The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-30
AddstI.n.i Intelilx~ mo. from Yu..t.n.

ratively quiet in Laguna when he left, though the
afrighted whites Of the interior were arriving
daily, In the greatest distress and terror. Under
the humane government of Commander Bigelow,
late U. s. Governor of Laguna, comfortable
houses had been built for the destitute refugees
and their sSferings greatly allevated by the kind
ness of the American forces.
| The town and its dependencies were given up 10
the Mexlcans. on the 25th June, when there was a
| grand ceremony of installing and blessing the
Mexican flag, which was then hoisted over the
fort, amidst savos of artillery; our own stars and
stripes, having performed their duty, and resigned
the supremacy, were lowered and furled TO conquer
another peace. There being many foreigners in
the place, and a sprinkling of Yankees, no fears
| are entertained for that part of Yucatan.
The fact is, nearly all unbiased persons agree
that the Indians have, by far, the best OF the
cause and are moi so cruel and boodthlrsty as the
cowardly and atlrighted Spanish, or whites, wish
to represent them. The Indians, after suffering
years CT !grevous oppression and religious perse-
cuilons, have only now been able to throw OIL the
! enemies of tyranny should sympathse with them.
| That they have the means of establishing a better
government than that which now exists is not I'M
probable, as It is well known that they have intel
| lgent and able leaders-some OF whom are white.
| The Chief, Pat, speaks the English language, and
is warm friend of our republic. Still, though,
we should avoid all interference in this war, It be-
comes us at all times TO assist the needy and destl-
tute that may fall in our way.
Commander BgelOw dispatched the steamer
| Iris on the 10Th for Campeachy, to bring of to
Laeuna all the destitute women and children who
might choose to come, while the men are TO be
! left TO protect themselves. The steamer Water
! Witch, Commander Totten, arrived from Vera
Cruz on the 10Th June, and, after some repairing,
left again for Campeachy on the 18th, IN company
with the brig Vesuvius, Commander Mason, and
schooner Flrt, Commander Farren, the former
bound TO Norfolk, pia Campeachy, and the latterto
Sisal. The soop OF warSaratoga arrived the 9th
June, and anchored without the bar. She brought
seven United States naval engineers for duty in
the Gull squadron on her passage out. She was
detained month at Aux Cages and Jeremie, TO
look after American interest, during the recent
civil war at that place Our Consul at Aux Cages
is not spoken of in the highest terms, and seems
| TO be tlnid representative.
! On the 9th July there was at Laguna the U. s.
! ship Scorpion, Commander Bgelow; schooners
| Falcon, Glasson; Harp, Commander Knox; and
sloop of war Saratoga, Com. Nicholson. All
were anXlously awaiting orders from Commodore
Perry. which would regulate future movements
There were about ten merchantmen in the har-
Dor OF Laguna. A list of the Americans we give
under the proper head
The town was remarkably healthy, and our
naval forces have but few sick. Since the Anne
ricans have occupied the place 1t is really crafty
ing 10 learn OF the improvements made by them,
| and the increase OF value of property is the best
encomlum upon Yankee enterprise.
The British Consul, VIM. johnson, Esq, has
by his genllemanly courtesy and generous DISPOSE
ton won the esteem OF all Americans and though
his position has required of him, during our occu-
patton, the most stringent restrictions, we regard
hlm as a faithful and honored representative Of
the British Government. The Ex-Governor Bige-
low, and battalion Of marines, under Mas. Wald-
ron, were still residing ON shore. On the evening
of the 4th brilliant fete given by the two Sc
NOR officers OF the naval and marine forces, which
was honored with the company of all the beauty
and fas hon OF the town. and the dmalgamatlon was
SO perfect that stranger would have imagined
that the officers were at home, surrounded by their
own IN stead OF Mexican dlvlnities. Statutes were
fired during the day by the vessels in the harbor
and the marine batteries on shore, and all, both
Mexlcans and Americans, WED to do the greatest
honors to the anniversary OF our independence.
During thunder storm on the Sth, the cathe-
dral was struck by lightning and entirely consum-
ed but through the GOODNESS and activity of aparty
OF marines, under Lieut.. Matson, most OF the
sacred re les and property contained in the church
were saved. All was quiet In Tabasco, though the
Indians of that State show symptoms of revolt,
and the whites are IN much fear The new Go
vernon, Escotie, appointed by the Supreme Co
vernment, had lately arrived and taken possession
by forces under Gen. Bruno. Wherever the Ameri-
cans had evacuated, those inhabitants friendly TO
them had been treated with great brutality, and
even forced to leave their homes.
The REPUBLIC OF SIERRA MADRz.-Onward and
southwark, steadily and surely, are the principles
of real republicanism making their way. AS Ger.
tainly as the sun casts luminous rays all around
from his own proud centre, SO certainly must the
enllghtening rays of free political institutions
penetrate the darkness of mlsruled and neighbor-
ing nations. Men will ever compare their own
situation with that of their neighbors; and if they
find themselves to suffer in their own estimation
by such comparison, they will set about remedying
the evil.
Nations may and do lie in lethargic state for
longer shorter period, according to the politi-
cal drugs that are used to keep them stupid. But
arouse at last they will, and in their waking mo
ments will be all the more active if their next
neghbor nation be of an active turn. All this ap-
plies to the republic that is to be, of Sierra Madre
Our late enemies have had an opportunity of OBJ
serving, while army was in their country, what
may be accomplished by few who have
will to do, and method to aid their willingness.
The same desire for prospective benefit that IN
duced their fathers TO leave old beloved Span !
induces the Northern Mexcans to seek political
stability, and consequent individual and common
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, by copying from us those great
rules by which we navigate our ship of State In
attempting to bring apout the desired reform, or
revolution, the patriots of Sierra Madra have as an
Aiiooi S'eP, PioCuieu Pico-, lie luHeuldtcy
to exert its influence in aid of the project to es-
tablish free and Independent government.
The men who concoct great schemes at the pre-
sent day, know too well the value of the press not
TO call it into use at the earliest practicable mo-
ment With a well conducted journal to give
publicity and popularity to their enterprise-with
anarchy and confusion, and an inefficient govern
ment at home-a deplorabe retrospect and sorry
prospective view of Mexican policy-in short,
with nothing desirable TO lose and every thing to
gain, the revolutionists of the Sierra Madre may
act at once, with the assurance that energetic
action will ensure success
If the revolution is fairly begun, the sturdy
pioneers of our Southwestern borders, with their
peculiarly persuasive arguments, will be there IN