The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-07
From the Neto Orleans Bee, Nov. %.
Inter from Mexico.

The brig Union, Capt Rodovich, arrived ycster-
day from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed on the 22d
inst She brought ns passengers Mr.. Stuart, Mex
lean Consul for the port of New York. Col. Rus
sci, Col Ramsay, and the Mexican Col. T.. Ale
rain, with 1876 returned Caliiornians, having
S2Oo,roo with them in gold dust. The Union has
on board 1000 in specie, on consignment
By this arrival we have dates from the city Of
Mexico to the 18th inst. inclusive. They contai n
some intelligence.
Arista svery certainly elected President, having
received the vote of Sonora which makes the 18th
State that has cast its suffrage in his ia vor
The question OF the settlement of the foreign debt
OF Mexico is the stumbling block before Congress
Inc Senate and Chamber of Deputies appear de-
cldedly at issue on the subject. The propositions
of the former are amended by the latter, and rice
oersa. Much excitement prevails and, at the latest
dates, nothing like definite understanding had
been arrived ats
Great CONJUNCTION was produced in Mexico on the
10Th, in consequence of the Presidential electors
from that district, assuming by virtue of decree
OF the minister of home affairs and the governor o
that district, the power of electing the President
and Secretaries OF the Ayuntauiiento Council }
Protests were offered by the minority, who refused
tovote; but the majority proceeded to elect Senior
Ruano, as President, and Senors Alcalde and Ar
rcaga Secretaries. The matter will probably be
laid before Congress.
The public cxecutioner of Qucretaro was assas
sinated few weeks since by band of robbers, out
OF revenge fer having hung 80 many Of their gang,
who had been captured and condemned.
General Thomas Reguena died on the 30h ult
at Gudalajara, and General Manuel Romero the
3lst, at San Luis Potos General Joaquin Rea, liv-
ing at a village called Minerva, was, about the
same time, murdered by one Felipe Delgado and
band OF scoundrels under his command Prompt
measures have been taken for arrcstinR the assas-
sins.
MIR. Cucvas has been chosen President OF the Sc
Senate, and Mr.. Reyes Vice President. Mr.. Car
pho was elected President, and Mr. Boistegue Vice
President of the Chamber Of Deputies. They hold
their offices only for the month Of November.
Robberies of mail coaches still continue along the
Mexican highways. On ono occasion the diligence
was attacked at the very gates OF the capital. The
bandits seem TO apprehen no difficulty whatever in
the execution Of their projects
The Irait d. Union says il is certain that the
Mexican Government had made two contracts with
Col. Ramsey for the transportation of foreign cor
respondence ncross the republic The govern
ment, by one Of these contracts, guarantees the
safety OF the mails, and cvies tax of $50 on every
one hundred pounds OF correspondence and 90 cen
On every one hundred pounds of papers The other
refers TO the communication by steamers between
Vera Cruz and New Orleans or Mobile, twice a
month; between Vera Cruz and New York, via Ha-
vana, twice a month; between Mexico aud San
Francisco, every week. From Mexico to Acapul-
co. on the Pacific, requires but four days travel,
and a company has already been established TO car
ry out the scheme. Trait n J,uon has its in orma-
ton from high sources, and adds that Colonel Ram
sey ia about to leave for the United States IN order
to prepare for the carly execution of the enter
prise. He arrived last evening on board the Union.
Telegraphic wires are being laid in the city Of
Mexico They are designed to La Minerva. II is
said that the work is very buugling.
A quarrel occurred recently between Mr.. Garcia
y Garcia, deputy, and Mr. Cano, lawyer, in
which the latter was severely wounded with pom
lard
Speaking of the Tehuantepec railroad, and of the
promise oil Mr. Webster that the United States
Government will protect the enterprise by military
force, II necessary the Trait a Union is of opinion
that the Mexican Government will refuse to con
sent to such arrangement, and that the Mexican
Congress would withhold its sanction, even If the
Government disposed to yield the point.