The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-24
Whole No. x,34.
The Republic of Sierra DIadre.

From the New Orleans Delta June IA.
The Delta, we believe, was the first journal IN
tween the Rio Grande and the Sierra Madre was
fully exposed In the absorbing political excite
mpnt which prevails among our people, but lt!ie
attention seems to be given to movement OF
most momenous character, and bearing upon the
future history of this continent. This plan Is no
wild theoretical conception of some ambitious
chief nor does it embrace ideas which Will re-
qure some time for their full developement. 1t is
a general concerted, practical scheme of brave,
sagaclous, energetic men, who have only to put
forth their strength IN single effort, to annlhl,
late every vestige of Mexican power and control
on this side of the great natural boundary, which
once the belt, is destined soon to be the Chinese
wall--the northern boundary OF the republic OF
Mexico.
The progress of this movement, from this time
forth will not be counted by years or months, but
by days and weeks. From the rapid prosecution
Of their plans, II IS highly probable that the two
great political parties, who are now engrossed In
bringing forward their respective candidates tor
the highest Offices in the gift of the people, will
hardly have completed their work, before the start
ing up of another republic upon our southern boun-
dairy will throw a new element of discord IN their
midst. new ground tor party strife Will be
created Another annexation question will be IN
troduced into the contest-an issue, which, like
that of the Texas question OF 1874, will prove the
Aaron's rod of all other issues.
But there will be this great difference between
the question of annexing the Sierra Madre and that
of annexing Texas The former will be constltu-
ted by the almost unanimous movement OF the peo-
pie, of whom there are but very few of Anglo-Ame-
rcan origin. There will be no question as to the
fairness, justice and right of those engaged in de-
claring and establishing the independence OF this
country It will be the act of the people, who have
the right to make and unmake, to build up and
Overtum their government The action OF our
government on the subject, will be controlled en-
tirely by considerations of policy and expediency.
Don Jose f. G.. Carena arrived in our city on Sa-
turday last. from Tampico, for the purpose Of pro-
curing printing press and the necessary, materials
to commence, at Tamplco, the publication ola
journal devoted to the establishment of the republic
of Sierra Madre. Senior Carena is an accomplish
ed Mexican, writer OF great ability, and has borne
a conspicuous part In many OF the stirring scenes OF
Mexican revolutions. He has ever belonged to the
federal republican party of his country and has suf-
fered much in the cause. Understanding fully the
character and wants of the people, and the condi-
ton of the country, Senior Carena has perceived
the great advantages nay, the absolute necessity,
of detaching the northern portion of Mexico from
the body of the republic, and creating 1t an inde-
pendent republic, capable, In case it should be
being annexed to the United States. In long and
interesting conversation we had with Senior Care
ma, learn that the plan which has been
concocted and agreed upon at Tampico,. en-
brace the States OF Tamaulpas, Nuevo Leon,
and parts OF the States of Vera Cruz and Puebla,
with invitation to the adacent States to Join in
the movement. The Mexlcans of these States,
thoroughly dissatisfied and disguised with the con-
tinual revolutions and uncertainties OF the Mex
lean Vepubllc, seek some peace, relief, and sta
bility in new order of things. They wish to live
under real republic not one In name alone-not
resting for its support only on Mexican charac
ter and stability--but one which they hope to
strengthen by introducing into the country the
hardy emlgrants from Europe, and the brave sons
of the United States--a republic which will secure
liberation of all religions, the utmost freedom of
opinion and thought; and which, for the continued
srifes of ambitious chiefs, the wars of factions,
and the rvalnes of castles, will substitute the
peaceful pursuits, the eevating arts, and the high
toned freedom. which have made this republic the
envy and admiration of the world.
All classes of the people are in favor of this
measure, save the office-holders, the placement I'M
der the Mexican government. The most dlstin.
guished and influential men In the country, as well
the mass of the people, unite in Its support. All
that is necessary attain their ends is the aid of
some OF our gallant volunteers, and supply OF
ammunition. 10 secure these, the States and the
rich men are willing to hypothecate their lands to
raise funds.
The most serious difficulty with which the new
republic viii have to contend, grows out OF the
bold and threatening aspect of the Indian races.
They have lately risen In various parts OF the
country, and burned and sacked many estates, kill
ing the proprietors. Fears entertained that
their aggressons will become more genera! and
aggravated. A week or ago, one hundred and
twenty men marched to Upper Tampico, to defend
the place from the Indians, who had arranged
plan of attacking it during the feass. But these
savages will yield easily to American bullets and
bayonetS Inere VIII be Il force OF az least 4UUU
American soldiers in the republic, as soon
as it is proclaimed ready to take part in its de-
fence and organization.
The treaty with Mexico has been consummated
Il is now on its way to Washington, and in few
days will be promulgated as the law of the land.
The boundary line between Mexico and the United
States indicated in that treaty, WILL we predict,
never be drawn. Without any agency of the
United States, the engineers who may be sent
there to the line, will find that there is no
public of Mexico north of the Sierra Madre. They
will have to return, and wait for further treaties
with other powers, before such boundaries can be
settled and designated. The meme, meme, fekei,
flaming letters, upon the snowy heights of Sierra
Madre, and the flag of a new Ango-Mexican re-
public waves in triumph along the whole rugged
line of that great impossible barrier