The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-04-29
CAMPEcHE, March l3, 1873.


SIR have the honor to inform the department
ofmy arrival al this place. last from lagnna, having
with me the steamers Mississippi - 'sScorpion "
s'lris'' and I" Water WITCH" and the bomb brig
''Vesuvius.' Most of these vessels have been
Withdrawn temporarily from their particular sta
tions in order that might make imposing
demonstration as my means would allow, in the
probability that the appearance OF such force on
the coast might have some influence upon the
fears Of the Indians with whom the authorities OF
fueatan are endeavoring to bring about terms OF
pscihcation.
In my several interviews with Governor Mendez,
who came from the seat OF government Kpressly 10
meet me, have found him 10 be an intelligent and
energetic person, ardenty attached 10 the present
existing Institutions Of the country, but entertain
ing in common with his coadlut0rs in the govern
ment, serious appIehensions that these insiitu-
lions cannot much longer be sustained without
prompt assistance from some foreign power in
deed, such have been the successes of the Indians
that the whites have become panic stricken, and
seem 10 have lost all courage and all hope of check
ing their advances.
The accompanying papers will exhibit to the de-
partment the unhappy condition of the county,
Doubtless the Nucatan commissioner resident Of
Washington, Don Justo sienna, has presented a
similar representation TO the United States govern
meut, and has made urgent application Tor assist
ance in the present alarming crisis.
The statements set forth IN these papers are not
received from some quarter, the whole country
will be laid waste, and the numerous towns and
villages of the interior destroyed Such is the dis
graceful panic of the Yucateco soldiers, that many
Of them fly upon the very appearance of the enemy,
and not few of the citizens consider themselves
unsafe even in this walled city.
In this state of alarm, the authorities are al a
loss how 10 move and they look in every direction
for suceor Application has been made To me for
men and munitions; but, however, might be dis-
- Is
such measures in aid of the defence Of these UNI
happy people against the exterminating eruelties
of an uncivilzed and ruthless enemy, the depart
lnent is aware that have not the means of extend
ing protection beyond the range OF the guns OF the
one or two small vessels that alone be spared
/ from the present force of the squadron; and be-
sides | have good reason to believe that Senior
sienna has already communicated with the govern
| ment at Washington, and ! may soon expect IN
structons upon the subject.
The authorities are very DESTROYS OF obtaining
muskets, with supply of ball cartridges; but the
/ ships have only few more muskets than re-
quired for their own use, and these are without
cartridge boxes. | should be glad to loan the few
we have TO spare, If they can be made available;
and have promised TO present a request OF Gov
ernor Mendez to the military governor OF Vera
Cruz for loan of some OF the AIMS taken from the
| Mexeans al the capitulaiion OF that city.
| This supply has, however, been rendered less ur'
gent by the arrival at Sisal Intelligence of which
has been shis moment received OF three small
Spanish vessels Of war, with 1900 stand of arms,
! four pieces Of artillery, 90 quintals of powder
with some other munitions, sent, IL is differently
| alleged, by order of the captain general Of Cuba
by the civil authorities OF that isand or BY prvat'
| account; but upon this point | shall soon be cor
rectly informed, as shall despatch vessel OF tn
squadron to-day TO Sissl, to obtain information a
TO the object Of the visit of the Spanish vessels
and the source from whence the supply Of ann
has been furnished. rat
Gen. O'Donnel, as learn, has been cautious i
his instructions TO the commanders OF the Spanis
vessels, admonishing them not to proceed with a
armed force beyond distance often yards from tn
T shore.
have il direct from the French eonsul here
thai the government Of Yucatan has more tina
twice, within few years back, applied to Franc
for permission TO hoist the French flag, and to b
come French colony; but their Profers have Z
!, often been declined. -. b
The French consul expresses the opinion tn
svesssls driving over 81 feet cannot approach with
lesnnon range q the cfy. y