The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-05


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LaT.r from the Tehauneepec Istnmus
Mtrnmons Descent Upon she Coast
ProeAnmatf"n Orsie ng the submssston
nnaM).d-Nsttves Everywhere Pressed
mt" servfce-Forttncatio OF Alva-
(From the New Orleans Picayune, Feb. 2sl
The schooner Suffolk Captain smith arry ed at this por.
~ evening from snat,lsn, Tehauntepec, the t2h INST
-be likewise brings some~ ha, later news from Vera
gfUz, taken down 10 Minatitlan by tho Mexican war
steamer wave, us also later adyices overland from the in
on toe Whereabouts OF Mrarnon we have NO further
mention II Is only stat that he had issued procama
TOD ordering the SUBMISSION and evacuation Of Vera
taken Gown by the wave on the 18th, and leaves us to
- pose tia portion Of the expedition as before rumor
ID hao already arrived in the vicinity OF Vera Cruz The
proclamation, hike that d last year. is probably dated at
saapa or some other point the road whence Il found
way INTO the city
In the anime the active preparations continue
roth Avarsdo Vera Cruz Tor putting those cities
the best state Of defence. Among other things the
irt at the mouth OF the Coa,zacoalcos had dis
nantleo, ann the guns ammunition, &c, all &xen up to
Avaaco for the daube purpose Of preventing their fall
~ INTO The hands of the enemy and strengthening the
deiences Of the latter city.
The natves all along the coast and especially a, Nina
en, had ais" been impressed into service and forcby
tlseD of to man these fortihcat'ons In the meantime
Disturbances, Originating in tae spirit Of civil dis
cord, hao been renewed at Acayucam aud other places
The sbuus and threatenes n the interior OF the
fepublc, to break out into open
LANDING OF THE UNITED STATES MARINES.
MISAIIr.AN, Feb. -, 500.
Political affairs In this republic, need say look
gloomy MirsmOn is in possession OF nearly the whole
country except the Atlantic ports. ana Mazatan and
pr,o the Pacific JuareZ 10 still possession Of ram
pico Vera Cruz, Alyaraoo and MnRttan; out s sorey
pressed every side.
Here at Mnautlsn for long time momeptarly ex.
pecies pronnnci1i,:o in icvor of Miramon and with
IL the OF all American property the
ton Of American citizens; but, thanks the promp.
ton Of MIR. Nciane, feel Sc ure No sooner did
be learn Of these revolutionary schemes than he
cLgAQ nd In ~ liant
TO down twenty men, under OF Lieut.
Crosby Of the sloop owa Saratoga They arrived here
IN the steamer Wave on the 25th uh when the river
steamer Mbattlan was kindly placed at their disposal by
Msssrs Welsh and Allen
The authorities of the port and vicinity who had
planning change OF government time before,
visbb excited by the arrival OF Lent Crosby In fact
tried TO Stir the people IN attack the Mna
Ian but The prudeut judicious though Arm
ard determined course followed by Lieut. Crcsby gave
IN. opportunity II must be said, 70 the credit OF
this gentleman that he was placed in very delicate posi-
uoD where 6r mness and sound judgment required
single mstep on his part would have brought about
open war
even the Governor went so far to demand from the
onsul explanation by what right troops had
been sent here He received as answer that the United
states OF America bad the right send their OF
10 part Of the globe where they had fellow country
TO protect. Subsequently Lieutenant Crosby called
the Governor to pay hs him, he (ths
Gove,nor) did know If be should permit him
Crosby 10 remain. Crosby replied that he sent
here for the protection Of American interests and that he
should undoubtedly remain until recalled by proper
authority.
subsequently meeting was called at which only Next
permitted to be present. TO take the mater into
consideration The Governor and Project both OF
the number, and submitted the following PROPOSE
tons
l. Shall the American troops be considered friends
allies epemies?
2 Shall they be attacked and driven from the coun.
8 Shall they be treated politely, but coldly
The discussion was long, heated and acrimonious
Finally, after four hours dehoeranon, 1t was decided
has in t1o NJ
coldy but politely, until sufficient force be obtained to
Drive them out
Cruz day considerable change in the behavior Of
many Of the officials is visible.
We are in all about 100 Americans here, and II they
ever should attempt to modest us don't think would
get the worst Of it,
How war with Mexico he averted ia Impossible
ua here comprehend The outrages committed BY
the Ne xicaps OF both parties unheard OF The part
Of the liberal try to keep in the dark the
brutal acts committed by the adherens Of this party But
is II to be believed that while this very government
offering treaties, &C. TO its officials rob plumber
citizens, and treat them enemies In order TO
show that this ie not idle talk OF mine will give
few recent occurrences.
Colonel Pratt, Major Boyd. Mr.. Hoany, Mr.. Ford ana
many other American citizens who had, after years OF
barn labor, accumulated little property tho sthmus
OF Thuantcpec, the 25h ult driven their
houses by armed force, commanded by Judge the
state OF Oajaca and their property taken from Them
leaving them without dollar without even a change OF
garment This was done by Judge, an officer Of the
Messrs Welsh Allen merchants Of this port received
absolute grant from the liberal government 10 cut
mahogany in ronaa ana Santa Anna Having faith in
The promises Of the government these gentlemen paid
MIR Juarez On S,3 coo IN advance entered into largo
contracts 20 their contractors also consd cradle
amounts, aud few days ago they received notice that
he Governor OF Tahasco had given the grant and
The same privileges to ten twelve different persons
This done by the Governor Of Tabasoo another be
raj officer
What difference is there. then, between Miramou and
Juarez and their respective governments? Both volaue
the sacred laws of natons-eoth are particularly
loetle against Americans.
The steamer Wave arrived here few DAYS ago from
Vera Cruz with orders to take down there Alvara
90, all the cannon, small arms and ammunition here and
nj the mouth Of the river The barracks were IN
Quence stripped, and the forts dsmaptled These
and munitions Of have been taken from here bcause
the government fears they will fall into the hands OF the
enemy.
llINAnnAy Feb. IL, 1860.
Since my last, orders have been received here from
Vera Cruz to all the natives OF this town and vicu
~, who are able TO carry arms into the service Of the
constitutional government Last night, and still this
orr servants, mozos and aborers n the guardhouse,
and the steamer Wave has been detained in order
these noble defenders OF the liberal on board and
conduct them 20 A!vsrado
every of these had been pressed against his will
and by force.
Supreme C0urt-General Term.
Presentation Judges Sutherland (presidng Judge) al.
len and BoDny.
THE WRIT OF ERROR IN THE CASE OF ALDERMAN BAR
RY oUAsHED-MoTIoN FOR NEW TRIAL IN THE CASE
OF MORTIMER SHAY.
MARCH 3-7he People rs Richard Rary-In this case
the Court decided quashng the wr. Of error brought
oy the people from the Court of Sessions
THE CASE OF MORTIMER SHAY, CONVICTED OF MUIR
DER
PfoDIs a Mortimer Sl-u -In tha Np T.