The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-11

Ina this condition, | have dictated the preceding
statement to an amanuesls. 9. M. CLAY.
july 2, 1919.
Excite ment the Texan Frontier-Mexi-
can Items.
[Frsm the New Orleans Crescent, July 81
by The arrival yesterday OF the steamship Yacht,
Capt. Thompson, from BraZos, whence she sailed
on the 9Th ult we are IN receipt OF a Brownsville
Flag of the Odd. We cspy from the Flag
Since setting up the matter for our last paper,
have had 'wars and rumors OF wars" amongst
On the night OF the 18th INST it was reported in this
town, that there was to be issued
In Matamoras-that there was to be general up
rising Of the peope-that the presentcustom house
was TO be aboshed-that new republic, to be
called the republic of Sierra Madre, was to start
into existence; and lastly, that large body of men
were 10 start from this side to assist maintaining
the new republic: These were startling announce
ments, and we, In common with the most OF our
citizens, commenced promenadlng 10 see who were
to be the actors on this side, IN The grand drama.
The long roll was beaten IN Matamoras The
buge sounded calling artillery and cavalry to pre-
pare for defence. From our oximity TO Matamo-
las, we can distinctly hear these alarms. Soldiers
and citizens rallied, as are told, in the plaza,
and would have met IN "A very gallant manner any
force which might have been pleased to present
itself
All this turns out 10 be nothing but alarm There
has been no cause for all this disturbance. On
this side OF the river, Nicholas Il. Millet had been
somewhat conspicuous IN military efforts. lie had
endeavored TO get up battalion. In this he failed.
He did borrow a gun, and on two occaslons-the
one late at night, and the other at mldnght-fired
a salute. He was anxious 10 get up a military
petition TO California but in this he also failed.
Milet, IL seems, did, on the night OF the 18Th, say
that he did not want any greater fcfce than his
body guard Ga force OF tire meE., to 90 over and
take Matamoras; and whether he took his three
men with hum or not, iG crossing over is not
known. lie rs now prisoner in Ma,amoras, and
is well guarded.
EI Bien PuJl,eo speaks Of Col. Dominguez as
having been engaged in this affair. OF this we
cannot speak; he may have been, but we incline
10 think that, had he taken part in it, the case
woui. have ueen different. DR.. Milleu would not
have been left alone. So much had been said, by
those who get up outdoor rumors, Of Col. Domln-
guez having been connected with the pronunci1-
mento, that "a complaint was lodged with the civil
authorities and a warrant was issued for his arrest
lie was arrested, and long and tedious examna-
ton was had before Justice Walradt. Messrs.
Peierson and Lawrence appeared on the part OF
the prosecution, while the defence was conducted
by Messrs. Rasse and Watson.
The examination resulted In the discharge OF Col.
Domipguez. There could be no proof found OF any
military expedition or enterprise. IL IS true that
NlIllett, with n lew men, proposed going over To
Maiamoras, where they expected 10 be received
by The people with open arms, while Mlllett de-
clafed that he was 10 become a second Washing
ton. In this matter Of men who were to go from
this side to ard IN maintaining the revolution there
were not hall dozen, as lar as we could ascertain
and as 10 arms none have been found From
the conduct, well the conversation OF DIR.
Nliett, he Is believed, 10y all who have seen him
or have known him, TO be insane. No other excuse
can be rendered for his crime We regret that tins
affair, insignificant as II II, should have occurred.
Ii rs our wish TO 1--we IN peace with our neighbors,
and every effort OF ours sha tend IN that direction.
We trust that nothing will interfere 10 interrupt the
friendly relations which now exist between the two
republics. Although the efforts OF DR.. Mlllett were
made from this side OF the river, the American
government is not chargesbe with any derecton
,,la ,ffr ,l.if red ht
any violation Of the laws tor the promotion
Of our peaceful relations with the Mexican repub-
lie. Both the civil and military authorities would
have cxeTted themselves to prevent any and every
attempt. Dr. fllllcit n not an American. lie
claims British protection. II there be any crimi-
nalliy attached to any of his acts, Victoria will
have TO answer.
The proclamation referred to IN the above ~ the
same which was published in our paper few days
ago. Tie Bicn Ppblico, Of Matamoras, says that
the movement was all on our side OF the river; but
we think II conld not have been very extensive
plot, or IL would have been more generally known.
The Tlog thinks that only DIR. Mlilett was con
eerped IN the affair. The doctor, who IS now i'm
prisoned at Mitamoras, will be- tried according 10
The Mexican laws. The Btca Ppbiico insnuated
that the proclamation was printed at the office Of
the TiaC, to which that paper answers;-
" should the editor Of ~ Bich PH8icO, or any
other p.rron, order any number ct proHuncia-
nlsnfos, we should consider that we had night
TO fill the order; and thinking thus, would execute
il, nor Imagine that we had committed an offence,
or inquire Its purrort."
There ale three candidates for the honor ola
seat in Congress to represent the western district
cf Texas They are Gen. NOincy l.. Howard, L.
Pisbury, the present member, and Gen. IIugh
Mcleod.
We see noticed IN several exchanges from other
portions Of our Union, says the Tag, the fact that
where "not n house twelve months since was TO
be seen on the east bank of the RIO Bravo, now
stands the fourshIng town ct Brownsville, with
lis busy, busting population, numbering two
already the establishment Of a common and sun
day school, n Lyceum, and other institutions for
the moral Improvement OF IFS inhabitants; and sui
the march OF Improvement " right onward. In all
directions, the cllnk Of the masons trowel and the
sound Of the CARPENTERS hammer denote the cree
ton Of new and more spacious buildings. Give us
but the necessary protection, and our town will
rival those of the fsirest OF her sisters in this
State, in point OF beauty and Importance"
Ky the kindness Of a friend we have been fur
nished with the following items Of news from Mex
leo, CLEANED during visit TO Matamoras,-they
were heard merely as rumors, and as such we give
them, not vouchng for their accuracy. IL appears
that the Ceranos Of the Sierra Mtdre, joined by
number Of bad spirits, collected from all parts of
the country. recently made descent IN the neigh
borhood Of San Luis Potosi, plundering aud killing
the inhabitants in their routes and report says they
took and held possession Of the city Of San Luis PO
tosi for short time From San Luis they said to
have proceeded TO RIO Verde, the political chief
of which place, Manuel Nerast, beng personal
enemy of the Governor OF san LUIS, seduced the
commander Of the garrison, Col Cruz, aud on the
approach Of the Ceranos and Just previous 90 the
attack upon the garrison, Cruz and his stat aban-
doned their troops, who being without leader,
were cut to pieces by the mountaineers. IL Is said
that Cruz was then proclaimed as commandcr-in-
chief of the insurgents, and their former com
mander, Nessast, made civil governor Ther
movements appear TO have no particular plan,-
nor do they appear TO have any organzed system
Of government but act something like the French
communists When last heard from they were
a. IL
All the neiphboring provinces said to be rally
ing n san Luis for the purpose of supprcssing this