Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-07-21
Mexican Outrages-.Cau of the
War.
No 6l -------

No. so.
In 1886, the Schooner Peter D. Vroom
was wrecked on the coast above Vera
Cruz. Boyes, the person to whom the
cargo was consigned, renowned his agen-
cy in the matter, and the Mexican courts
appointed Mannel de Vega to dispose of
the cargo in his place. The claim is, that
the Mexican authorities had no right to
interfere, since the captain of the schoon-
er, to whom the agency reverted on the
abandonment Of Boyes, had appointed the
U. 5. Consul, agent for the disposal of the
goods.
No. 81. ...,..
The American citizens at Tampico hav-
ing requested that man, of-war might be
sent for their protection, Lieut.. Osborne,
with boats crew from the Revenue Cut
ter Jefferson, proceeded there. when he
was arrested by the authorities, carried off
and examined. On his return, he learned
his crew had also been arrested and held
for a long time in confinement. Gomez,
who committed these outrages, was re-
moved therefor by the supreme govern
ment, but was subsequently, appointed
commandant at Vera Cruz.
No 80.
The ship Robert Wilson was seized and
condemned at Vera Cruz, in 1888, on the
alleged ground that she had imported false
coin. In the suit which was instituted in
the United States for the recovery of the
insurance, the defence was, that the charge
was true. II failed, however, because the
Mexican government refused to furnish
the proof, (if indeed it had any, by which
to substantIatc the allegation. The amount
paid 10y the insurance company, and for
which the Mexican government is respon-
sible, because it refused to furnish the
proof, is $l2,3l3 26.
No. 50.
The Schooner William A. Turner-of
which James O'Faherly was master. was
seized off Sisal, in 1884, by an armed
Mexican force. The vessel was released
after OFF. had given bonds for her value.
In 1886, his vessel was again seized
himself confined, liberated, and after en-
tering into bonds for 81 200, his vessel
released. Soon after, the vessel was again
seized, and the captain con fined in the
cabin, from whence he was sent as pris-
oner to Tobasco. From this place, where
he had been confined in the public prison,
he was conveyed, still as prisoner, to
Campeachy, and cast second time into
confinement.
Capt. OF. is entirely ignorant Of the
cause o! these repeated indignities, and at
no time has any chsrge been preferred
against him.
He claims, for the loss of property,
$4,000.
No 81.
A. de 0. Santanselo-a naturalized
citizen OF the U. S., was the editor of a
newspaper in Mexico. He also kept a
school for the instruction Of young ladies'.
Some editorial gave offence TO the Next
can government, wheleupon he was or
deredto quit the country, which order lie
atlirrms is contrary to the laws OF Mexico,
as to the treaty existing between the U.
S. and Mexico. He claims 100000 as
an naturalization for his sudden Danish
ment.
No. So.
Mr.. Gorastiza-recently envoy extraor-
binary and minister nipotentiary Of the
Mexican Republic to the United States,
caused to be printed and distribute among
the foreign ministers accredited to this
government, pamphlet defamatory Of the
government and people Of the United
States.
No Sc.
For all exactions which may have been
made from citizens Of the United States
under laws OF the Mexican Republic au-
thorizing forced loans, ample lndemnifica-
ton will be demanded.
No.57.
Louisiana, Champion, Julius Cesar
These vessels were captured by the Mex
lean squadron in the Gulf of Mexico, in
the spring of 1927, for an alleged violation