The New York herald., 1869-01-13
LOWER CALIFORNIA.

Arrival Of a Usised stases Coaiing sl.ip-sshs
IL Prevented by tac Local Authorities from
Dischars1ug-The Reasohs Wisy-Her Cap-
tuin and tho Uritsd States Consul Eater
Into Bondss-AnOther Peculiar Issue-News
from tho State 0f SONORA.
IA APAz, LowerCaI-, Dec. f6 1853.
Unnedged as we are for the want OF state gar
ments, being sta In our Territorial pin feathers.
u is rarely an american steamer calls here thass
we have NOT an interesting item for the HERALD.
On this occasion we have an Interesting item for
Uncle sam. he being. of the principals In tho
subject to be treatet. II IL this:-Thc ship r. 8.
Hartman. from Philadelphia, laden with coal for
the United States coallng depot at Pichiiinque
adjacent to this port, having arrived at ncr
destination, 1t was found that her captain failed
to bring Mexican manifest properly certified to
by the Mexican consul The consequence WAS that
the ship was not permitted 70 unload upon arrival,
and not until four days afterwards could any agree.
ment be entered into with regard to the mstter
Then after much debate and a great deal or trouble
1t was agreed that a discharge could be Effected by
the American consul at this pface, Colonel Elmer.
and the captain OF the entering into bonds fo
fine OF $4,000, which the territorial authorities i'm
posed for want OF the Mexican consulate manifest.
The gentlemen entered bonds to the amount but
under protest feeling that the general governments
at the city OF Mexico would not sanction any such
outrage. The Hartman for the time being Is .
United States transport and did not sail to- touch
at any Mexican port, but purely and
simply TO discharge her freight taken from
United States naval depot at the coaIng
station OF Pchillnque. But even wnen the shin was
ready 10 discharge the cnrgcdores dock laDorerS
struck Tor higher wages and demanded double: the
pay they receive on other occasions This OF course,
causes great delay, and the probabilities that
our government Will have presented To it nice lit
tie bill by the owners OF the Hartman for serious
ln1 N m nnf I1n. n fha rnf net
another feature OF the style OF doing business here,
and illustrating the cap.ous spirit OF the local
tnorties may be seen By the technical mode through
which the powers that be sought TO impose muni-
cipal, commercial and other duties the ship.
Some acute official observed that there were some
Cinnamon on board and forthwith reported the dis-
c0yery to his 6uperiors. Then an account made
out duties for the above purposes on the ground that
Cinnamon were taxable property other
absurd theory Consul Elmer, however. argued the
authorities out OF such preposerous CLAIMS and dts
posed or this techncaliiy. We cannot say when the
ship will get through dscharging the dock labor
masters OF the situation. They Will not WORK
unless they get double pay and will not outsiders
work as they claim to have franchise or monopoly
for all such little jobs With regard TO the ST. 900 OF
fine imposed it is probable thar the authorities at
Washington will consider it worth while to inform
Minister Rosecranz OF the matter. II the error OF
the naval authorities at Philadelphia forgetting
give the ship u Mexican consular manifest was an
oversight said authorities should be severely repri
mandcd, for unless there is caution in smaller AFFAIRS
OfgOvernment, we cannot pect IL In the greater and
more complicated business but IT, the other hand,
no such document was really necessary under such
circumstances then our government should demand
satisfaction OF The Mexican authorities such
temptible petty dealing. Our commerce cannot
nsuted and our mcrcnantmen liable to be treated a.
pirate ships Just because 1t may suit the fancy Of
some ignorant official temporarily IN power
With regard to other affairs in this Territory 1t %
the same old story OF duh times and Just living
along, waiting, hoping and praying for better days
THE STATE or SONORA
Our friends across the Gulf seem to be at peace
with themselves and with the world generally. Tho
Yuaki Indians are quiet at present and the ApacheS
seem to be even tired OF their bloody work.
A batch Of new officials from the CITY OF Mexico
have arrived at Guaynlas to I'LL the most important
federal offices. Tie "ous,r as might be expected.
do not feel funny about the matter, but then whas
can't be cured must be endured, even among onice
holders
wandering native theatrical company fs delight
Ing the citizens Of the above city and drawing excel
lent houses. The Mexican people are passionateiy
fond OF theatricas and the poor Will 90 hungry aud
pawn the last article or value to ger enough OF the
- root OF all evil y to purchase ticket.
Those interested Ia mining affairs have faint idea
that the general government VIII pass law for tho
expectation OF bullion at say, from to two per
cent. This would prevent smuggling and give .
great impetus to mining.
The weather Is charming. delightfully."- mid
and balmy, that the Sonorans feel IL they had not
been roasted red hot The past summer