The New York herald., 1869-04-05
MEXICO.
The Troubles in Tamnuipas-Annrchy the
Rule-Murdcr Of Americans.


The Troubles in Tamnulipns--Annrchy the
Hule-Murdcr of Americans.
MONTEREY, March 81, 1869.
Since my last difficulties have commenced on the
southern borders OF this State party OF the rebel
vargas or Tamauipas, defeated force Of Escobedo,
near villagrasa, taking his equpage, archives and
about $1,000 in silver AMI $4,000 in god (as rumor
states and thence, falling upon the plantation OF
Escobedo tIacenda de Guadalupel, DESTROYED 1t
completely by burning everything contained therein.
This same party then marched upon Linares, o town
some sixty miles from this CITY, demanded its sur
render and a loan OF ss,0Oo which being refused
they attacked the place, but defeated and had
10 retire-this place being strongly fortified with
artillery, 6c.-the loss being considerable on both
sides.
General Escobedo being the principal owner OF
large sugar factory and refinery at Linares had IL
sequently few soldiers, with the aid OF It's citizens
made strong defence. Linarcs has population OF
some 10000 inhabitants. Had the rebels been en-
abled to take the city they would have completely
destroyed the factory and all Its contents In retaa
tion for the burning and destruction that EscoDedo
has done and ordered execution In 1amaulipas--
whole villages having disappeared; aud the re-
joinder comes upon this State
Respecting ramaulipas. do not say that the people
are unorendlng; they only resist as desperate men
can resist and II they did not II would be all the
same. Bscobedos policy Is extcrmnaton; nothing
but determination diverts him. All he has done Is
to pass his scytne over the places he has occupied,
and he has rcaped full harvest OF blood which has
Dccu tic CciHcut vi pOWcT siuCc uisOcCu'
patton. There surely will come day of vengeance,
when the wrongs OF these unfortunate people will be
rodressed God IN His justice will surely repay their
wrongs upon their oppressors. May His vengeance
come suddenly, swiftly and terribly.
The Governor OF this State, with 200 soldiers left
this place aid OF Lnares, but having been Informed
OF the retiring OF the rebels he returned 70 this place
yesterday.
Two Americans on their way to the Rio Grande,
were shot by the military on the road, robbed OF
their money and hung up TO the trees as robbers;
but it appears they were innocent travellers, who
were returning with their gains to Texas, having
sold their stock at Saltlo; 80 has been proven by
the letters and note books that were found upon
their persons. They must have had some $1,000
The butcher, Escobedo, has given orders to have
all foreigners shot who have not the required pass.
ports with them. Yours dc., 8. H. MEAl.S.
THE NEW PosTMIsTRgss AT RrcHMoND.--Miss Van
Lew yesterday formally entered upon the discharge
OF her ocial duties pO5tmistress of the city OF
Richmond. She found the Office In excellent condi.
tion and proposes 70 make but few changes In its
employees clerks She will place the ladies', de-
livery in charge OF two ladies OF Richmond instead of
The money order and registered letter accommoda-
tions will be enlarged and the facilities to the public
In this important department greatly increased.
The special agent OF the Post once Department has
been assigned room separate from the Post ONCE
where ne can transact his business. Miss Van Lew
hopes ct early day 10 secure the free delivery OF
letters In the city BY placing secure boxes on our
button Of letters throughout the city by employees OF
tho once soon after the arrival OF the prnpal mails.
This, she thinks, viii prevent rush at the once.
MISS Van Lew anticipates the cordial support OF the
Post once Department In ~ reforms she proposes
Richmond WIG, AprfVa