The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-14
CITY o. MEy,oo. June %. 1871.

CITY o. MEXICO, June %, 1877.
The siege o. Tampico has terminated in faver OF
the federal authorities which is another indication
that the majority OF the better class OF this people
are tired OF revolutions ami also chat the adminis-
tration Of Presidenr Iuarez is determined so long
as in power to strike hard ana successfully against
the old and popular spri, OF revolution, which has
for so many decades been blot upon the character
OF the Mexican nation.
BEGINNING OF THE REVOLT.
The revolt OF Tafnp!co was inaugnrated on the I'd
day OF May by the officers and troops Of the garri-
son OF that city. and they held the same and the
Notifications surrounding II until the 18th day
Of June. The Iebels had possessed them.
selves OF all the pubic Offices and public
FUNDS, and also haG collected forced loans
from the commercial houses OF Tampico, and
BY thai means their oicers found 1t easy during the
revolt 70 pay their men. feed them and secure their
active cooperation. Their number was originally
about five hundred, but by enlisiments and levy 1t
was increased to about one thousand well armed,
wen fed and able-boded soldiers. with an abund-
ance OF artillery ammunition and protected by
I'VE forts and ample entrcnchments.
CEpALLos AND ALoANrARA SENT TO suBpUE THEM.
Generals Ceballos and Alcantara were sent with
troops the scene immediately by the Secretary OF
War, but did not commence active operations at
once aw alting the arrival Of more troops and Gen.
eral Rocha from san LUIS Poios, which took place
abou, the last OF May. complete investment OF
the place was then undertaken aud accomplished,
10 as TO prevent the escape 0 the rebels 10y land or
water.
GENERAL ROoHA's OPERATIONS
General Rocha then planted heavy cannon within
short distance and 10 the north OF the city, and
opened fire without any other result than the dc.
struction Of buildings and the indiscrim,nate
killing ana WI unding Of soldiers and citizens
Cannon thought to be more effective were then
sent for and planted at other points and fire opened
with no better results
At this period OF the history Of tile AFFAIR a truce
Of twcnty-four hours agreed upon to permit the
families OF non-comoatants 10 leave the besieged
city, but the rebels violated the truce and instead OF
occupying themselves in facilitating the exit OF
families they Improved the few hours Strengthening
their fortincations and earthworks Thereupon
General Rocha determined to assault the
rebel works Colonels Maina, Calieja and others OF
the rebels were confident that they would be able To
hold out against any force which the government
could sent against them: but they had calculated
upon other revolutionary movements in other parts
OF The republic OF sufficient importance TO PROSTATE
the government 10y diminishing the number OF
troops which could be sent to any single point Of
rebellion. In this calculation the rebels were de-
celved. for no other revolutionary movement was
initiated, and they were consequently left 10 the
mercy OF as large force as the secretary oil war
chose TO send against them.
PREPARING FOR AN ASS .ULT
Everything being ready for the assault General
Rocha issued the following proclamation 10 his
troops on the 9th insi.:-
sosrESEs RocHA, Genealin- Chief of the division opera
soiDinRs To morrow W: must fsh, hsv. confidence
Yea about place ons s.f more N h. ,nosi crown
Which you have won Spqn The ssd Of sa's You are the
scent ones Who have outraged You are The mos, pSver
"a C: ssSs x: s S: pros
The God Battles VIII and glory
viii crown our bannsr. always Wssy sways Sesnfa
JTsr 9. 1871 Camp in frcn, OF TampIco
Az ASSAULT.
On the morning OF the llih Of June the assault
was made by the columns OF General Rocha, which
were personally led by Generals Cebalos and
AcSntara aud Is said to have been conducted
win the valor OF desperation. The charge was
mace with such courage and hrmncss thai, not
outstanding the shower OF grape shot. cannon ana
musket balls which the rebels poured iortn nj 1rst
the latter were almost Immediately thereafter
stricken poweress with fear ana consciousness or
their impending doom; for they abandoned their
obs,nate defence their personal enccts ana $1,000
sill remaining in the custom House. aud occupied
themselves III seeking their personal safety, While
srvES nrSpRED pTRsoSs KILLED AND WOUNDED
Tbe number OF Killed aud wounded among the
royeTnment troops end the rebels is said to be 700.
Among the former are General Rocha, slightly
wounded; General Aicaa,ara, VINO mas since olel;
recovering, and General Corca, wounded. In the
Of the latter officer at Tampico there are now
FORT lrvnEIpK THE LAsI TO SURRENDER.
The fort, called "Iturtde," was TIE last TO surren-
der, wh,cn 1t did with fifty men, after having lost
Its commander, Colonel tontrcras.
$50 QUARTET"
No quarter was given when the troops entered the
city, and all offcers taken were Immediately shot,
Coronado Barberena, Marcelo sanchez, the broth
ers Martos and Cceros, the ZulIons, Cardura, saa-
House subsequently Capstran, Prieto and others
presented themselves and were not shot, but have
remain until sent back to TaInpico for trial. An
0fnceI who was shot attempted 10 blow mp the am
Inuni'ion. and thus destroy foe and friend, but was
Colonies Molina anu Zuaiga. two prominent lead.
ers Of The revolt, were not found, although search
was made Tor them with the view Of cOnslgnng
prisoners had been let loose from the prisons.
ings and churches have been destroyed or
damaged, and MANY innocent mon, women
conduct OF General Roca among his troops
and after the assault among the wounded and
among citizens is being complimcned IN the highes:
terms. OF course the commerce OF Tampco has
snered terribly and In some cases be forced loans
imposed by the reDe.s, especially upon foreign mer-
their business. The government should he lenicnt
TO such until they have opportunity to rccuperate
GENERAL TOCHA'S SEVERITY CDNDENSEr.
A portion OF the press OF this city has condemned
The severity OF General Kocha his officers and men,
that The rebels were most defiant, ana that III de-
ieniing their own position they not only took lie
and children 10 bc taken, Ivy refusing 10 permit tie
latter 10 pass out OF the city and out OF the range OF
1re although truce OF twenty hours was given
for that purpose.
RocHA's coyGRAruLAToaY ORDER
The following Is translation OF the proclamation
Of General Bocba to his troops after the assault
THE GrSrakLISf'HIrF DIVISION OF OrTnA.
TONS TO his VALIANT TBoors;-
SOLDIER promised you victory and you promised
discipline aLd yAlor Both Of have complied with
promises Yoa have taken by baygBet Of the strongest
places the republic. which has been considered in
J0plnabie BE satisfied have fulfilled your duty. The
President 81 the republic through gives you thanks FOR
heroic compartment and assure you that full
OF pride IN having under orders such chcs
such brave officers aud valiant soldiers Your brother
:. ROCHA.
HFADQUABTERs TANTI0o June II, 1871.
BASD-Io-UAND FfGHTIEG IN TIE STREETS.
The Dnal hsnd-io- hand lighting IN the streets and
houses OF Tampco, when the rebels saw that
quarter was being giyep Is described as having been
most bloody.