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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-10
THE TEXAS MOVEMENT.

The overthrow Of Mexican dominion and sutho'
rity in Texas WAS accomplished by Mexicsns and
American who either had settled in that State, or
went there for the purpose Of assisting their fellow
ccuntrymen against what they regarded the unjust
demands and exactons Of the central power OF that
republic. The first American settler Of Texas was
Moses Austin, q native OF Connecticut, who obtained
from Itorbde authority colonizing contractor to
give grants Of land 10 actual settlers for the purpose
Of encouraging emigration 10 that fertile region. He
also procured the additional encouragement VI free
dom from taxes and duties on goods imported into
the territory With these inducements he returned
10 the United States with the intention Of organizing
a company Of settlers; but the labors he had already
endured IL earring OCT his designs had proved too
much tor bis physical energies, and he sank under
them soon after his return. To his son Stephen was
deyoIrrd the task which he had left unfinished, and
under him small band Of emigrans we're conducted
10 their new home in the valley % the Colorado.
YIN few years the colony became quite prosper.
ous and the population received large accessons to
their numher from the United States. Up 10 the
year 1880 they met with no obstacle 10 their on.
ward ryre ~ and but for the action Of the Mexican
Consress, which passed law prohibiting emigrs.
ton from this country, they might have continued
sill longer ia their career OF Improvement. nurn.
Der Of emigrants who had left their homes to join
the settlement were refused permission to cross the
boundaries, and were obliged 10 return. This con
duct On the part Of Mexico was simply the develope
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-10
FIRST ATTEMPT OF LOPEZ FROM THIS
COUNTRY.

Lopez established himself in New York. aud soon
gathered round him a number Of Cubans who carried
on the pars for landing fbuster force
upon the island, which should assist the
revolutionists TO overthrow the Spanish gov.
eminent there. Discussion, however. arose
between Lopez and the members Of Junta Of Gu.
bans which had been formed On this occurrence
Genera Lopez transferred his headquarters to the
South and rr ceeded TO prepare what has since been
known o. he Round Island expedition During
the month OF August, lS49 between four and i've
hundred men were collected at little island wess
of the mouth % Mobile Bay, aud they we're there
being organized into expedition against Cuba
In connection with this enterprise several steam
ships were employed in New York for transpprta
ton but previous TO their departure the steamers
Sea Coll and Cleopatra were seized and their parti
lifstion In the expedition prevented General Fay
or issned proclamation warning all persons sgaln.t
err,bsrkine IN hostile expeditions against friendly
ordered 60 blockade the expeditonists mt Round
Island This was done by Lieutenants Tptten and
Randolph, the latter Of whom issued a proclamation
10 that effect. Round Island being within the urls
dction of the State Of Mississippi the Governor Of
that State issued CT order for the arrest Of Leute
napt Randolph for having committed a VIC
ation of the rights of sovereignty Of the state
in blockadipg portion Of u. The result OF all this
vas that the expedition was broken up, and J. T..
O'Sulivan, now Minister 20 Portugal and other par
ties were tried in New York for an infringement "
the neutrality laws They were, however acquitted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-10
RAOUSSET DE BoULBON AND GERMANS
OPERATIONS In MEXICO.

After the failure Of Walkers expedition TO Lower
California and Sonora parties in thetity Of Mexico
who for reasons of their own have long entertained
desire to get possession Of certain rich mining dis
tricts there determined 10 NJ out another expedition
and obtain II by force. A French adyenturor, known
as Count Rsousset de Boulton, found in Caifor-
MIA TO suit their purposes and they supplied him
with money. He prepared small expedition to
Sonora. Failing in his first attempt he withdrew 10
California, and obtaining more funds, and encourage.
ment from the City Of Mexico, he started on his
second expedition.
In 1854, when General Alvarez determined 10 pro
was proclaimed, great efforts were made by the
several leaders in different parts of Mexico to obtain
assistance from the United States. Some Of them
came 10 New York, others went 10 New Orleans.
Others TO Texas and others again were sent 20 San
Francisco. From the Atlantic aide no expedition
was fitted out, but General Comonfort who came TO
New York for the purpose, purchased cargo OF
arms, and sent il round Cape Horn TO the vest
coast OF Mexico The agents who were sent 20 Cali
forna were somewhat more succes4ful. and a con
tract was made with a naturnlyc1 citizen OF the
United States, named German, 10 take an expedition
down 10 Mexico Tor the purpose OF cooper
ting with the movement against Santa Anna
Delays that bad occurred in the negotiation
and ultimately In tho carrying out oil nis
movement, caused the expedition to arrive ~ Ia
Pss, in Lower California, after sante A9na nsd neo
from Mexico. Here German aud bis followers wero
Immediately seized az fbusters, anu scn. ,.rs
10 Mexico The foreign subjects who formed par,
of the force accepted their liberation as an sct OF
grace from the Mexican government 10 the french
MUNSTER. but the American citizens, holding 70 the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-10
CONSPIRACY OF LOPEZ IN CUBA.

The next movement OF the hlibusters IN cbrono-
logical order was the attempt to effect revolution
in Cuba ard establish ali Independent goyernment
which should lead afterwards TO the admission OF
that Island into the American Union, after the man
ner of Texas. The prime mover in initiating this
scheme was General Narciso Lopez. lie was a ma
tive of Venezuela where at the earyage Of fourteen
some cruetes practised by the patriot troops upon
members Of his family, induced him to join the
Spanish army. Even at this tender age he WAS
noted for the audacy of his character aud his bold
feats loon brought hin promotion.
After the success OF the patriot arms he went
with The rest of the Spanish forces to Cuba and sub
.equeutiy to Spain. His career presents no points
Of interest until the breaking out Of the Carst war
in ls05, when the same reckless bravery which he
had exhibited In Venezuela brought him still further
promotion. lie returned to Cuba and for some
years held various Offices there, the last of which
wa Governor Of Trinidad and Commander-inC Chief
Of the Central Department 1t was subsequent TO this,
while residing on a small estate near Cienfuegos,
that he began In the winter of 1ea7 an the spring
OF lsis 20 mature plan for revoiGtionizing the
island. These movements becoming suspected by
The government, an adjutant was sent from Havana
tO tienuego-, with orders to bring him under arrest
to &C capital On reaching Cienfuegos he 49, his
MISSION known 10 the Governor, who sent q fihte To-
Lopez. asking him 10 come into town, as he wished
to zee him. lopez had received adyices which led
him q suspect the true purpose OF this conferences
and taking horse, instead Of riding into town, rode
directly across the island TO Cardenas-a distance Of
some eighty miles. Finding vessel about 10 de-
part for the United States, he continued his fight to
Matanzas- twelve leagues further and got on
board Of a vessel bound 10 Bristol. X. l. With his
departure from Cuba, the revolutionary schemes
falling through there, were transferred to the United
States.
when the war in Mexico was drawing 70 a close,
and il was supposed that the army would be dis
banded there negotiations entered into be-
tween certain parties in Cuba and General Worth for
TN. purpose of taking expedition Of from five to
Ten thousand men from Vera Cruz 20 Cuba, with the
design Of overturning the Spanish government. The
determination Of the government Of the United
States 10 disband TIE troops At their respective
homes broke up this scheme.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-10
THE CARpENAs EXPEDITION.

After the breaking up Of the Round Island expe-
dition the breach between General Lopez and the
Cuban yunta Of New york was elaI, and be pro.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-10
MEXICAN FILIBUsTERING ON CUBA.

The Tscubaya Convention Of American Republics
having fallen through, efforts were made in Mexico
10 revive the revolutionary feeling in CHA and ex
pei the Spanish government secret society, hav-
ng its centre in Mexico was formed under the name
Of the Black Eagle" and its ramiacstons were ex
itended through large portion Of Cuba The move
men, was very early discovered by the Spanish go
yernment. which succeeded in srresting one OF the
sgopts who came from Mexico with important pa
pers. and many arrests were made. Some OF the
parties were sentenced 10 death. which was otter
wards committed TO imprisonment, and lie whde
thing Was quashed.
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CARAVAJALS MOVEMENT IN MEXICO.
During the year 1861 great discomfort grew up in
Mexico against the government Of General Arista,
and in October Of that year General Csravaal
pronounced at Saltio, in Nueva Leon, against
bis government. lie invited the cooperation Of
some Texas leaders and Colonel John Il. Ford aud
General Wheat loiied him, and at one time he hid
o. many az three hundred Texans ia bis ranks. He
attacked and took the town OF Satillo and then ey
tended bis operations TO Matamoros. his great do
sire being 10 hold port, that he could establish
q tariff for the collection Of revenue. The chief
event Of this movement was the attack ON the city
ot Matamoros, which was made on the 2lst Of No
vernber and on the 23d he had obtained possession
# the greater portion of the city. On that day
fire broke out and the Custom House and o large
part OF the place was reduced 70 ruins. Caravajal
and his forces were ultimately Obliged 10 retreat,
and were finally broken up, having been abandoned
iy most of the Americans who had joined them
Carayaja tn "A retired TO private life, aad took no
further part In public affairs till the revolution
against Santa Anna in 1854. when he sgan came
into the field; but having no cooperation from the
peore Of Texas. he made little impression upon the
movements cf the day. He Is now editing u small
pauer, called NJ Pueblo, NJ the town Of Camsrgo,
near the frontier If Texas Csravaial was educated
IN Kentucky, and il Familiarity scluainted with the
English language and our institutions and laws.
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THE COLOMBIAN PRIvATEERS AND COM
MoDoRE PORTER.
The ercrts Of the Spanish Amescan colonies 10
spcare their independence we're largely seconded 10
ths United s,s;es, more particularly after the wat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-27

warning and not TO believe he intended TO alsrm
them. They shouted from all sides, "No. no, IN
most amusing derisou, while Lovejoy and Blair
threw in shell or two which quite dIsconcerted
the honorable DISCOVER The whole scene was IN.
dicrous and rich, aud the debit Of Mr.. Gsrtrell VIII
BE- remembered as good thing.
The Supreme Court will take recess between
the let of March and the lst of April for Circuit
duty. and then resume the heavy calendtr, which
contrives TO grow yearly in spite of every Effort TO
keep il within reasonable limits
Ever since the rush Of the panic, the transfer of
United States stocks at the Treasury has almost
ceased In the last few weeks hardly $50, 900 have
changed hands, with outstanding loans 10 the ex-
tent of TWENTY-FIVE millions. The notes are harder
to put of, and but for the Disbursing Agents. who
compel officials to receive them. would b.. run
down even below their present point. INDEX.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-27
SHOCKING CASE or SUICIDE.

young man about - or - yeas Of sge csIss ,ass
the shooting gallery Of Charles v. Ougnoo. No 5g
Broadway, about quarter 10 O'Clock and aaer IRA,
round Of eight shots with pistol paid fos them 10
then stated that he would shoot another auar,.ts
worth. After the psto had been Oaded no delhss-
ately placed the muzzle TO his eye dischsrg'us tho
content, into his head. when he fell aud Immediately
expired. The bal Is supposed 10 have lodged IN ths
brain. The unme " The deceased Is unkoosu. A
number of persons endeavored to recognize the body.
hut without success The deceased had Light compiler
ION sod ht hair ard is about feet inches in hight
He was dressed in black frOck cost dark oassness
pan,aloons, black velvet vest with white spots ana
gszed csp. Coroner PER-, was no,Ited oil the occur
renee. aud will hold inquest on the body al " c'oss
to-day at the Eighth Ward Sia;.oDliouse. whittier ths
body was conveyed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-27
LATER AND IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
General Rising against Comonfort.
ANARCHY AND CONFUSION.
rhs City Of MEXICO In State OF Siege.

Nrw-ORLEAss, Monday, JAN % 1853.
The steamship Tennessee has arrived from Vera
c,,,z which port she left the Dist inst, bringing
b;chlv important news from Mexico.
The country Was in a complete state of anarchy.
Nearly al the mail stages between Vera Cruz and the
capital had been robbed nearly every State and town
in the Republic was issuing pronuncismentos against
Comonfort; and the City Of Mexico was in state Of
sege.
On the 18th, the Zuoaga brigade, which first de-
clared the Dictatorship of Comonfor pronounced
against him. II holds the citadel and barracks of San
Augustine and Santo Domingo. Comonfor had been
refused admission to the last named.
Comonfort has assembled two thousand troops at
the palace with artillery. He had also arrested Gen.
ZuloaCa but afterward released him parole.
portion of the Zulosga brigade were in favor Of
Gen. Zuloaga for the Presidency, while others ad
yanced the claims Of Santa Anna.
On the 18th the barracks of San Augustine were
attacked BY Comonforts troops, but repulsed them.
All the foreigners in the city had hosted the flags Of
their respective countries for protection Confusion
regns supreme at the capital.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-27
NETWORK LEGISLATURE
ASSEM- BLY,.

ELECTION OF SPEAKER AND CLERK.
The question upon the appeal from the decision
BY requiring the question before the House to be de-
cded before any other question Is entertained, IN
order.
MIR. CRANE moved to lay the appeal on the table,
carrying all questions with it. Carried:
Mr. DURYEA moved that upon the call tor the
question on any resolution being seconded by ma
iorty the question shall be put before entertaining
any other queston-(in effect the previous question
rule ..,
Mr.. WEIR moved to lay the motion on the table.
Carried-58 to 81
Mr.. DYCKMAN moved to vote for Speaker in the
usual manner.
vail.
Mr.. HANFORD moved that Messrs. Alvord and
Van Valkenburgh be conducted to the foot OF State
street and started for the Capitol the first one reach
ingthe Speaker chair to be elected; ana tla' Son
S. Nafew, Thurlow Weed and L. S. Parsons be desig-
mated to see fair play. (Rears of laughter.
Mr. DELANEY moved to lay the subject on the
table. L., eu
Speaker in the usual manner, with this result: van
Tskenburgh 81; Alvord 40; Horton, - Law, l.
MI DAYTON moved another vote.
Mr. LAWRENCE moved that Mr.. Alvord De DE-
clared Speaker. and John j. Reilly Clerk.
On motion, laid on the table. 49,
Mr.. w. f. JONES moved that the plurality rule be
adopted. ,a
Speaker and Henry Ward Beecher Clerk.
Mr.. BARNES moved the plurality rule. Carried
81 to 49,
The question was then the resolution as amended.
M. GRAIN moved TO lay the whole subject On lhe
table. Carred-58 to 80.
Mr. GODDARD moved that the House now proceed
to vote for Clerk in the manner as the House mas
for Speaker. .h
Mr.. PARSONS moved to lay the motion on the
table. ~, :.
Mr.. ENGS moved, when the House adjourned II
adjourn to Il p. m. Laid on the table. , IL
Mr.. SALISBURY moved that ThOs. G. Alvoru 10
declared Speaker, and ID. L. Wilson Clerk
Mr.. SHEPARD moved the plurality rule. -.
Mr.. RICHARDS moved TO substitute the names VI
Messrs Van Valkenburgh and Hughes. A..
Mr.. MOORE moved to lay the whole subject Oh 'n'
table. Csued-5S TO 50.
Mr.. w. +. JONES moved that X. b. van yahen,
burgh be declared Speaker and Charles hus"e'
Clerk. ..;,, on
MIR. LANNING moved the previous question on
this motion.
The CLERK ruled the motion out of order.
Mr. GRAIN appealed from the Clerk deci,ion Oh
The decision of the Clerk was sustsned-lea' ~
Nays Is. ~, and Rich.
Mr.. GRAIN moved the names of Alvcrd ana h'cn'
ardsoD. ,
| Mr. LANINC moved Alvord and Hughes ..
| Mr. BARNES moved to lay the whole su"Jeo' VI
| the table Carried. ..d % ,,o,.
Mr. b. then moved that the House proceed 10 'o W,
for Speaker in the usual manner, and the Pe,''H ie
ceivinr the largest number be declared electeI' =
| Mr. LANING moved to amend by adding, tla. III III
mediaey after the other officers be voieu 'oi W ''e
I sspe maj ner and under the same lS"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-27
LETTER FROM GEN. LANE.
.,,,.., 81, IT,, pb;ladalphia EVeniur Rulletiu


WAsHINGToN Jan. y, 1888.
have seen letter from Gen. Lane, dated Law
renee Kansas, Jan. l6 1853" in which he says;
You will have learned before this reaches wash
ingtop that we participated iii the elections under the
Lecompton frauds-under protest, OF course-and with
the understanding that those elected are to strange
the vile thing. Should Calhoun dare TO grant certiti-
Gates different from the legal coant, which proves 10
be largely State will take care of the gentle
man. Should Congress, in violation of our rights,
admit lis under that instrument we will have ma.
iority in both branches unless we are cOunted oH OF
the Legislature when il meets and will refuse to pass
law or in any manner to give II power and effect.
"To-morrow the Territorial Legislature will proba-
bly pass bill calling Constitutional Convention,
which, it s hoped, will unravel (if Lecompton Is de-
ieatedl the Kansas imbroglo. II Congress UNDER
takes to enforce the Lecompton Constitution upon us
we shall fight. We can do nothing else with honor to
ourselves. ,
1--WE have Jack Henderson here under arrest. Ii
seems precinct was established at Delaware Gross,
ING on the lth | was at Leavenworth, and heard
that our opponents claiming that oOO votes were
cast at that pr...ct, which would give our enemies
arrest of the Judges and their conveyance to Law.
renee Garrett one OF them, was accordingly ar
rested He said that only i3 votes were received or
certified to; that the evening of the election Jack
Henderson came there and expressed great So
icitude about the safe transmission Of the
votes to Calhoun and desired that they be
placed in his hands "a the messenger, which was
done. | Immediately directed HenderSons arrest,
w
tory He said be had delivered the votes to Calhoun.
When the count held the returns were not forth
coming. In the mean time Calhoun had been sub
penaed as a witness before Probate Judge Of this
county as witness in Henderson, case. He refused
to attend An attachment was issued and he was ar
rested under it. writ of habeas corpus was already
issued from Judge Cato and by the aid of the United
States troops he released and fled the Territory,
being protected by the Federal troops to the border
During this time Perkins placed in the hands Of Mar
shall Dennis writ of habeas corpus for the body OF
Henderson, and Cato had served process on me for
the delivering up of Henderson, but the latter refused
to be delivered up, well knowing he would get his just
dues from the popuaee at large. He is now here, and
will remain until such time We have no further use
for him.
fThe vote against the Constitution on the ih inst.
was overwhelming, and should think such vote
would have some influence upon the stony hearts of
partisan Congress. We shall see.
g suppose you know that the feeling here is strong
ly against any Congressional enabling act. We want
no intervention with our affairs by Congress, feeling
that fully competent to settle those matters
ourselves. We rant TO be let a0He.'
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GEN. SCOTT-NEW-GR

CorrespOndence O The Richmond Enquirer.
WAsHfsGTON, Jan. q, 1853.
| have heard it suggested that Gen. Scott goes to
organize force in California to operate against the
Mormons and by HE presence to nfuse greater DE-
cree of energy and activity into the officers in charge
of the campagn-whie others shrewdly suspect that
the General is only going into honorable exile, while
the Administration prefer his room to his company
for the time being.
Such are some Of the reasons assigned by the know
ing ones for Gen. SCOTS contemplated trip But the
cause for this extraordinary movement is known alone
to the President, his Cabinet and Gen. Scott. The
peculiar views of the Government have been made
known fully to the Commander Chief, and he goes
10 San Francisco and the whole Pacific Coast clothed
with extraordinary powers, and Gov. Young may find
his troops not only whipped but himself checkmated
at every turn whether be make for the British Posses
sons or seek more genial location IN the State OF
Sonora.
The rumor that New-Granada had rejected the
Convention concluded last Summer between Secretary
Cass and Gen. Herran is without foundation IN truth
| am authorized to say that the President OIL New
Granada not feeling himself authonzedto ratiiy the
Convention had referred il to the Congress when was
then about assembling Congress might or might rot
modify some of the articles, but a. wnoie, II was
highly approved Of by the President and people Ten
ratified or only modified in such manner as not 10
affect materially any Of it, provisions.
On Tuesday, Baron Gerolt, who is the diplomatic
representative here OF the bridegroom, gives dinner
in honor Of the important event, but limits ms
cards of invitation 10 the representatives OF crowned
heads The Ministers here from the various repuDhcs
of the world have taken umbrage at this ana tPe rep
resentative Of Prince Frederick William explains ny
,avino " mis- dinipp-rc ON il exceedingly SMALL
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STATE of the Weather.

by the Eastern Northern Western and Southern LneI
ceived at No. q Wall street,
MORNING REPORT. Tuesday. Jan D.
MONTREAL. Ga. m.-Wsrm aud raining -.
QUEBEC, a. m.-Rsipns; 40.
BosTos, Msss.-Hazy and Summer.ke 81
BGGs Mi M. 81. %c M spS SS9ges & 3d.
f Msi.. l. + saG %. WIND si sE s s.
FREDrRIcKLOs, N B., "a m:ICI q, aud mild; 25
ST. JOINS, N. F.-Cloudy wind S.W.; 80
NEwYoRK u n.-Mid and showerJ, wind s.. 81, bsrome
tes 3ol6o.
CHciSs.rr oAio-Cle.r; 49,
81. horis, Mo ay-ccStSGS1'i.
T 1s1,.sS' Shs lc%@Sf; Wind W; 50
Burr 1 n Y~CieSdyj raining; wind W. ~.
CLEVELAND, Ohio-Cloidy; 50
s srsfssfir nlI 1II@Iiud Is 5. VS.
JAsn,ymLE, Wi.-RRsai Rain a.
Rock IsLAsD-Cloudy; a.
FULTON, nk-Cloudy; S.
BURLINGTON, Iowa-Rany ~
WiLKEssARRi. P,.-warm and showery; 81
EAsros, PA-Warm raining; wind : 5: W; ;xi,a w. 81
NV ORLEAss, jan 2sThe weather 'ul'ry and damp
wind 5; Thermometer 81 rain fell last night
EVENING REPORT. Tuesday, Jan. 2-6 p
Dr,yIRy. n Y-Mld and cloudy wind ".
FLMRA NJ Y.-Csm and clear a.
EIwRuRcH N: Y-Rslny and warm, wind 81 50.
NEwHAyss So Com wind a. -clouav and
'' Bsir na Md.-srltry and wet; 52;,,u
with indications Of more rain; 81
PHILADEIpHIA, Pa Cloudy; wind S. WI ST.
LOUISVILLE Ky.-Clear; 80.
NIcKsBuRG, Miss Clearing of; 81
EEw.oRLrAss' Va Cloudy and rainy 60.
CHARLoTTETowN.N B-Rainingi wind s.
CALAIS Me.-Thermometer 40; wind s. W; raining
PORTLAND Me-wind s. T.. OverOs's-Seen aiming nearly