New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-10
Affairs In Nexfco-The Plymouth at
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Atuti CulunhuueE Jonu a, DdnigfeH, commanding
the United States Plymouth, giving the particulars
the visit of that vessel to Tampco and Of inter
view with President Juarez at Vera Cruz The date
Of the last letter is Vera Cruz, October 18th:
The Plymouth reached Tampico on the Sd of DC.
tober, and Immediately communicated with the Amer
lean Consul, Franklin Chase, Esq. The consul then
transmitted to Commander pahlgren copies of atida.
Wits by Victor Bastien and Christian Herman Schultz,
citizens of the United States. BaStien d clares that
ION the first day OF October he was arrested by an
officer of the constitutional army, who conducted
him TO the commissarist, where 9 peremptory de-
mand was made upon him for the immediate pay
ment of 50 600 as forced loan; that he refused to
paw it, and that the officer then escorted him by
force to the military barracks where he was nCat-
cerated and remained until coerced to satisfy the said
unjust eXaction." Schultz is merchant from Tam
pico who had imported quantity Of merchandise
valued at over $4,000, upon which he had paid or
secured to be paid to the local customhOuse author
ties belonging to the constitutional party, the aecra
ing duties. The merchandise was destined to San
Luis Potosi and Santa Barbara, which places are
| within the possession Of the central government
The merchandise appears to have been seized by the
authorities Of the central government and a demand
second time to that party. This Schultz protests
against as in violation of the existing treaties be-
| tween the United States and Mexico.
| Commander Dahlgren had an interview with Gov
! Cara, of Tampco, who assumed She responsibility
| for the forced loan upon Basten, and that he was
ready to make indemnity to him for the injury done
In reply to inquiries Gov CARA said that he had
great dlsincnation to practice similar molestatons
| upon citizens of the United States but necessity
might compel him to resort to like contributions on
all merchants, in which those of the United States
would, OF course, be included. Commander Dahl
gfen demonstrated against the proprety OF this COURSE
aud reminded Gov CARA that the United States Gov.
eminent had fully approved of the course of Mr. For
| syth IN resisting similar eXactiOns upon American
residents at the city of Mexico and that continu-
ance OF such course would endanger the friendly re-
atlons between the two countries. Gov Cara would
bind himself to nothing further but promised to write
70 his Government, that Of Juarez for more particu
lar instructions.
The case Of Mr.. Schultz was then discussed. Gov,
Cara observed that the matter was under judicial
investigation, and that ne was not disposed to inter
fere 10 this it was replied that the merchant conld
not investigate the political rights of the local author.
tiles, and that the United States could not hold the
judge responsible, but must look to the Government
OF Mexico for the reparation OF any wrongs.
Two Spanish war steamers are stationed in the
river of Iampco for the protection of its consulate
and merchants. An English force was also expected
as an English merchant had been forced to nav
$lO00, his house taken by soldiers, and himself put
into prison. Commander Dahlgren makes the follow.
ing general remarks upon the condition of Mexico:
8 can hardly convey to the Department an ac
eurate idea Of the wretChed state to which affairs
public and private, here Tampicol and at Vera Cruz
nave been brought by the conduct Of the parties that
now distract the country with civil war Nature has
aVished her every gift of soil and position that can
be desired to render the people happy and powerful
have been reduced to the lowest ebb by the euds of
the military bandtti who wrange Tor the last msera.
Die Vestlges OF private and public resources. There
seems TO be neither patriotism nor sense OF common
decency LETT in these rulers that spring
into power, plumber as far as their ability extends
and then make way for new horde of adyenturers
LDerty there Is none it is the worst form of mill
tary license That now stalks ruthessy and without
shame over the land The time seems to be at hand
when the United States will be bound by every CON
sderation of humanity and policy to interfere and
abate an evil which must threaten the peace of this
hemisphere The military leaders of Mexico are
altogether reckless Of any consequences that NAV
eHsue from the pursuit OF plumber and the citizens
OF oter countries are made to suffer as well as those
of the United Statesn
Under date of 18th October, at Vera Cruz, Com
mander DahIgren gives the particulars of an inter
view with President Juarez, relative to the com. |
plants OF BaStien and Schultz, at Tampico After
detailing the case Of the first, President Juarez de-
eared that te practice (of levying forced oans) was
would 50 instruct Governor Cara by the next British
packet OF the case of Schultz he had no in orrna
ton President Juarez exhibited every disposition to
preVentour citizens from being subjected To nronar
annoyances, and repeated his desire to sustain lie
test understanding with the United States In reply
70 a note from Commander Dabgren, Mr.. Ocamp0, !
the Minister OF Foreign Affairs of Juarez addressed
to him the following official note
VERA CRUZ, Oct. l6, 185S.-By special order of the
President reply to the confidential note which Won
addressed to him under date of the 18th instant and
winch was received here yesterday. being yourimme
date understanding of the result Of the audience
granted to you by the President The note refers to
the verbal representations which You made respecting
complaints preferred to you in pampfco Nv two |
American cltlzens IN relation to matters of pecuni
airy nature and to redress which, as well as to pre-
vent any such in future the President stated to YOU
That ne would require report from Mr. GAIA the !
GoYernoro OF Iamaolipas, who, in respect to foreign
affairs is in fact under the jurisdiction Of the PFesi.
dent and that he would then adopt such measures as
appeared to him just aud proper to preserve the good
which his Exeelency desired should he
maintained between Mexico and the United States
On the evening of the day Of the audence-that is
on the 18th communications were raraivaE
at the department under my charge brourbt nv the
s Pepito, which anchored that day in this port and
which related to the same matters as those in which
you interposed.
With respect to forced loans exacted from foreign
ers the President had already at Guadaajara 10 the
month OF March last, dictated general regulation
e&emptlng foreigners from such loans, and to-day, by
an express dispatched subsequently by Nj. Cara on
other business he is notified not to make such leyies
In future, and to return at once the sums exaced and
make due indemnity.
With respect to the case of Mr. Schultz the general
order which was deemed just has already been die.
tated, directing that the cargo detained at Tant6yn.
released without any other charge than light fine
as a penalty FOR the infractions which the owners
committed Of our customhouse ordinances and Of the
express order of this Government issued ut Gnana.
Juato in February. The reason for issuing this order
was, mainly that the actual situation of the Repubc
rendered It impossible for the judges who had eopn
zanee Of the case Of appeal to decide promptly.
BY this means the delays which would have worked |
injury to those interested in the said cargo were pre-
vented. ~
As the President finds no error in your statement |
and understanding OF what passed at the audience
your note.
/ have the honor to be your obedient servant,
To J0IIS A. D6TrGRF,, Fs,, ~ oNa"'ot