The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-31

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an wcca cutting enterprise soeaaed Santiago river,
IN the State Of Jalsco he was recommended for tho
active and responsible position. Two years ago he
from san Francisco Tcpc and although then hut twen-
yoDe years Of age was entrusted with the work for which
he had been recommended The sawml was situated
on the hacienda OF Fan Lorenzo, ten leagues from
Topic and one mile from the small town of Santiago,
the river Of the same name. Here Mr.. Chase devoted
himsef 70 b3 hoors making himself popular with the
foreigners as wei, rs natives with whom he in
tact and giving entire satisfaction to his employer
In July last work at the mill became Oh
struc,ed by the low stage of water in the
river, and about tins time the federal troops from
Mazatan passed. through Santiago their way ~ repc,
which place they took Rnmors got abroad that the
fodera intended 10 sack Topic and business was duh
at the mill, and danger threatened his employer, Mr..
Chase eit his yong wife and child at Santiago and
10 Topic 10 Offer his services Mr. Hale and several
occasions he succeeded, by his exhibitions Of courage
with the federal rabbe and by his persuasion with their
officers in not only preventing the p,udcring Of his
poyers house and those Of other OF both parties
but also succeeded in getting restored
poor widow and her daughters athe,r household goods
which had been taken by the fednraisas The family be
onged 70 the clergy party and be referred for their
gratitude to Chase is unboundcd Their name 8 Rod
rguez with houses both in Santiago and Topic.
Towards the end Of July reports Of the approach
Of General MarQuex, with much superior force Of dc
pned soldiers The edcrats began make their prapa
ra'ons 70 on the report again set aosi that
the houses Of merchants and all wealthy people would DO
sacked by the ederaets before leaving the place. This
time the report credited such extent that all the
people Of wealth prepared 10 leave The only foreigner
who proposed TO stay Mr. Asopp, British Vice C0n
sui manager OF the house Of Barron Forbes Co.
lie was advised to dy OF his family, put de-
clarcd his intention of remaining on the score OF deity
Chase WINS one or those who advised him 10 60 and al
length offered his services and 10 defend the British
Consulate with his life should the federalsts threaten it.
Mr. Asopp left Chase in charge Of the consulate and he
managed not only 10 save IL but the houses Of several
other persons from moes,aon until tho cder lks.s le
and Gen. Marquee entered the town Mr.. Alsopp rearn
ed and Chase relieved OF his charge. His employer
svised him rot TO retarn TO the mill for whie until
things got settled and be accordingly remained IN Topic
Several days TRANSFERRED and many OF tho clergy con-
sentative party rendered their thanks 20 Mr. Chase for
the dnteresed and noble efforts ne had put forth be-
half of thor properties and houses. Ono evening how
ever, while walking IN the Plaza, he arrested aud
thrown in prison and for several days kept nica
During hts imprisonment several declarations said
have been made anst him. But these proceedings
managed IN private, and are not known fully Nr. Chase
finally ordered TO march with the clergy troops
Guadajara and had gone half the distance when tho
troops Were ordered back and be rstarned with them
To be again thrown III prison IN Topic. MIR. A.aopp
and others made efforts 10 obtain his berat on least
fair trial. The British Vice Consul especially offered ali
the guarantees he could u obtain for him henrug
which, il well known could only result In his liberia
ton. The clergy officials refused. But reported
by OF their generals that the that could be
done 10 Chase would be TO send him OF the country
Ills employer sorry hear this for he knew
he could not hope to got such capable person attend
20 his business.
In this way matters stood on the night OF the 9th Of
August On the following morning hoartrendng spec
taCe WAS prceeneu 10 tne gocu people OF WDtrn
cast shadow Of sorrow and glcom all but the ccr
gy's killers In Tepsc Poor 0rmond Chase had not
only been she shot during the night but his hssiess
the borders Of the Those who had him but
few days before, full Of fe running here and there,
bullying the federal soldery, and arguing with
their officers ~ prevent sack ofhe place looked upon
their gallant young friends feless body shoulders of
horror: and well they might.
appears that during the night orders had been re-
ceived from Gen. MARQUEE who had gone Guadaajara
70 shoot Chase and hang him in public place day
example TO foreigners These orders carried
out by Gen. Moreno.
day after this the WI low Of Chase gave birth
TO second child and she, with her children are
the house OF the British Vice Consul where they
are certain to receive every possible attention.