The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-30
Interesting from Mexico.


Interesting from Mexico.
From the New Orleans Crescent, Aug. gil
The steamship Severn, Capt. Vincent, arrived
of Ship Island on Saturday. having left Vera Cruz
on the morning of the 18th inst. We have re-
ceived files from the city of Mexico to the 18th
inst, and Vera Cruz to the morning of sailing.
The English courier left the city of Mexico on
the 18th. but did not, as we could learn, bring
down single paper of that date, perhaps we may
have later date in the mail.
we learn that the city is quiet, and that the 60
vernment is every day gaining strength. We
have conversed with several intelligent Mexicans
most vigorous that has ever existed in Mexico, and
that Herrera Is daily becoming more popular with
the people.
Numerous rumors prevail as to the whereabouts
of Paroles; some asserting that he is on the coast,
awaiting an opportunity to leave the country,
while by others 1t is said that he is at present in
the city OF Mexico, sowing the seeds of discord,
by means OF his emissarles, among the lower
classes. We have every reason to suppose that
the latter version of the story is the true one and
that this ambitious demagogue is now using his
best efforts in the heart of his country to plunge
her into civil war; and render her condition worse
than while in the hands of an enemy.
The Arco h1S of the 18th says, that there is
fine prospect OF bringing the Indian difficulties to
end, and that there Will be treaty of peace,
between all the tribes and Mexico, soon con-
cluded.
Neither the Chamber of Deputies nor the Senate
have done much of any thing since the 21st ult.,
for want of quorums. Governors of territories are
required to report to the government all strangers
arriving within their dominions-such persons to
be allowed all the freedom and protection and
privileges of Mexican citizen, on condition of
their disclosing their intention to remain in the
country.
In Vera Cruz all is quiet and things have gone
on smoothly since its evacuation by our troops.
The American merchants of the town held meet
ing about two weeks since, and passed resolutions
and returning thanks for the courtesy received at
their hands The principal Alcalde was present at
the meeting, and in reply to the resolutions,
toned that the bone of dlscord between the two
nations had now disappeared, and that there was
now great necessity OF cultlvating good feeling
between the two countries.
There is not single soldier at present in Vera
Cruz, and many of the wealthiest inhabitants take
part in guarding the town: We have been inform
ed by several merchants of the place. that the new
authorities were obllglng and courteous as
could possibly be wished for.
IFrom the New Orleans Bulletin, Aug. 2l.l
For several days before the English courier left,
the Mexican Congress was debating the proprlety
of farther reduction of the tariff, which, If the
measure is carried, will have the effect of admit
ting American cotton at 20 per cent duty, and will
entirely abolish all the revenue laws which prohl.
bit articles OF any description. The Mexican
Congress is using every means in its power to en-
courage commerce, and many farther reforms are
anticipated
Intelligent gentlemen, who came on the steamer
three friends, Paroles is concealed in the capital.
Don Ramon GluZasoa, one of his principal Off
GERS, taken prisoner on the 9Th inst. has since
been tried and shot,
The utmost good order prevails In the capital,
and II is rem arked by the papers as remarkable
fact that guards are to be seen around the Hal
OF Justice, as was formerly the custom.
Our Minister, Mr.. Clifford, is treated In the most
courteous manner, not only by tie government,
but also by private individuals, who seem to be
using their best exertons to restore the good feel
ing which should always be conspicuous between
sister republics. Mr.. Clifford has expressed his
determination TO return to the United States in
October next.
Vera Cruz is extremely dull and very healthy.
The citizens of the place have organized police
of forty Americans, and we learn that they have
expressed their determination to keen out ali the
Mexican regular soldiers. The castle is manned
by seventy-fve of the citizens, who relieve each
other every week. There is but little business
doing.
The only items of interest which we have re-
ceiyed from Tampico, are those. giving some
farther details of the progress which the Sierra
Madre expedition is making. The affair is spoken
OF In the streets in the most public manner. With
In the last fortnight agent OF the company from
this city, has visited Tampco, in order to make
some definite arrangements for the successful ter
mination of the schmes
Both in Tampico and in Vera Cruz the best dis
position Is shown toward the Americans who are
still there, and every poiteness is accorded to
them.
Don Arrillega, the business agent of Santa Anna
in Mexico, came as passenger in the Severn,
bound for Jamaica, where it is said, he is to marry
the daughter of the ex.dictator. Letters have
been received from Santa Anna, IN which he has
announced TO his friends that his wife is insane
[From the N. o. Mercury, Aug 1el
The Mount Vernon, Capt Ducey, arrived this
morning from Campeachy, which place she left on
he 18th inst We learn from Capt. Ducey that
he news from the interior is of the most cheer
Dg character. Letters were received in Campea-
,hy saying that Valladolid and Bacalar had been
-etaken by the government troops, and that the
Indians were returning to the mountains. Also,
hat misunderstanding had taken place between
The Indian chiefs, which resulted in their being left
destitute of provisions OF any kind. As the GO
vernment troops proceeded, all the families who
had lett their homes returning, and there was
strong confidence throughout the country that the
Indians would be completely defeated, as the 60
vernment finds no difficulty in procuring subsIs- |
tence and money for their troops. The crops all |
through The crouDtry very promising at present.
and corn has fallen considerably In price in the |
Merida and Campeachy markets The legislature
Is 10 meet on the lst OF September.
From the New Orleans Pcsyune, Aug pol
The Mount Vernon arrived YESTERDAY from
having sailed on the fourteenth
instant. The news brought by her is favorable
or the whites whose success continues Itis said
hat Valladolid and Tekax have been recovered
rom the Indians, who are gradually falling back.
CAPITAL TRiALs.-In the Supreme Court this
on motion of counsel the trial of Wash |