The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24
MEXICO.

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The blockade of Mazatian Rai.ed-I-ast Dip
lOmaiic Features Of the AGair-fiow Cap
tain Bridge Was to Have Had His Honor
Satisfed-Wouan's Wit mt Work.
MAZArLAN, July 20, 1868.
Well the tremendous sensation produced by her
Britannia Majestys war steamer Chanticeer block
aiding the port OF Mazatan has subsidized and the Cos
sips are sorry therefor. There can be more lively
discussions as the probable amount OF killed and
wounded that was TO have occurred II the threaten
ed bomhardment took place, neither Is IL discussed
as to whether the blockade will not nnay lead to
foreign war between Mexico and England, and In
that case the gossips had it that the United States
would step in, take sides with the weaker power,
and In return for her kind offices take slice OF
Mexico somewhere bordering California, Arizona,
New Mexico or Texas. What pity that such
dreams should dashed nom the brain just they
were thrilling the heart with widest delight But
SO the record proves. The Chantlceer has raised
anchor and put TO sea, because the British lion
did not think that Captain Bridge was able
to procure the desired satisfaction for the grOss In
suit" offered him by the Custom House authorities
here. Therefore the English government have taken
the matter under their special jurisdiction and red
tape ceremonies are to be used instead Of shot and
SHE'LL as first intended. 1t Is the general belief that
as the matter now stands Mexico has had the better
have it is another question. That powerful indiyidu.
al whom the world knows John Bull Is very
touchy upon points OF honor, ana to defend SAID
honor will sometimes resort to points OF bay onets.
Ii the commanders OF her Britannia Majesty's war
steamers are to be arrested at foreign ports AZ CON-
mon smugglers, and that, too, while wearing the
full insignia OF their rank, then the English navy
will cease to be respected. England cannot look
over ills anlr slightly, because Bridge Is En9lands
representative when aboard. To abuse and insuls
him Is to abuse and Insult the English people, and
MeXcsns sy that ew y oo Of
and that II an oIicia OF high rank or any nation Ii
found guilty Of nractions Of laws regulating the I'M
pOrtaton OF coin, then he is to suter the penalty
Incurred. The views OF the Mexican governments
with regard to the whole affair Will have been pub
lshed in the HERALD long before This letter reaches
It's destination, Min contne ourselves to the
last communications from Captain Bridge TO the au-
thOritleS.
OFFICIAL TO GENERAL CORONA
HER BRITANNIA MAJEerY's snrr Cm,SrIcInrnl
sRI have the honor to aesnowieds the receipt Of your
communication OF the sh Instant enclosing Of the
settlement OF the question tho hands OF the
ersiore notify ycn thai ali the restrictions placed apoa
M bs ra by e ia order 70 sse n
to the gross ns, offered 70 myself and oeors by the Gus
the honor 10 be, sir, your most obedient servant,
Commander and Senior occr West 6cas, S Of Mexico
To his Exceieney General Co2oNA. commander inctief
OF the Mexican forces at ma2atlan.
This settled the question: but II the captain had IL
in his power TO take 'lurther steps, here Is the
novel way ne would have had his wounded honor
satisied:SeuOr Sepuvaua chief official AT The Gus
ton House, was 10 nave been removed, also the next
superior officer, Sed0r Jesus Vega. The person who
directly insuted the captain was also 10 have been
removed, and the 1886 taken from the paymaster OF
the Chanticleer 10 be lett to the courts, with
strong probability Of paynaster Wallace gaining the
suit. The removals were actually made but then IL
was wonan's wit who concocted the diplomacy.
Mrs. General Corona. an American lady, strongly
tinyed VITA irish blood, Is o woman OF very good
sense aud has had great experience in diplomatic
affairs. Unless somebody more reliable tnan rumor
has greatly erred Ia Importing niOination, the truth
OF the aidr is that Mrs Corona suggested the above
plan OF raising the blockade i'll case Captain Bridge
could have taken iJriler steps. Men are apt 10 APP
preciate 1omaus Wit especially II they OF
sense, and as General Corona has the reputation Of
beng cool, clear headed man, he undoubtedly gave
| full assent TO the proposition. When 1t became
| known thai senior SepuIvada was removed and tho
senior Vega IA prison of course there was q great
| Gathering OF tongues. Yet senior Vega was not in
PRISON, escry body expected; but tie contrary,
accompanied ~ MS ady, dlned AZ the residence OF
Mrs. Corona avery pleasant aud commodous prison
| certainly. lt ~ certainly too bad that Captain
Bridge ccpl not have been satisfied by TIE removals
| mentioned, rs he undoubtedly would have been, and
the result Mol!d have pecn mat I'VE minutes after h0
had put to sea reinsiatements would have been
| made and every thing would have gone as f the
Chantcieer had never disturbed tie peace Of the
| community.
| dressed by Captain Bridge to United states Consul
| SissOn, declaring the blockade rdised:-
| HER BRITANNIA MAsEsrr's snir CK>NToLEra,l
srn:I have the bonor to inform you that ali restriction.
placed on the port Mazauan IRON this removed
beg thanks iren,y
been good enough to give In cndeavorng bring
the disputes between the Ma1sn government ad
satisfactory ISSUE have the honor 20 be, SIR
oDedCnt W. W..
Commander aud Senior Officer West Coast Mexico
To the Consul fol the 1 nted States at Masstan
Thus ends the affair nc present, and the world
must await further diplomatic results before learn
ing the final termination. The people OF MaZaLlan
have cnjoyed a charming sensation over the block
ade; for 1t has been q matter or daily and nightly
discussion. II ID indeed doubtful II some parties
have not forgotten to say their prayers 50 busy were
they occupied IN praying for something interesting
to grow out OF the affair." The foreign merchants,
too, have enjoyed not exactly u charming sensation,
but q delicious scare. IL was very unpleasant TO
think that furious mob might suddenly dash upon
stores and private residences and IN their madness
respect neither eagle dollars ue linen. But IL N
all over with now; that ID, there Will he brief inter-
Jude III the play, and 30 let us let the curtain down.