The New York herald., 1868-04-13
A British Man-0f-War Watch
ing the American Squadron.
Reception of Admiral Farragut at
Malta.
Official Defence of the New French
Army Bill.
: MEXICO.
SPECIAL TELEsRaMs TO THE HERALD


The Final Clash Of Arms at Hand in sinaioa--
Furtous Conscriptions-Wild Reports About
American Interference-Latest and Full De-
tails Of the Situation.
MAzArLAN, April 2,
VIA SAN FRANCISCO April IL, 1858.
Nazatlan underwent furious conscriptton few
nights ago, and another Is threatened momentariy
Absolute terror reigns in the interior where they
have control. General Corona is eagerly looked for
to put an end to this suspense and terror. He has
se'ped the Guadalajara difficulties It is said by
hargtng several bandits and to depart with the
iatof his forces for this State on the 10th or 18th
lns. to perform like service. Generals Para and
-Llentini formed junction with General Guerra on
thelsth ult. at Durango, and the entire commands
Immediately resumed their march to reinforce Gov.
ernor Rubi. They are now reported in line of
battle awaiting the arrival OF the General Command
ing General Gutierrez, at the head Of the cavalry
regiment left Guadaajara on the 18th to join the above
tories. The whole Of the Fourth division, with the
last named regiment will reinforce Governor Rub's
army. Corona is daily expected at Copala or Panuco
to direct the government forces against the revolu
tionists. The revolutionary leaders will not attack
Rubi In his mountain Businesses, but are selecting
battle ground OF their own choosing between Cor
da and Nora. A bloody battle or ignominous dis
persement must inevitably follow the present move.
estimated at five thousand in infantry and cavalry
with few pieces Of artillery The army OF Martinez
is set down at three thousand principally infantry
with some cavalry and artillery. The troops are
principally supplied with American firearms. Gene
raj Toledo received the appointment as Com
mander-n-Chief OF the revolutionary forces.
General Martinez departed last week for the
fron 1t was supposed, to lead his army in person,
but the pressing financial affairs at the Custom
House recalled him. He left again last night very
hurriedy, on account Of the sickness Of Toledo.
Colonies Granadero and Paacio, the muscle and
brains of the revolution, have Issued bitter and fear
fully outrageous pronunctdnientos against Corona.
They proclaim war to the death against the monster.
Coronas friends here assert that some OF the reyolu
tioniss will get hemp pronunciomtentos in exchange.
Captain Emmons, OF the United States war steamer
~Ossipee and Captain Bradford, of the Resaca were
In close communication with the United States Con-
su SissGl, several times during the past week.
Yesterday the Ossipee sailed for Panama and in
the early Of the week the Suwanee raised anchor
for Pchillego, thence to San Francisco. The Resaca
is st1l lying in the harbor.
Her Britannia Majesty's ship Chantcleer is
closely watching the movements OF our fleet In
Mexican waters and along the California Gulf coast.
When became known that thirteen American
men-0fwar were in port at one time the widest
ernme,t intended to take forcble possession Of
Mexico and Immediately interfere in the civil war in
this State.
Another report followed that large American
naval fleet was sailing and steaming here with all
haste People actually believed these reports, on the
ground that Americans were determined to get
foohold before the arrival Of the threatened second
advent OF European Powers in the republic. This
sensation produced such earnest discussions that
war news was of secondary importance, and real
estate actually looked up for fabulous bids.
The HERALD is accused Of being the cause
of the reported waking up Of the authorities at
washington to the actual state OF affairs in this
country, and OF advocating an American protecto-
rate over Mexico to checkmate England and France,
and with final view Of annexing 1t to the United
States.
Custom House affairs are in most complicated
state. Scnor Olava, first clerk and aiding the col
lector, who absconded with important official
papers, and for whom United State, Consul Sisson
and General Martinez made search on the American
man-of-war Saginaw, was discovered at his home,
brought back to the Custom House and reinstated.
On Sunday last he again, as federal officer ana
appointee, called on the Consul for protection, on
the ground that Martinez was violently exactng
money and drafts for money on merchants owing
the Custom House for duties on goods dscharging
piled that he could not interfere unless
Olava's life was in danger, when he would give him
protection under the American flag. On the day
mentioned the federal appointees still holding ont
In the Custom House armed themselves to resist bnt
the forces at the disposal OF the military Governor
were too strong for them. The merchants have
serious time, and as General DavaIos, as well as
Governor Rubi, has ordered this port closed they
may have to pay all duties over again. Both the
general and state governments are determined to
enforce repayment n successful in putting down The
revolutionists 1t is currently reported that Mar.
tinez has received large sums OF money from the
Custom House lately-sums variously estimated
at from sl5o,O00 to 100000.
The condition OF affairs described in these de-
spatches has almost paralyzed business and affairs
In the State never looked so dubious.
The steamship Gusse Tefair the first OF the new
line, departed at noon for Acapulco, carrying four.
teen passengers and some freight. The steamer
Sierra Nevada sailed in the afternoon for San Fran.
cisco, with seventeen passengers and only $4,000 In
specie
Romalda Pacheco, candidate for state Treasurer
on the republican ticket In the last California cam.
paign, Is expected here by next steamer 10 Gil new
appointment as agent at this port of the California.
Oregon and Mexico Steamship Company. The ap.
pointment OF so able and influential politician is
looked upon here by leading Mexicans as meaning
something significant.
The reports OF an attempt to assassnate General
Corona and some Of the authorities at Guadalalara
were not believed here at the date OF my last dc.
spatches, but are now confirmed. over twenty con.
spirators were arrested with important papers and
plan of the plot The prefect OF Morelos, State OF
Jalisco had also discovered a conspiracy and ar.
rested one Francisco Pizarro who Is believed to
have large number Of accomplices In Yantepec,
Cuernavaca and other places. La Prensa, OF Guada-
lajara. has an editorial describing the condition Of
AFFAIRS In Jalisco as deplorabe and desperate. Sc.
curty to life and property is alone confined to that
part OF The State under the dominion Of the Indian