acquaintance tor so many wears. Nor
is the doctrine advanced by that gentleman, that
even if | had been a citizen OF the United
States, have long since lost my rights by residence
III Mexico-less singular than II Is ilega-and only
allude 10 expose the fnsy pretexts upon which
he has chosen to base his Intellectual but malicious
nvectye. The papers IN my possession and which
will be laid before the government, fully sustain my
citizenship and the TO bV the
Mexican minister, with the order of expulsion, de-
scribes me as citizen of the United States.
The next insinuaton of the New Orleans editor
that did not return to city where am "tno,cn,'
wraps up damnng hint IN the Itallcised word,
which the writer must be aware Is entirely false II
little becomes that parsonage TO insinuate my i'll
fame. Ii indeed he knc,c me to be disreputable
person, who could not return 10 city had left for
unworthy causes, il his duty as honest citi-
zen to inform the government of the facts, that
my worthessness might be made manifest TO all who
were interested IN my cause. But IT he rests his
belief and risks his statement upon the scandalous
allegations OF others, his nsnuation Is as meanly
contemplate and false as 1t Is secret and unmanly
The hint made by this editor is the first ntmation
that has reached my ears, that my name is con-
nected in Louisiana with any thing but respect no.
can believe the assertion to be other than volun-
tary fabrication, hazarded for the purposes OF the
moment. lived too long, and was sknown' too
favoraby n louisiana to be thus estimated IN my
absence. When left that State in 1879, did so IN
open day, with ample notice of my departure, and
with the passport Of the Governor. And the sole
reason why on my return from Mexico to the Union,
chose to dsembark at New York, instead OF New
Orleans, was, that felt it to be my duty TO reach
Washington speedily possible and that my
business Gin asking redress) lay there, instead Of
IN the South
With quite as little fairness and Justification has
the editor of the Ne,e Orleans Courier minated
that was the agent of Santa Anna, or, that would
have deserted my country IN the event OF war with
Mexico. To these base and untrue mslnuatlons, !
shall content myself by opposing a simple denial
Thev are false in every particulars and, like the
whole article of the Courier, have, doubt, been
prompted, if not penned, by some Mexican func-
tlonary in New Orleans, who has imposed on the
credulty of the Editor; or, perhaps, has found other
persuasive means TO make him the tool OF
foreign government, that seldom omits an opportu
nifty TO SANDER the motives and character of our
people. am, Sir, your humble servant,
ALEXANDER j. ATocHA
Atwill's Music of the Bohemian Girl.
To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALp:-
SR,-
An advertisement has appeared in several daily
prints with reference to Mr.. Atwis publication of
the music of the opera OF the Bohemian Girl" the
copyright Of which, as adapted arranged, and pub
shed by him, with new titles, original poetry,
&c, prior to such pua location, secured TO him
now, as 1t would appear from such advertisement,
that Mr. Atwlll intends tamely 10 submit to the sale
Of spurious edition of his music, take the oppor-
tunity OF stating that he has commenced proceedings
against of the principal bookse Hers and publish
Ing houses in this city, and intends TO prosecute all
those who have been selling such spurious copies of