The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-17
AFFAIRS IN YUcATAN-THE RECENT
REVOLUTION IN THAT PROVINCE.

We have received by the brig Adna Captain
Sherman, which arrived here few days since
copies OF the declaration Of ndependence of thai
republic, and Of the documents published by ordsI
OF the government, showing the CORES pondenct
OF me Mexican and the Yucstanese authorizes, and
J1sutyihg The course pursued by the reyolted pro-
vince we give below, 10 the following remarks
the substance of the different official papers.
4 IL were, perhaps, impossible to point out the
n causes and complaints which have induced each and
every revolt IN Mexico, for as yet the efforts for
Independence IN all are incomplete; but the pro-
vince ot fueaian seems 70 be the first restored 20
fegalar shape, and tangible, permanent govern.
ment. A department, always perhaps superior in
the intelligence and civilization of her eiIzens to
her sister provinces, and fortunate in the adyan-
tages OF position and nature az any. she has for
series OF years been weary in this of Mexican
government, and goaded by the exloruons ard in
JusLlee Of eyer-ehaAsRs rslsgs s
The convention entered into The +th Of Deeem-
Der, lo45, Tor the closer union Sswssn Yucatan and
the national government, had contained ysrisas ar
ucles Tor the protection of the provincial eomerce
i which were again, and almost Immediately, sta me-
fully violated by the Mexican cabinet, exeiJing the
ln%g"a. ~ n Of tho people high and low but the
general government IN direct cohtrav o. the
agreement previously ratified excited IN n fresh do
gree the spirit of insubordinaio through the land
At the subsequent session OF the provincial assem-
bly,, three commissioners, Psntaleon Bsuera, lsidro
Recon- and Joaquin Ruiz de Leon, were appointed
TO proceed TO the capital in person. and there remon
strate against the abuses suffered, and demand the
| repeal OF the obnoxious order.
| Inc ENJOYS entered upon their duties in uly OF
| 1884 during the administration Of General Santa
Ana; their arrival could have met more unpr
Ptious moment, and they themselves were little
sanguine OF success. They found not only the peo-
pie bat the court divided in eques and factions, 10
opposition to the existing power; and with admire
Die prescenee, relying upon the speedy overthrow
oi Santa Ana, the commissioners lent their influence
tn the old adherents Of Bustamente, the strongest
! party Of the opposition. On the present aton Of
their clims to the President they found no salts
| faction; IN their own words: "he was surrounded
and under the control Of a few who, supplying his
own Immediate wants, made prey upon the public
revenues, and exlorted msney unjustly on the
slightest preIences" His dissolution Of the ma
uonal congress, and attempt az the assumption Of
dictntorisl power, completed his ruin. On the 9th
December, 1874 a terrible lesson was given to the
~ould-be dictator by a spontaneous demonstration
OF public opinion, placing Herrera in the presiden-
tial char, and subsequently, the 18th Of January,
banshing Santa Ana TO Havana 10y
A cabinet of the new government was then form
ed but little satisfactory TO the popular will. The
members were denounced as aristocratic, anti-re-
publican, especially Don Luis Gonzaza Cuevas, the
secretary Of state, whose preudIces were in favor
Of monarchtcal establishment. Herrera himself
was an upright, worthy man, though hardly fitted
dangerous as he met with. Notoriousiy vacillsting
IN purpose, wanting in necessary determination, the
President soon became completely under the control
to Cuevas and his satellites. To this cabinet, to
Cueyas IN person, the Yucatanese second time
presented their credentials and besought prompt
reply; their efforts vain; procrastination,
| evasive and Unsatisfactory pos.ponements OF the
subject were the result Of their continued
efforts more than this new causes of complaint
were constantly given in the seizure Of vessels
belonging to the citizens OF Yucatan, appropriating
the proceeds TO government purposes, and then re-
fusing all decentralization Soon after the civil out
break, commencing with the seizure of the Presi-
dent, and ending with the death or imprisonment of
those who led the revolt, the iYucstanese ENJOYS
who had remained quiet loskers.pn during the tu-
mutt again presented their claIws 10 the new eabl-
net formed by Herrera, Don Manuel de, Ia Peha y
Pcha being The secretary Of stams hut Ibeir entrea
ties for hearing and justice met with favorable
response Troubles were brewing which occupied
the whole attention of the party in power. The en-
yoy from the United States was not ackno wledged ,
the war with Texas calling for supplies from
an overwhelmed people; Paredes, with the army of
reserve, held threatening attitude; yet the govern
or, with calmness credI ,ble to his character, re-
NAMED immovable in his plans. 10 the month Of
December of lS45, some action was had in the low
er house in relation to the Yucatanese; but though
favorable to their demands, amounted to nothing of
port as the senate indefinitely postponed the con-
sIdrratton Of the Inject
Paredes at the head of the army of reserve, now
appeared IN the scene, and after having Published his
Fian, generally kno wn as that of San Luis POtosi,
was, on the 81 January 1876, established at the
head of the govern ment. Unhaupted, and finding
fresh courage in defeat, the three ENJOYS once
ore trat for success with the authorities, but
Paroles hins..f, though man Of good intentions
and ot n2grty, left his civil authority in the hands
OF Don Lucas Aaman, who was acting solely for
his own Advancement ; and after several frultIess ef
SalU ceased hPIr
ahDrs, continued through more than eighteen
months, and returned home.
On the 9th January, 1876, Don Castillo Lam
zas, apparently la preparation for settlement of
the conflicting interests existing between the nation
al and provincial governments, opened correspond
ence, which was continued for some time; the main
features of which were professions Of good faith on
the part of Yucatan and hopes of relief held out by
Mexico; but the cabinet minister wrote better than
he acted Nothing was done. On the 7th Of March
last, Paroles, through his secretary of and ma
rine, Tornel, made a demand the province of Yu-
catan for 300 artlersts defend the fortresses of
Vera Cruz, prefacng the regusition with the usual
empty statement of rewards to follow, and closed
with the usual Dios Libertad. The latter word
was all the gallant Yucaanese seemed to regard for
they acted upon it TO decline giving any assistance
in the war against the United States. 5.....
A special envoy, Sr. Juan G. Cano, was then APP
pointed by Paroles to confer with the Yucatanese.
Through him propositions were made much more
YET OueTeu, out d was 100 late
Even the suspension of the decree of February,
lS44 did not alleviate the discotent of the Yucann
ese, especially all offers for the formation of new
bonds Of union we're coupled with conditions obnox-
oust to the feelings of the inhabitants. The first
was the Immediate remission of the demanded quota
Of troops to Vera Cruz the second, repeal Of the
order calling special session Of the provincial Con
gress; and lastly, the execution of the decree from
the national government for the election Of deputies
to the national assembly The mission of Sr. Cano
was unsuccessful; he demanded his passports on
the 18th April and returned home. tHs5N
The province of Yucatan is now an Independent
cy; the people have declared their independence and
published their manifesto to the world. That they
will ever join the band of union now discovered is
impossible. Her people are too far advanced in
civilization and commerce ever willingly to incor-
porate themselves in the Mexican domain and the
force Of the latter cannot compel them. Whether
she will eventually, BY an expressed determination
of her citizens, nin the union Of our States, cannot
be told; but IL she chooses to do So as in all proba
biIity she will, our flag has still for the dis
play of "brght and particular stars" .......