Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-06
From the n, o. Hmyune Nov, II,
AGAirs In Mexico,

AuAlfS I'D Mexico.
Interesting from Tanpaeo.-Y Yesterday
we received . copy of H Natf,aoso. oi
Tampico. Of the 4th inst, and were subse-
quenfly favored with the following. lucid
statement Of facts BY gentleman who came
passenger on the Oregon, which sailed
from Tampico on the Sth inst 1t need.
not that we should add singlellne Of oul
own for the present:
STATEMEN
You have ere now been informed that il
Tampico, the citizens, or national guard
exbited by the idea that the troops collect
ing in that place were in favor Of the return
Of Santa Anna, or making this pretext
got up an excitement, and got all the gov
ernment troops to leave the place. Afte
the departure of the troops, the excitemen
continued in consequence OF their taking NJ
their quarters at Pueblo Viego, just acros!
the river, and also an announced visit from
the Governor of the State, whom they fear
ed would not approve the movement Al
last the Governor arrived, and expressed
his satisfaction at the decisive step taken
and not only approved all the measures
dopted, bu. expressed his determination to
hberate the State from the thraldom OF Mex
leo. and proclaim the independence of the
republic Of aLa Sierra Madre." To effect
this he required some excuse, and has there
fore petitioned Mexico to grant Tamaulipas
number Of privileges, which if refused
will cause the outbreak be aims at. The
privileges he thus asks are absu d, and will
not be granted by Mexico: First, free
port, and exemption from all taxation, and
an engagement not to allow Government
soldier to enter the State or cross Its from
tiers, and many other little items Of import
ancs for the State. All will be denied by
Mexico, and for some time preparations are
making to proclaim the independence Of La
Sierra Madra. Nuevo Leon and part of
the State Of San Louis are ready for the af-
fair. The excitementis general, and party
spirit runs high great preparations are max
ing, and before mouth the blow will be
struck.
In>the State of San Louis revolutionary
party, situated in the range ef mountains
known as LA Sierra Goida," and about
l,500strong, calling themselves yankees, :"
although not single foreigner was among
them, had resisted every attempt the Gov
ernment had made to dislodge them; ard in
their strongholds are impregnable, ard de-
termined to await the declaration of inde-
p.ndeLce OF La Sierra Madre, for which
they are anxious:
This affair, you will remember, was ex-
peeted to come of month OF two since, and
w.uld have succeeded had it not been for
the trsachery OF two or three persons en-
ploysd and in the secret. One OF them, Don
itemon de la Terre, turned traitor, and ex-
posed the whole affair to the Government at
Mexico. This individual was the first to
propose tho movement, and was deeply i'm
picated; but, being one of the vilest and
must deceitful Of all Mexicans, received
bribe and exposed the whole affair. He
had his accomplices, all Of whom profited
by turning traitors. The German houses
were and ever will be opposed to any thing
Of the kind and many of them having ex-
pressed themselves in favor of the move
ment, alter making themselves acquainted
with the secrets and plans, exposed the
whole affair, and used their influence to put
1t down.
The opposition thus far are opposed to
Americans coming into the country to aid
the revolutionary movement, as they are a.
iraid oftheir influence, and think they them
selves will overrun, and eventually sink into
ius gnihcance. Tkis fear has spread it.
self to such an extent that even many of
ahe party for independence have imbibed
the idea, and even the Governor, out of
rsspsct for this general fear, has promised
not to ask aid from Americans; though he
is desirous to procure it. They think they
can achieve their independence alone, had
they sufficient number Of arms, which
they hourly expect; but tie Governor
knows too well the character of his coun-
trymen to confde much in them, and is de-
tsrmined after the FIRST step is taken to in
yite immigration on the most liberal princi-
piles, to aid in the general struggle.
1t may be remembered that the present
Governor is the same who proclaimed the
Independence of the Republic of the Rio
Graude in 1887 and placed himself at his
head as President, but was deserted by
Clnales and others of his party, and had to
suceumb. His views are very liberal, but
ne is so surrounded by spies and traitors
that he cannot act as he would. His Sec
retary, DR.. Don Harmon Y aides, is playing
a double game, and has highly comprom-
ised all parties; consequently the Governor
finds himself in sad predicament, and too
far compromised to back out; but he pla-
css great reliance on the national guard and
some of the most influential capitalists, who
promise to stand by him to the last. The
TACT is, intrigues are rife and decisive
blow will be struck in few days. Either
the Governor and two or three others deep
in the plot. through the treachery of the
Secretary, Valdes, and Don Ram on de la
Tore, will be delivered over to the Gov
ernment troops and sent to Mexico, or the
revolution will succeed and the independ-
ence be proclaimed In this case American
emigration will be looked for and invited
and we shall have on our frontiers a sister
republic, expecting our assistance ard de-
manding our greatest sympathy. Such is
true statement Of the condition OF Tam
pico
SERMON ON DRINKING BY Dow, Jr.
To keep continually dry, always wear
an oil.cloth dress, carry good umbrella
and nracfica rnno drinking The Two first