The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-07

Humlsg--B,ifish Intsyentson.
The anticipated eosp q Etat has not yettranspired
There is q combination Of adverse circumstances
operating against it, the jealous vigilance Of the
eIuisssrics OF the British government being the
chief impcdment. The more substantial classes Of
the Mexican people-all those who have everything
to risk to lose in ordinary revoution-are So
cretly or openly in favor Of the coup defat just
the classes in France were in favor Of tho mas
tsrly DECISION and and successful stroke of Louis
Nspoletn But it is feared that Arista has not the
nerve to plunge into this responsible experiment Of
the usurpaiion Of the dictatorship. II seems now
be the opinions that he will wait for opportunity
to strike, which will give color Of necessity TO
tho assumption OF the supreme power. III the
United States should attempt 10 enforce the Garay
grant, if England should, under cover Of
picious ship or ships of war, demand peremptoriiy
tho pay meDt Of those overwhelming debts to Eng
fish creditors, then Arsta might DO justified In his
coup detat.
Meantime, it is rumored here that the United
States. through Instructions 20 Mr. Letchcr. has
actually agreed TO pay Arista two millions of dol
lars on tho day thai be shall strike the decisive
blow; huh the jealousy Of England and France is
OF ly in the way, but it is feared that, in
turning the present government, all the existing
available Of the treasury would De seized upon
by its rapacious creditors Thus, you will that
Arsta, al every point, and upon every side, is
fionted with difficulties He cannot recede-it is
move forward without some reasonable assurances
OF success.
1t is understood hero that the English Minister is
opposed to the abrognioD of the eleventh article of
til. tr atty OF Ga, dalupo Hidago. because it would
thus rel nluisb, on tho p!rt q Mexico, future
sourac OF enno in the iIdemDilies which go
verumeEt would otherwise b. compelled to pay for
Indian 10 grtssioHs upon The Mexican frontiers. At
all events excepting the want of money. tho trouble
OF u cap d'tta is not 50 much Ola domestic oharac
ter as o matter Of British intervention.
D ~.
tract. You viii see that il is curious affair 1t
was gotten up on tho prayer Of Mexican members
OF Congress, and - precious humhug. IL was in
tended as an experiment for killing of tho Garay
grant; but sr. letcber on being requested 10 CO.
operate answered emphaicaIy that the government
OF the United States cOula not recognise any other
grant Of the Trhuantepce right of way than
that vi Don Jose GGray now IN the possession of
tho New Orleans comp aDy.
The following is the copy of the Sloo contract =
rE6JET OF nR. sLoo FOR A ROAD ACROSS THE 18TH
MUS OF THU ANrEPEC.
Art The contractors propose to open com
munleatlon rs far as possible by water, and from
this point TO construct the roads Of which mention
| viii hereafter be made.
p The government grants to the contractors and
to their Associates, The exclusive privilege Of navi
eating the Coatza1oalcos river for the period here
! matter specified. The Inhabitants aud owners of
property situated on the banks Of the river, may
import sncb articles they may need, and export,
IN Mexican botoms the products Of their soil and OF
/ their labor
3.-The government also grants 70 the contractors
and to their associates ole league Of the public
lands on each side OF the proposed road, also a
sufhcency Of land belonging TO private jpd 9iduals,
necessary Tor its constructon-ths contractors and
their associates demnifying, according to Law, the
/ owners of sad property.
1.-The contractors are OF liberty to make use of
al ma erials upon publ, lands, necessary for the
construction, maintenance, and preservation of the
\ road.
| s. If necessary they may also appropriate to
\ m finn Il Lon
inoemniiyng the proprietors therefor according to
| the ll2th orticIe OF the constitution.
6-Durirg the term Of this contract, the con-
tractors shall enjoy the exclusive privilege of tram
/ sit, and are hereby authorized to collect tolls,
freight upon merchandise, storage, and passage
ney, according tn the tariff which the government
may approve, The government shall not exact i'm
posts contributions of any kind upon the transit
| OF merchandise, passengers, or money invested il
| the enterprise.
THE company's steamers, nnder tho Mexican
Nag. conveying the ma,ls and merchandise, are eX-
(, empt from tonnage duty.
! S-Tbe company may introduce. free OF duty,
such materials az are necessary for the construction
and preservation OF the road, by first obtaining
| permit from the government.
i 9-Tbe Hberty granted the company for the
transportation OF merchandise, shall be subject to
the laws Ct the republic, nos Is it to be understood
that this privilege admits that Of opening espna9
Ga place Tor the sale u mcrciaudise) any part of
/ the isthmus.
/ l0.-For the better accommodation Of he CON-
i p3ny ana lis associates, tho large Well tue
/ small ports shall he accessible
1.-The privileges granted the company shall be
! valid during the existence of this contract
l2.--The government shall. far as IN ts power,
Protect the prosecution. lreeeryation and security
! Of the work
! l3.-The contractors engage to commence plank
read, during the present year, beginning ut the head
oil navigation on the Coatzaeoslcos river, and run
nlng towards the Pacific, and to finish building the
same three years after its common cement. after
4 which Tho railroad must be commenced and finished
within the following six years. The contractors OBJ
\ hgate themselves, in both caSes to advise the 90
'einInent OF the beginning and completion of their
I operations.
li-Should the company fail TO fulfil the above
obligations, besides their pr silege.ney shall for
icit the benefit OF the nation, without recourse
al materials and implements upon the road or
/ tbeieun.o belonging. together with the sum Of
S2oVdOo; but IN the event Of any fortuitous crcum
| stance, such rs q pestiencc, war. or slipYrcclS.
4 which might impede the prosecution Of the work,
/ The government will grant q further term j. .or-
\ tonate to such calamity
!5-And further, the company obHgates itself to
/ build sGch harbors ard works rs may be necessary
4 TO the requirements Of the road
1.-THE company binds itself, under the Mexican
nag and laws OF the county, to establish line Of
steamers from Vera Cruz 10 the head ol navigation
! on the Coat2acoalcos
/ T-Iho company agrees 10 carry Tho Mexican
mans, all officers, agents or troops OF tse general
government, or Of tho States, free of charge, and
4 all government articles and commodities at half
price: all products Of the country, whether agtcul-
tural or industrial, shall be transported at - per
cent less than the tsIiG price and al its inhabi-
1 tants at from IL to 20 per cent less
IS--The company shall make their deposits of
cool for the Pacific steamers ut Acapulco, and shall
cause the earliest possible geological Reconnaissance
/ OF the State Of Guerrero 90 be made, with view
I there 10 obtain such supplies.
l9-Ihis contract shall endure forty years from
the date Of the adoption oi the tariff reiUrrsato in
/ the sixth article. The government OF Mexico shau
receive Annually, forty five por cent of the net earn
FtrsT srtt fio,f1 aa
riIaton Of the first forty the government shall re-.
ceFe sixty per cent % tho net earnings of the road
and during both periods the privileges granted shall
oe valid and exclusive, without tho power Of al era
ton, except BY mutual coneent OF the contracting
parties ard. at the end Of this term, excepting the
| Yesse's aLd steamers, tho government OF Mexico
sha cnter lido full aad absolute possession Of The
1890, It's HStutcs, equipments and all thcreuntoap-
lnLl nILln. oil Of L-hinh slnlI L.