The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-22

CAPT TURNER AND THE eoN'"H
WHAT Is MIR. cHURCHwELL AFTER THE JuAHtA
covFRN.ENT TO OFFERED REFUGE On
BOARD THE ASGLo-FRENcH FLEET, ETC, ETC
The United States mail steamship Tennessee which ar
rived at New Orleans the 18th inst, from Vera Cruz
brought the following passengers
Mrs. 10 Grand and two children, Mrs. Dumont ana
child, Miss Raven, Miss Walton, l.. Calderon, Hohay ~
Souler, +. Paredes II. Heath, f. J. Lowell L. Davesne,
Z. Barselcke, L. Manson, c. Christensen, y Jour
dan Collard Dr. Smith Clearer OF dispatches 10 Washing
ton)-and in the Storage
The Tennessee left at SACRIFICES three French and two
English of war, and the American oiwT
Saratoga.
From the Vera Cruz correspondence OF the sth to the
New Orleans Picayune gather the following ltenis
In Vera Cruz the French and English commanders OF
fleets have succeeded in enforcing their demands ISL
That the per cents from CUSTOMS set aside 10 meet the IN
terest on the conventional bonds shall be faithfully he
for that purpose ID That high rates OF duties winch
reduced year ago. shall be restored fortnwt anu
3D. That Gen. Cara shall be reprimanded and be re-
qured to salue the French and British flag when SHOWN
at Tampco without having the salute returned 49,.
The foreigners here, especially citizens oil the ohteu
States, are very anxious to what your government
late the tariff OF our customs in Mexican ports And
the decree restoring the old tariff takes elect from the
date of the decree-rrespectve of goods ordered and
shpped 10 this port before the ssued-there
by making il retroactive the merchants have held meet
is and protested against this unjust measure and the
United States Consul Vera Cruz has promptly protested
officially both against the interference OF the French and
English commanders in regulating the Mexican tariff and
the tariff viii not his government sustain him in this
Among the passengers who in the Tennessee is
DR.. J. w. Smith, OF Acapulco who visits the United States
important business connected with the constitutional
party Of Mexico He is the bosom friend OF that old
ran and staunch democratic beraist Gen Juan Alvarez
Or. Smith gentleman Of fine intelligence and
is better posted in Mexican affairs than he You should
make his acquaintance.
From some cause or other there has been quite stir
among the noabes of Vera Cruz for the last few days.
but for the of it all you look some person
confidence here than myself OF this am conf
m will tram pirnu
soon.
Another letter Of date to the journal says
England aud France have succeeded at last in crushing
the Juarez government.
The demands of these two European Powers have been
complied with by this government and half of all
venues have been set aside to Ill the pockets of the Eng
iish bondholders.
Besides, the of the English and French commanders
OF the naval forces have insisted upon an increase in
the rates OF duties and demanded the establishment
OF tariff 80 per cent higher than our merchants had
paid for the last year.
matter Of much discussion lately. The liberal govern
ment weakened much by it, and in all probability may
not be able TO defend the city against the threatened at
tack OF Niramon This general is his march to Vera
Cruz
Another newspaper correspondent of same date says
Never before was such opportunity for interference
the part of the United States presented that afforded
by the late compulsory increase Of import duties effected
by the French and English fleets. We strange things
Who would have supposed that the Influence Of the
French Minister at the City Of Mexico would be great
and in conflict with the interests of all parties
concerned bondhoders included for is evident that all
must cease and then nobody will get anything Thus the
increasing Of the tariff TO kill the goose that lays the
golden egg.
Captain Turner of the Saratoga will protest against
these high handed measures, which step Of his will afford
the United States opportunity of vigorous Interference
but fear the age Of craftsmanship gone l. e. in the
latitude of Washington. As to the Monroe doctrine
TO be alluded to only in mockery Of American degradation
abroad Certainly nothing could manifest greater contempt
M n he ENrO
ments which, in order to further the plans the church
party and to destroy the Of Zora and Juaez
go go Tar as TO order an increase Of duties sixty per
cent OF which they gobble up, when those
mens have for forty years eadeavored to wheede and
coax the Mexicans into q low tariff policy.
Tue merchants Of this place, representing they do
millions Of caPlta and being all foreigners, you are
aware have been pcwerless to effect anything, even
suspension OF measure fraugh with such serious deri
ment to their interests. The French and English mer.
chants have not been able their respective commo
dores and an interview asked Of the French Admiral by
his Compariots fatty refused Thus it is NANTES.
that the pretence of protecting the interests of the French
and English in this country Is a mere sham The whole
thing Is dodge to sustain Zuoaga and break down the
liberals
Of course the Eugish figures largely in all these
proceedings as well he may for being bondholder he
directly interested. He has entered upon the duty
Intervention in the Custom House. 1t is not doubted he
will keep sharp lookout for John Bulls share Of that
modest sixty six per cent Of all customs 10 He
says, however that all ia not settled yet government
here having insisted upon the recognition Of its legitimacy
by the naval commanders AS TO the United States Con-
sui, ye gods!
What is MI Churchwell after? He certainly must have
some official business in hand else why such important
and mysterious movements He has been up to the
city Of Mexico and has returned looking deeply dpo.
nac than ever AS he does not embark for the United States
by this steamer but sends bearer Of dispatches
only conclude that he is here government mission.
Well, after the cry Of wolf wolf for near twelve
MONTH 1t seems he coming at last the shape of that
dashng and successful young soldier OF fortune Mramon
They are preparing here TO give him reception,
but scarcely possible the English and French fleets
will permit actual hosties and herein lies the fate of
the present struggle Of the liberals uarez and cabinet
will be rendered place OF refuge board allied
squadron ana this reveals the deep laid and diabocal
diplomacy OF the interposition. It a well concocted
scheme to set up the Conservadors and crush the
Puroe.