New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-04
MEXICO.
EXECUTION OF COUNT BOULBON.

Con.uopdenee ofthe New Orleans Bee
MEXICO, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1891.
Yon have doubtless learned by this time the tragica
fate of Count Raousset de BOulbon 1t appears that
The kindness evinced by General Yanez toward the
French soldiers at Guayamas had elected their sym
patty and attachment SO much so that Kaousset III
stead of commanding party of devoted followers,
found himself surrounded by reluctant cOmbatants.
Twice they refused to be led to battle and when at
length their consent was extored, they ought with
out enthusiasm ardOr Such IL the true reason Tor
The disastrous result of the expedition
When in the midst of the engagement, fanez
rushed into the melee TO arouse the zeal OF his SOL
diers a unanimous cry of "spare the General arose
from the ranks of the French. But for this univer
cal sentiment, Yanez would have fallen ridled with
bullets.
ing be fought desperately, seeking death in every d
rection, but mysterious Providence spared him for
q more ignominious fate Perceiving that his men
were giving way, he rushed alone upon the artillery
near the barracks which was beching forth destruc
tiop Two Mexicans threw themselves upon him;
one attempted 70 spear him, but was shot dead by
pistol in the ards of BOulbon. The other endeav
ored 10 seize him, but the gallant Frenchman Glove
his antagonists head with sabre cut and stretched
him heless. But personal courage was of no avail
The entire plan of the expedition was faulty and was
m direct opposition TO the sympatbies of the French
Although Yanez liberated the ls7 Frenchmen who
surrendered at discretion aud dispatched them TO San
Bias with sl5 apiece for their support, the Mexican
Government has refused TO sanction tins generous pro-
eeedpg and gave orders 10 imprlson the frenchmen
ON Their arrival AT Topic. IL at one time ques-
ton whether one fifteenth or one-tenth OF the prison.
ere should not be shot, a. an example but thanks 10
the active interpOston of the French Minister, TINS
idea was abandoned. The prisoners are on their way
10 Mexico where their destiny will be decided Along
the route at Tepic and Suadalara, san91scrpllonS
Cen Yanez is completely disgraced. lie has been
eorve ed OF his rank is about TO be COurtM srtaed,
and the Government has limited at his execution,
NJ a traitor TO the country He is accused OF having
exceeded bis Instructions in pardoning the French,
and of having, by misplaced lenity, accustomed the
I..1., I1.at~ nf fha. 10
that Gen. Santiago Blanco feels that the brilliant
triumph by Yanez is stern rebuke to his brother
Miguel Banco, who two years ago, was 80 Thoroughly
defeated at Hermosilla BE this as may, an order
has been dispatched for the arrest of Yanez. But
who will bell the cat May not Gen. Yanez resist the
order and get up PronHHctdmeHt0l We shall see
Santa Anna DESTROYS TO sgnalize the festival
Of the National Independence by proclaming an am
nesty for political oenses, but his Ministry opposed
the measure successfully.
Not cent is left of the $1,000, 900 paid by the
United States. Where has all gone is puzzle bat
It il quite certain that the Government lie already
driven to shifts to raise money. The progress of the
revolution il every day more alarming and the pres
ent condition Of things cannot possibly continue much
longer.
Rumors Of every kind are in circulation. II is
said that Santa Anna wishes 20 withdraw from the
country AT early day, and that he has designated
Gen. Almon;e as his successor. 1t is likewise
ported that the ooRdHctG which has Just left the capt.
tal is lsden with 5000 900 belonging 10 his Excel
Seney. These stories require confirmation, but men,
and uncertainty which distinguish political affairs in
Mexico. Yours, 49,
The D,aSto publishes the official repor, of the exc
eution of Count Boulbon. he was sentenced 10 be
shot the l2th inst. at o'clock A. N. At the period
appointed the sentence carried into effect, after
the administration Of religious soace 10 the Count
He is stated 10 have met his death with great inre
pidity. He was buried in consecrated ground. The
OHttcTsssl adds that Rsousset refused TO kpee but
sho. standing in compliance with his earnest re-
quest The same paper states that with the exception
Of Mr. Desehamps and the three officers whose trial
was progressing at Guayamas, all the companions OF
Rsousset have been restored 10 liberty and have re-
turned TO California. This does not accord with the
later and probably more authentic advices contained
IN our CORES pondents letter.
The 18th September-the anniversary of the vic
tory gained by Santa Anna az Tampico in 1899 was
celebrated al Mexico and elsewhere with great tclat
The troops were reviewed by the President, and the
osptal illuminated al night. Great preparations are
making for the CONNIE noration Of the 10th aud eth
-mportan; epochs in the Mexican struggle for inde-
prudence.
AT Sultepec the insurgents have been defeated los
mg more tnsn 90 OF their men. Their chief, Marino
Hernandez was MORALLY wounded.
The churches Of Ayutla and Escuni;a were recently
struck by lightning and took fire.
The system Of decimal weights and measures is |
about being adopted by the Supreme Government.
Several executions OF highway robbers and assss-
Sins have recently taken place
BY decree of the 3oth August the Governors OF |
the several departments required to register the
name, nationality and occupation of every foreigner
who arrives in the Republic.
At Michoacsn the standard OF rebellion hiss heen
rmsed, and istiers from that place complain of the
gross outrages on priTae property committed by The
Insurgents.
II we may believe ths Mexican papers, the Govern
nent forces sgpslly triumphant in every rencoun
Ter With the rebels. Thus for instance, the fight be-
tween Cruz and Vadomar Al accoun: Of which was
received some time ago by way Of Brownsville was
another victory CT Santa Annas soldiers-though !
the version given 10 the Brownsville papers was To-
tally different II IL little singular and suspicious