Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-11-24

nor on The subscription of stock, but will have
a credit sufficient 10 raise money BY loans If The
stockholders should desire il.
Respectfully, E. FONTAlNE, Pres't.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Baltimore SUM-
BUENOS AYRES, Aug.N.
Gen. Rosas is the Goveinme Of Buehos Ayres
or Argentine Confederation. he is The EYecu-
tive the Legislature, the Judiciary, The Military,
and The Church, including the AIchbshoprics.
He is Indeed The mos, absolute despot directing
any people on This globe reputed 10 be within The
pale Of civilization. Hiswill and caprice are the
law and lis execution has placed On toe record
Of Rosas' history acIs of tyranny and crnet,
which none but the mos. inse Nous aud blood
thirsty mind could have conceived. His reign
is indeed The reign Of terror.
The modus operandi By which he has establish
ed his despoiism may be gathered py relating a
tact within the knowledge Gi every person here
Colonel IN the Argentine Army, distinguished
Tor his long services, and a general fayors van
The people or his galianIry, talents and slerl.
ing character since Rosas was placed al the head
ot The Government, called upon him, and was r..
ceived with all the cour eou,ness which marks
The manners OF The Spaniarj, and with all the
kindness which would indicate high regard tnr
The vsiler and gratitude Ter favors rendered Re-
cas- entertained him Tor long time, ami The brave
but unsuspeciina soldier ielt rrcompensei Tor all
his services and sacrifices by The dis.inguishment
which marked his treatment during the interview
As the Colonel was about leaving, Rosas beg
ged him TO proceed Immediately 10 the encamp-
ment, some lew miles from the qninto, and deli
yer note to his Rosasl brother, as it contain
ed confirmation Of what he had Just verbally
said 10 him Of his high regard and consideration
Mounting his horse, he rode To the encampmen,
he =, hrnf tuith ad
warmth-and after the usual cviities had been
inlerchanged, the Colonel delivered the note
from his Commanding General. The note was
read, and 10 the horror of Rosas' brother, it con
tanned an imperative order: to shoot, within ten
minutes after its delivery, the bearer. He said
nothing TO his unsuspectiug guest, but, request
ing him to await his return. FASTENED to the ty
rants residence, prcsuming there might be some
mistake. Gen. Rosas ordered him Immediately
back with the Injunction that unless his order was
instantly complied with, ne should also meet the
fate of the condemned. The brother Of Rosas
returned, read The note 10 the unfortunate sol
der, and told him he had but few minutes TO
live Without word as to the motive which
had dictated this tyrant's mandate, and without
time 10 bid his wife and children farewell, he
was taken out and shot This is only single
instance of innumerable acts which he has per-
petrated, to establish his despotsm. The life Of
anybody, even suspected Of influence, is thus ex-
tingushed and SO terrible has he become, that
terror is ysibly impressed upon the countenance
Of every one who has the misfortune 10 call HIM
self citizen Of the Argentine Confederation.
Correspondence Of the .Ntto ORLEANS Picaynn..
VgR. CRuz, Nov. 7, lS4s.
Editors OF the Picayune-Mr Clifford arrived
here Two days ago TON Mexico, on bis way home
on a temporary leave. He is accompanied by
Mr.. Rosa Mexican Minister 10 Washington
They will sail this day in the steamer Iris, tof
New Orleans. |! is 10 b. regretted that Mr. Gil
ford should leave The legation al all. He is deci-
dedly and deseIvediy popular, but as his absence
will not be over two months, Americans will mol
lie long without his support
The British steamer Great Western entered
the harbor yesterday. She brings the new French
Minister to Mexico, Mr. LIE Vasscur. M. Pa'-
rat our consul ana navy agrut al Mazatian,
with dispatches for the legation al @ie1ico, ihe
Pacific and California, arrived in the Giea, Yves
tern, AMI lctr last night under escort OIL MAJ. Nu.-
bi;e for Mexico. There appears 10 b. peace
throughout The country, and feeling OF accom-
modaion towards Americans, which is felt aud
respected by all. trust this orter OF things viii
last. remain your TREND, J. D.S.
CRY OF MExlco Oc'. 81, iS45.
Editorscf the Picaynns-Since my last ther'
has been liule OF interest 70 acqlant You 0! IN
relation 10 Mexican affairs. However, as The
departure Of Mr.. Clifford tor The Uni,ei States
| Affords me an unusually favorable opportunity u
send letter direct, avail myself OF The same
Il may not b. undressing to your readers to
earn fact becoming more visible every DAY
here, and tina, is growing feeling in favor Of
1 ~. a \ n
nv. and especially amongst those OF The higher.
wealthy and enlightened class of the people
| From unreasonable authority have this cir
cuns,ance, and may add that amonss; none Is
The desire 10 promote friendly and closely allyns
interests stronger than amonss, the taIk-eJel
daughters OF Mexico. They make no secret Of
The mater-ihey avow it most distinctly and IN
equvocally that they go in" for annexation win
| Uncle Sam or Uncle Sans sons. | imagine
tine latter" however would, By them, as by The
oqaksss in ne cemsay be 'nS1el T. tfi5,e ~
as unsettled position as ever. 1t ia still q mat.
ter of great doubt whether President Herrera
will be abe to maintain his Government, and
there is little doubt whsn he goes by the board
that this unfortunate country will either be con
vulsed by some military or other faction, or, to
save itself, pray TO be annexed to the United
States as the only saving power by which il can
possibly be preserved from utter humiliation
| The Tariff bill, which is still under discussion
is one Of great moment, and would if carried
through tend more TO increase the commerce
the Republic than all the laws enacted since ils
establishment. Congress has authorized the Go
vernment to, borrow $500 600 "on The strength
of The next 1000, 900 that is TO be paid by the
United States. have understood that tne
| American Minister was conferred with on the
l. I..:. r..
which was that as little be borrowed as would
barely suffice to keep the mill going, at least un
Ill he returns from the United States Hi, OBJ
MON was approved most fully BY the Mexican
sinisler, and will be acted upon as nearly AZ
possible. His Excellency, Don Luis de la Rosa
IS waiting for the American Minister al Vera
Cruz, and will, it is said, with bis family ard
suite, become sojourner in your city for few
days He IS man Of the first talents probabl,
in Mexico, and the fact Of his being one Of the
peace commissioners, as well as high minded
gentleman, entities him TO friendly reception
in the Republic of the North.
In the Iurmer part of This Letter omitted Il
mention 4 Circumstance worthy OF notice. al d
one which shows that Inc representatives OF lhs
people are beginning 10 think seriously OF ADOPT.
ing The principles OF those Of the sitter Republic
The American tariff OF 1876 was placed in the
hands OF one of The leading members oil The G,.
vermen. by our Minister, and is now being trans
lated, in order 10 BE- placed in The hands Of he
members OF both Houses Of Congress. Although
Congress anjourns as | have already stated, on
The %, in all probability there will be an extra
session OF limited duration, for The sole pnrpose
Of the further discussion ofthe tariff question, ard
there is lille doub: the American tariff o. iS4b
will have no slight influence on the MINDS of tue
men composing the Mexican Consts.s.
But il mDsl be confessed, and ] have had to-iay
an opportunity OF knowing, that as far as he pre-
sent Government OF Mexico is concerned the very
warmest feeling towards all things American
prevails. On the occasion OF the American Mi