The New York herald., 1845-02-05
Notes OH Mexico.

have already given you brief sketch of the
proceedings OF Mr.. Trequerros and his iflend and
master Santa Anna, now shall turn to the other
individuals who compose the present Ministry OF
Mexico. Senior Don Pedro j. Echevenla IS one
0t the most prominent members, ne now being
Minister OF Finance; this gentleman ls ABOUT
forty fivc years OF age, small IN stature, win
prepossessing appearance and is man OF
considerable attaiDmenls, having been educa-
ted in England, 10 which place he was sent
when boy, and for sometime renamed there IN
company with his brothers. AT this moment, and
for many years previous. he has been extensively
engaged in commerce In connection with oiher
members of the family, all OF whom are reported
to be very wealthy; they have large interest IN
real estate, many Of the most valuable "Hacien-
das' In Mexico belonging to them.
There is one very remarkable circumstance
connected with the Echeverria family, wnicn is
that they do not allow foreigners to visit their Prl-
vate residences, nor do they keep company with
more than two or three Mexican families; this 10
source of great complaint, the fairer portion OF
the Echeverrlas are really beautiful; nowhere are
30 many pretty girls to be found in a family.
In the iorepart of the day a passer by may OBJ
serve these pretty creatures on their balcony, neg
hge, probably IN conversation with some beggar
domestic in the cdAe, and it is really charming
to listen to their beautiful language, and watch
their bewltchlng actions. In the afternoon they
are to be seen at The "Almeda" and the Paseo,"
riding in their handsome English carriage, for
they seldom walk; and what a sight Fancy
five bewitchiDgly beautiful girls in one conveyance,
without any other attendants than the postllion,
and that carriage an open one not one OF those
dashing ''turn-outs which passes by with Its trea
sure not to be seen for some time again, but one
that Tor hours is slowly passing and repassng, not
only tor this evening, tomorrow evening, but on
every evening.
Every Mexican family must have a carriage,
whatever the consequences may be, and every
Mexican lady must be seen In 1t at the
Almeda and Paseo, and that, too, on every
evening. Sad would be the grief it any occur
renee prevented Der from attending 1t is said
at home, SO that they may keep carriage Out
ward appearance is every thing with them; con-
They also display much taste in their toilette, no
other nation bnt the Spanish equalling them; and
they have a decided advantage over the Pa
rsian damsels in their elegant mantllla,
patroness. There is something remarkable
in their fancy for diamonds which are the only
precious stones they condescend to wear, and their
reason for doing so is not very shalow--they say
| that diamond always retains its value, and tha,
at any time it can be disposed of for what it cost.
/ or nearly SO. which is not the case with many
/ other gems.
! The contents of the Echeverria's carriage are
the attraction at the Almeda and Paseo: all go to
| see and be seen by them every young man who
/ can afford, and many who cannot, purchase a
horse to of on before them. Occasionally they
cause their chargers to prance so that they may, in
the confusion, come in contact with the carriage
When they leave the Almeds, they return home.
take chocolate, and dress for the theatre, and then
- uidt tlcy are seen 70 TIC greatest auVdntdSe
looking more bewitching than when in the carriag+
three sitting on the frat and two on the second
of their box, the other members Of the family
keeping at respectable distance behind; in TIM
way they amuse themselves in a variety OF pretty
ways particularly with their fans (Which are Of
great beauty and very costly they necessarily
moving them, and with their attendant music, act
in with all the other fans in the theatre,
| which to some ears produce delightful sounds.
However, | could never appreciate them
! The principal object of Mexican ady's ambi
/ ton is to move her fan with graceful rapIduy.
| Indeed many girls carry on a regular firtatlon,
through that medium. With them, the g Language
of the fan" is as well understood as the " language
Of the eyes,, and no stranger ever leaves public
| place of amusement without perceiviny it.
SAINT PAUL.