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Foreign News August 19, 1839

Morning Herald

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Reports from Tampico detail political reception of Bustamente in Mexico City, military movements by General Lemus against Centralists, ongoing siege at Matamoras, and economic tensions over export bans and duties amid resuming trade.

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Later From Mexico,

Advices from Tampico to the 1st inst. have been received. At that time Tampico was unhealthy. Bustamente entered the city of Mexico on the 17th ult., and was received with demonstrations of joy. Another account says that he was received coldly. Every thing was quiet at Tampico, and business good. A report that the government had determined that no more gold or silver should be exported by way of that city, had created no little dissatisfaction. Matamoras is still considered in a state of siege. News has been received that General Lemus, with 2000 federal troops well armed, was at Monclova on the 24th ult., and contemplated marching on Monterey to attack the Centralists under Canalizo. This general's forces are said to be very weak, Urrea is probably with Lemus. A letter dated Tampico, July 28, says:-

After some delay, the conquering party commenced their system of exactions, and they are trying to collect new duties on goods imported during the revolt. All the merchants have protested against this attempt, and the government, perceiving its injustice, are ready to abandon it. The merchants are burying their goods. Two conductas have arrived with two and a half millions of dollars, and trade seems to resume its former activity. The sickly season approaches, and purchasers are fearful of coming to Tampico. If peace continues we may count on better times.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Military Campaign Economic

What keywords are associated?

Mexico Politics Tampico Trade Bustamente Entry Lemus Troops Centralists Attack Export Ban Merchant Protests

What entities or persons were involved?

Bustamente General Lemus Canalizo Urrea

Where did it happen?

Mexico

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Mexico

Event Date

Advices To 1st Inst., Events 17th Ult. To July 28

Key Persons

Bustamente General Lemus Canalizo Urrea

Outcome

bustamente received with joy or coldly; lemus with 2000 troops to attack weak centralist forces under canalizo; trade resuming after protests against new duties; no gold/silver exports causing dissatisfaction; sickly season approaching

Event Details

Advices from Tampico report unhealthy conditions; Bustamente entered Mexico City on 17th ult. with mixed reception; quiet and good business at Tampico despite export ban dissatisfaction; Matamoras under siege; General Lemus at Monclova on 24th ult. with 2000 federal troops planning march on Monterey against Canalizo; letter from July 28 details conquering party's exactions on import duties during revolt, merchant protests leading to potential abandonment, goods being buried, arrival of conductas with 2.5 million dollars, resuming trade, and approaching sickly season with fearful purchasers; peace may bring better times.

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