Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-29

(Signed JOSE MIGUEL DIAZ vELEZ.
True Copy.
'(signcdD FRANcIsco Proc.
This decree was also obtained by Mr. Forbes
INTERESTING FROM MEXICO.
MAY 26-Ihe editors Of the Commercial
chronicle * Daily Marylander, have been polite
~ furnished with the following highly interesting
| extracts from letter received in this city, from
distinguished American, now in the Republic of
Mexico From the high standing of the author
and his means Of deriving correct information the
utmost reliance may be placed in its correctness
as we'll as in that of his opinions-soth being en-
uued TO the more respect as from a residence OF
several years in that country, extensive travel
| anu intimate acquaintance with public men, he
has had opportunities enjoyed but by few foreign.
! ers who have visited it.
The letter is dated at the City of Mexico, on the
18th of April.
1 AS the politics Of the country is subject OF
some moment to all who have large interests
| mere, shall add few observations collected du
| ring my late tour, and during short residence in
| the City n Mexico. General Guerrero was in.
| augurated on the LIST inst | was present at the
ceremony and was pleased TO find that it was ex-
uemeiy quiet and seemed TO give general sstsfac-
ton. have already mentioned TO you the ma
ture OF his claim TO that office. Having lost his
election IN the hrs place by one vote, he was sub
,,equent'y declared duly elected by the House Of
Pedraza was TO the satisfaction of the whole House
considered as having obtained his election hy bri-
berry and corruption; and therefore he could not
be considered as duly elected. He being remov-
Cd, Guerrero remained the only candidate for the
oihce-F ortunatey Ped razo made no opposition
TO the decision: he on the contrary abdicated all
claim to the office, anl as you have doubtless
heard, has sailed for England. Were it not for
,he violent measures which had taken place in
december, and which might be considered as hav-
M az IL
would appear perfectly regular.
snail leave to better casuists than myself to de
eide whether the course pursued was the strictly
constitutional one. 1t will suffice for the present to
state that Guerrero is decidedly the most popular
man; that he had the majority ofthe people and
OF the army with him; and, that since his election
has been ascertained, the whole country has been
perfectly quiet. The late President, General
Victoria, attempted to pursue middle course be-
tween the two parties-this as usually occurs in
such cases, led TO vasclatlg policy, which
has been ruinous to the country. II is but fair 10
state that, in many respects, the country ia less
uourishing now than it was in 1926. This I at
tribute altogether to the indecision and weakness
OF Victoria; and feel confident that if Guerrero
pursues a decided course, such as his friends
have advised, the union wil!- in four wears time.
be in happy and improving condition. Victoria
redres to aCountry Seat near Vera Cruz In
his address to Guerrero, he has pledged himself
TO live as private citZen-odedient TO the laws
Ills want of popularity with all parties, is perhaps
the best pledge Of his future good conduct The
Escoses or opposition party, have not, at this mo-
ment, decided eader OF any talent or popularity:
and II the party in power show moderation COM
bined with hrmness, and are united among them
selves, we have reason to hope for tranquility and
prosperity AT the head of the party, are al pre-
sent General Guerrero, the President. General
Santa Anna. and Doctar Lorenzo de Zavala the
able and decisive Governor of the state of Mexico
Probably the latter may be considered as the man
OF most talent and enlightened views i'm the union
at this time. Cen Guerrero unfortunately manifest
ed some indecision in the formation of his Cabinet
In this country, the two most important Offices
are those of the Treasury and War Departme nts:
The first especially, as there is little doubt that
government, well supplied with money, would
nave but few difficulties TO contend with. The
Secretary OF War exercises over the Army an in
huence which may be considered all powerful
for good or for evil, according as he is disposed
The true friends of Guerrero were anxious that
he should appoint 2avaa 10 the Treasury and San
ia Anna 10 the War Department he has hesitated
long; but it is said has finally concluded upon the
former appointment The best informed persons
entertain no doubt that, ruinous as the Treasury
now appears TO below as the credit of the nation
now is, the country has ample resources which
minister. possessed OF genius and decision, can
soon bring into play. Doubtless there ia great
deal OF church property, which might, without
wounding the feelings or prejudices OF the people,
be made useful TO the National Treasury. The
number OF FriaFs is very much reduced, and by
no means proportional to the extent of their wide
domains, which, from want of attention. or of cap
ifaI, have not been well cultivated. Many Of these
'1ars are well content 10 become secularized; and
perhaps minister could not adopt better course
tian 10 I'll the numerous vacancies in the paro.
chsl clergy, by appointments from the regular
clergy; and at the same time giving moderate
annuity TO the rest Of the friars, would enable him
TO apply to the Of the state, the greater part
OF their large estates, y ach, under proper man
agement, would soon become very productive.
In like manner, the pensionDg the parochial cIer-
gy, and abolishing the tythes would enable him 10
establish land tax, which would be far more pro-
duciive and less odious, than the present tythe
system