The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-13
French Anne alton In Mexico - The Latest
News.


News.
The revolutionary movement in the Sta;e of Som
ora, in our neghboripg republic, and the character
which that revolution has assumed, in the proclaim
alton of independence made by the victorious insur
gents and of Of that State to France, is
q subject which deserves the earnest attention Of
the citizens and government Of the United States.
In order to enable readers to understand thor
oughly the history Of this remarkable affair, and
the political complication in which it is invoyedwe
have compiled an Interesting statement Of all the
facts and iDcid, nts which have occurred in connec-
ton with it up to the period Of our latest inSell
gerce from Sonora. We also republish the trausla-
ton of very significant article which appeared in
the Paris Constuui ionnei in June last indicating
the French sentiment and policy with regard to the
relations between this country and Mexico. And,
as sordipg corroboration of the views therein set
forth, we also give the TRANSLATION of extract
from another French publ sation, the AnNuaxe des
Dtua Mondes for 1852.
But, on the other hand, we are in the possession,
through the polteness Of Mr. Guys, of Acapulco. of
several important particulars relative to the
luton in Sonora, which put q somewhat different
aspect to the matter The dates from Guaya-
mas are to the 18th of November Mr.
Guys says Count Boulbon is commander of
an expedition fitted out in San Fraucigco, by a
large commercial house in Mexico for the pur
pose of working the mines of Almedal, situated
about equi distant from Quay and Hernoslia
the capital of the State of Sonora. On taking pos
session Of the mines he was ordered to leave by
another party, fitted out in Mexico and supported
by Gen. Blanso. This Coz mt Baulbon refused to
do, and an engagement ensued, which resulted in
the rout of the Mexicans under Gen. Blanco
The Mexicaps are reported to have numbered about
2,000-the French under Count Boulbon only $50
Fifteen ofthe French were killed, and large number
of the Mcxicaps killed and wounded. Count Boulbon
then marched On HeImosi]ia, the capital Of Sonora
took the place, declared Sonora independent, and
with his handful Of men, was encamped within one
league Of Guayamss when the vessel viii h brought
this news to Acapulco left. The inhabitants Of
Guaysmas had all left the place-most Of them hay
ing fraternized with the French The French
troops miners, were in strateaed circumstances;
but there ia no doubt but that if they can hold
out until reinforcements can reach them from San
Francisco Sonora will maintain her Independence.
b. the news from Gusyamas, brought by Mr. Guys,
we have DO inimation that it was the intention to
do more than maintain the independence of the
otale VI couofa, anu tnc proDaolc resAt IVpheu
ward to is annexation to the United States
Sonora is the richest in agricultural products AMI in
minerals Of any enc Of the Mexican States aud the
citizens are generally in favor Of annexation.
The spirit and drift Of the articles given in an
other column, however, when vowed ia connection
with the events which have recently taken place in
the island Of Hayti, as well ss in Sonora, uunis-
takeably demonstrate the new line Of policy which
it would seem France has resolved to adopt in rc,a.
ton TO this republic, and to avoid complications in
Europe. The despots Of the Old World see, With in
tense alarm, the tendency which our republican
institutions have to overspread this continent, and
they dread the Influence which our increasing power
would give us in the affairs Of Europe Ths is
confesse6ly the motive which has urged France to
send her squadron to the peninsula OF SANTANA,
and to prosecute the celonz aton scheme OF Sonora
The United States is to be pr vented, at every
hazard, rom increasing her territory BY che sbsorp-
ton Of the weak republic Of Mexico into the Union.
And the mode resolved on to carry out this poliey
Is to send French colonists ino Sonora, uoder the
leadership Of = a. deUoM officer OF tho army or
Algeria.
So far, the plot bas been succsssful-the deaoue
mert all that could be desired BY the French
government Count Bou,bon, with his adventurous
band Of five hundred men, well ara a aad eouip
ped, will be able, no doubt to bold his ground
seainst any force which the shattered arl i.b4iie
paser - Mesieo con send against lin, sus Whli
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