The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23
News from the West Coast or MEXICO.
OUR ACAPULCO CORRESPONDENCE.


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Ny last closed somewhat abruptly-on account OF the
sudden departure of the seamern my attempt to pic,
t~s 10 you the great misery which must naturally follow
The banishng upon island adjacent TO this port o. those
miserable creatures who taken prisoners by General
Alvarez short time since, his successful dispersion OF
the forces Of vcaro and the sackng of Cheapa, the fu
particulars Of which have sent you The scenes that fol-
lowed the separation and dsembarkng OF husband bro
ther and lover from associations of deep rooted aiec-
Non," a sorry sight indeed Those that can pity,
may, they have tear left let fall-the subject wei
deserves it, Il may be for the general good that this
heavy sin should have been committed but how human
being can reconcile his peace Of mind to its commal,
and grow great by such glorious example, doubtless
within his sphere of comprehensiont certainly Is not
appreciated outside his own being Well may TINS power
absolute excaim My way Of life is fallen into the sere,
the yellow leaf and that which should accompany old
age honor love- obedience and troops of friends
look have but in their stead curses not LOUD
but deepn An unhappy termination TO whose life
has been devoted to his counry's honorl
The decree of the State authorities, issued at Txtla
March last for the purpose Of raising revenue for tn
support of the government and which decree and taxato
the Of the late difficulty between vcaro an
been scratched from of the mind there is
70 suppose why there will not be "peace and good will
towards men, and speedy opening OF copmun ,aton
away since the mail ceased to satisfy anxious minds OF
events daily Transporting throughout different parts Of the
republic and as ignorant oday Of What is trans
prng on the other side Of Mexico though
living in Japan. 1t is happy state of affairs, and
Giles ones self to the trite old adage--
Where ignorance is bliss, It's folly TO be wise.
he night following the departure OF the last steamer
from this place. the peaceaby disposed with tag and
bobtal following in the wake, near being disturbed
om natures soft nurse by the disclosure of grand
spacy which had been Matching amongst handful of dis
cOntented who number could conveniently set
around a card table The disclosure was made by a
girl, who the mistress of OF the ambitious
spirits, and who, in passion OF jealousy, betrayed her
hover, in the hope that summary vengeance might be
ofh ,pAh nltt To chnuu
how guarded she was, and what an elegant opportunity
offered itself for the deep revenge seated within her. you
will CLEAN from the following
rusty and faithful woman was to be procured to de
liver messages TO those known in this great conspiracy
sister Of Of the conprators would better sup
ply this place than any oher but the disagreement OF
those who thus fortunate in having them, threw
their assistance out Of the and into the scale Of
heroine who, by tact and discretion, coupled with the
ambitious ends Of her lover him to her cause
and in turn his associates. solemn stipu
ton was entered into through the instrumentaity of
She designer whereby each every commit
himself to the other to take his life in case he should for
felt his honor by disclosure 70 any one without first
making known To all assembled the name OF him who de-
sired to be admitted 10 their secret conclave This stpu
lation TO be placed the cafe keeping of this Lsy
Winter, who intended it as witness to her future dis
closure Meetings and messages secretly held and
delivered, while the converts became so numerous that
was deemed advisable to dispense with further meet
ing of the plot to those who were the original
nstigators. This discontnuance Of the meetings
was also brought about by fair friend,
who did not wish to compromise injure in any way
those who were associated with him whose life she was
TO sacrifice but contrary spare che could yet
determined TO sacrifice them all If the escape Of him
sumed form. No obstacle from the simple tricks gained,
seemed too difficult for her TO surmount and the bright
hope ndebly impressed upon her mind of the commtal
OF murder buoyant within the breast OF
Lncreza Borgia Days and nights passed away bringing
nal gun and battle their hands in blood None 10
escape who not Of them-so reads the blnd-but
fancy very handsome reception would have been given
TO these fohardy had they to respass upon
the quiet Of six Of Americas who Join forces upon
occasion for self preservation The design, from some
loophole had gained foothod Of conspiracy Matching
Rumor doubled like the voice and echo but
accused Of being parcpaors Surmises and conectures
hoated from tongue 10 tongue until the excitement so
great that entertained of rupture failure OF
the dear object Suspicion lurked not within shooting
distance of the orgnators; they were above suspicion,
being of the crib and most active in watching
70 detect the movements OF themselves The one nun
dred and eighty boodhounds that confined in house
half mile from the CASTLE and guarded by hall a
like themselves be let loose to deal death
destruction Wherever It might turn up" In fact,
was to the second edition of the sackng Cnapa, tue
particulars Of which you; but by some nterposi
ton order received from the headquarters Of Gen.
Alvarez, at Provdenca, for the immediate Punishment of
these hundred and eighty, which was carried into
effect the morning following the receipt OF the order-fear
ful though accused, tina. there should be
ouch mpt and successful these devils would
of course repay doubly what had been dealt the
when they taken prisoners. Tho night following
the execution Of the above order was determined upon
this ball of fire expode-for by process OF
acid substance which grows here, and nothing apparent
ly, more than common weed-the names OF those who
completely erased, leaving in their stead brigh blue
color without the trace OF line having been writ
Ten beneath lady determined 20 expose the affair
and the balance, who must (or she, at least,
thoughD inevitably fall with him. To the general con-
handing she repaired and d~osed the plot, produced
the form o. the stipulation signed but posi-
lively refused 10 anything further than the stipulation
presented or course the lover Immediately arrested
ana imprisoned the whole affair the second day
made public and the girl Of eighteen Is now the "observ
ed Of all Observers the proud champion of her bghted
honor the vindcator of her acts and the premedsted
destroyer Of her seducer AID The young conspa
Cor still lives but will again the rays OF the
sun The balance OF his companions free and unpun
ishod the girl beng true 10 her word.
Our heroine may be by those who visit this port,
the arrival OF every steamer vending her fruits with as
gay heart and CLOCKS clear morning newly
washed with dew"
Six OF the padres who sent here from Chlapa
with the hundred and eighty have been pardoned,
and quietly and peaceably pursuing their
ton--but confined within the limits OF this forty foot
lo&,u or rather, the district Of this port
nr. Frederick Jonson H. n. Ms Vice Consul FOR this
port upon the duties OF his Office the 2th inst
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Thomas w. Smiths Application for Divorce.
The following Is the petition Of Thomas Washington
Smith for divorce from his wife, presented TO the Iegis
lsture Of rennsy lvania-