Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-07
From MENICO.

! from me Ven orleans EtcdUHNe
The schooner Suffolk Capt Smith, arrived at this port
last evening from Muattan Tehuantepec the 2th inst.
She likewise brings somewhat later from Vera Cruz,
taken down to Mnatitlan by the Mexican steamer
Ware as also later advices overland from the interior.
Of the whereabouts of Miramon we have no further
mention IL is only stated that he had issued proca-
nation ordering the submission and evacuation of Vera
Cruz within the space of four days This news WAS
taken down by the Ware the llh and leaves us to
suppose that portion Of the expedition, before ru-
mored had already arrived in the vicinity OF era Cruz
The proclamation, like that of last year. Is probably da-
ted at Jalapa or some other point the road whence
il found its way into tie city.
In the meantime the most active preparations contin-
ne both at AvaradO and Vera Cruz for putting those
cities in the best Of defence. Among other things,
the fort the mouth of the CoizlcoalcOs had been dis
mautled. and the guas, ammunition, &c all taken up
to Alvarado for the double purpose OF preventing their
falling into the hands of the enemy and strengthening
the defences Of the latter city
The natives all along the coast and especially Min
atan had also been impressed into servceaud orcbly
taken off to these Notifications. In the meantime
disturbances originating in the spirit of civil dis
cord had been renewed at Acayucam, and other places
the Isthmus and threatened in the interior OF the
Republic, to brea, out into open
Special correspondence Of the Picsyune
MfNATTfAN, February.
Political affairs in this Republic, need not say, look
gloomy. Mramon is in possession of nearly the whole
country except The Atlantic ports and Aazltan and AGA
puco the Pacific. Juarez is still in possession of
Tampco Vera Cruz Alvarado aud Minatitlan, but is
sorey pressed on every side.
Here, at Mnatitlan, for long time momentarily
expected prouDcidasnto in favor Of MIRMoS and
with the seizure of the American property aud the
slssinatiOn Of American citizens but thanks to the
prompt action Of Mr. McLANE, now feel No
did he learn of these revolutionary schemes than
hc asked and obtained the of the Juarez
Government to send down some twenty men, under com
mand of Lieut., Crosby of the sOOpO i-wlr SIrai0ga-
They arrived here in the steamer Ware, the 18th u
when the river steamer WR1tidaa Kindly placed at
their disposal by Messrs. WEIGH and ALLEN.
The authorities of the port and vicinity who had been
planning change Of Government some time before
ysbly excited by the arrival of Lieut.. CRo.nY; in
fact tried stir up the people to attack the steamer Mn
aijIH but in vain The prudent aud udiciOus though firm
and determined course followed by Lieut. CROSBY gave
them opportunity Il must be said TO the credit of
this gentleman that he placed in very delicate pl-
ton where drmness and sound judgment were requir-
ed \ single mi3step on his part would have brought
about open war.
As before said the authorities wished for q disturb
ance the Governor went 50 far as to demand from
the Consul explanation, by what right American
troops had been sent here. He received answer that
the United States Of America had the right send their
men-otwar 10 any part Of the globe where they lad
trlow-countrymen to protect Subsequently Lieut. Cros
by called on the Governor TO pay his respects him
when he the Governor said he did not know if he should
permit him, Crosby remain Crosby replied that he
here for the protection of American interests
and that he should undoubtedly remain until recalled by
the proper authority.
Subsequently meeting was called at which only Mexi-
permitted TO be present take the matter in
consideration The Governor and Project were both
ofhe number and submitted the following propositions
l. Shall the American troops be considered friends aud
allies or enemies
@ Shall they be attacked and driven from the coun-
try, or,
3. Shall they be treated politely, but colby?
The discussion was long, heated and acrimonious.
Finally after four hours de.berlton was decided
that the Americans, in the port OF Mnattan be treated
coldy but politely until sufficient force be obtained TO
drive them