The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-07
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.

! IFrom the New Orleans Pfcayune Ju-se 23l
The Mexican Extraordinary, in its issue Of the 1ih
inst. has the following paragraph reference to report
which has been pretty extensively published this
Try and In which we certainly perceived nothing mpro-
The papers in this city copying silly report which
new treaty has been made with the United States f5r the
purchase Of portion OF the State of Sonora The gov
ernmen. is understood has positively denied the whole
story; bui 1t was scarcely worth denial.
rich quicksilver mine is said 10 have been just dis
covered in Mexico. The Extraordinary says
We nave been shown fine specimen u cnnabar taken
from vein in this republic The specimen will flvor,.
by compare with the best taken from the New Amadea
mine in California. The quantity is represented be
very large where this FROM and we believe il is
the intention Of the owners OF this newly discovered
or wealth TO commence working it at once
The paper states that Lieut. A. J. Gwin has been
missing from his hotel in Vera Cruz since the 18th ult
The conclusion was that he had met with some unnatural
death.
The project of the Ianos Apam Railroad we perceive
is likely to be carried to successful issue. The Era
We are happy TO notice that this work is now being
completed to some distance beyond Guadalupe An or
der, we mentioned some time soce forwarded for
900 tons OF rail, which may be expected here in two
months from this time. This will complete the track for
distance Of nine miles from this city.
The same paper in its issue of the 18th instant thus
notices the nundaton OF the capital which We have
already briefly noticed
Friday evening the rain commenced falling heavily
II commenced about O'Clock, and two hours after
wards, many Of the principal streets and roads this
valley were entirely inundated. In the Gale de San
for pedestrians to pass In front Of the Hotel urbde
and many other places, the water from foot to
two feet deep Mexico was in short space of time made
Venice excepting the g0ndols On Saturday night the
same thing again occurred, but the not 80
| deep.
Some fears entertained that beautiful city is
to be flooded this summer. Lake Tezcuco is less
than two feet below the level OF the city, and should the
waters of Lake Zumpango burst through the embank
mcnts, the visitation of the waters Is certain I,borers
are now employed in cndeayors to prevent in
zumpango has considerable elevation above both
Lake san Crr tobal anu Iezcuco SO that the waters of
that lake cannot be stayed, the lions head at the
Of Calcion de Epru Santo and second Gale Fran
| CISCO may again be high water mark it in the
year 1929 will be recoected that at that time the
water Hooded to the depth OF nine feet above the principal
streets and the city remained flooded for several years
An earthquake delivered the city at that time by opening
| a subterranean passag for the waters.
The Forbes Barr case far the public journals
are concerned seems sheived for the present The par
ties immediately interested however seem determined to
endcayor to obtain satisfaction for the injuries which
have been inflicted them. They have addressed
memorial to Mr.. Secretary Marcy, which we snbjon,
without however, identifying ourselves with its tone
assertions
! TEiTc MExIco May 80, 1885,
To the Hon WILLIAM l.. MARCY Secretary of State OF the
United States of America, Washington
SIRWe the undersigned citizens OF the United Staey
residing in Tepic have the honor OF stating your Ex
ceency that on the 9th OF April last incation
containing an account OF certain grievances requiring
dress sent to the Hon James Gadden Minister from
the United States to Mexico to which although received
Informed that he has len this country for the
purpose returning TO the United states We therefore
We also take the liberty to state that notwit tandng
the positive assertions and promises Minister that the
Legation vas ever ready TO extend the shield protec
uon the citizens Of the United when mensced
with personal wrong, their rights privileges were
iniriDged, we have found him decidedly indifferent in
every which int,res, Of neric an citizens or
their property concerned Promising prompt action
he has subsequent treated and respectful repre-
senations with marked contempt. OF this the officials of
the Mexican government fully aware. aud have
toned on several occasonss.riyng to make feel tina,
We were IN the country without protection whatever
We that Gen. Gadsdcn enjoys the reputation
ofhaviDg rendered eminent services TO the United
during 's residence m this country but In this respect
Tmiy bs heyc is talents have been oyerrated and
We trust the government at Washington will also see
that his age md many inrmi,ies have impaired his
faculties 10 render him entirely unfit for the nyh and
important post he has been honored with That his acu
have failed is tie charitable CONCLUSION We can
AZ, when him grossly negleclng hs on,
cl cntes, 20 far A. individual interests are concerned
striving Justify all the arbitrary acts this govern
mcnt may think proper 10 nfct upon his constituents.
We beg also respectfully 10 state that consider the
conduo, Of Gen Gadsden highly rcprehcnsibc In wing
the acting American Consul, Vim. Forbes Esq, 10 be
banshed froM his post in this city, by the decree the
Governor q Jslco (wthout the sanction Of the supreme
~ Meaco) the bare personal
enemies. un-uaincf by proof whatever that (he
Consu had assisted recent revolution against the pre-.
sem Cover nmcni Of Mexico. These charges know
be ase and The Consul prepared prove innocence
the moment hearing shall be granted him.
Mr. FORBES, Of the highly respectable mercantile house
Of Barron Foihes TO- has for several years acted
United states Consul for the port Of san Bias, residing
here and has given entire satisfaction TO all American
citizens coming to this coast, All hts acts have been ap
proved of 10y ihe government AT Washington, aud his a
lii tmrnt duly recognized by this and the
United states Legation at Mexico. General Gaisden, Tor
getting all this, has thought proper refuse reply
tie Consuls representations, or to afford him oppor,u
may Of being heard IN his own defence for the simple
that Mr. Forbes is a citizen OF the United
states ~ the same time, General Gadsden knows that
the coui ~ inquiry appointed by the supreme govern
ment Of Mckee after sitting four months failed 10 obtain
any Information which could any manner impicaie
eisher Tie Consul Mr. Collier. our Minister thus con
dcnns them, and then abandous his post leaving them
"a their fate. We trust such conduct will pass
ticed by the government at Washington.
We Oitse the II tha Enitgd St.faa
IN his late message, recommends iorbearance being
eNcrci,cd towards this government tll the auhori-
ties firmly established, aud order rcigns
throughout he land. But trust not in the
ncaniima 20 be LEFT without any u election, and that
tho rrcscat critical state OF Mexican affairs that we
should have Minister who is able and willing lis
charge the duties Of his office faithfully and fearlcssy and
who VIII not allow us 70 b. condemned without hear
ing or csnpel rs 70 seek protection apart from where
have rghi ~ look for H.
We have been taught that our Tag was sufficient
proeoiea 10 American citizens in any part OF the world,
and We sseerey hoc that 10 inc present case We are
doctrine That Americans quite equal 10 the manage
ment sf American Affairs, and require foreign inter-
| Ference
| Trusting your EScecncy will duly consider the posi-.
tor n which We are placed being " hout Minister
Consal which compels us 10 make knosn grievances
| We remain with respect sir, your obcdicnt servants
and fellow ci.iZens,
| Reuben Maynard, W. Eiw Spoford.
Alfred y. Collier, Jos. w Han,
jas Morcl Geo W Rogers
Chas, mx, John IA Mcars,
Il y. Hall Alfred Howell,
las. W. stephens, Robert Miller,
4 John I. Egcn, George Howell.
THE SPANISH QUESTION
4 ffrum the TRAIT d't ninn, June 1877
The MHitnr, of Mexico gives account of tho re-
union which took pace last Friday at the house of mr.
Mariana Galvcz several OF the creditors had brought
their projects and the best Of these approved after
due examination scforc being proposed the supreme
government. On account q The reduction proposed
thcicin the Nor ir thinks hai this project wal DC
| mtcd by the tthores. rId vii present deantve
aud satisfactory arrangement According 10 shis pro-
jcct deductca will be aaa the profit Of tho treasury
Of the interests due and those which will be payable
eight per can't Of their emount being de sined 20 tho
/ yearly rcdwsion Of tac capital.
One ~ The creditors was not present at the meeting sSd
the McAcans auth by the Spaniards declared
| not TO lave any authority for arranging the massr.
One ere ior representing about 80 600, refused euisng
| into ang arrange nent whatever. Altogether, Of
the Ugnion, sys the Monitor IN corslusion, that this
affair wi be brought y an amcablc aad honorable ter