The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-14
chihuahua and Sonora.
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 1859.
The Effect Of the Proposed Proteaorae-F,cts About Chi
huahua and iSonora-Guaymas-Is Commercial 4dcan
ages Which might Benefit us-En9lsh Ourages-Po'sible
Advantages to Tfade-Adpice from Tristan Bur
CESS, de-, dc.
1t is great pity that of asute members Of
Congress do not better understand the policy indicated by
the Presidents recommendation in regard to Sonora and
Chihuahua. propose to enghen them little upon the
effect Of the proectorae recommended by the President
Sonora contains a mixed population of about 100 900
sous-spread a territory of 5000 square miles,
The only port Of entry Guaymas the Gulf Of Cafor
MAJ better and safer harbor than San Francisco, and Of
sufficient capacity to transact the Of the world
At this town OF Guaymas, which has population Of 6000
several immense fortunes have been made iu the last few
years. The imports of Guaymas vary from three to five
millions Of dollars per annum, entirely of English goods
brought direct from England These goods paid for
in silver bars and gold dust-prncipaly slver-whch Is
two three times year carried from Guaymas To Eng
land via Panama, in English frgates commanded by
favore of the Admiralty Lords, who kindly shut their
eyes the fact that the commander receives handsome
per 6enage 1t is within two years that an English fri
gate, in defiance Of the Collector, openly carried of
large amount of silver without paying the export duty
The duties single ship which entered Guaymas Last
October S160 000 but private arrangement with
Peschiera and the COllector-who did not trouble the
general government with return-cOnsferabl reduced
this sum- Nearly the whole population OF Sonora in
GLIDING the semi civilized lndans-the Yaquis Mayos,
TaumaIes and POpagos-use cotton cloth, cacoes and
staple goods and the nexhausbe mineral wealth Of the
country supplies them it'll more less money. Under
the protection Of the United States and with the eetab
lishment OF military post in Sonora, this immense
ket would be opened With peace in the country
and protection against the Apaches great majority of
the people of Sonora would their mining
ether pursuits Silver and gold articles OF trade
barter, would become much abundant; the port
Ct Guaymas would be open to trade-an i'm.
mense commerce. only equaed by that Of early California,
would be stimulated into profitable existence Our manu-
acurers would forget to cry out for protective tariff
busted in making their looms produce supply equal to
the demand Our clippers would longer rot at the
wharves and the commercial world which is crying
out at the want Of silver, would its sup
pea. have said nothing Of the necessity for the
commended protec0rate in view Of growing inte-
rests in Arizona and her want Of port the Gulf 1t
however, fact that cannot be disputed that Sonora,
under its present misgovernment, is nuisance at
door which civilized population in Arizona long
tolerate. The policy indicated by the President is not
only just in view of our relations with Mexico but IL is
the best In ITSELF commend TO the reconsideration OF
the Military Committee Of the House. and advise them
study by the light of the words Of Tristan Burgess
spoken upon far different question years ago in the
Senate
The system carries with the principle of durability.
Thus may egsate not for twenty years. but for twenty
centuries. Your edce will be extended with your extend
ing country and will and satisfy the requirements
Of these increasing States and the multiplying millions Of
this great nation, until the American eagle shall with one
wing wnnow the breezes Of the Atlantic, and with the
other hover over the quiet waters Of the Pacific until tho
colossal power OF the republic standing the lofty
mountains OF the continent SHALL with hand extend
the olive branch Of the peaceful nations Of the
earth, and with the other the sword Of justice
over the satisfied md tranquil citizens Of these wide
ly extended regions"
repeat there expansion in this idea, and the party
who goes TO the country on this cry must win.