Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-06
Further Particulars by the Orizaba--Ae-
count OF Boulbon's Death.

count OF B0ulb0n's Death.
Correspondence Of the New Orleans Bee.
MEXICO. Sept. Is. - You have doubtless
learnt by this time the tragical fate of Count
Raousset de Boulbon. 1t appears that the
kindness evinced by General Yanez, towards
the French soldiers at Guayamas, had elected
their sympathy and attachment, so much 80,
that Raousset, instead 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 extorted, they fought without en-
thnsiasm orardor. Such is the true reason for
the disastrous result of the expedition.
/ When, in the midst of the engagement va
nee rushed into the melee to arouse the zeal
OF his soldiers, unanimous cry of "spare the
| general" arose from the ranks Of the French.
But for this universal sentiment, Yanez would
have fallen riddled with bullets.
| Raousset behaved like hero. Before sur
rendering he fought desperately, seeking death
IN every direction, but a mysterious Providence
spared him for a more ignominious fate. Per.
ceiving his men giving way, he rushed alone
| upon the artillery near the barracks, which
was belching forth destruction. Two Mexicans
threw themselves upon him, one attempted to
! spear him, but was shot dead by pistol in
1 the hands of Boulbon. The other endeavored
| to seize him, but the gallant Frenchman Glove
his antagonists head with q sabre cut, and
stretched him lifeless. But personal courage
was of no avail The entire plan of the expe-
dition was faulty, and was in direct opposition
to the sympathies of the French. You will see
in the papers the address sent by them to va
nez. tits a touching and handsome document,
and is manifestation of which that noble
minded Mexican may well be proud. rlsi
! Although Yanez liberated the one hundred
and eighty-seven Frenchmen who surrendered
at discretion, and dispatched them to San Bias
with fifteen dollars apiece for their support, the
Mexican government has refused to sanction
this generous proceeding, and gave orders to
imprison the Frenchmen on their arrival at
Tepec. 1t was at one time question whether
one-ffteenth or one-tenth ofthe prisoners should
i not be shot, as an example; but thanks to the
active interposition of the French minister this
idea was abandoned. The prisoners are on
their way to Mexico, where their destiny will
be decided. Along the route, at Tepec and
Guadalajara, subscriptions were open for their
behalf, with considerable success.
General Yanez is completely disgraced. He
has been deprived of his rank, is about to be
court-martialled, and the government has even
limited at his execution, as a traitor to the
country. He is accused of having exceeded
his instructions, in pardoning the French, and
OF having, by misplaced lenity, occasioned the
conflict of the 18th July. The truth of the
matter is, that General Santiago Blanco feels
that the brilliant triumph won by Yanez is q
stern rebuke to his brother, Miguel Blanco,
who, two years ago was so thoroughly defeated
at Hermosilla. Hinc alG lachrym9. Be this
as it may, an order has been dispatched for
the arrest of Yanez. But who will bell the cat.
May not General Yanez resist the order and
get up pronunciamento? We shall see.
Santa Anna was DESTROYS to signalize the
festival Of the national independence, by pro-
claiming an amnesty for political offences, but
his ministry opposed the measure successfully.
| Not cent is left of the $7,000,000 paid by
the United States. Where it has all gone to
is puzzle, but it is quite certain that the GO
yernment is already driven to shifts to raise
money. The progress of the revolution is
every day more alarming, and the present
condition of things cannot possibly continue
much longer.
Rnmors of every kind are in circulation. 1t
is said that Santa Anna wishes TO withdraw
from the country at an early day, and that he
has designated General Almonte as his sue
cessor. II is likewise reported that the con-
Quota which has just left the capital, is laden
with 100000 belonging to his excellency
These stories require confirmation, but mem
ton them that you may understand the vague
ness and uncertainty which distinguish public
affairs in Mexico.
Mr.. George Lanes has been appointed con-
sular agent for the United States at Sisal.
The Siglo says that the town of Santa Maria
de Vilagram and Hidalgo, in Tamaulipas have
disclaimed their pronunciamento, which they
declare they were forced 10 make by the reyo-
| lutionists.
/
The llth was celebrated with great cere-
mony, as the anniversary Of the victory gained
by Santa Anna over the Spaniards who landed
at Tampico in 1929.
General Minon and the Licentiate Jose Inez
Sandoval, exiles who had been pardoned by
Santa Anna, have returned 10 the republic, and
arrived at Mexico. ~
cities Of the Indians lately, is one in which
they made hole beneath the chin Of young
man, through which they passed cord, taking
il through the mouth, so hanging him up by
his chin 70 tree, and making him q target for
their arrows. Another, in which the wretches
cut some pieces Of flesh from the launches Of
poor infant roasting them and eating them,
while the agonized little creature still lived and
another in which they devoured the greater
part Of the human body. ea,f
Robberies are getting very rife in the city Of
Mexico. A man was lately assaulted and
robbed at o'clock in the evening, by band
Of eleven, in Corpus Christi street, and who
suddenly sprung out upon him from Lopez
alley. Three Of these robbers were mounted.
There had nevertheless been many robbers
executed during the fortnight over which our
news extends.
The cholera has broken out with great in
tensty in Huelamo. ~
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