New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-10-21
Correspondence Of The New Orleans Pieayune.
IrR. CRTy SAINT II


The e7th September celebrated in the city with the
usus OF solemn official magncenee eccesiastic-
al military and civil and the same want Of enthusiasm on
the part Of the citizens displayed by them the lth
ind 10Th those three days being set apart by authority
in this country celebrate the gaining OF their ndepend
onCe from Spain Military music, iiuminations OF the
public Offices and fireworks ended the day the latter
however in Gators style but though of very humble
style probably costing the authorities twice much AZ
one Of his magnificent displays Mr. Gator would do
well look into this affair for future opportunity
Since then have had succession OF nOrthers greatly
impending the discharge Of the cargoes of the numerous
yesses in port and for three daysd Sd and 9Th October
cutting of all communication between the shipping and
the shore
On Saint Francisco Day-Tuesday. the 4h inst-a day
long provebal for its annual honors, the gale increased
and raging with it, greatest fury. When the steam
chip Texas from New Orleans reported in sight every
merchant and sailor the lookoutall were anxious
Is questioning each other "W Capt Place dare to come
e in or will he lay 10 in the storm outside Capt L.
settled their doubts The Texas approached aud
soon could be flying swiftly but steadily through the
roaring waves Not pilot would or indeed could ven
ture out but Capt Place knew his road his ship his
officers and his crew and in the handsomest manner
brought her safely and snugy 10 anchor under The walls
Of tie Castle of San Juan Ulua If it had been in
calm. 1t the admiration of all who saw IT, Even the
officers of the British steamship Avon lying at her anchor
with up and yards and spars all struck expressed
their asonhment and delight at seeing the ,o, quiet
and beautiful style in which the Texas handled The
Eco di Comerc0 has long article on this subject end
ing with, We in wise connected with the Texas
never even 'aled on her but we saw her come n and
that was enough. We only do her Justice
The rejection and prohibiory tariff went into ope
raton with regard b European goods, on the 5th inst
Several vesel with very valuable cargoes have been oil
the port many days unable to enter sccount of the
weather, greatly the disadvantage Of the cOnslgnees.
The Mexican Ocean Mail and Inland Company are on
the OF starting heir diigences Tor Acapulco when
may expect gular influx Of California travellers to
and fro by way of New Orleans great part OF the Ell
roIesn travel TO ard this country would also be
induced to take the route by New Orleans Messrs
Hsris Morgans Splendid ships if the agents Of your
different lines of travel would advertise in Europe and
Mexico. What Adams and Harndens Expresses
about There is good ,penng either both Should
they do anything they iOuld expressly advertise
ing gold laden CaliorisIs that there Is law exempng
ther money from duty they will only comply with It's
regulations at Acapulco
The Avon sails on Wednesday the 9Th, for Havana, 81.
1homes and SOUTHAMPTON, with her mails and passenger
but leaving behind all her specie and cochinealof the
latter about 800 bas-sgnhg bills Of ading and leaving
the property in the hands their agents in Vera Cruz
The storm is st raging sufficiently prevent embarka
ton, and there Is no prospect any immediate change