The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-28

BY the arrival of the brig Tit, Captain Rodovich,
from Vera Cruz the It'll instant, at New Orleans
files of papers from the city OF Mexico to the I'd
instant have been received.
The recent municipal elections IN the capital
had resulted in favor of the monarchists. Eight
Of their number, however, had thought proper 10
resign All the vacant seats In the dyuntdmtsnfo
were not filled by monarchists at the second cleo
ton.
Senior Arrangoiz, late Secretary of the Treasury,
had been appointed minister TO France. His sec
rotary Of legation Gonzales de la Vega. lie
was TO leave the capital the Sh Instant and take
the British steamer via Mobile Point. The Ifdf
d Union says Mr.. Arrangoiz is peculiarly adapted
TO the post assigned him, he is versed in the
French language, and accustomed from childhood
to European society.
Various political rumors were circulating in the
capital. IL was reported that President Herrera
about 10 retire from his post, TO be succeeded
by Bonifacio Gutierrez, who had recently been APP
pointed Secretary Of the Treasury. The scheme
was for the purpose ofassuring, if possible the ri
umph of the moderates in the approaching federal
elections. The Trait does not know what reliance
TO place upon these rumors.
Henri Herr to give his first concert in the
capital on the 9th instant
The supreme government had decided that the
primary elections for deputies to Congress should
take place on the last Sunday in August, and the
nomination of deputies ON the first Sunday OF Oc-
tober.
General Guzman so i'll at San Luis Potos on
the Goth ultmo, that the sacrament of extreme unc
ton was administered 10 MN on tflat day. ne mas
not improved since.
1t will be recollected that the federal Congress
had declared unconstitutional the law Of the State
of Chihuahua, which gave pecuniary bounty for
the head of each captured Indian. It appears the
Legislature of Durango has authorized the raising
of troops, either of citizens foreigners, for the
purpose of waging war against the savages, and
has promised $500 for the head Of each Indian,
| dead or alive
The Trait says that the condition of the Mexicans
inhabting New Mexico truly deplorable, and
that Deputy Ramon Ortiz had been employed to
remove their families to Mexican soil; but, in VIC
lation of the treaty of Guadalupe, he frustrated
| in his mission by the American authorities.
| The government troops had gained some further
advantages over the insurgents Of the Sierra Madre
The Uraga brigade had killed some of them near
| Corparito, and captured twenty eight prisoners.
The Guzman brigade, under the command of Col.
Rejas, at Rio Verde had attacked the hacienda of
San Diego and vicinity, where Quiroz, Ramirez,
and other rebel chiefs had concentrated their forces
in order to strike decisive blow. The insurgents
had thirty killed and many wounded. Among the
killed the chief Trinidad villanueva who, two
months ago, killed Col. Cara, at Carboneras Some
booty, taken by the rebels, recaptured and re-
stored to the owners. The government troops re-
turned to their quarters the Rio Verde, while the
insurgents burnt and entirely destroyed the haci-
enda of San Diego. Whether these Insignificant
| successes will put end to the insurrection, re-
| mains to be
Juan Soto, Governor of Vera Cruz, had resigned
| his post on account of bad health. Benito Zuares
has been appointed Governor of Oajaca.
Madam Bishop had been performing at the CAPT
| tai with brilliant success.
| The Mexican boundary commissioners had
| rived safely at San Diego.
| The Secretary of Foreign Relations, Senior La
cunza had fulfilled the duties of Secretary of the
Treasury, made vacant by the resignation of Ar
rangoiz, until the appointment Of Gutierrez No
further steps had been taken in relation to the Eng
lish debt, and the Trait complains of the delay
and vexation imposed upon the creditors of the
government.
Nothing important had transpred in Congress,
although it had been more than a month in
sion.
Lacunza Secretary of Foreign Relations, had
addressed communication to the lower house Of
/ Congress, setting forth that Miguel Barbachano,
Governor of Yucatan, had entirely exculpated him
self from the charge of having sold Indian prison
ers into slavery in Cuba.
A negro slave, brought to the Mexican capital by
an American, had made application to the authori-
ties to be set at liberty on the ground that he
| free the moment his master voluntarily placed him
upon Mexican soil.
The Apache Indians, the direct foes of the Mexi-
cans, finding the Americans gathering in strong
parties on the ella, have begun TO make overtures
| of peace to their whilom dcspised foes. The gov
eminent is advised by the journals that this is ia
yorablc opportunity to exact certain conditions
from the Apaches in relation to the residence of
Mexicans within their borders.
All the State Legislatures of the Mexican repub-
| lie have approved of the formation of the State
| or Guerrero except one.
Great exertions being used to make the
road between Orizana and Vera Cruz practicable
for carriages
The Trait says that band of North Americans
on the LIST July, pillaged the mine Of Cienequilla,
and committed revolving excuses. The venerable
curate of the vicinity escaped with difficulty from
the rope prepared TO hang him. The authorities of
Sonora, upon hearing of the occurrence, had armed
and sent in pursuit body of men, who, il was
| hoped, would succeed in overtakng the brigands
| before they crossed the Rio Colorado.
The House Of Representatives Of Congress had
passed resolution, calling upon the Secretary Of
Foreign Relations to inform them whether there
had been privilege granted, and monopoly con-
coded, by the Government, in relation 10 the 18TH
mus of Tehuantepec. This aludes, We suppose, To
the claim set up by Manning and Macintosh.
| Francisco FACTS, former Mexican Consul at Ham,
| burg Bento Gomez Farias, and another person
whose name has not transpired, have been appoint.
ed Mexican Commissioners, at London, in relation
| 10 the foreign debt, in place of Schneider x Co.
II is said that rich gold and silver mines had been
discovered at Copalquin and Norota, in the State
! of Durango Crowds congregating there.
On the 18th Julya court martial assembled in the
| capital, 10 try Col. Montcro, Lieut. Col. Agular,
Capt Baa, and other officers, for having continued
the against the Americans, at San Luis Potosi,
on the 10Th May, ls4s.