The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-21
From the .New York Herald, .aug. 10.
Arrival Of the BrazllIierO.

Arrival Of the BrazilIiero.
Interesting Intelligence from the X public of
Merico-H Hurricane al I'ampico.
The barque Braziliero. after long tedious,
and unpleasant passage, arrived yesterday from
Vera Cruz. She brings $78 900 in specie.
We have received, by her, dates from the city
of Mexico to the 18th, and Vera Cruz to the
18th of July, inclusive, together with full tiles
Of all the Mexican Journals.
AZ Vera Cruz there was nothing of note STIR
ring, and, as is usual, nc business OF conse-
quence doing, though the place was remarkably
healthy for this season of the year.
Among the passengers, by the Braziiero, is
the Able Brosseur de Borbourg, who has been
travelling through the republic for upwards of
three wears, in search OF material for an extern
siye and complete history Of the country, from
the earliest Evolutionary recolections.
Also. among the number, is Mr. Il. Conner,
one of the editors and proprietors of the Ala
California, who has been entrusted with Official
dispatches from the legation at Mexico to the
Department Of State at Washington. MIR e..
left the San Francisco steamer on the Pacific,
at Acapulco, and thence proceeded to the capital
over the usual trail through the mountains. lie
represents the road as entirely free from danger,
but would most earnestly recommend Americans
to take the old route through Panama. The pri-
vations and exposures consequent upon long
travel through semi barbarous country, and
the petty interferenees and annoyances con-
stantly thrown in the way Of foreigners by the
government officers, cannot be offset by the
beauty of the scenery or any novelty that the
country may present.
Col Ramsey, who is ia connection with com
pany in this city, is low in Mexico, pushing ne
f.r ha ayalu
structing stage road through TO Acapulco The
project, though hardly feasible, can, with the
promised aid of the Mexican eovernment, and
an immense capital, be contaminated; but the
whole code Of marine laws will require to be
revised, or abrogated entirely, before the enter
prise can be put in successful operation. The
terminus--Vera Cruz-in every point OF view,
is against the project. Harbor climate, position,
and marine regulations, all conspire to render II
f, the most ill-favored spot that could have been
selected upon the whole Mexican coast.
The promises of Gen. Arsta to Col Ram
ssey, for the prosecution of the work, are munih-
cent. but not TO be relied upon. The road
would. no doubt, shorten the distance between
New Orleans and San Francisco at least eight
DAYS: but the expense of travelling over it would
be necessarily greater in proportion, or perhaps
more than its advantages in speed.
The few Americans who are residing in the
CITY of Mexico were much chagrined, on the dth
of July last, at the want Of patriotism appar-
emily evinced by our legation. Mr.. Letcher, the
minister, being absent and our legation in the
republic never yet having had the liberality to
hire or furnish q house, the flag in consequence
was without place from which it might unfold
its stripes.
Travellers and foreigners generally, especially
Il -
Americans feel and zee daily, the indignities the
peol lie and government of the United States re-
ceived through the iiberal conduct Of every re
preventative, from Mr. Poinsett down to the
p esent incumbent.
The absence of Mr.. Letcher, at this time, is
bitterly commented upon by Americans, whose
interests are now in his hands. Some seven or
eight are in Mexico, absolutely begging justice
from the hands Of that government
Messrs Glover and Mather, formerly mer-
chrnts at Saltillo, whose property to the amount
of sixty thousand dollars, was seized and con-
fiscated by the Mexican government, are still
Mt the capital The property consisted of spe-
Gle, which was seized under feigned violation
of the revenue law. The whole proceedings of
the Mexican authorities in this matter We're in
open violation of all the laws OF honesty and
Justice.
Mr.. L. s. Hargous' claim from the govern
ment for moneys expended in fitting war yes
ses, and other work done for the republic, is as
far from being settled as ever.
The Rev. Mr.. Gosse, who, under resolution
Of Congress, was authorized to establish an
American burial ground, had succeeded in pur-
chasing tract of land Immediately adjoining
the British cemetery, which is to be walled IN
and rendered capable of receiving the remains
OF many who fell during the war.
The Congress, now in session, passed law
for the establishment Of four military colonies
on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the object of
which can readily be understood One of the
stations is TO be placed at the mouth of the
Contzacoalcoss the others at MinattIan, and
one at Tehuantepec.
The last British mail steamer left Vera Cruz
without any specie; and it is said in consequence
of n letter from the representative upon the
matter, that the extra session Of the deputies
rad been convened
There were no American vessels at veru
Cruz.
Additional taxations have been placed upon
spec;e. The law ms it now exists, exacts eigh
teen per cent from every dollar that leaves the
country. This includes duty Of four per cent
for the privilege Of circulating II, and eight per
cent "a consumption duty.