New-York daily tribune., 1865-09-28

in Sonora by Mr. NCf who is to be assisted by several
European and California capitalists.
The depredations Of Cortinas, who as II Is wen
known carries the fruits Of the punder he makes on
the Mexican border into Texas, have caused great
number of the residents of Matamoros among them
some Americans to address to Gen. Steele the follow
ing protest:
GENERAL; The undersigned, representing different
nationalities residing and doing business ID Mata'
moro trusting in the desire for the prosperity OF the
frontier which cannot bnt animate puDllc iunctoh-
ary respectfully present the following:
This community, well the whole country around
suffers incalculabe damage directly ana indlrecty,
from the suspension Of different sorts OF industry OF
commerce Of agriculture of navigation and OF travel
by land. This suspension is due to the security ana
protection which was given within your hnes 10 Dahds
of armed who under the preteXt OF waging cl'i
war perpetratc the vilest outrages by pllagDg per-
sona property and assassinaing innocent travellers In
calling your attention 10 these facts, we 90 not wish
TO enter into any question of neutrality or beigerent
rights We wish not 10 stigmatze even one of those
who because they find themselves in the limits oil your
Jurisdiction pretend to hoist the banner OF govern
ment Our protest is simply against the acts OF those
who disturb the public tranquility and interrupt the or
dnary course Of industrial and commercial affairs in
the country who permitted 20 pass INTO the state OF
Texas and find an asylum there from punishment. we
need not and woud not say who they are but the pro
lection granted bands who call themselves leglti'
mate NAV induce aud certainly In some measure In.
duces them pilace aud ASSASSINATION under cover OF
Others who are responsible for thor acts But II there
is no better reason for Withdrawing from them prlvl-
leges which cause such evils We shond Ike. General
that such crimes should bo the object OF your
attention Our Areest desire Is that the armed bands
who have found shelter in Texas and brought upon US
unheard-of caaInites should be punished or prevented
from injuridg us any longer. 81,
Doubtless il was considerations OF this KIND Wmch
inspired the Canadian authorities IN their conduct
respecting the 81. Alban raiders. We have ascer
taned that the doctrines maintained on that occasion
By your Government have your approval ana that you
feel disposed to apply them in the present Instance 10
those W who have renewed On the Rio Giandc the mas
sacres and plnnders of the ST. Alban raiders.
Common rumor SAYS that an expedition is ready 10
leave your shore In view OF attacking convoy to tins
place so that we feel authorized 10 Inform you that II
is the property Of private men OF business IN TINS city
some of whom are Americans and citizens oithe Unite"
States Is 1t possible General that the property OF
Americans who trade with Mexicans should be plunged
by marauders equipped and organized under the NAG
! and protection Of their country We have the
hope and confidence General that your welEknoWn
reputation for justice and humanity viii be further en-
hanced by your decision in this matter. Trusting IN
the realization OF so desirable result, We have the
honor, General to be your most obedient sery ants:
Dodge Aiding Co., Jose de La Mora Miguel QUiD, L.
Rocca Brack Schaenfed Co., Kahn Bros, j. IL Banu
sen Co.. J. Cooper Co., jose san Rouman, Dumas de
Forrest NelAsquez Pemble 4 Avery Hale CO., Dim.'
Barreda & Co.. Chas. Bagns, L. Munos o. b. Graham
Co., Hernandez Hoe Co., j. a. Bden, Burearde Co.
Of John Clarke Antonio Longoria Maza Lar
rake Focke Wilkens, r. Garcia HeTms %. faiainon
Desnomer & Co.. DE faInara Il Co.. trancsco ArmendAz
Isdro SOILS Sons r. Fernandez. John HaIsnibUrs, &c