The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-07

Respecting lucatan, nave maze some inquiry res
pecting this outbreak of the Indians in the interior
By taking look of the Peninsula of Yucatan you will
perceive that at the neck isthmus is the province
department of Tabasco the N. and w side, CONT
guous the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the
opposite shore nearly So the possessions Of Eng
land viz Honduras This province of Yucatan, act
ing neutral part during Mexican war doing
much good to herself internally and commercially, and
would probably have gone prosperousy had not the
demon of destruction taken possession and stirred up
the Indians those located in the interior mostly 1t is
said that they number than 100000 and that they
probably muster $4,000 men. These seizing the
opportunity when Yucatan could neceive no as
sstance from Mexico-owiDg to her being ut war
with the United States, commenced an indscrmi-
nate war upon all and every body whom they could
lay hands. having any, the least affinity white
blood in their veins numbering all and every that
came in their way. Yucatan having regular troops
regular army, had to her militia and even
tually. succeeded inrasng and equippng about 5000
soldiers who ordered into the interior but their
presence did not intimdate the Indians. As for in
stance when the the troops in place the In
dams were far away, sacking other town viii
lage and the troops were much like Paddy's flee,
when you put your finger on him Why he was s not
bloodYnrfare, and to all appearance Yucatan must be
abando q by the whites, unless some friendly power
comes to her assistance She is without treasury
munitions of war. and actually the natives appear
though all hope and all spirit had left them The
only aid yet extended to them has come from Cuba,
such the presence of number of men-of-war, that
have landed some few cannon and some few hundred
muskets. Mt Ssal and Campeachy.
The whole population in the interior of this PENN
sua flying before the enemy, taking their
by thousands for the coast not knowing where they
they M %
arriving daily certainly wretched looking objects
Of charity, Some, or nearly half nearly naked and
month ApriD large canoe arrived at sisa overload
ed with human beings, from the regions Of Lagaros,
bringing the disagreeable intelligence that they had
left on the beach than 1000 families of men,
and children, in state of starvation-most of
them having fed from the inland city OF Vaiad9lid,
heap Of ruins in addition to those old ruins of
which Mr.. Stevens has written
It's moral impossibility to describe any thing Of
the distress in this Yucatan and to help on and add
to the horrible state of the country they are cursed
instant that the then Governor (Mendez resigned his
chair in favor of another man. (Barbachano) thinking
it would give satisfaction to the majority of the
people and be better for Yucatan &c. but look at the
that 1000 of the 5000 had lifted their heels and
turned to their homes and this owing to political
feelings.
In Merida all kinds of business is suspended Stores
closed shops shut and the only movements are that
you every afternoon, nearly every male person.
above Is years of age drilling in the grand square
against the time that the Indians invade the capta
The Congress is in session, and it is reported th
property, and of applying 1t for the public good
And for what greater good can 1t be appropriated!
to thus expend oil this boarded wealth At Sisa there
two Spanish men-of-war' one of them waiting
solely for the action of Congress and documents from
the deputies and to leave imme diatey for Havana
think that many holy things from the churches
will by herbut certainly she will take many passen
gers More than half of the females of Merida have left
some for Campeachy, sbme To Lagrone, and Tabasco
and Vera Cruz, and Balse. and Bacaaj; the British
possessions in Honduras are crowded to overlooking
with them. One sceneI had feOm the Mayor Of this
Merida some few days since, &C. An old market wo,
came in from the and ay called aa,a
near thetsj - = Dglhe across about one hundred
naked won IA fed from some inland town.
now de- the Indians, and that they were
naed Sfor want Of food, that they left
Nc of the night, when nearly every
zte men-leaving them for their leisure hours; and
The few night clothes with which they started we're
hung on many, bush by the way, and they trusted
the good people Of Merida would send something to
their nakedness, and some food This Says the
Mayor was soon.ascertained to be too true and in
about hour by the aid of the ladies remaining in
the city, all kind of female apparel gathered up,
and some few women were deputed to 60 along with
the guide and when they had got everything Yer as
womankind; and sure enough in some two hours
more they made their appearance, and numbered "a
large vacant house and food, &c. provided for them
Respecting the many families remaining on the
beach at Lagartos, the authorities Immediately came
together, and took measures to assist them, and to
bring them to Ssal, despatchng for them large clip
per schooner and about ten twelve large lighters
and forwarding kind letter to one Of your American
vessels the coast viz: the bark Wave. Capt Finsey
of New York. requesting him to receive on board as
these miscra beings he felt disposed
bring them down to Sisal; and beyond doubt this
good Yankee captain will extend helping hand
write you these few lines to give you something of
ideabut the account will fall far short of the real
reality you in your happy land little know about dis
tress and may he who rules all things still keep you
undee the shadow of his wing. l am no beggar in its
literal sehl rat read in your paper that you Ame-
ricans have hands and generous hearts to many
at sat a aid
glorious credit is due for such noble acts May your
shadow be less. Would to God that I was
wealthy-had only the purse of John Jacob
lst-the clearanccs Of divers vessels for Yucatan
and would kindly and gently hint that Others
engine the press the great fywhee Of public opinions
would drop many pulpit a brief note hoping the
great am, in behalf Of Yucatan; and hoping, also
they might have hearts to give and means to do for
he who giveth to the poor merely lends to the LORD
they amply secured SIS.
We find the following remarks in the Merida La
Patria regarding the probabilities of annexation to
the United States. They seem to be the opinion
of some Yucatan citizens who are at present In the
United States, and show how anxiously and eager
y the present death-stugge in Yucatanr causes
them to weigh all and every chance of admission
into our happy Union.
1st The immense advantages that would result to
Yucatan from anne xaton, especially If 1t were
ranged that she considered territory and not
State.
End Shows that there exist nine probabilities one
in favor of procuring it, count the sympa
thies of the catholics the abotouists and the demo-
cratic party who decided the absorption Of the
whole Of Mexican republic and of the southern wings
who all wish to ampy and extend their relations and
connexions to the other side Of the Gulf and finally
with many influential men of both parties and Of
the most respectable papers.
3rd. That in order to obtain annexation it is
sary to convoke in Yucatan extraordinary and nu
mcrous Congress which ask in direct manner
from the Congress of the United States the
ton Of their territory.
4th That unless innovation Ia effected. no direct
aid can he hoped for from the Of the Uni
ted States the constitution prohibits 1t, and they
would not dare to infringe II the executive power IL
already much assaulted by the wings but supporting
nexaton to be once effected should want for moth
ing that is necessary to reduce the barbarans and
terminate them.
They add, that il the Yucaan Congress would
pass law auhorising loan that it might possibly
be arranged by the bankers of New York, Boston
were passed regarding securities to be pledged or
hYpothecatcd and with this money arms and mn