The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-30
From The NsO Orleons Picoyune, May %.
Later from. Mexico.

BY the arrival last evening of the schooner Taus-
tina, from Vera Cruz, We have received our full
files Of papers from the city Of Mexico to the Sd
instant.
For some days a good deal Of excitement was
caused in the city Of Mexico by reports that
party of Americans had landed on the Isthmus Of
Tehunntepec. and taken forcible possession Of all
that section Of country. One OF the papers, the
Sincridad, reported that there had been fight,
and that fifty men had been killed on each side.
Another rumor had it that the number of Ameri-
cans was 1000 and upwards. These reports ORR
ginated in the landing Of the Gold Hunter at Ven
tosa, and the difficulties consequent thereon, an
account Of all which we have already given in let
tiers from the isthmus, The correspondence of the
Trait d. Union says that the Americans treat
ed in the most shameful manner by the Mexican
authorities.
Some persons say that, by the terms Of the con-
cesson to Garay, the Americans had right to
land at Ventosa, and that although the Senate has
annulled that grant, it's decision is not defini-
tive, and that the question thus becomes ma
sional one. On thissubect the IfaM d. Union re-
marks:
"We will not now treat the subject in this point
Of view but will say, that If the authorities of
Tehuantepec have acted as they ought, those Of
courtesy. This is the result of the evil course
which for some time has been pursued by portion
Of the Mexican press. Instead of cultivating the
friendship Of the United States, neighboring Re-
public, whose evident interest il To remain terms
Of amity with Mexico, the press of which we speak,
on the contrary, endeavors to spread injurious
ports of nation which the treaty Of Guadalupe inn
poses them the necessity Of respecting at least
They seek to cherish among the Mexican people a
hatred which, perhaps, may ono day be- fatal to
their natonaity.',
The Treasury Department of Mexico seems to DO
all in confusion. Three or four persons have as
sumed the portfolio Of the treasury; but none of
them could get along with the office. At the last
accounts it was held by Senor Yanex. This gentle
man was about to present his financial scheme TO
the Chambers. The principal features consist in
doubling all the taxes, imposing sixty por- cent.
duties on all articles passing through the maritime
custom houses, and forty per cent. those going
through the interior He proposes also to levy
an extraordinary tax for the payment OF preferred
debts. Some Of tho States have protested against
these projects, as being unconstitutional.
The fault which the people Of chihuahua find
with Col. Carrasco isthat in following the Indians,
and invaded theirs Congress has decided that q
military commander may do this hereafter.
A large band Of highway robbers, comprising
some Of the most noted characters in that line,
were lately arrested near Vera Cruz.
The Mexican Congress has before ii a bill max
ing illcgitimate children capable OF inherting.
The project OF Ceruitan, b. Nicolas Dominguez,
ia accused Of being in league with the numerous
contrabandists Of that section.
The celebrated Camanche chief, Bajo del Sol, has
come into Chihuahua with party, expressing his
desire TO form treaty of peace with the Mexican
| republic. One Of the persons accompanying him
years OF age, still preserves command of the tribe
The diligence from Mexico for Otumba was over
turned few days ago. and several of the passcn-
| gers severely injured.
An incipient insurrcction in Tabasco has been
suppressed.