New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-06

Vjceroys had introduced system Of fraud
and REGULATION into every department Of
Government; in addition TO which, the
long and tedious struggle for independence
had greatly i'm poverished the nation. The
noxious seed sown under the old Spanish
rule continued to spring up and bear It's
fruit-nor has it yet been wholly rooted
out. After the short and hopeful term Of
the first President, Victoria, the patriotism
which had animated the leaders Of the
struggle gave place to personal jealousies
and selfish ambition. The Executive
power was tossed about at random be-
tween Pedraza, Guerrero, Bustamente and
Santa Anna, while the Constitution under
went so many changes, to suit the measures
of each party which came into authority,
that the original instrument was almost
amended ont of sight.
These intestine revolutions were brought
about by the operation Of two forces the
army and the priests. Santa Anna, who
most nearly succeeded in makiRg himself
the absolute head Of the Mexican Govern
ment, was we'll skilled in their manage
ment. While his daring attempt to abolish
the federative powers of the States lost him
Texas and estranged Yucatan, he managed
TO hold, and still holds to q considerable
extent, the favor of the priesthood and the
affection of the sOldiery. This was the Sc
cret Of that power which he exercised for
ten years, and had not his ambition grown
blind and inordinate, he might still have
kept possession of it. The great mass Of
the population know little and care less
about the character of the party under
whose rule they live. Notone of the civil
wars of Mexico can be considered as the
unprompted work Of the people.
But, while such has been The history Of
the Mexican Republic during its twenty
five years of existence; while FIVE millions
of its population are still sunk in the same
state of semi barbarism; it is not to be de-
MED that the governing races Of the coun-
try the whites and those of mixed blood
have proHted by the experience. Men will
at last learn, even in the midst of anarchy,
the principles on which, alone, Govern
ment can be peacefully and securely con-
Quoted. The educated Mexicans are be-
ginning to comprehend the causes of their
unhappy condition and to demand the true
remedy. In this they have been materially
aided by a press, which, although only
nominally free, frequently discusses politi-
cal questions with boldness and ability.
The Liberal or true Republican party is
now not only in the majority but possesses
the actual power. All the schemes of am
bilious partizans, sustained by the whole
strength of jesuitical Church, (which
sees it's final downfall in the triumph of free
p1inciples,) have been unable to stay the
course of public sentiment. The old re-
sources of revolution have been greatly
weakened, and for the first time in many
years a thorough reform appears practica
bic without violent means.
The recent war between Mexico and the
United States has taught the people of the
former country one lesson which might al
most compensate for the humiliation of de-
feat. 1t has eilectually destroyed their
confidence in the army, and broken down
the military power. One great revelation
ary element is thus neutraized. With
the exception of the revolt of Paroles,
which took place at the close of the war
the country has enjoyed an unprecedented
quiet. While We deprecate the reckless
manner in which this nation was hurried
into the contest, and have not changed our
opinion of its manifest.inj uStice, We cannot
deny that it has been eminently beneficial
TO the conquered country, while 1t has
worked most unexpected results to our
own. Now that the first soreness of the
injury is over, the Mexicans have time to
reflect on the resistless energy of their
neighbors on the spirit of discipline which
restrained even the ardor of victory; on
the rigid administration of law; the active
genius of rade which followed on the heels
of war, and hundred other developments
of the C aracter Of a successful Republic.
These illustrations have had their effect.
The agents of Reaction were never more
active than during the past year. The
Monarchical party, headed by Alaman, the
most powerful political writer in Mexico,
has exerted its whole strength to over
throw the Liberals. The emissaries Of
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