New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-12
An Expedition of 10000 Men Getting Up
in this Vicinity.
General 0rtega to be Made President
Of Mexico.
Prominent Army Officers said to be Engaged
in the Movement.

Within few days past an intense excitement
has prevailed in NewYork, and, in fact throughout
the country in reference to the colonization OF Sonora
Mexico. Much anxiety is manifested to learn the par
culars in relation to this scheme and its real objects
and of various rnmors have been sci ahoat many
Of which are without foundation.
We have made inquiries in various quarters from
parties likely TO be well reformed in reference 10 this
movement and give the following a correct state OF
affairs far as they can be dIyuged up the present
time:
Tie Sonora emigration movement was commenced
time since, but for time confined exclusively
20 men who were quietly forming and perfectins
their plans and waiting the turn Of events. or
rather the termination Of the Rebellion when many
thousands of men would be released from the army
who would be ready for any adventure As soon
as Gen Lees army defeated, the leaders OF the
movement set the bail in motion, and in short time
This scheme has become wide spread and of great mag
nitude Secret meetings have been held in this city,
and in fact in the large cities Of nearly all of the States
ss well throughout the armies and ii is asserted that
many officers of high rank engaged in the project
We have il from Trustworthy that in the city Of
Newark alone within the past two weeks, secret meet
ings have been held by discharged soldiers from the
hospitals and over one thousand men have enrolled
their names.
Col. William II. Allen. who has considerable
service in the army since the commencement OF the
Rebellion, has il s sad received authority from Gen
Ortega raise 90 900 to emgrate to Sonora for
the purpose Of settling there and developing its
sources, and especially to work the silver mines which
are said to be very rich.
Two days since Col. Allen opened Lis headquarters
at the corner of Howard AMI Crosby for the pur
Of
In the project. During both days his Office has been
besieged with applicants eager to join the movement
Our reporter spent coupe there Wednesday
afternoon and during that tmet the Office thronged
with persons engaged in booking their names, mostly
discharged soldiers and officers. About LOO names
have been enrolled One man CAME in with 40 names,
but the Secretary j. j. McGoverp could not fud time
to attend to him. Col. Allen has authorized number
Of men to open branch Offices various parts of the
city, as well as in the State NewJersey. and other To-
caites.
Each eigrant is promised 81 600 in gold and deed
Of Of land in Sonora, but neither money nor
deed will be handed until the emgrant arrives on
the frontier. Each will be furnished withsn rife
and revolver for protection. The expedition from this
city it is thought will be ready TO take their departure
in about three weeks previous to which they will be
supplied with clothing and arms, for the purchase Of
which, it is stated. there is already fund of several
millions Of dollars on hand.
II is reported that large Of money 10 forward
this movement have been subscribed in the West and
that % 900 to be raised there to be commanded
by Gen. Rosecrans and that it IS highly probable that
when all the different divisions of the expedition
rive in Sonora, he will be made commander-inchief.
Gen. Rosecrans denied that he had anything to do
with this movement.
nubl ed ard on ed n
which he says:
Il am authorized TO state that Col ADen has no
authorization other than the decree Of August H. 1894
for the general encouragement of emigration, which Is
authority alike 10 all parties wishing 10 euilsrate
and nothing further
In answer to the above we have received to following
card from Col. Allen:
To tie Editor Of The ~ J. Tribune.
SIR Will you oblige me by stating the fact that the
meeting thursday night was postponed until saturday
evening Of this week. at the list Regiment Armory
over the Centre Market
The card of Mr.. Wilson is Of no moment whatever
OF course, Gen. Or;ega cannot and VIII not answer all
questions put to him.
Please announce that the various Offices in the city
State, and elsewhere will be named in the issue Of Fri
day morning.
1 NAV also add that we know nothing Of Mr.. Wilson
or the parties be represents. IIuy Yours,
WILLIAM II. ALLEN.
Ner- York. May 10. 1865
At the meeting to be held on Saturday night. Col
Allen will fully explain the plan and objects Of the emf
grafton movement.
Another association has been formed in this city hay
ing for its object the forwarding OF emigrants to
Mexico Abe-bodied men. either married single.
can obtain all necessary information in regard 10 this
matter by applying at either of the offices Of tie Asso
citation No. IA Second-st, or No 81 Thirdave
where Col George S. HOLSTER. Lieut.Col Charles G.
Quilfedt or Major John J. Schlaeier will be in at
tendance to answer all inquiries. These. offices were
opened on Wedncs day. and all whether soldiers sailors
civilians who daire to gain information to Mexico.
the of emigrating there. or OF other facts con
nected herewith can do so.
The above. mentioned officers. it is said. VIII 60 ont
with the first party of Mexican emgrants that leaves
this city.
The Mexican Gen Ortega. who is understood 70 be
at the head Of the enterprise, went TO Washington on
Tuesday to attend, Supposed to official business in
fuTtherance Of this scheme
1t is part Of the plan Of Gen. Ortega TO have al
these emigrants declared Mexican citizens invested
with all the privileges and immunities of natives of the
country but freed from the necessity of swearing of
their allegiance 10 tie United States Also that Juarez
will abdicste in favor Of Gen. Ortega when he will be
elected President By the votes Of the emigrsnt after
which Sonora will be ceded 10 the United STATES
As aprotecticn TO the cmigrants and to provide foI
their wants 1t Is part Of the plan purchase four
large merchant steamers for transportation purposes
and several sloops oiwar for in shallow wafer
Military Emigrntion..io Mexico,
To the Editor Of The n. y. Tribune
SIR: Your correspondent in The TRIBUNE of