The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-15

GSDAY, JUNE 10, 1903.
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
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The American Minister Reaises tho Forced
Contributions from Eereigners-Oritical
State or che Zulsaga GOvernment-Tho
Idea OF American observation-disclosures
Return Of Ganta Anna, Sc, DC, DO.
OUR CITY OF MEXICO CONSEQUENCES.
NEuco, June 2, 1868.
NesO ImpostsOirioVs Action of Foreign Niaistsrs-kr
Forsyth 7risnYhansly Rssias-His Popula' ity-7ae Bri
tish Ainistr in Doubt-Fropects Of Another ReuOI9-
ton, <c.,ft
Tho ordinary line Of conversation has been entirely
here for the past fortnight by the prOmuga
ton Of two dtcrees-one imposing contribution Of one
per cent upo capitals less that belonging TO the church,
and another providing for the establishment Of natonal
bank The npost has created great deal Of talk, not
only amongs those upon whom il weighed heavily, but
also amongs the foreign ministers, who have been kept
busy talking to their citizens to another, and in
writing nota TO the palace on this subject
The actor Of the diplomatic corps has been very funny
me French Minister has sustained the side OF the govern
mens the Minister Of Guatemala also; the British MIN
ister Mr.. 0way has asked time TO consider and 70 ad
wise with bis government before the contribution should
be enforced; but to Mr.. Forsyth belongs the Gre
dit Of kicking up . dust, Of setting the palace in
an uproar, and Of calling around him by stroke Of
policy all he foreigners residing inMcxico Mr. Forsyth
protested against The contribution being LEVIED all All
classes Of bregners locked around the 49, States L.
CATION and If II had been possible 70 take pf aleg
snce TO thestar spaDged banner, and 70 g protection
81 the same tme the number OF American citizens here
would be much larger at the present time
Mr.. Otwtys course drew from the government polite
note requesting that he would consider Their CONDITION.
lemcs that be had only repeat his request that the Law
should remain imperative until he could advise With his
80 At their peril This was too much for Mexican diploma
cy The government has given in and in consideration
Of the general good behavior Of the United States and
three months which means they have really knocked 1t
on the head.
The other news is quite unmportant- There Ia really
nothing from the camps Rumors are current that the
forces Of The frontier the inside track Of Os0os and
Nramophat Is they are between the government forces
and this capital God only knows All correspondence B
interrupted, and there little chance to obtain reliable
news.
Herein the city things look squaly. Any hour vol
canic action may take place. and the government be sent
flying Last night movementwas somewhat expected. It
did not take place The fac. both government and the
opposition deplorably mbecie. The government only
remains through the inertia of the opposition No
say who will be next President. There s chance
that Iurbide may condescend 70 take it. II 30, there viii
be lively times He says he will have large per centage
Of his oountrymen who follow politics IA trade II he
does, there chance he may get ahead. However,
not certain that ne Will hKo the place.
OUR TAMPICO CORRESPONDENTS.
TAxrco, May IS, 1853.
The Flight Of Garsa-C Capture Of More Munitions -Antic
pased Engagement at San LUIS Poosi-Escape Of the
Santani,ta Prisones-Another Chance for Santa Aana-
Communication soith the Capital-7he Faure of Meco,
de-, dc.
Since my letter Of the 18th inst per Fulton no oppor
unity has offered for the United States but
sbed 10 give you further particulars of recent events
this quarter.
Cara made good his escape the memorable nth,
full two hours before the Termination Of the battle thus
manfetng his resolve live 10 fight another day. which,
however Heaven forbid unlees he learns little more hu
manty than exhibited by him in the late atrocous
siege Of this place. He left behind all his artillery,
nons Of war; baggage, private papers, and the combus
uble material prepared with the niable intention OF
stIoyirg this devoted city, all Of which fell INTO the hands
of the forcss. In Short Mr. Cara left every
thing behind him. the other officers his competitors
in the The rank and Gle fought out bravcy to
the ls yielding only the point OF the bayons and
must here be permitted TO say that the common Mexsan
soldier would be equal under good officers any troops
In the world. Az II No. the Mexican officer has rarely
either honor, courage, skill, or common humanity 70
few days since q Sandman bark, called the Con.
ndeose and Friendship {hcw appositep arrived Of
guns ana quantity Of proecales, consigned by the
Governor ~ that Tx 70 Juan Joee dc In Gsrza;
but In the sosenco hs, parsonage the effects fell into
the hands Of Moreo four Govenor) resiausry ssoe
and sampissrasor dc bca;s ~an
In former kttsr advised You that the Guerrero hah
pronounced Of In favor OF Zuloaga put into ruspan
(which sdheres 10 Zuoag) and turned the ordnance
intended for Cara 10 the military chief Of tha garrison,
together with all the munitions, which served TO repensh
the almost exhausted supplies OF this place On the day
previous 10 the battle, TWEEN quintals Of gunpowder,
quantity OF grenedes, cannon balls &c &c, arrived from
the Guerrero and hence the fortunate defeat Of Cara
Eighteen pieces have now been taken from hun, all In
complete order and have been added to the armament Of
this place.
All eyes are now turned TO the great battle which n
soon 10 be fought San Luis Pooc between ydAurri
and the government Tsopseaeh party said 70 be abeu.
by Osoos and Miramon, and the old lion OF the North
dsurr) leading In person the r1emen and lancers OF
NuevA Leon and Ooahua Look out TOR great slaughter
for the war wears ex.erminsting aspect. II rs
confirmed that the late fight between Zuazua and Mira
mon, near Ban Luis, Was drawn battle. Equally
certain Ia IL that near one thousand men lost their
lives In the engagement Yet few people In the United
states willing 70 believe that anybody s hurt
true We are supping fun with horrors ali over the broad
and fair expanse Of this doomed country and foreigners
especially Americans-will soon come In for their full
All the Samantha generals detained by Cara made
their escape from h camp In the general sbsquaulAhon
and After the battle vas over founi their way INTO this
city, where they are busily intriguing for the admission
Of Their llusirious chief his Most Serene Hghns AZ
Moreno has his prce-moncy price nj that think the
old one legged hero viii yet have another go H. and
that shortly pronpciamiento In his favor a. misplace
would settle the business. That spontan popular
nove can always be Got up for few thousand dollars
The only difficulty In he way Just Ia the presence Of
Tomas heea and his savagss from he Sierra and the
Huasteca (mountain fastnesses).
IL quiet enough here now and thsnksgivings in the
churches public balls and dinners, 10 be the order Of
the present week in celebration Of the victory Of the 1h
inst eackcloth and ashss would be more appropriate
All the refugees who had sought shelter IN the various
Consular residences have returned 70 their respective
abodes, with the single exception, believe, Of an old
woman, who has taken up her quarters In back
storeroom a. the United States Ccnsuls, which she
positively refuses 70 vacate, olnging TO u with
enasity worthy q the black frar who stuck 70
Norman stone. Nevstead AbbeyD In spite OF Bluff Hal
and all bis btefeaters eome OF wass are enjoying
this practical Joke, and encourage the old 70 hang
on ~ long a. che likes Certainly, the Consul viii never
turn her out pciher would the kind and noble hearted
Mrs Chase, who lei weeks ago for tho purpose
Of making known our miserable condition 70 The govern
ment ai Washington.
Our communication with Mexico Ia still cut or Old
Tomas Moreno and Monielano and BArbareps have lately
distinguished themselves by plunderng and destroying
the greater part OF The town Of Tsuoyuca, the Huaseca
large force has been sent aer them from this place,
and TO be hoped they vii be caught and justice sd