The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-10
From the Ne1 Orleans Picayne, Dec. l..
Trouble on the Rio GrnnlIe.

handed act lately perpetratcd by the Government
authorities at Matamoros, which may involve Pre-
sident Herrera and his administration in very
pleasant discussion with France, and possibly with
this Government Some weeks ago extracted
from the Brownsville Flag paragraph relative to
accusation made against the French consul at
Matamoros, Of unduly meddling with affairs there
that did not concern him, and of being one Of the
chief agents in supplying "Bien Publico,' Mat
amoros paper, with vituperntive articles against
the authorities The consul Indignantly rejected
the imputation, and we thought the affair had there
rested. 1t seems such is not the case. short
time ago he arrested with the editor of the Bien
P,l5licO and others, and was to be summarly trans
ported to the capital, to answer charges which will
be preferred against him by General Avalos the
Mexican commandment on the Rio Grande. This is
a fragrant breach of international law, which may
be attended with very disagreeabe consequences to
Mexico. An order of arrest has also been issued
against one of our citizens, but he not the
spot, it not executed We take the following
from letters which have been submitted to us by J.
Mussna ESQ.,, brother of the American citizen who
has incurred the displeasure Of the Mexican
thorities. The latter gentleman is editor of the
Brownsville Flag.
BROWNSVILLE, Nov. 30, lS49.
DEA 1t has Just come to my knowledge
that order for the arrest of NJ Boussiguess vice
consul Of France at Matamoros, A. Trevino, editor
of El Bien PbIicO, published in that city, and Dr.
Berlandier, had been issued by the Mexican gov
eminent and that they will be sent to the city of
Mexico this day at O'Clock, p. II is not abso-
lutely known what other orders OF arrests are out,
but it is currently reported, and generally believed
that one has been issued for the arrest of your bro
thcr, Mr.. s. Mussina, as editor of the american
Flag published at this place, on account of some
Avalos, written by him. As he resides much of his
time at Matamoros, it expected that the order
would reach him there, but he has been absent sew
cral days at Point Isabel.
The arrest of the above named gentlemen is
of the most shameful proceedings that have occurred
on this line. They are all men of high character,
and totally free from any censure for any acts
against the government. They were obnoxious to
the Mexican Gen Avalos, and through hisinfluence
these orders have been obtained Considerable
element exists on our side of the river. Had your
brother been at Matamoros. and his arrest taken
place, there would have been trouble hereabouts
Your brother left home with some idea of leaving
for New Orleans the steamship Globe, with the
intention of going to Galveston. We are anxious
that he should receive this information early as
possible, and write this to you in he should
have taken a vessel direct for Galveston.
Your obedient servant, CHAs. X. WEEKLY
To j. MussINA, New Orleans.
The following the same subject is from the
United States Collector of Customs Point Isabel
Custom House, PoINr ISABEL,
November 29, IS49.
DEAR SIR An item Of interest has Just reached
us from the city OF Matamoros, which must com
municatc 20 you. Letters were yesterday received
this place from Matamoros, stating that an order
had been received for the arrest of NJ. Bossgues
Vice Consul of France DIR. Berlandier, and A. Trc,
vino editor of Ell Bien Ptlblico and that they
TO depart for the city of Mexico under escort on
the Goth instant, at three O'Clock, p m. IL s also
stated that order for the arrest of your brother s.
Mussina is out and will be put in execution If he
be found. Fortunately he has been here for the
past week, and leaves for Brownsville to-day. As
the editor of the American Flag he has been very
severe General Ayalos, and has also made some
structures on the government Of Mexico, which has
rendered him peculiarly obnoxious TO the General,
who feel well satisfied would take the first oppor
tunity TO send him to Mexico in order TO draw the
thorn from his side, which he (your brother) has
planted there. ! have impressed on S. Mussina
the importance of due caution. He cannot lose any
thing by remaining on his own soil, and may lose
much by entering Matamoros, as General Avalos
is "A vindictive man, as | learn, and will spare no
pains to punish his enemies II would be with him
a grand achievement 10 send the editor Of the
American Flag, possibly in irons, or at any rate
under powerful escort, TO the city OF Mexico.
Business calls me 10 Brownsville tomorrow, and
] have official business with Thomas w. Stem
ons esq, our Consul Mt Matamoros, shall be able
to learn facts from him. Your brother has assured
me that he will take no rash or imprudent step.
BY the next steamer will report all.
Yours, truly. JoHS S. RHEA.
To. J. MUssISA, New Orleans.
Thus the affair stands, and wait the sequel,
anxious to ascertain what steps will be taken by
the French minister at the capital when he hears
of the outrage committed ON the representative of
his nation at Matamoros. The French residents
on the Rio Grande have now one 10 interposc in
their behalf should they be visited with the displea
sure of the vindictve Mexican general in com
mand there. feeling Of jealousy has, VIC learn,
been long ranking in the breasts Of the Mexican
authorities at MatamorOs against Brownsville and
her citizens, i'm consequence of the latter towns
being the focus Of the trade ON the Rio Grande.
All the unplcasantries which have lately agitated
society both sides of the river in that vicinity
have grown out Of the contraband trade which IL
said 90 exist there, and which Avalos has been
deavoring TO put down by means not recognised
either i'm law or equity. We trust that he will be
cautious how he NEEDLES with American citizens,
for, from the temper and mind displayed by the
people Of Brownsville when IL reported that an
order for arrest out against the editor Of the
Flag any interference with the liberty Of persons
existing under the protection Of the stars and
stripes may kndc flame that will set the whole
valley of the Rio Grandc i'm a blaze.