The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-03
INTERESTING FROM MEXICO.
Our Vera Cruz Correspondence.

VERA CRUZ, August 22, 1854.
State of /Gairs-A,rest of Spaniards- Robbery
and Rsroirsrs-Inie7 nal 7romdes-T Troops for
Tamyico-Signs of the Times-Airares-D De
Bouibon--1Ae Screen Million Doiiars-Rafae
Rafaei-Asvtst Of .Ameyicans-StiSrc of Old
Clothes Commercial! N,,cs, &C., &c.
Matters now wear a most unpleasant aspect in
thi country. The position of foreigners in parti
cular ia anything but agreeable. No one knows al
what hour he may the torn from his family and af
fairs and thrown into a dungeon, or hurried on
board prison ship, and finally forced to leave the
country, without time allowed to give the least at
tention to his business concerns. So far, however
none but Spaniards have been the victims of this
wsnton and cruel abuse Of power. Poor Spain
she appears to be in condition, now that even the
Mexicsns can kick her with impunty; and, if there
be any greater indigni,y than that, your cores
pondent has yet to learn what it is.
Since the unnecessary and silly d'sarming Of the
population the boldet robberies are practised here
Foreign merchants, with often hundreds of thou
sands Of dollars IN their houses, are now at the
mercy Of all the incredible ruia nism that prevail,
In Mexican seaboard town. 1t Is satisfaction
however to know that many snug little revolve,
lies securely slowed away and is daily examined a.
some precious jewel too rich to be exposed to vul
gar eyes.
Meanwhile the nsbobs Of the hour, (the Governor
AZ other high functionaries) wear sroubled coun.
tenances. They have ample cause for ieep solct
tude, even if there be no hidden and secret cause
Of alarm. Disaffection is rife. Pronuaciamentos
thunder in from different quarters il spite Of a
slavish press. gag laws and official rifiog Of the
mails. The troubles in Guerrero, Yucatan and Ia.
maulii as are undoubtedly on the increase. Near
1000 troops have been embarked at this place for
the latter department, Ito land at Tampico) within
o fortnight; and though merchants can get no let
ters from that section, rumors are not wanting to
the effect thathis Serene High aesss army have been
badly used.
Yet it is impossible to infer anything from the
signs of the times in t,is country. The Mexican
present government may be- consider as about as
frm as any other one the country has ever had
simply because n'ne-!ent Of the population
Sssiy Go not know or even care what is going 90.
Preparations are beirg made for prosecuting the
war with Alvarez vigorously by the time tie climate
the country inhabited by the spotted peopls shall
become somewhat safe for troops from the upland
plains. If the present government holds on until
the winter months, we may expect warm work in
'Guerltro.
Some doubt is now expressed as to the capture of
the Count de Raousset Boulbop, aud those are not
wanting who declare that the man who has been
taken at Guayamas is only spurious Count de
BoulbcB, who assumed that redoubtable name for
effect
We have odd repoets in circulation about the
81 600 000 You know the government at Mexico
has been selling drafts on Almonte at per cent
premium It is almost incredible, but thess drafts
are negotiable only with the of substan-
tial house in Mexico by way of endorsement TO the
government. Thare's faith for you. There's some.
thing wrong, too, in New York. Onr "ubiquitous'
friend, Don Rafael Rafael arrived the other day per
New . leans steamer and seiziog the first convey
ance and without waiting for the diigencia, rushed
frantically towards the capital In the meanwhile,
no one knows whet her Aimonte or Arrangoiz ia in
charge of the Mexican legation to the United
States. And as tn who is the Mexican sui either
at New York or New Orleans, it would puzzle q
Philadelphia iawyer to tell that. Three or four
names are mentioned in connection with ea.h.
TIE usual systematic course Of annoyaucs and
Oppression is being practsed to yards all Americans
who endeavoriDg to establish themse yes on
the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Recently, Mr.. Fai-
q nnet, 3 yonng American gentle man who h,d
gore to Minatitan to survey tire splendid property
OF Mr. Foln, OF your city, was arrested and drag
.ged before his Excellancy General Cos-wbo dis-
EDguisi.ed himself ut San Antonio and San Jacinto,
and broke his parole whan reeased-aad there in
terogated as maleiactor for having ianocently
said upon his arrival that he had heard Il said at
Vera Cruz his Most Serene Highness had "a attack
Of bowel complaint ~ His Excellepcy was furi-
ous-. Ireatened to shoot the culprit as foreign
epy. Finally no Tever, the old genteman cooled
down, and appeased his asger BY getting himself
"thot in the neck" by his old ensmy, the rum
bottle.
rhat Minatitlsn is ths "S San Juau'' of Mexico,
csnnos be doubt. d. We are yet to learn ii tn, Su-
pr. me government has awarded any satisea tion so
promptly demanded by the government at Wash
inp ton for the cruel snd barberous outrage prac-
I'll ed upen the unfortunate shipwfecked Captain
MOeH man, last winter.
Locally, there is little of importance. Tue reign
of terror prevail 10 foil sgay, and exes are leav-
i6a in troops--wbich is a good thing for tle New
Or.t ADS steamers.
.la ;trn ;c he IN
fortnight eince the American biig Seguia, of Bal
timofe, arrived from Geaos. The commander OF
Gus ON House GUARDS, i'll searebi g the vesse dis.
CT vered at one or two ot the sailors board
guilty OF the audacity OF having Two suits of
clothes And a. ready maze clothng Is cen..absnd
here, TIE gallant "comrn indar, &;'," seized poor
Jack Tsrs duds and, tuckng the n uaaet his arm,
brought them hsroically ashore, with che nag OF
Eios Li6e,fad waving victorousy above bis
he ead. Ii is not ascertaiped whether sie seamen
have recovered their brescles" or nos but 1t Is
evidently case for diplomatic interference.
In poit, steamship Orzaba for New Orleans to-
dhy; bark Mary SJrirg, of New York, for Llguna
to omOrrow; brig Seguin sailed for Peoac ia on The
18th instant; scbo oner Lydia, of New York, is
sold here; brig Nen1phar, Of New York, loading
mahc gany at Alvarado for New York. Business
generally very dul. and commerce gradually ex'
pifjng. :,
Please give notice that vessels coming here with
ctal on account of the Mexican eoverhmeot, aud
to take return cargo on their Own account, are
liable 20 be disappointed II they expect - escape
toms &c duty But the United States Consul has
bsen requested to give some official information
through the HERALD.
The ,umor of the poisoniog of NJ 'dame Sontag Is
pu, civ Mexican invention, ard worthy OF the ma
iionai genius. None but coyotrs--as friend cali3
th creasers-(the coyote is an animal supposed TO
he cross between the jsckall and the ny eaa, an
are peculiar TO the republic OF "Goa and liber
ty'D--would disturb the grave Of Henrietta SON
tag one of the purest Of Der sex, for 80 base pur
pose as soandalizing Eer memory. Dios y Ls6er'
tad.
NEWSPAPER ACCO UNITS.
from the N. o. Delta, Aug. 26.l
Our dates by this arrival to the l6sh, from the
city of Mexico, and to the 22d from Vera Cruz, iu'
elusive. The political news Is not very important.
The country appears to continue In ab ut the same
ard rum ,rs of wa s-dscontent and insurrection
s4em TO be the order of the day. Of course, 1t ls