The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-01

=. Presehs the Wnoio On TIC Bovexupens i0fcca unoef
his command.
In Puebla there has been recent yronwnciomsuto.
on account of which, Dr. Juan Mpgica, Governor Of
the State, has resigned, and DR.. cOsme Furlong has
been proclaimed Governor in his stead.
commissioner left Vera Cruz on or about the first
of the present month, for the purpose Of inviting
Santa Anna to return to Mexico.
II Is rumored that in many of the States the peo-
pie will Oppose his reinstatement at the head of the
government
Commercial affairs are quite on the decline, and
all business generally depressed owing probably to
the present disnnion Of the States throughout the
country.
The Tehuantepec question has finally been settled
The contract has been given to Mr. Sloo, and
several commissioners have been despatched TO the
isthmus
The Geographic lire between Mexico and Vera
Cruz suffers continual interruptions from the pro
auaci0doS' the road. Highway robberies are
frequent the road between Mexico and vera Cruz
and the only security for travellers is to 60 well
armed.
The italian opera company Of Max Maretzek has
arrived in the Alhatross, and will continue to New
York. The Boundary Commissioners on the part of
the Mexican government also came 10 the Albatross
and viii continue for Matamoras where they expect
q meet tie American Boundary Commissioners.
Synopsis of the contract between the Mexican
government ard the Sloo Company -
Article Provides that the communication a 10 be by
water as far the Coatzaeoacoas river Is naygable
plank road TO be commenced from the head of nav
Cation. within one year and completed in three years
railroad to be commenced at the end OF three years and
TO be completed il the o the four following yeas
T. Company shall make docks etc, at the ports of the
ern which are TO be designated by the government Of
NeSico.
s. Government grants the lands necessary for plank
road lpad apt for building etc. Of private
property taken, u BE- ndepluhed according TO law.
6. RE company may pphic anda ~ roles gratis,
and ao tat q private indriouas, With indemnity, etc.
o lie com pNny 20 hsSs elnsiye right OF transit for
passengers egrts etc. at 10 be approved BY GO
yefnment. Government to levy any contribution on the
property etc OF the euterrise At any time, but 1t
the right toinpose duty exceeding l25 cents
per passenger and package transported By the company
g. The company msy import Tree Of duty all ma.
teria &c. for the road NTH the sanction Of govern
ment also such provisions, &c for wokmen as cannot
DC procured on the lsthmus OF Tehuanlepec.
10 The company subject TO rules established by gov
ernment no sales OF goods &c. to be made the route
H. The government will open two ports at the termni
OF The road being understood that Venosa shall be
used only for the reception Of passengers and erchan
disc BY the company. The Other port is Vera Cruz
49, Government protection is assured to the company
ana its employees during the twenty years OF its exist
IA Guarantees payment BY the company of $500 900 in
silver a once and SO 900 in monthly instaments until
100000 Is paid.
To- The company is to carry the Mexican mails without
fourth Of the regular ra es all Mexican troops officers
and government agents to pass free All moneys ores,
one-iourh less than the regular rates
10 or fifty years the government is 70 receive 20 per
cent Of the profits OF the road All privileges stated
eoaranteed during the twenty years the company but
at the end OF that tno the road is 70 be turned
the government guaranteeing the delivery ut the end of
that ne by deposit of 10 per OF the profits for
the last ten years Of ths contract
IT, The company to build light houscs etc desgna-
ted points ard will appropriate IL per cent of the net
profits OF this road 10 that object
Is Inspectors 10 be appointed by both parties
look their interests long the road.
10. The company is 70 construct forts introduce
armed troops, shall not admit the road per-
sons than necessary to do their necessary work The
company to assist IN preventing smuggling.
the same rights as Mexican citizens. All questions to be
decided BY Mexican tribunals.
IL Transit free TO AL natsns but Is per cent to be
added to the charge for Transporting merchandise Of
other nations who have treaty with Mexico.
D. Offices for the sale o. bonds 70 be opened in the
City Of Mexico and L0ndpn and for he first six months
onerd part OF the shares 10 be kept at the dspo
sal Of Mexican citizens.
20 Foreign mails may be carried over the rosd BY the
company but always seed, ana passing through under
proper inspection
q No sales Of shares to be made for and appropriated
for Indians. &c.
q AL the articles Of tho convention OF July 1852 not
conflicting with those stated above, 10 be binding
the company.
NAVIGATION AnFara
The exclusive privilege Of navigating the Coatzacoa-
coas i guaranteed but Mexican vessels right to ma
yga,ion ier the supply Of tho inhabitants along the
. GoSernI5ent eaeapts from tonnage duty all the
company - gessels
3. The company il = supply line Of steamers under
the Mexican flag, 10 transport merchandise from Vera
Cruz 10 the Coatzacoacoas.
All Mexican malls he carried free Of charge TO
al points At which the vessels Of the company touch and
all goods belonging the Mexican govern at one
fourth part lie regular charge Al troops agents OF
the government ETC., to be free Of transit metals
products etc. at twenty Ae per cent less than the
lar rates $3.50
steamer Oh PaciGc ar. TO use the port Of Acapulco
adepot ior coal and soon possible they
use the coal mined in The State Of Guerrero.
The contract i. signed by the following -
y MIGUEL ARVoY, Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
j. joaquin Pesado. Ramon Alarte.