The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-31


Disaposayarcs the ChoIsra- The Presidency Cen
eraI Arista - Meeting Of C0ngress-Dtstress IN the
Tyeasury--Ihe Ishuanfepec te-Neto Ansr,-
can Minisfer-- The Netospapers-A Muaeie-Ft.
nancial Project, &c
Especial correspondence OF the Tribune.
MEXICO, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1850.
NIsssrs. Greeley g. McElrah:
Since the date of my last, nothing of very great
interest has occurred The cholera has at length
disappeared from the city, after about one hundred
days duration, having swept of from $4,000 to
10, 900 of its inhabitants. The gates Of the public
burying grounds have been closed; one OF the the
aires has been reopened by the Monplaiser Troupe;
faces seen in the streets; families are re-
turning from their temporary absence; the streets
and public pleasure grounds begin to assume
cheerful aspect and we hope soon TO see bust
ness and pleasure revive.
FROM all accounts, the affairs Of the country are
in a sad condition. but it is believed by many, and
hoped by ALL that better state OF things will take
place on the change about to occur in the admin
istration. On the beneficial measures expected to
be taken in consequence, depends, In the opinion
of ALL the future welfare Of this republic. All feel
the necessity Of something important being done to
arrest the general downward tendency exciting
here, but they divided as to what those inca
sures shall be-and the result is, nothing is done
The attention Of all 10 now directed to General
Arista lie is supposed to possess the most liberal
mind and will doubtless take prompt and efficient
measures for the prosperity OF his country. he IS
stern, severe man, possessing sound common
sense, but whether he has the tosdom cssary to
direct, he has the will to improve it, is doubtful
One thing is certain, however-should the country
not prosper under his administration, 1t will rapidly
degenerate; that's all.
You will perceive write under the conviction
that he will be elected, and such Is the general
opinion. The mass Of the people do not even think
OF the election, and the few that do view the event
with indifference.
The opinion is somewhat prevalent that revo-
luton is at hand, but feel assured of the contrary,
the people know that nothing has been gained
by them-not even by those who have spent thou
sands out OF their own pockets Tor SUCH purposes
1t is said, however, that attempt at revolution
was made in this city some days ago, but it is de-
MED; yet it is certain that about hall dozen colo
nels and as many captains have been despatched
to different parts of the country, and body OF sixty
soldiers has been divided and sent to different
places No doubt General Arista will clear out OF
this city all officers and troops that may not be
favorably disposed toward himself and the actual
government.
Congress was at last duly installed on the Sth in
slant. The President delivered short speech, as
ia customary, and, among other things, urged
them to take prompt measures to provide for the
exigencies of the public treasury, also to RENE
dy some other existing evils. The chairman re-
piled, and paid but little attention to what the
President had said assuring him, in general terms,
of the patriotism Of the Congress, &c. &c. They
have been five days in session, but nothing has
been done.
Some days before the meeting of Congress, Mr..
Payne, the minister of finance, published a state
ment of what he had done (intended for the Con-
gress of course) since he took charge Of that Of
fee. 1t contains nothing Of much Importance, but
shows melancholy state of affairs for a country
like this, Astounding in resources. 1t appears he
: found 900 in the treasury when he entered the
department; he succeeded in borrowing from va
rous persons 900, at the rate Of two per cent
per month, by means of which he made out to sup
ply the wants OF the treasury up to that time lie
stated that in some instances persons dependent on
the treasury had not the means to bury their
friends relations who were victims OF cholera, in
consequence of which the interment OF them was
delayed until he could supply them with a sufh-
Gent amount, and he was thus forced to have re-
course to borrowing. This with few official
notes directed to the administrators of the custom
houses, cautoning them against all dishonesty or
carelessness in their departments, was about all he
has done, or could do, in the absence of the Con-
gress.
The publication of the Tehuantepec business
caused a good deal Of excitement and some alarm
here at first but the papers have ceased 10 mention
il and little will be said on the subj until the ques
ton of its ratification up in this Congress;
and notwithstanding it would be great benefit to
this country, it will meet with great opposition In
the article providing for the protection OF the COM
pany, in case of necessity, by means OF military
force of the United States Notwithstanding its be-
ing left at the option of the Mexican government
request it of the United States there appears TO
this people TO be some other design concealed In
the first place, this people are extremely jealous
and suspicious OF foreigners, more particularly so
of Americans, and dread even the allusion TO an
pride, as i~appears to infer an incapacity TO re-
spect the hts Of others, even when granted by
themselves.
1t is well known, that so far as the people are
concerned, they peaceable and harmless; it Is
also we'll known Cat least ought to be known by
any who have been any length of time among these
people, that body OF foreigners, such as suppose
would come TO work the road or canal, would
compose force sufficient to protect themselves and
the company's rights, should there be an attempt
made TO modest them; besides the dread these peo-
pie would have Of such body of foreigners would
be Of itself sufficient TO keep them at a distance,
supposing for moment they were inclined TO trou-
Bile them; and, to the revolutions that may take
place in this country having any effect on the com
petion Of the communica ton when once begun, II
Is not worth moments reflection.
am certain that if that provision be not ex-
plunged from the treaty, it will not be ratified by
Mexico, and | regret to say, the prospect of sue
cess has been much injured by even naming such a
subject.
The last accounts from the interior arc by no
means pleasant; disorder and discomfort appear 10
prevail. The Indians continue their dcpredations
the frontiers. They appear to consider the ha-
cisndas their own, and the right to do just as they
please seems 10 have been conceded them.
We do not know whether the resignation Of Mr..
Rosas, Mexican minister at Washington, has been
accepted, but presume il will be. The post has
been offered to Mr.. Ohguibe who was Governor OF
the State Of Mexico during the occupation Of this
city by the American army. lie is senator, and
a lawyer by profession.