Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-09
ARRIVAL OF THE TOBASCO.
A Large Number of Maximilian's
Troops on Board.

Yesterday morning about ten o'clock
considerable excitement was created by
the arrival off the wharf foot of Govern
ment street of large ship flying the
Austrian flag, crowded with soldiers. A
large number of persons assembled at
the wharf to witness the debarkation of
the soldiers Various kinds of boats
we're sent cut to the steamer which lay
in the stream some four or five hundred
yards from the wharf to bring ashore
those who desired to come, Various
nationalities were represented among tn e
solders-Austrians, French, Mexicans,
Irish, and even few of the late Johnny
Rebs could be easily detected by an ex-
perienced eye. The steamer is the To-
basco, under command Of Capt. Sallato,
of two hundred and sixty.two tons, which
left Vera Cruz on the 9th of June, ar
irving here yesterday. She was short Of
provisions and water There were about
430 soldiers on board.
The city was surrendered by the au-
thorties into the hands of the American,
British and Prussian Consuls. The
man, was chartered by the above Consuls
and the soldiers, who belong to MaXimil-
ian's army, were sent here because there
was no need of them there.
An agent was sent with the soldiers,
who was to pay them each $40 in gold
on their arrival. This was done yester-
day on their arrival. The steamer To-
basco belongs to a Spanish house in Vera
Cruz. 1t is the purpose of Captain Sal
lato to carry the steamer to Havana as
soon as she is properly provisioned. The
steamer is well manned, having all the
regular officers and full crew.
The reason she came to Mobile, in
stead Of stopping at New Orleans, was
because the captain heard of yellow fever
being in the latter city, and Mobile was q
more convenient place for them.
The soldiers are all discharged and are
at liberty to 90 where they please. The
city is crowded with them, and they seem
to be very orderly and well disposed.
Very few are able to speak English.
Among the troops are Turks, negroes
and Indians, besides the others hereto
fore enumerated Some leave to-day for
New Orleans, others for New York and
different places. We met several who
were in search of Maj. Hastings, and who
were anxious to get off to Brazil by the
steamer Red Gauntlet, which leaves on
the 10th of this month.
Many of the poor fellows have been
heeced terribly by unprincipled dealers,
which is nothing to be surprised at. We
heard of one of them being charged 81 90
in silver for cup of coffee, ham and
eggs, and some bread and butter. This
is outrageous, and man who would
stoop to such contemplate meanness
should, if apprehended, be severely pun
ished
The steamer Tabasco was entirely out
of provisions and water on her arrival
here, and the soldiers we're suffering ter
ribly. The Collector of the Port here,
on receipt of the letter of the American
Consul which was borne by Captain Sal
lato, granted immediate permission for
the landing of the soldiers Some attempt
was made toprevent this, as it was feared
that such a mixed crowd being thrown
into the city on the 4th of July might
lead to trouble.
We are reliably informed by gentlemen
who were present that, by order of Mr..
Horton, policemen were dispatched to
the wharf with orders to take away from
the soldiers on their arrival on shore any
deadly weapons they might have upon
their persons. This was done, we under.
stand, to prevent trouble or bloodshed |
growing out of any excitement which
might arise.
The Tobasco is now in charge of r. |
d. Post & Co., that popular and energetic !
firm, Of which our clever friend, Walter
I. Clayton, Esq, is an efficient partner,
and will be properly provisioned and |
stored prior to her departure for Havana.
Captain Sallato is unable to speak a
word of English, and all communications |
have to be made and obtained through |
the medium Of the Spanish language.-
Mobile Tribune.