The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-14
Gun mlzATlAH NAVAL CORRESPONDENCE.
UNITED ..rAIEs STEAMER SuwASEK,
Orr MAZATIAL Mexico. Nov. II. 1865.

UNITED srArEs STEAMER suwASEE,
Orr MAzATIAH Mexico Nov. II, 1860. J
We arrived here frorA La Paz, l. c., via Atata Mexi
CO the lst inst End found the French both ashore
and afoat making preparations for speedy evacuation
Of the city and port Of Mazatlan.
On the Doming OF the I'd inst the French flagship
victorie run in shore Of all the men.ofwar and trans
ports TO yrotect the troops should there be an attack
made during the embarkation and the fgate Venus was
stationed in the old port her guns covering the neck OF
land which connects the peninsula which the city OF
Mazatlan is situated and the main land
The saranac sailed from this port for Guaymas on the
Sd inst The French evacuated at six NJ. Of the 18th
inst at half past six p NJ Commander Shirley ordered
ashore escort for Dr. Carman. United States Consul
his family also the family of Mr. wyman agent Of the
Steamship Company, and several Others Acting mate
Lapham and myself were the first Americans on shore
the hosting Of the flag OF the Mexican republic
after occupation Of exactly two years by the French
The liberals arrived in town about five +. NJ TO the
number OF 1900, under the command OF Genera
Corona.
The General has just passed his twenty ninth birthday
ia modest and unassuming, attentive and guarded 10
conversation. He has two Americans on his stall Be-
fore entering the city he sent in body OF mounted pc.
lice who closed all the low drinking saloons and restored
order His first order To his troops threatened any man
who would be found guilty of entering any house with
the intention of stealing or committing any other dis
graceful act with instant death at the hands Of hs own
comrades.
After visiting Or. Carmans and dining we proceeded
to the club, and from there with DR.. Carman, Mr..
called General Corona General Corona was then
informed that Commander Shirley desired TO present his
compliments and his pleasure at seeing him in possession
Of the city, also that II was great qualification to see
his troops orderly and everything quet that al
the last moment Of the French Admiral leaving he had
sent large mail for Mazatlan on board OF the Suwanee
TO he delivered by Commander Paul shirley to the proper
authorities, which commander would do to- morrow
uhe l4thl He replied thanking government kindly
for its good feelings towards the Mexican government,
and also for kindness In regard to the matter OF the
charge of the mails and stated he would be pleased to
&3yyaf Tho malls hic norfor
also mentioned the honorable action Of the French
Admiral in not bomoarding the city when
to Commander Shirley that he had not troubled any
letters, only taking these mails to obtain the letters for
his squadron Having finished our business with him he
bade adeu at the same time thanking for visit
and we left.
The city was illuminated, but everything quiet
if it had been Sunday Our ship was crowded with
people from the city, mostly women and children, on
account Of the anticipated bombardment by the French
should Corona make attack on the troops while they
we're leaving but an the latter wishing to protect the
town, refaned from doing it obvated that unpleas
ant duty At the lowest calculation had one hundred
On the l4th Commander Shirley the recipient Of an
elegant the resident foreigners and Mexcans
Mazaan rendering their sincere thanks for the Kindness
and courteous attention they received from him and his
officers during their sojourn on board his vessel His
answer was brief but eloquent in it stating that he
only acting as the agent of his government and was
government whose supreme desire was to save and pro-
tect.
At twelve NJ OF the 18th the Suwanee fred national
salute Of twenty-one guns, with the ensign Of tho
Mexican republic at the fore, which promptly
turned from the shore, gun for gun.
MAzATIAN Nov. 10, 1855
CORONA COMMITS AN OUTRAGE on THE AMERICAN CONSUL
We have had quite interesting time here since the
17h Corona has seized property from Dr. Carman that
formerly belonged TO an American Of great notoriety
hero, General Corona's staff. The latter In
debt TO Dr.. CaEman TO sufficient extent warrant the
latter in levyiDg equivalent amount OF property
The brought before imperial court and Inn
partially tried the decision being given favor Of the
doctor Upon the evacuation Of the French end oceu-
patton by Corona, this Mr.. Bowman prevailed the
General 20 this property Soon after pcrceivny
his great mistake In using force and taking tie articles
away under protest. the General endeavorcd TO
his action, by refusing TO acknowledge recognize
Dr. Carman United States Vice Consul y this place,
account OF his not possessing sxequasur through
the American Minister 70 the Juarex government Our
captain looks upon this matter great outrage upon
American ctsen outside OF the Consulate and has
reported IL 70 the department
The Continental and Panama are detained by Corona,
demanding bond OF $40 900 for the return Of the latter
and he will not give the former clearance until tho
Panama is fully bonded Yesterday afternoon armed
Mexican boat boarded the Continental and demanded the
persons OF several individuals board They sgnaled
to us and Captain Shirley Immediately ordered away
armed boats which without delay proceeded TO the Con-
tinental and informed the valiant Mexicans that not
should be taken from the ship. The decisive actioa
OF Captain Shirley these matters has been highly
mended and approved heartily by the American and
foreign residents in Mazaan The Consul has given the
Panama sealed letter, and expect she will leave 10
day so have not time 10 say more but will inform you
OF whatever occurs Of NOE by the rsl opportunity.