The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-30

TwEEN THE PRESIDENT AND THE BRITISH MINISTER.
Prom the New Orleans Bee, June 22.
By the brig Tehuantepac, we have receivod files OF
papers from the city Of Mexico to the 9Th inst.
An extra session Of Congress is talked Of but does
not seem very probable.
There are rumors of a contemplated coup detaf
by Arista, and the Constitutional speaks very
gravely Of the probability of such az event. II il
reported, moreover, that the government had des-
patched TO the officers Of the customs ut Vera Cruz
Tampico, and Mazatlan, orders to suspend oil pay
menrs, and to retain the specie paid IN, subject to
the call of the government. Ia short. everything
in disordered confusion in the unfortunate rc
public. The treasury presents n vacuum, and Con-
gress has 'iourned without settling any Of the i'm
portaDt questions submitted to it.
In Sonora, some weeks ago, a body Of govern
mont troops were attacked ny three hundred In
dians, ard forced to retreat Three Of the SOL
diers were killed. and number wounded. Tho In
dams said to have lost thirty forty Of their
men.
The Legislature Of Jalisco has pardoned half a
dozen highway robbers. At Satillo, eighteen cri-
minals, who had been condemned to the galleys had
managed to escape.
The telegraph is operating between Vera Cruz
and Mexico, and the line is frequently interrupted
by the breaking of,tbe wires.
The journals continue to announce frequent as
sassinations and r0bberies.
The Italian Opera still attracts the music loving
[from the New Orleans Courier. June %
From the city of Mexico we yesterday received
papers to the 9th inst, with Vera Cruz journals as
late as the 18th
Thep papers Of the capital are filled with rumors Of
nm coup al uat, by which despotic power would be
assumed by President Arista. The Mexican Con-
gress had adjourned, after a session Of four anda-
half months, in which time nothing had been done
to improve the situation of the country. We have
not yet seen the list of acts passed by that Con-
gress; but from the summary OF their proceedings
and the complaints of the press, we must infer
that no treaty has been made with Mr.. Sloo, or
a.tal 81 tac hat thnk o-;T nuo lac
oppressive as ever-that nothing had been done to
replenish the national treasurv-nothing to repel
the incursons Of the Indians arrest the bands of
highwaymen in the interior. On the other hand,
British Ambassador in Mexico and President Arista
"A quarrel that has induced the departure Of the
British Secretary Of Legation for London.
ln'the Vera Cruz papers We read an account of
the proceedings Of mob, which compelled the au-
thortics Of that city to issue license for the inn
pOrtaton Of 5000 bbls of flour, paying moderate
duties Other articles of food were scarce in Vera
Cruz, and the mob may be soon tempted to ask
fresh indulgences.
From the New Orleans Picayune, June 22]
By the arrival of the schooner Bonita and the
brig Tehuantepec, we have dates from the city Of
Mexico to the 9th inst, and Vera Cruz to the 18th
The Mexican Congress adjourned sine die, accord
ing to the Trait d Union, at half-past eleven
o'clock on the night of the 2lst ult.
Nothing was done to furnish the administration
with the resources necessary to carry the govern
ment The administration" says the Trait
a. Union, has only one resource left, and that is
PrOvidential aid" The Chamber Of Deputies per-
sisted in its first resolution in favor Of abOshing the
prohbtory duties on certain articles Of import Tho
Senate persisted in refusing to favor this resolution
Nothing was done in the matter; the tariff remains
unaltered. No change was made in the tobacco
monopoly. The administration demanded, at the
last moment, extraordinary powers to carry on the
government during the recess-a committee of
supervision to be appointed by the Congress. The
DANA n n QrUQ mn
We find not the slightest notice in the Mexican
papers OF the news of the rejection Of Col. Soo's
Tehuantepec contract. We learn, from private
source, that the 10Th ult., tho day fixed for
objection to the Interpretation Of particular word.
The matter was referred to Congress, which inter-
preted it in a manner favorable to Col. Sloo. The
subject returned to the Minister. We presume that
he persisted in raising difficulties and that the Pre-
sident convoked the Congress, in secret session, to
act on the contract, which was then rejected. We
do not see how this result could have been kept so
quiet as not to get into the papers even in the
shape Of an on DIT. Our authority in stating that
the contract was rejected, of reliable nature,
being a well known resident of this city, who re-
turned yesterday from the city of Mexico.
The Vera Cruz papers publish decree from the
Minister OF Finances, permitting those merchants mt
that port to export their goods brought from TO
reign ports into Vera Cruz, from the LIST of Decem-
Der to the 10Th of May which the duties had not
been paid.
Ian against the state Legislature re-establishing
dnect contributions. The troops were called, and
the demonstration promptly arrested. The COM
merce OF Mazatlan is represented to be in a most
miserable condition deep and wide. spread feel
ing OF irritation exists there against the State GO
vernment, which rules with rod of iron, and in
mos; despotic manner Mazatlan. it is thought, will
petition the general government to be separated
from the State Of Sinaoa, and constituted distinct
territory
The Mexican Congress, just before adjonrning,
granted the sum of ST. 600 to Mons. Desachc, who
succeeded, after great risks, in 1917, during the
blockade of Vera Cruz by the American feet, in
running much needed cargo Of gunpowder into
that port.
A rumor that President Arista and his cabinet
intended to make coup detat, had excited intense
feeling in the city Of Mexico The papers discussed
the chances openly, but nothing resulted from it,
The TRAIT a. 6nton publishes a letter, dated in
Sonora the 10Th of April, from OF the first French
expeditions frem California. The members of this
uoure are well established at and the city of
Heimosillo, and had excellent prospects opened to
them. The letter writer says Sonora is one Of tho
finest countries he The climate is delight
iul, the soil extremely rich and the company had
commenced working at several godand silver Mines
with every prospect of rich returns. The Governor
of Sonora aud the other authorities treated the emf
grants with great hospitality and kindness
On the I'D March, ON one side of the Caion Boz
nitO, in Sonora an encounter took place between
three hundred Indians and detachment of Mexican
regular troops and National Guards The Mexicans
forced 70 retreat but the Indians suffered more
in killed and wounded. Three detachments of emf
grants were to leave the city Of Mexico the 9th
inst, for Sonora. Another expedition would leave
for the same destination in about a month, under
the direction Of a Mexican colonel
One of the Seminole chiefs visit to the city
of Mexico. was, ut the last dates, dangerously i'll Of
tyIbus fever.
The government has re.organized the department
OF foreign relations and appointed seven new chiefs
OF sections or officers the office of one of the two
assistant treasurers has been abolished.
On the 3lst ut, the holders of scrip for the home
debt met at Louja to elect the two individuals to re-
pie sent them in the new board of administration of
the public debt. The question whether these dele
gates should be voted for yer capta. or by shares,
was discussed. No definite result was obtained, and
il was resolved to consult the government on this
point. The holders of the twenty six per cents re-
fused 20 be al this meeting, on the plea that they
intend TO protest against the new law regulating the
public credit.
General Meiia died recently in the city Of Mexico,
General Michelena at Morca.
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