The southern press., 1850-08-31

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ry to direct, as he has the will to improve Il,
is doubtful One thing is certain, however--
should ue country not prosper under his ad-
-ministration,t will rapidly degenerate that's
oil.
You willpcrceive Iwrite under the conviction
that he will be eIected-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 a
Revolution is at hand, but | feel assured of the
contrary, as the people know that nothing has
been gained by them--not even by those who
have spent thousands out Of their own pockets
for such purposes. 1t is said however, that an
attempt at Revolution was made in this City
some days ago, but it is denied yet It's certain
that about have dozen Coloncls, and as many
Captains, have been despatched to different parts
.of the country; and body of so soldiers had
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 feyorably
disposed toward himself and the actual Govern
ment.
Congress was at last duly installed on the 9th
inst. The president delivered short speech,
as is customary, and among other things, urged
them to take prompt measures to provide for
the exigencies of the public Treasury, MS also to
remedy some other existing evils. The Chair
man replied, and paid but little attention to
what the President had said, assuring him, in
general terms, of the patriotism of the Congress,
etc. etc. They have been five days in session
and nothing has been done.
Some days before the meet ng of Congress,
Mr. fba ;o:o ogE aho ~
a statement of what he had done (intended for
the Congress, of course) since he took charge of
that office. 1t contains nothing of much impor-
tance, but shows q melancholy state of affairs
for country like this, abounding in resources.
1t appears he found $4,000 in the treasury when
he entered the department; he succeeded in bor-
rowing from various persons 100000 at the
rate OF 2 per cent per month, by means of which
he made out to supply the wants Of the treasury
up to that time !; he stated that i'm some instali-
ces persons dependent on the treasury had not
the means to bury their friends or relations, who
were victims Of cholera, in consequence Of
which the interment of them was delayed until
he could supply them with a sufficient amount,
and he was thus forced to hive recourse to bor-
rowing. This with few official notes directed
to the Administrators Of the Custom Houses,
cautioning them against all dishonesty or care
has done, or could do, in the absenc Of the Con-
gress.
y The publication of the Tehuantepec business
caused good deal Of excitement and some alarm
here at first, but the papers have ceased to men,
ton it, and little will be said on the snbiect until
the question Of its ratification comes up in this
Congress; and notwithstanding il would be
great benefit to this codntry, 1t will meet with
great opposition from the blunder that was COM
mitted in it, blunder which shows the complete
ignorance of the people of both nations. refer
to the article providing for the protection of the
Company, in case OF necessity by means OF
military force Of the United States notwithstand-
ing its being left at the option Of the Mexican
Government to request it Of the United States,
there appears to this people to be some other
design concealed in the provision. In the first
place, this people are extremely jealous and sus-
pici0us OF foreigners, more particularly so Of
Americans, and dread even the allusion to an
armed force; beside, it is offensive to their nation
al prde as it appears to infer an incapacity to
spect the rights Of Others, even when granted by
themselves.
1t is well known that so far rs the people are
concerned they are peaceable and harmless; it is
also we'll known Cat least ought to be known by
an Who have been any length of time among
these people, that body Of foreigners, such as
suppose would come to work on the road or
canal, would compose a force sufficient to protect
themselves and the Company's rights should
there be an attempt made to molest them; be-
side, the dread these people would have Of such
body of foreigners, would be of itself sufficient
to keep them Mt n distance, supposing for a mo-
ment they were inclined to trouble them and
rs to the revolutions that may take place in this
country having any effect on the completion Of
the communication when once begun, is not
worth moments reflection. 7n
| am certain that ii that provision be not ex-
plunged from the treaty, it will not be ratified by
Mexico, and rcgrcat to say, the prospect Of
success has been much injured BY even naming
such a subject. M ffs
The last accounts from the interior are by no
means pleasant; disorder and discomfort appear
to prevail. The Indians continue their depreda-
tons on the frontiers. They appear to consider
the hacienias their own, and the right to do just
as they pIcace seems to have been conceded
them. ssss bit $500
The mining interests are still looking up The
mines IN Guanauato continue In beautiful
state, the weekly sales Of orc of Santa Lucia lin
the immediate vicinity of La Luzo) amounting
to, from $6S,000 to 10000 week. In the
past year over $8,0O0,oO0 were coined in Guam
ajuato alone, and had there been room in the
mint they could have coined $IO,OOO,OOO, and the
whole products of the mines last year exceeded
those Of the most productive year during the de-
minion Of the Spaniards.
We do not know whether the resignation Of
Mr.. Rosas, Mexican minister Washington, has
been accepted, but we presume it will be. The
post has been offered to Mr. Oliguibel, who was
Governor Of the State Of Mexico during the oc.
cupation Of this city by the American Army
He is senator, and lawyer by profession
He has o most amiable family. His daughters
are considered the beauties of Mexico, and truly
none can be moro accomplished in their deport-
ment. Should he accept the appointment the
Mexican ladies' at least will be deservedly and
well represented. 4aa a
Gen. Bustamente has been appointed President
of the Supreme Tribunal of War, in consequence
of the death Of Gen. FlIisola
Gen. Romulo de Ia Vega has been appointed
commandante general Of the District of Mcx-
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