The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-02
Excitement On Inc Fr0ntier.

Capt. Thompson, from Brazos, whence she sailed
on the 9Th ur, we are in receipt Of Brownsville
Flag q he 29d. We copy from the Fiags
EXCITEMENT on THE FRoETIER.- Since set
ting up the matter for our last paper we have had
"wars and fumoFs Of wars amongst us. On the
night OF the t3ah INST II was reported in this Town
that there was 70 be prOHuncianisniO issued in
MatsmOfos-fhsf there was to be a general uprising
al the people-thaf the present custom house was
to be aboshed-that new Republic, 10 Be called
the Republic Of the Sierra Madre, was 10 start into
existeuce-and lastly, that a large body al men
were TO start from this side 70 assist in napanpg
the new Republic. These were startling announce
ments. and we, IN common with The most Of our
citizens commenced pFomenading TO see who were
to be the actors on this side in the grand drama.
The long-roll was beaten in MaiamorOs The
bugle sounded, calling artillery and cavalry to pre-
pare for detencey From our proximity to Matamo-
Tos, we can distinctly hear these alarms, Soldiers
and citizens rallied, as we are told in the plaza
and would have met in a very gallsnt 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. Milett had been
somewhat conspicuous in military efforts He had
sndeayored 70 get up battalion. Ia this he failed
He did borrow gun, and on two 0ccasons-the
one late at night, and the other at midnight-freds
a salute. lie was anxious TO get up a military ex-
petition to California, but in this he also failed
Hlieh IL heeihs u2ls on the night OF the 18TH
that he did not want any greater force than his
oodyguard, "a force Of three menu to go over and
take Matam0ros; and whether he took his three
men with him or not in crossing over is not known.
lie e now a prisoner in MatamorOs, and is well
guarded.
Ell Bie,i Publico speaks of Col Domnguez as
having been engaged in this affair. OF this we
cannot speai1-he may have been, but we incline
to think that had he taken part in it. the case
would have been different Dc. MIillett would not
haNn hapu Iaff all sp nf1.ah had r,aafa fr7
those who get up outdoor rumars Of Col Domin-
guez having been connected with the prOnu1eid-
MieHt0, that complaint was lodged with the civil
authorities, and warrant issued for his arrest
He was arrested, and long and tedious examine
ton was had before Justice Wafaat Messrs. Peter
son and Lawrence appeared on the part Of the
prosecution, while the defence was conducted BY
MessFs. Basse and Watson.
The examination resulted in the discharge Of Col.
DOmingueZ. There could be no proof found Of
any military expedition or enterprise. ID is true
that Millett, with few men, proposed going over
to Matamor0s, where they expected to be received
by the people with open arms, while Mileu de-
clared that he was 10 become second Washington.
In this matter Of who were to GO from this side
to aid in maintaining the revolution there not
halfa-dozen, as "a as we could ascertain-and as
70 arms, none have been found. From the con-
duct, as well as the conversation Of DR.. Millet he
is believed, by all who have seen him or have
known him. TO be insane No other excuse can be
rendered for his crime We regret that this affair,
insignificant as tits, should have occurred. Il is
our wish 20 live in peace with our neighbours 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. Millett were
made from this side Of the river, the American
| Government is not ehargeable with any derection
I Of duty-any violation Of good faith pledged by
| treaty - or any violation of the laws for promo
ton Of our peaceful relations with the Mexican
| Republic. Both the civil and military authorities
/ would have eXered themselves to prevent any and
every attempt Dr.. Millett is not an American
He claims British protection. II there be any
/ crimnality attached TO any of his acts, Victoria
will have TO answer.
/ The proclamation referred to in the above is the
same which was published in our paper a few days
ago, The Bien Piblseo, of Matamoros, says that
the movement was all on our side Of the river but
we think it could not have been very extensive
plot, or it would have been more generally known
The Flag thinks that only Dr. Milleft was con-
cerned in the affair The Doctor, who is now i'm
prisoned at Matamoros, will be tried according to
the Mexican laws. The Bie,, PuBlico iusinuated
that the proclamation printed at the office Of
the Flag, TO which that paper answers
Should the editor Of El Been Ptblco, or any
| other person, order any number Of prOHunciqmen-
tos, we should consider that we had right TO i
| the order; and thinking thus would execute it,
| inquire It's purport"
There are three candidates for the honor of a
seat in Congress 20 represent the Western District
Of Texas. They are Gen. VOlney E Howard T.
PIlsburY, the present member, and Gen. Hugh
! Mcleod.
BRowNsvILLE.--We see noticed in several ex.
changes from other portions of our Union SAYS the
Flag, the fact that where not house twelve
months since was 10 be seen on the east bank Of
the Rio Bravo, now stands the Furnishing town Of
4 Brownsville, with its busy, bustling population
numbering two thousand inhabitants more or less
and boasting already the establishment Of com
mon and Sunday school, Lyceum and other insti.
iutiOns for the moral improvement Of its inhabi
lants and still the march Of Improvement is right
onward. In all directions the clink of the masonic
tTowel and the sound of the carpenters hammer
denotes the erection of new and more spacious
buildings. Give US but the necessary protection
and our town will soon rival those Of the flares
Of her sisters in this State, in point Of beauty ant
importance.
ITEMS OF MEXICAN NEws.-By the kindness
OF friend we have been furnished with the follow
ing items Of news from Mexico, cleaned during
WISH to MatamorOs,-ihey were heard merely as ru
moTs, and as such we give them, not vouching io
their accuracy II appears that the Ceran0s Of tn,
Sierra Madre, joined by number Of bad Spirits col
lecled from all parts Of the country recently uladt
descent in the neighborhoUd Of San Lnis Potosi
Plundering and killing the inhabitants in their route
and report says they took and held possession o
the city of San Luis Potosi, for a short time From
San Luis they are said TO have proceeded TO Ri,
Verde, the political chief Of which place. Manue
Verasii, being personal enemy Of the Governo
OF San Luis, seduced the commander Of the garri
son, Col Cruz, and on the approach Of the Csran6
and Just previous TO the attack upon the garrison
Cruz and his staff abandoned their troops, WIFI
being without leader, were cut to pieces by tn,
! mountaineers tits said that Cruz was then pro
claimed as commander-in-ehief of the insurgents
! ana Their former commander, Nesasti, made civil
governor, Their movements appear TO have nc
! particular plan,-nor do they appear TO have any
organized system Of government, but acting some
thing like the French communists When las
| heard from they were said 10 be marching in th,
direction Of Tampico. All the neighboring pro
vinces are said to be railying at San Luis for the
purpose Of suppressng this half organized system
! Of banditti.
DIets
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