The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-24

Arrangements at VentOsa-City or Tehuan-
tepec-Benuty OF the Indian Market Girls
AlmOlOtO-A Live Yankees Sleeping Ar
rangements-Magnificcn or the LIST amus
Observation-Disclosures Sc.


Scenery-Suchil-Miniati &c.
[From the correspondence Of the New Orleans Delta,
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 1858.
AT the Goth of November the splendid steamer
Golden Age fred her gun aud We were soon ab east Of
the beautiful blue Pacific, bound for the Atant states:
and upon leaving the bay Of San Francisco the view
most grand and imposing, thousands were assembled
TO see our noble ship leave her mornings Our passengers
in all numbered about four hundred eighty five Of whom
were bound for New Orleans, via Tehuanepec. On the
2lst we passed the steamer bound for San Fran
cisco, with passengers from New York, three moths at
On the 10th inst. anchored at Mazan LA, and re
ceved specie tor the Atlantic cities, which, added to the
amount from San Francisco by the Golden Age makes
treasure reach 81, 237 900.
On the 9th nst a, three O'clock reached the ha
Dor OF Acapulco where We discharged our cannol, and
soon anchored in this beautiful bay.
Passengers via Tehanepec are transferred to the steamer
this steamer ready for start. She discharged her gun
as signal OF readiness, when all were anxious TO change
steamers.
Upon going the bay OF Acapulco the band board
the magnificent of Merrimac played the air OF the
"Snr Spangcd Banner" which music never sounded
sweey TO than at that time the still
The passengers via Tehuantepec were informed that
their baggage must be passed through the Custom House
before gong on board the Oregon We accordingly took
small boats and the Custom House, and glad
to learn from the officer in command that it was simply
matter of or and need give passengers no care or aen
ton for the baggage would be taken from the lighter,
but simply pass under the of the officer IN port and
then be put on board the steamer Oregon.
On thea fernoon of the 9th ut at O'Clock the Oregon
fired her gum when all passengers were soon on board
ready TO start for La Veptosa.
from Acapulco 10 Ia NcutOea Is Loo miles,
and made by the Oregon in SO hours We along the
coast all the distance, and have fine view OF the tower
ing mountains OF Mexico
Before landing at La Ventosa few of our passengers
Give in number) formed company, and resolved TO keep
together, and cross the Isthmus ~ our own way:
This little company consisted OF Frederick Hail. Esq., Of
San Jose; DR. j. L. Hornsby, Of San Jose; Col Mea,
Of Mexico and H. w. Bradley, Of San Francisco, and
myself Our party complete, and as wa requisite
TO have captain unanimously elected Frederick Hall
as captain and have derived great advantage from our
On Monday November % at seven o'clock. anchored
at the bay of La Ventosa and Immediately commenced to
send passengers ashore in small boats and as only eight
could at trip took ten trips 10 land passen
and baggage. AT eleven O'Clock A. M. we were all
landed at La ventosa and ready TO cross the sthmus for
Suchil
But here met with much delay, the animals had
not arrived from the city Of Tehuantepec TO take for
ward Upon landing at La Vcntosa was amusing TO see
the natives about fity wade into the water TO take hold
of small boat and bring her safe ashore The surf
very high and difficult to ride, and when reached
the beach it necessary TO be carried short distance
on the backs of the natives.
The agents Ia yentosa surprised many
passengers and Immediately sent TO the city Of Tehuane
rec for extra mules. This created great delay, and
were detained at this place from IL A. NJ to O'Clock P.
NJ, when all mounted and the order given
to march will mention here that great is taken
with baggage Checks are given for everything, and all
CARPET bags bundles yases and small articles are scwed
into large sacks and well packed mules; and thus
almost sure to arrive safely You receive them at the
steamers dock at suchil, on Coatzacoalcos river
To Mr.. Casin Captain Bunker and Captain Webster,
agents OF the Louisiana Tehuantepec Company, we arc in
debed for their kind attention. They obgng gentle
have station at this place. and furnish all passengers
with meals, free of expense The house is under the
charge Of Harry W Demars formerly OF the Metropolitan
Hote, New York.
CRY or TEiuASTEpEc, Nov so, 1853
We left Ia ventosa at three O'Clock yesterday afcr
noon about eighty five in all well mounted mules and
horses, and among passengers two ladies and
children To trotting the dusty road
muIeback was singular spcctacle hal never ridden
mule before, and cut rather a aughable figure. How
ever, all ready for sport. Many started Oh at
first full trot, but little party Of i've were the
Dv1fs N NO 1at IN b.
the and take quiet ride to this city We had gone
but short distance when we discovered at least ten
natives and Mexicans on foot, who kept up with
horses and mules all the way TO The city had attached
10 my saddle flask OF choice brandy, and gave II 10
along adnirng the beautiful and exquisite scenery by
the roadside. We reached the city Of Tehuantepcc at
night and took Quarters sy special INVITATION =. the
and good room secured for the night.
the city, and not knowing the hotel from any other
building, We drove through the gates of private resi-
dcnce when the guards gave us notice 10 leave which we
most certainly did. Captain Hall, OF our party being
familiar with the Mexican and Spanish languages,
obtained all requisite information, and
registered as guests at the hotel and made quite com
Portable. We retired carly and next morning be-
lore daybreas and took an early walk, when
accosted by Mexican guard, who with bayonet pointed
usl ordered 10 stand We explained that
passengers, and he permitted us TO We visited
The cid church. whose history Is said 10 date back 10 the
conquest We visited the barracks and listened
10 the morning tattoo from the soldiers band AT eight
O'Clock ve visited the Plaza, or market place. have
Indian market girls displayed. Their features most perfect
their teeth white pearls and the expression OF
anna be and lovely. Their dress singular
the climate warm that they wore nothing but two
brcadhs OF muslin to the knee, before and the other
behind, which displayed their welliormed limbs TO the
satisfaction of all They wore muslin sack across their
shoulders, and left exposed 10 the eye round and well
formed shoulders, with aii developed forms Our party
purchased many articles from them, and through Colonel
T.. j Meja and Captain Hall conversed with Them, and
had much rare sfort think there must have been at
least two hundred OF these girls In the Market and they
all delighted TO have Americans admire them and
make purchase from them, and must acknowledge my
regret q leaving SO soon.
The city Of Tehuanspec IL handsome and sngulariy
built city. Many OF the buildings are antique, and pre-
sent quite grand appearance 10 strangers The popula
l. said be about 900, the large proportion Of
which natives of the lsthmGs. The women celc
brated for their me forms and Inc teeth Many Of
them very intelligent the large majority have
beautiful eyes, and, altogether might b. called very
handsome women. The LOUISIANA Tehuautcpcc Com.
pny have contracts with all hotels along the route 10
entertain AZ PASSENGER ire 81 tAienci ana who're tnere
If hotel along the line q travel the company have
rancho where they accommodate all rasstn AZ pre-
sent the accommodation rather rough but 70 a reason
able people good cnou.h wien you consider that the
enterprise new one, and that time s rcldired 20 per
feet all large orgsnzit ors
At eleven ocock Tues lay ready 70 start
ward and aitT three coaches well iled the remain
der were mounted GA mules and horses A. We marched
through the street, of Tehauntcpc created great
citomcn, among the natives We travelled along nicely
about twenty miles which brought 10 the villa II san
Jcronomor which Is quite forrishng place " about
1000 people all natives, and seems 10 me TINT At least
half lie popuIlt9n we're chldrenall naked running
about a. many them beautiful lttlc fellows. Be-
fore reaching this place crossed the Rio 6ranIc. Al
though tie company had made 10 give
dinner, prepared private dinner and ihrough of
the party, Col n J. Meta, became acquainted with
beautiful and ntegn, spmsh woman, who served upfar
dclciCcs rcTast and NJ fact facilitated
with her that purchased from her meek aad arms hcr
jewels kceIakes 10 remind of herself and her dC-
refreshments We shook hands With h.r and sai
Ados--lnd we're once more On the mtrch. regret
have 10 tic talent ~ describe the extreme beauty Of the
tropical scenery but only add that m1e rich AMI
exquisite cannot be found elsewhere. iae cabins
pretty aad guarly built being ~ e 0f branches &C
trees planted " The ground ami lAshed Together With
ropes The root Il made ~ palm leaves which laid
green aud soon dry, and make good rood.
No windows fuUTs or iuors make toe houses complete
w continued travel IN nice little Concord COACH
ard pissed through beautiful country and over fnc
road occasionally hy, bs IN most excellent order We
reached the rext Villa, called " Mmoloyo, AZ eight
O'Clock the evening being any two miles from L. Ven
osa whore remained Tor the night, and were shown 70
hammock all ready and waiting for our weary bones