New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-04
MEXICO.
A mer,cnp Rpferprise-The Town of Acapulco
Special Cores po1denes OF The Tdbuns.
MrrIcn- ThnrstaY. In1e rs. 1850

mEnco, Thursday, Jaae Is, 1880
Yessrs Groeiey 4 MeEiyath;
Itmay not be known TO all your readers ana L.
vii give then pleasure TO know that Amefic an en-
,erprise is beginning to extend iselt to consid-
crsble extent in this country; mining operations
,re ,hout 70 be commenced by an American com
rs,v IN magnificent scale ia the mineral district
II T,o,co. near the ancient town Of the same name,
two day e journey from this city which'dstrictis
ssid 70 abound in mineral wealth. The machinery
for the purpose ia Of new invention, now being
mede. and will probably be here in October.
An American hotel has been opened in the port
OF Acapulco by a Mr.. Mcclure Of your city, who
has been appointed Consul ad interim for the
Uufed States by our Minister. Mr.. McC. has sew
eral improvements in contemplation, which, if al
lowed to be carried into effect will be Of great ad
vantage to the commerce Of the place.
Acapulco, so long neglected, and Of which so
little has been said for the last thirty years ap
pears TO have been almost effaced from the memo
ries of this people, until the California excitement
recalled to their minds its existence. The harbor
is one Of the most beautiful in the world the town.
ancient, venerable looking place, contains about
5000 inhabitants lying at the base Of elevated
mountains on the shore Of its magnificent bay, en-
bosomed amid the hills, 1t Las long been folded in
sleep from which it is Just beginning to be reused.
Its inhabitants, mild, gentle and humane, have
lived almost in a primeval state. The beauty Of
the climate is unsurpassed its genial warmth rem
derng little clothing necessary, and far away from
the populated regions, they required no expensive
luxuries.
The gardens and adjacent valleys, though but
little cultivated produce the most exquisite tropi
cal fruits and might be made to yield in great
1 - L. IL Loyf had
merce, have, naturally never had an eye beyond,
or cared for more than their present necessities,
have mbbed habits little akin TO the active indus
try now so necessary TO supply the demand for
consumption
The thermometer Of Fahrenheit remains with
but little variation during the Winter months at
800, and in Summer seldom above 92' pleasant
breeze springs up at A. NJ. and continues through
out the day, and in the Summer season the rain
pours in torrents for a few hours during the day,
thus rendering the atmosphere cool and pleasant,
the town sweet and clean the ground, consisting
of the debris OF sand stone rock, however much 1t
may rain, not particle OF mud IS ever seen In the
streets, or filth Of any kind.
The people are poor, but as 10 most parts OF the
terra cGl,eHte are remarkably clean in their per
sons much given to bathing luxury INDUCED in
every day.
The ladies have a frankness aud hospitality OF
manner truly agreeable TO strangers Their great
est indulgence during the day is to lay IN the
ha,naca or hammock, which is a most Indispensa-
Bile piece of furniture, the poorest hut nos Delng
without one their pride is TO have one OF the nest
description. Their only amusement no theater or
show Of any kind ever having been known tnerel
is dancing Of which they are excessively fond.
Balls are frequent on which occasions the pnncl-
pal families meet, and the greatest cordially and
good feeling prevail.
The poorer class have their balls, or as they are
called in dersion, tqnddngos, In the open streets,
where all the world may 60. NO ceremony Is %
served as to being invited but the greatest respect
| is shown to each other as much 50 indeed as may
he observed In the better classes VIZ poor fellow
in rags goes to the side Of the street. and taking OH
| bis hat with the most respectful polteness, re
quests n kady in no better condition tnan hlmsei,
! to do him the honor to dance sue accepts, anu
| when the liz is concluded he conducts her 10
| seat usually the ground,) thanking her with all
| the gravity and bon ton expected by hne lady
| In All parts of this country the poor people are
quite as well bred as the better class
! There is a quietness observed In genera IN hCA
| ,ico diaicuIt TO be described not even TO be I'M
| p;o5 b., one not accustomed to Mexican towns
| no business appears to be DONE or work u any
kind-the hamdca is always occupied tue snoP
man is seen lAzily reclining against the door post
| or ustlestly leaning his counter groups OF
idle neope are seen standing on the corners OF the
street, or quietly taking 1t easy In the shade-the
| moment, however, that the square blue lag an
nouncpg the approach of a steamer, is hoisted on
heard in all parts OF the town, OF 81 Uapor Ell "a
| nor and in moment all is life and activity. The
| bamaca is deserted the ladies' put their combs aud
ir-brushes in requiston, and are seen taking
| down their newest tunic, the shop-mans counte
| nance briehtens and all the idle hasten to the
beach Boys and women, loaded down with fruit,
eggs. chickens and other produce, sweating under
their heavy burdens are seen Fastening eagerly to
The shore The bell rings, the steamer approaches
| dash goes the anchor-and she is Immediately
surrounded by canoes, to take oil the passengers,
who, soon crowding on shore, are seen running In
uries, others to enjoy the luxury OF bath, and
take glass of punch or egg nog with their friends
at the American hotel
In the meantime life and animation prevail; on
the departure OF the steamer all reverts to its nor
moi sfafe. Smiles may be seen to eniven the
faces of many, as much money has been lett, aud
the old fashioned quietness resumes its former
sway. -
SOAP supplied the place OF small change In fact
great part of the circulating medium consisted OF it,
and rs still used to a considerable extent; 1t is IN
,maII cakes of about two inches square, bearing
the sea of the justice OF peace this gave rise to
the expression, "hor are you OF for soap when a
| loan was hlnted at
On the cessation of the rains, the earthqus axes,
or "a they are there called temblOres, which means
a trembling of the earth, begin, and continue more
or loss freGuent say once or twice week during
the dry season but not being violent are no source
Of apprehension to the inhabitants, pass without
notice or remark save perhaps by an ejaculation
NJ beneditO sea Dos as it appears to grappie with
the house
The houses are low, built OF unburnt brick, spa
cions and well ventilated, and the walls being Of
Great thickness render them agreeaby cool even
IN the hottest season the roofs are Of tile, aud pro
ectipg over the whole width of the side walk, serve
as farther prote ton against the sun and ram
IT. cs.tle finished in 1884, a fine specimen o.
military engineering, is being neglected and begins
TO decay.
castle. on each side OF which are some magnificent
: trees. under whose luxurisnt shade one may re
cline on the appIoach Of evening and contemplate
, | a most lovely scene The clear, bright green