The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-08-08
SNEAkING TREASON.
A SOUTHERN REPUBLIC IN ALLIANCE WITH
MEXICO.

The Washington correspondent "Independ-
emit" of the Philadelphia North american, makes,
in that paper of yesterday, the following revela-
ton as to an attempted act Of treason, by one of
those patriotic gentlemen las yet unknown) of the
Southern Disunion school, who are striving 30
hard to ruin themselves and render the name of
freedom ridiculous. AS the North Amer,can says,
at only needs the idea of an alliance with Mex
leo to complete the absurdity and iniquity Of the
whole scheme Of Southern Republic. The Dis
unionists are only fit to be Mexicans" The fol-
lowing is the correspondents narrative
"What am about to relate ia capable of off,
cal verifcation, If the proper means are taken
| learn, upon the most direct and undoubted au-
thority, that a gentleman, represented to occupy
n position of high influence and character In the
South, visited Mexico in April last, incognuo, and
submitted complete plan for the organization Of
q Southern Confederacy, of which that city was
proposed as the capital, AZ q means of inducing
the cooperation Of Mexico. This project was
submitted to the Mexican Cabinet by Mr.. Lacun-
"a, the Minister Of Foreign Affairs, and was
urged by him at meeting which Immediately
followed, when discussion Of great interest and
excitement occurred. The proposition was de-
elined and the emissary started for California
Mr. Doyle, the British Minister, was cognizani
Of all the proceedings, and was consulted through
| out.
81 am restrained by proper and prudential
considerations affecting others, from exposing the
manner and the influences by which the scheme
was rejected in the Mexican Cabinet; but IL
brought to light, they would reflect the highest
| honor on the parties concerned. The day may
come when full publication may be attended
with less danger | have felt it due to the coun-
/ try that this infamous purpose should be under
Stood in order that the designs of reckless dems-
gogues, who are now preaching Disunion, should
be properly appreciated, and visited with that
storm of execration which such treason deserves
! have some reason to believe that the late Pres-
dent of the United States was apprized of this
movement, and had exercised bis usual sagacity
| In counteracting any unfortunate consequences"
MASSACHUSETTS SpECIAL acknowledgements
Briggs has ordered special election TO be held
on Monday, the 9th instant, to gil the vacancies
10 the first, (R. G. Winthrop's) second Daniel
p. King's) and fourth, John G. Pslfrey's) Con-
gressonsl districts of Massachusetts,
II is stated that Mr.. Geyer, of the State of Mis-
souri, and member Of the bar, receives the ap-
pointment OF Secretary Of the Interior.
The Secretary of War remains to be appoint
ed Several gentlemen have been mentioned for
that office.
The PORTLAND ISoURER.-Ths paper came TO
us last week much improved in appearance, and
with the name of Austin Wiley as editor. This
Is cheering, and the Free Soil cause in Maine
looks promising We are glad to know that Mr..
Wiley is to occupy that post. lie knows that
field well he knows how To work IL and those
who know him well, say he Is strong, true man.
We very much regret to learn that the Hon
Edward Bates of Missouri, now In this city Is
prevented, by his private relations and engage
ments from accepting the Office Of Secretary of
War, to which he had been appointed by the EI.
ecutiye-LReliigsuey.