The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-05
OUR TROUBLES WITH MEXICO.
NEWS FROM cAMPKAcHY.


she sailed on the 10Th inst.
Acommissioner, named Jose Robira, came passenger
In This schooner, on his way to Washington. to
goate with our Government for an ackno of
the independence OF the peninsula portion of He
will leave in day or two for the capital
We have paper from Csmpeachy of III date of the
3th inst In W 6nd official r. port OF the cnpure of
the city OF Teksx by the forces of CanpeOchy The
city was summoned in the most formal manner and the
invading hosts drawn up in the formidable array TO
await the answer Upon receiving the refusal to sur.
render the signal to lay was given, and
tremendous onslaught was commenced We have not
time 10 describe il, but it altogether successful IA
read the details trembled at the list,
of the slain but they proved less terrific than we haa
apprehended OF the attacking party two we're killed
AMI three wounded, including one drummer The de.
Tenders OF the town fed like frightened sheep unable to
resist the mpetuosi,y Of the assalsnts. No doubt
entertained on the part of the commander OF the Cam
peachy troops that the slaughter among their adversaes
was great Meny are reported to have gone hating of
This action occurred on the 29lh OF December. An
action made by the opposite side from which you would
infer that the days of Leondas had returnedwth tha
diuerencs that rather larger number survived the
assault Of Tekax than urned TO tell OF the deeds enact
ed in the straits of Thermopyla II is iudicrous to
pare the two accounts, which we presume 20 be about
equally veracious.
Hostes have spread over the peninsula, the diner.
emit cities taking different sides 10 the contest going
We judge that the advocates of an entire separation from
Mexico in tho ascendant; but look with great
suspicion upon the profession OF the inhabitants OF Yucca
tan, OF whatever partymore especially when they act
the Immediate pressure OF the presence of the u
squadron.
From the New Orleans Times Jan AL
BY the arrival Of the Yucatan schooner Primsra Cam
peacheana from Campeachy, we have received late
telligencs from the peninsula of Yucatan The Yuca
tsrese have entirely thrown of the Mexican yoke and
on the Ss March, ls4 at the period Of the first Separa
uon. Inc present goysrHr. with council Of state
co com Of five ipdyi will direct the sdminsira
legislature. Seniors LID Pinelo Aznar, Quijano and
Echanove form the Presen council. The present GO
adopt this plan OF government or not In the interim
Don Domingo Barrett charged with the task Of urging
their pronuncamento say thst the union OF Mexico
and fucatan under present circumstances OF no uti-
lily to the former and Of great evil to the atter but The
tme may arrive when tn incorpo alton again tax
place nothing extraordinary hasten that event. il
decreed that Congress be expressly convoked take
1t into consideration on the LIST Of April. 1870 Thi
Congress to BIO composed OF Eve deputies chosen from
each OF the five departments OF the peninsula twenty
Don Domingo Barrett doing all he can to give sabi
! lily to the new system of things
Don Jose Robiera came passenger in the Campsachca
ma no Is commissioner from the Yucstan yoyernmen
to treat with the United States government respecting
the Independence of Yucaan lie was furnished With
passport by Commodore Conner, OF tho Gulf Squadron
aud will proceed Immediately TO Washington
We ind in the Faro Industrial! OF Havana, OF the 18th
american men oiwsr appeared oil the Town of Carmen
fucatan and demanded the suonder of tAe place. and
!he denyery Of all tho arms and munitions, which
were yieided without resistance and the day the
American flag was hosted that place
The authorities and principal inhabitants informed the
commander oil the squadron that the inhabitants
70 the declaration OF Independence of Campeachy of tho
Sh OF December ind would strictly observe ali its eli.
puIationstowards the United States.
AFFAIRS IN YUcATAN.
From the New Orleans 1ropic, jan 261
Ihere were several arrivals az Havana from the Mexi.
can coast but we find no later than that brought
From Yucatan, We see the Faro he's received n fe =,
items ny the Spanish brig Emilio, from sissl 10Th inst
According TO Information received at ssa from Isa del
armen some vessels Of ths United States
dron arrived at said island on the ooh December and
that senors Paulaaa and Lavale chist nuhoros NJ tho
m. Nfsrn "a "a
We're united to Campeachy and would observe
the United States ssrictest neutrality. The conman.
GER notWthsaning, inma,ed that the city should sur
render to him. and that all munitions in il should
20 delivered which done accordingly and on ths
Of Csrmsn ana Iss was nUi'so IN 'ns city
oil by the U s. naval officers
THE RUMoRs FROM HAVANA.
IF ON the New Orleans Picay une, Jan All
There was quite an influx OF vessels from Havana
terday. The briggs Mary Ann Jones, Orleans, and iit
ATE all in. each bringing papers OF the 10th inst.
FROM various responsible sources we learn that large
number OF vessels were taking in argoes Of provisions
and the like at Havana destined "ior the Gulf -" or a.
was nrmly believed by Aecan pnastsrs hou I'D 70,
tho ports OF Mexico. The demand for provisions wa,
such At several ports but particularly Vera Cruz that
was thought the prices would fully compensate for tn.
risk attending the violation of the blockade Not onl,
the Me Hcans but the English we see by late
just received derde blockade rs being very in.f
iscuve we trust there some exsggeration In the
presentations both OF English and Mex leans this
Ject but the public and the government should know
what is said about II
stters OF marque, has departed for OF the Brh
West India islands, having failed to dispose of his letters
in Havana
AFFAIRS IN VICTORIA
From the Now Orleans JeRo r.onian, Jan al
We have letter frosn distiDg officer in the ar.
my, dated,
VrcroRIA. Jan g. Is47.
We have done nothiEg--have nothing in view save q
march over the country unressted. Oar destination is
dououul, and probably 10 be decided BY Gen Scott
pected soon at head quarters.
THIS being the latest possible dato from Gen Tayors
dvison puts at rest all the absurd that have
been 50 rie in our city within few days past. a
AFFAIRS IN sALrILLo
:. SALTILLo Jan. 9, lsl7.
The st Regiment Ohio and the lst Regiment Kentuc
KY volunteers have returned to Monterey Gen. Butler
is still here, but presume will return that city before
many days.
We have no further OF tho movements Of the
enemy A iorthcation il being erected on hill north
OF this city, completely commanding town and coun.
Try around particularly the san LUIS road We are now
ready for any thing that comes along.
Gen, WooPs column came within four miles of this
city II Is now in position fifteen or eighteen miles
distant on the San Luis roed with the exception OF the
Arkansas regiment, which, understand, has returned
to Psrras
THE RUMoRs FROM CHIHUAHUA.
., From the Houston (rexas) Telegraph, Jan. 1871
Tho rumor that the regiment of Col Riley had been
1urroubdeh Dy an overwhs ming force at Moreos cub.
sequently changed to apply to tho division of
Worth at Salllo, now new and moro onjnous
Phase report reached hontcoya sbou, the 2th nit
RON me North to the effect that the regiment OF Col
Donphan had been surprised and cut pieces az hi
nuanua appears from the dying reports In circula
uon among the Meyicans, that regimen OF American
soldiers was permitted TO Mexican town In the
interior without opposition. and that after troops had
quietly taken quarters in the place the citizens rose upon
them, Killing many and compelling the survivors 10
surrender at discretion. THIS Startling closely
resembles the ominou' report hat reached from the
western wids just after the capture Of troops
santa Fe expedition, that cannot refrain from enter
tanning appreheDsons that "a IA degree correct
We cannot believe however that the whole regiment of
Col Doniphan has been cut OF The citizens 81 Chihua.
nua, who have so often displayed the arrnnt coward
ice In their feeble and Intellectual attempts 10 rcpe the
incursions OF the hpaches could rot believe mus or
iorcea sufficient to overpower regiment OF such troops
rs Col Doniphan commanded II Is possible however
that small detachment Of the regiment, has been cut on
from the main body and spursd, and the rurnor NAV
nave originated non this cou'c, or II mny have orIgi
or thirty traders, which took place at Chihuahua nbo OF