Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-29
More FfIIfbusterfng---A ProJecf TO
taevolutionIze Northern Mexico.

HevOlutiOn1ze Nortnerh "eAico'
We give below the outlines of an Expedi- |
tion which is in process of formation, to revo-
lutionize Northern Mexico, and the formation
of the Sierra Madre Republic. There have
been several attempts of late years TO accom-
plish the same end in different localities with
In this region. The French settlers of Sono-
IA. few years ago, undertook a revolution
on a small scale and were promptly crushed.
Soon afterwards, CARAvAJAL got up series OF
revolutionary operations, which were chleny
confined to the Eastern frontier of Tamauii-
pas and New Leon, which failed. Then Gen.
WALKER initiated his career by an unsuccess-
fuI foray into Sonora. Next VIDAURRI, fol-
lowed in the footsteps OF CARAvAJAL; and
CRABB again in those of WALKER. not to men,
ton the sudden detection and recurring 10y
atty of the Governor of Chihuahua. These
movements were all based upon indvidial
schemes The masses of the people in this
revolutionary region have great causes OF
complaint against the government of the
Capitol, in their insufficient protection against
the constant outrages of two of the most pow
erful savage tribes on the Continent, the
Camanches and Apaches, united with, and in
deed absorbing, the stslwart, bulldog Lipans.
But the masses are SO generally demoraliZed
that they are unable to devise or execute a
course of policy for their own safety, either
against the Indians or their own home govern
ment. Hence they have been unable 70 form
anything like a revolutionary party with any
prospect of continuance or success. They
are incapable of revolution; and if they were,
the are still incapable of selfgovernfnent,
and 80 all attempts have been worse than fu-
tile, absolutely farcical.
There is no ground to suppose that this last
project will be any more successful than
others After 1oCKkIDGA's magnificent blum
ders in Central America, there are very few
who will believe he is the proper man for the
place he now assumes. If CoMMoNFORT and
vIDAURRI are enlisted, the struggle may he
more desperate than its predecessors. 1t will
likely afford exciting news from time to time
for the newspapers of this country, and a con-
venient subject for speculative leaders to
editors. But it will scarcely be more durable
than Sir John Falstaff7s notion of Honor.
The facts, so tar as they have been disclosed,
are thus embodied in New Orleans letter to
the Galveston NelOs enclosing letter also
from Col. LocKRfDGE:
For some days past, it has been TumOred
that an expedition was on foot for revolu-
tionizng the Northern States of Mexico, and
though nothing very definite is yet known,
am in possession of sufficient Information to
state, that opportunity will now be pre-
scented to such of our citizens as wish to take
part in this enterprise. by going out as emf
grants to assist in laying the foundation of
the Sierra Madre Republic. Col. Lockridge.
who has been in the city for a few days await
ing dispatches from the North, and who leaves
on Sunday for Galveston, has Just handed me
the enclosed letter, which he wishes published
in the next issue of the Ne,os as his object in
visiting Texas is to raise many good men
and true as can be mustered by the lst of
April, when it is expected all the necessary
plans for the successful issue of the exped-
ton will be completed. So far as can learn.
the plan of operations is so avoid all inter-
ference with the neutrality laws, and land the
men in Mexico as emigrants, without arms or
munitions of war, which are already en- route
for Matamoros, where the first organization is
20 take place.
Col Lockridge informs me that he has been
engaged in this movement for some time, and
he has received the most cordial cooperation
of some of the leading men at the North.
where the necessary means have been raised:
and that whether he meets with success in
Texas or not, in procuring men, the eXpedi-
ton will certainly start about the time nam ii
in his letter. The States, out of which the
new republic is to be formed. are already in
open revolution against the Central Govern
ment, and have invited assistance from the
United States; so that this can scarcely be
called fillibustering movement, inasmuch rs
no part of the neutrality laws will be viola
ted. The States have each declared against
the ZulOaga Government, and, 81 soon as the
required assistance can be furnished are pre-
pared to declare in favor of Nidaurri, who is
expected to be placed ut the head Of the new
republic. The abdication of ComonfOrt, the
probable recall of Santa Anna, the weak and
unpopular character of the new Government,
all favor the present enterprise, which has
been regarded an inevitable consequence
for some time past. though favorable an
opportunity as the present TO strike sue
cessful blow for liberal principles was scarcely
anticipated so soon.
The names | heard mentioned in connection
with this enterprise, are such a To give the
best guarantee of its certain success, but
positive union is necessary, and hence the
delay in giving it publicity. The first men
ton | heard of the matter was about ten
DAYS ago, when the reinstatement of Common
fort was thought to be the object on foot. He
is still in New Orleans, but though anxious
to return to Mexico and resume the rcins of
government, | have been informed he is I'M
willing to risk portion of his vast resources,
which il is well known he has had deposited
here for some time Gen. Henningscn is in
the city, and am Informed his name is NEIL
toned in connection with this movement. but
so much secresy is observed about the whole
affair ii is very difficult to arrive ut the facts
of the case, though few days more will
probably make IL daloueineRt of startling
character.
The following is the letter of Col. Lock
ridge:
Hoi FOR MEXICo-wHo WILL cor
NEW ORLEANS, March Is, 1853.
EDS. NEws-Srs: | will leave for Texas on
the Berwick's Bay line to morrow for the pur
pose Of engratng to Northern Mexico, aud
rare facilities will be offered to all who wish
to join me for that destination. No arms nor
organizations will be allowed, further than To
insure mutual protection long as the
emigrants are in the Territory of the United
States, as no law must be violated in becom-
ing citizens of the Sierra Madre States. We
expect TO be ready by the LIST OF April. Large
means and some of the most influential citi-
gems in this country are engaged In this enter
prise, which must insure its success beyond
doubt l will be able to give you further
information when arrive at Galveston. BY
giving this notice you will coulter favor, etc.
am, ,spectfully,
& A. LoCkRIDGE.
ISince the above was in type, We have re-
ceived n letter from Col. LockIidge, who in-
forms us he cannot leave New Orleans till
Wednesday next, but will be sure 10 b. here
by the boat leaving on thai day.l
G1- The following is taken from tue Mem
phis Ledger. The same paper few days ago
saeered at the creation of n branch of the
Sta4a RanI- at hat xlace with a canlIal az