The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-02

Ishall proceed to add to this already lengthy
muncation some facts 70 prove 70 you that Americans
have interests TO foster and watch this that
with proper their trade would be predominant and
that the Mexican ourages often read about
sad facts The trade Of this coast entirely in the hands
of European merchants and has been for many years
There exists in Mazatlan tradition, that in far and by
gone times " a strong American house" had done bust
ness here, we hear sometimes the names Of Howllnd
Aspinwall, Mott, Talbot, Parrot and Luzborough men
toned their dongs described their establishment
/ remembered, much in Che way may read in
oiden ioo OF the manners ana transactions oi the iner
chants Of Carthage and fhnca but We must confess we
rather mstrust these hearsays lest they might
| to be but mere lahfraons Of excited brains.
The house OF John A. Robinson, at Guayr formerly
United States Consul for that port-these 'as been no
Consul in Guaymas for three ycars-aaa The house OF
Smith Mason OF this port who also have branch OF
this house at La Paz the only American houses
this coast The former hardly be considered in the
light of an American house, all his connections
| foreign and his goods imported from Europe Smith Il
Mason import from California; and their cotton goods are
much preferred for their superior durability in fact the
European cottons imported here the nscst produc
tons conceivable principally composed OF starch, and I'M
saleabe in any other part OF the world. The consump
ton particularly Of Gotten goods, very considerable
from Guaymas to Teuantepec Those and almost all be-
sides needed be supplied by the United states mostly
in better quality and III cheaper prices than those now
ruling. In connection with California and the Fast few
American merchants might this coast establish com
mercial houses OF lordly grandeur, based upon the
rmes Of all foundations that of clear and certain
All this however, in country like Mexico only be
accomplished by the efficient AID of navy In the ira
donary times OF the great American house referred to-
things went very smoothly. The guns OF double
banked rSaes and the present bark Of our brgso
war had their due effect IL is very different now.
For the last years American armed ships have been
but rarely in this port the coast and for the
last three years sail OF them has shown IT.
| self As natural consequence, every American mcr
chantman that makes ts appearance on the coast un
lawfully nterfered with, where British and French
commerce. safe under the present guns of their
countries unmoested American vessels have TO submit
| 70 grieyous outrages.
In the year 1854 d,cI IN the ori Of Aazata Mr. Get
ton late tnled Ss Consul nd since that time, spite
of tic pox niy ol California, The lively commerce exist
i fWtaI
short OF the absolute necessity OF ,onau only tins
necessity induced air Eorsyth III December !as TO ap
yout kiceJonsu and !G a4u hardly brush The
cara OF is consular cc. o. before he iouna h!scl III
dty jail for protesting against the Illegal decree OF ctty
| tered for Twelve month, and bouoGIy OF 81 800
her advanced by the charterers also $500 advanced
the charter itself. All this took place in SAN Fran
CISCO and done by the agent Of the charerers
houses The vessel hardly arrives ut this port
passenger on beard~wiiam s. Fitcn-produces docu.
purporng be bottomry bond dated day later
tomry bond the charterers but lacking all and every
certilcaon or legal form 10 give due authenticity
Those shortcomings however, were of little consequence
10 the Judge, who Influenced by weghy motives, failed
give prompt sentence in favor Of Mr.. Fchs claim
throwing the charterers and their botiomry bond en-
urey OF court and deprivng them OF charter money
| advanced bottomry and on the charter party.
Less than year ago there arrived here the American
captain in irons without nquirng for one single instant
the circumstances of the case the authorities put the
captain into Jail and kept him there 1--WE months The
\ mutinous passengers never confined not even
Witnesses and the vessel IN which the tam was part
owner, shamefuy sod the captain not receiving one
l cent OF the purchase money
Ten months ago the American schooner Kuhlana arrived
San Bias from san Francisco, and there paid her ton
mage other dues On arrival at Acapulco she finds
herself seized upon ot second payment OF tonnage dues,
contrary law and only escpes public sale by pa. ing
the Bound to hazatlan, she in passing enters
San Bias demand back the amount paid, proving by
receipt have paid at Acapulco, but the Collector at
Bias told the captain that he meant to Keep all money
| he received, and for laws, he made his
The American sehoonss .saarnoutfi, bound from san
Frarcsco u va Ia az, with merchandise and
fourteen passengers was boarded IN La fz by crowd OF
Mexican soldiers and searched for munitions OF pas
sengers forbidden 10 step shore and soldiers
posted the de,h day aud night The Custom House
sharks taking their cue from the ruthless bearing OF the
Commander in Chief, likewise boarded the vessel aud
amongst other unlawful acts broke open the box Of
poor French tailor enigratng from San Francisco 10 Sono
and in spite tho captains protest and his threat 10
abandon his vessel 10 hem seized the poor frenchmans
stock ia trade, consisting OF Lgs tools, wearing apparel,
and few remnants Of coth under the plea thai the things
not entered on tho manest- form OF law not re
qured passengers goods not under the jurisdiction o.
the Ia psz authorities the tailor being bound Cor Guays
mas-and needed, easily complied with by the
lawful IDtt entry 10 be- made within twelve hours after
anchoring Ia your port Ui destination.
For several years American vessels have been constant
IN chartered ty the from san Frios
san Diego TO the Colorado river with commssarics' and
delivery of these thoec charters expire, and ship
ma-ors anxious to procure return iresht avai them
selves Of the provision OF art y sec OF the Mexican tn
r Custom ouse regulations guaranteeing free
10 all foreign els that come merely 70 take away
country produce aud pat into Guyamas, where they
uIsn rononstance told thai Quay
has laws and that the laws Of the federal govern
mont dout "tcll" there.
tn. United States commercial agent at Ia Paz, Lower
California though provided with Mr.. Piorccs commission
to act during the last two never recognised by
the Mexican authorities. When III. duties Of his ofTce
compelled him W address notes 10 the government, re-
ply vouchsaicd On several occasions he was
threatened with foggng and finally driven out Of the
country.
The American flag in ibis port torn from the gar
CT American vessel on the 2is Of july 1857 Ancr
bottom las been outragcously sold and the Mexican
Gag bo,s,.d; American Consul hls boon snominousv
imprisoned. American citizens have been cruelty aud mer
eossly urd.rod American territory has been invaded
and stained with the blood OF il Inhabitants American
yess.is have been robbed by government officials the
lives 81 American resident In thu and other ports
constant deadly danger the very namc OF the United
can here 8 10 bc the parah Of society TO he swim
died. robbed, imprisoned aud murdered whenever
u suit McN,cans 70 90 20, ana an these iscts
or years snd months, and no notice has been
taken them vessel q war has appeared no proec
ton been gwen redress has been demanded
indignation has been expressed and Americans left
tho tender mercy Of the representatives Of English
French Tussn and other governments 10 protect their
lives and rights.
In view Of All these circumstances and unexsggrra
ted they are that the powerful influence Of your
paper viii not be denied TO community OF Americans
small true, t Of vast Importance as the pioneers Of
future r"Pery and hmercan commerce lIal only needs
mite o proper protection 70 expand into magnitude
Newspaper Accounts.
Translated for the New York Herald from n Boetn |
Commercial ol Vera Cruz
The government has contracted with several American
bankers of 81 20 be received the FIRST
of December be repaid forty years, Ia annual
insaInens varying from sis,lSo, which is the smallest,
10 239l eO6, which the largest making total amount OF
1868 4s6 when The stipulated Joan paid In tho govern
nen will issue certificates ~ $40 EACH which will
form scheme for hfy lotteries, IN each of which
there will be the follow prizes One of $4,000 one Of
" 600 0 sl eco ol $500, nine OF 800, twelve OF
Zoo twelve II saS ana several smaller IL the frst
lottery there will be prize OF So 200 and In the two
follow ng ones three prizes Of coo The government
will ray the prizes, aud assigns for that purpose the
unappropraicd duties collected at the vera Cruz Custom
House
VIC learn that Olagube has resigned the post Of
Mexican Minister at Paris. rumorcd that senor Robles
will be transferred from Washington o London that Gen
Amontc will 20 10 London and Scnor ArriaJa TO wash
ington.
The President OF Congress has dismissed the guard
which, by order of the President of the republic,
placed his command. when the officer reported 20 |
him he thanked him he might retire, the
tnnn than the love