The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-11

appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of COL Croghan. In the performance of the
duties Of this Office the messenger of death found
| him.
The soldier, in the performance of a soldiers
duty, meets death where'er his duty calls him.
The gallant Dupcan, who faced this dread foe UNI
harmed through all the great battles of Mexico, in
which he won distinction and renown, has met it
at last in our city. Sympathizing and kind friends
were around to alleviate distress and receive his
parting nJunctions. He died in the prime of his
usefulness, when the distinction he had earned
made his life radiant with hope, and honors were
| showering upon his path.
He was buried last evening with military honors.
| The coffin, surrounded by pall-bearers and a
guard of honor, was preceded by military escort
and followed by officers of the army and navy; the
reverend clergy; the municipal authorities; officers
of the 9th brigade judges and other officers of the
Federal and State courts; officers of the civil de-
parments of the United States foreign consuls !;
societies. strangers and citizens.
The steamer Yacht, arrived at New Orleans on
the LIST instant. brought dates the 23d ult. The
following extracts are from the Brownsville Flag
of that date:
| EXCITEMENT ON THE FRoNTIER.-Since setting
up the matter for our last paper have had "wars
and rumors of wars amongst u.s. On the night of
the 18th instant it reported in this town that
there was to be pronuncian,ento issued In Mata-
moros-that there was TO be general uprising of
the peOple--that the present custom-house to
be abolished-that new Republic, to be called the
Republic of the Sierra Madre, to start into ex-
stence-and lastly, that large body of men were
| to start from this side TO assist in maintaining the
new Republic These were startling announce
ments, and we, in common with the most of our
citizens, commenced promenading to see who were
| he, bao III do in, he rand1 dram
The long-ro was beaten in Matamoros. The
buge sounded, calling artillery and cavalry to pre-
pare for defence. From our proximity to Matamo-
ros, we can distinctly hear these alarms. Soldiers
and citizens rallied, we told, in the plaza, and
would have met in very gallant manner any force
which might have been pleased to present itself.
All this turns out to be nothing but alarm. There
has been no cause for all this disturbance. On this
side of the river Nicholas r. Mett had been some
| what conspicuous in military efforts. he had en-
deavored to get up n battalion. In this he failed.
He did borrow a gun, and on two occasions-the
one late at night and the other at midnght-fred a
salute. He was anxious TO get up military expe-
dition California, but in this he also failed. Mil
lett, it seems did, on the night Of the 18th, say
that he did not want any greater force than his body
guard, Ia force of three men, TO 60 over and take
Matamoros; and whether he took his three men
with him or not in crossing over is not known
He is now a prisoner in Matamoros, and is well
guarded
Ell Bien Pubiico speaks of Colonel Dominguez as
having been engaged in this affair. OF this we
cannot speak; he may have been, but we incline &c
think that had he taken part in II, the case would
have been different. Or. Milleti would not have
been left alone. So much had been said by those
who get up outdoor rumors of Colonel Dominguez
having been connected with the pronunciamenfo
that complaint was lodged with the civil authori-
ties and warrant was issued for his arrest. lie
was arrested, and long and tedious examination
was had before Justice Walradt. Messrs. Peter
son and Lawrence appeared on the part of the pro-
secution, while the defence was conducted by
Messrs Basse and Watson.
The examination resulted in the discharge OF
Col. Dominguez. There could be no proof found
of any military expedition enterprise. IL Is true
that Millett, with few men, proposed going over
to Matamoros, where they expected to be received
by the people with open arms, while Milleu de-
clared that he was to become d second Washington
In this matter Of men who were TO go from this
side to aid in maintaining the revolution, there were
not half dozen, as far could ascertaln-and
as to arms, none nave been found. From the con-
duct, well the conversation of Dr. Mlllett, he
is believed, by all who have him or have
known him, TO be insane No other excuse can be
rendered for his crime. We regret that this affair
insignificant it is, should have occurred. Ii is
our wish to live in peace with our neighbors, and
every effort Of ours shall tend in that direction
We trust that nothing will interfere to interrupt the
friendly relations which now exist between the two
republics Although the efforts Of DR.. Milett were
made from this side Of the river, the American
Government is not chargcable with any derelictior
of duty-any violation of good faith pledged by
treaty-or any violation OF the laws for promotion
Of our peaceful relations with the Mexican Repub-
lie. Both the civil and military authorities would
have exerted themselves TO prevent any and every
attempt. DIR. Millett Is not an American. Ht
claims British protection. IL there be any crml
nality attached to any Of his acts, Victoria vii
have to answer.
The proclamation referred TO in the above is the
same which was published a few days ago. The
Bien Pubiico Of Matsmoros, says that the move.
ment was all on side Of the river, but we think
II could not have been very extensive plot, or J
would have been more generally known. The
Flag thinks that only Dr. Milleti concerned in
the affair. The Doctor who is now imprisoned a
Matamoros, will be tried. according to the Mexican
laws. The Bien Pubiico insinuatcd tina, the pro
camation was printed at the office Of the Flag, u
which that paper answers
Should the editor Of FL Bien Publico, or any
r other person. order any number of pronuncimnen
fos we should consider that we had a right to hl
the order; and thinking thus, would execute il
nor imagine that we had committed an offence, OF
inquire its purport."
3 There are three candidates for the honor of q
seal in Congress TO represent the western district
Texas They are Gen Volney +. Howard, Il
Pillsbury, the present member, and Gen. Hugh
[ Mcleod.
IrEms OF MEXICAN NEws.--By the kindness o.
r friend we have been furnished with the following
items Of news from Mexico, CLEANED during WISH
2 to Matnmoros- were heard merely as rumors
/ and as such we give them, not vouching for Their
accuracy II appears that the Ceranos of the Sierra
Madre, joined by number of bad spirits, collected
from all parts Of the country, recently made a de
scent in the neghborhood Of San Luis Potosl, plum
dering and killing the inhabitants in their route and
: report says they took and held possession OF tbs
4 city Of San Luis Potosi for short time. From
San Luis they are said TO have proceeded TO Rlc
Y Verde, the political chief Of which place, Manue
f verast, being personal enemy Of the Governor
e Of San Luis, seduced the commander of the garri
' and just previous to the attack upon the garrison
Cruz and his staff abandoned their troops who, be
q ing without a leader, were cut To pieces by tn
/, mountaineers. II is said that Cruz then pro
# claimed as commander-in-chief Of the insurgents