The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-03-27


D''' E0,.ntian waste of sand, with little water
,',' -oGetotion. and our route thence has led us
continually over hot and sandy roads, and I'M
dor a scorching sun. Such dusty way-sldes
can no where else he found ard the face oil
tho country becoming arid and undressing,
-vc had hut few of the consultations OF our ear
I;or nrooress. We halted but an hour in Pue-
bla. for rest and reireshment, and pushed on
N Rio Frio. momentarily expecting an attack
from 4 Marty of Iadrones, four OF whom had
inst been caDtured in the mountains, and were
hp;no led TO death at Puebla as we entered the
place.
This part of the road is by far the most
troublesome to travellers, winding as 1T does
through forest of pine trees, into which noun
tain paths lead in every direction, atiording
instant and sure escape TO robbers we pass
ed through safely, however, exhilarated by the
beauty Of the road andthe slight consciousness
of danger, and rested al a corral by the way
side. surrounded by a cluster OF miserable
ranches, whose dirty tenants crept out soon al
ter our arrival, to witness the performance of
knot of stroling actors.
We continued our march early on the fol-
lowing day, and, passing over another belt OF
mountains, suddenly emerged from the forest
OH the edge of the basin of Mexico. Such an
enchanting landscape as here burst upon us, L
never before looked upon the fatigues OF the
Journey we're forgotten in moment, ana eve
nv voice was hushed while we drank IN the
beauty around us.
Far down below us lay the broad valley,
with sunny lakes andicrowded towns sprlnkied
over lis bosom, on all sides encircled by chains
of mountains while far above the clouds, the
snowy peak of Popocatapet drew our thoughts
heavenwardS.
AS We slowly descended into the plain, the
deep repose was occasionally broken by the
lowing of cattle and the tinkling of chimes,
still far beneath us. Gradually the sounds of
busy life grew more distinct, and long trains of
mules, loaded with merchandise, could be seen
slowly crawling up to US, guided by few sun
burnt arrieros and at night-fall, as we reach
ed FL Pinon, the twinkling lights of Mexico
were visible about four leagues distant. Before
dawn we we're in the saddle again, and hasten
ing towards the city.
We learn many things here in regard to the
object Of our journey; and as many OF your
readers will be glad of authentic information,
will furnish YOU with what | have been able
IN Gather. We called at the British Embassy
Yesterday and the minister informed us that
LARGO discoveries of gold had been made in the
department of Sonora, and that the various
parties of diggers and traders were banding
iopetber for protection against the Apache In
dams. who conceived their homes amongst the
mines TO be threatened with danger by this sud-
den incursion.
lie also stated that cargo of gold dust, a.
bout 200, 900 dollars, had arrived about eight
DAYS since at San Blas-this was sent down in
return payment for goods. Large numbers of
emigrants are waiting ut the towns on the Pa
cifc for a passage up the coast.
Provisions had been scarce among the Sac
ramcnto miners, bit this difficulty must now
be over, for large quantities had been sent from
Mexico
After leaving his Excellcncy, We waited on
Mr. Clifford, our Charge d'Afiaires, who has
laid us under great obligations by his atten-
ton and kindness He confirmed all that we
had heard at the British Embassy, and intro
,luced us to one oil the heads Of the well-kno wn
house of Hargous, who Informs us that about
$4,000, 900 of capital has been invested by
merchants in this city, in adventures TO Cali
fornia. About half of this amour. has been
shipped there in coined silver and gold, and
the rest in dry goods, provisions, etc, suited
principally to the wants of MeXicans who have
gone thither.
We also learn from this gentleman that moth
iug has yet been heard in this city of the first
steamer of Rowland and Aspinwall'S line,
which should have reached Panama TO sail on
the 9TH of Januarv-therc arc late dates in
town from Acapulco, with no tidings OF her.
The emigration from this part OF Mexico
has not been great a few hundreds Of French,
English and Americans, who have been iding
about the cities, have gone, together with few
thousand Mcxicans; but nearer 10 the coast,
whole towns have been dcpopulated.
4 number of parties have passed through
here on the Mazatlan route, one of which, a
Patterson company, believe, has been stop
ped in the neiehborhood of Queretaro by po-
itcal troubles in that department; and they
NAV be detained there till VIC reach them with
such authority as will relieve them from all
difficulty. There have been some clouds float
ing on the political horizon for some days past
-rumors Of revolution in the west, and
troops marching on 10 the capital. Apprehend-
ing some danger, We waited on the proper au-
thorities and learned that pronunciamento
had been issued by an under officer of Goner-
al Bustamentc, who had been sent with four
or Eve hundred men against the Indians IN
Querctaro, who were troublesome, but, the
plot not being ripe, he was arrested and shot
by his own men.
1t was reported that this conspiracy was
NOnroleu Dy dIcucS, WIN 10 S"iA " ~
eealcd here and not Out of the country, as is
generally supposedly Almonte, and another
rcrson. who desire to be named triumvirate
to hold the rcins of government, with view
to the recall of Santa Anna. / had letters to
AImonte, but could not present them without
difficulty, as his house is guarded, and my
friends tell me that visit TO him at present
would cause us trouble with the authorities.
However, the minister of the interior appears
TO be quito willing to give every facility to
those who wish TO cross the country, and we
shall no doubt be able to open the way to Ma
z.atlan, to our own and other American parties
without any serious trouble. Adicu
ERANK.
S.-We have just learned that HuttOns
party have broken up at Jalapa, and are sell
ing their horses and wagons at great loss.