The New York herald., 1868-02-09

Enssis" D"rA-Muroer OF an Amerscen W.
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MAzAfLAN, Feb. I.
VIA SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 1868.
The civil war in Snaloa continues. Governor
Rubi. with twelve hundred soldiers, 10 in the noun
tains between Concordis and Panucs, and Gra-
nado. Toledo and other revoutionists are unit
ing their forces to attack him. They have about
ono thousand men. They have had one fight. in
which three Of the rsvolutonists were killed. A
decisive fight is daily expected.
General Corona arrived here on the 10th Of last
month, and with others held three interviews with
Governor Rubi for the purpose Of settling the dd-
culties. The Governor refused to listen to any
propositions made, and says he Is legitimately
elected and will never yield unless by force of
arms. General Corona, unable to settle the mat
ter, left suddenly the night of the 9th Tor Nor
ella to report the state Of affairs to President
Juarez. The General says Governor Rubi should
be protected BY the national forces, and il the
President so orders he will Immediately march
against the revolutionists.
General Martinez proclaimed himself Military
and Provisional Governor Of 6inaloa on the 18th
Of January in this city, having resigned his posi-.
ton a. Brigadier General in the regular army.
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quietly. He has called for loan Of 500, 900, bat
has received only very small amount His old
command Of regulars have pronounced for him.
a. have also the regulars under command Of
General Toledo. These have united with the rove
lutionary forces at Culiacan.
To-day General Martinez, in presence Of several
Americans declared that he would drive Rubi out
Of the State at the cost Of his life il necessary.
There ID much talk Of the annexation Of the
Northwestern States of Mexico to the United
States or else Of their seceding and the establish
ment Of new republic comprising these States.
The United States Consul Mr.. Isaac Secor, has
not yet recognized General Martinez. People are
divided as to the claims Of the latter.
The State Of Jalisco continued independent Of
the general government, and the Indian General
Lozada is complete master of the situation.
The civil riot in Durango. caused by General
Borrego rising in arms against Governor Palaoios,
has been put down.
An American woman. name unknown. was
found murdered near the city Of Guadalajara in
the early part of January. Seven stiletto stabs
were found about her breast and heart. She was
accompanied by two men servants on her way to
Monterey. They are supposed to be the muir
derers. The deceased was about twenty-four
years Of age, and had every appearance Of .
lady Of intelligence and refinement.
The English bark Apedo, Captain Dickburn,
from Liverpool. with merchandise to Kelly d
Company of this city, had mutiny on board during
the voyage. Four of her crew refused to work,
broke into the wine and liquor casks. drank their
fill and conducted themselves outrageously. The
mutineers are named Joseph Bennett, Charles
Apeth, Peter Blackal and William Jackson. The
English Consul here being powerless since the dis
ruption of diplomatic relations. Captain Dickburn.
on his arrival, applied to the American Consul for
protection. The mutineers were arrested and put
in Jail, but broke it open and fed to the interior.
The smallpox ia raging at La Paz. United
States Consul Elmer is down sick with il.