The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-08


tnue making their coal deposits at Acapulco
and obliges itself digent search to made
within the brieest posi- oie delay Tor the mines OF tns
work tie same by means Of contracts with their
tive owners
Article For the ful6ment of each every portion
this contract the government will
understanding through its authorized agents, with tho
representatives of the mixed company mentioned tho
head of this Lent with those who may succeed
j. MIGUEL ARROYO
M. PAYNO.
w. d. LEE.
J. JOAQUIN PEsADO.
Mexioo Feb. s, 1853. RAMON OLARIE.
NATIONAL PALACE, February s, 1853.
TO THE HON. ALFRED CONKLING, ENVOY EXTRAORDI
NARY AND MINISTER PLENIPoTESTIARY OF THE
UNITED STATES or AMERICA
The undersigned Secretary (pro ten,) of Foreign
Affairs has the honor to direct this communication
to Mr.. Alfred Conklng, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentary of the United States Of
America, to inform him that, in conformity with tho
law Of the General Congress Of May IA, 1862, and
the c0'cocdtoraa published in consequence thereof
on the 29th day OF July OF the year, his Excel
ency the President by virtue Of the faculties with
which he is vested has deemed it expedirnt to order
the publication Of the legal documents approving the
proposition made for the opening OF the interoceanc
communication over the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in
the name OF mixed company, by Messrs- Ramon
0laIte, D. Manuel Payne, and Jose Joaquin Pesado,
In the name OF A. q. SlOo and his associates.
The undersigned. while he thus has the satisfac-
ton to communicate to the Hon. Mr. Conkling re-
solution which must be grateful to the whole civil
lied world, hopes that his Excellency, Mr.. Conkng,
in iurtherance of the wishes OF the Honorable Presi
dent OF the Republic, will transmit the same to his
government and call due attention to its advanta yes
The undersigned also hopes that Mr. Conkling will
be the first (hereby giving the best evidence OF his
approbation to assent to the speedy celebration OF
ueaty OF neutrality, which shall otter to all the
tons Of the globe advantages OF the utmost impor-
lance, and at the same time strengthen aud secure
still more firmly the bonds of peace and amity that
now hind the two neinhbOriup re Dublcs
The undersigned has the honor to reiterate to the
Honorable Minister Penipotentiary OF the United
States OF America the assurance OF his distinguished
consideration. j. MIGUEL ARROYO.
MR.. Combines REPLY.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
MEXICO, Feb. 5, 1853.
The undersigned. Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Penipoentiary Of the United States Of America,
hastens to reply TO the note which he yesterday at
late hour had the honor to receive from His Excel
lency, M. Arroyo, Minister pro TEN of Foreign At
fairs, in which he communicated the resolution, SO
long deferred which his Excelency the President of
the Republic OF Mexico has just adopted in obedience
to the law passed by the General Congress- on the
l4th May last, and TO the c0nDocat0rtd promulgated
in consequence on the 18th Of July Of the year.
the object OF both OF which the speedy construc
ton OF a way of communication across the Isthmus
of Tehuantepec, between the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans
Profoundly impressed as he is with the importance
Of this noble undertaking, the undersigned fully
agrees with his Excelency, Mr.. Arroyo, III the
opinion expressed by him that this resolution cannot
but be grateful to the whole civilized world; and
fully aware as the undersigned is OF the many and
almost insuperable difficulties attending the matter,
well OF the patriotic, heroic spirit and the firm
ness and integrity OF intention with which his Ex-
celency, the President has faced, and finally over
come those difficulties, the undersigned cannot en-
terrain doubt but that his Excellency has earned
for himself the deserved gratitude OF his country
and the applause OF the whole civilized world.
The undersigned will lose time in communi-
OF his ExceeDcy, the President; and meanwhile he
will be most happy, In conformity with the request
contained in the note Of his Excelency, Mr.. Arroyo
and with his Instructions, to receive from the govern
ment OF Mexico any propositions whose probable
results will be, the undersigned most ardenty hopes,
treaty adequate to the exgencies Of the case, and
calculated to insure the fruits so eoquenty described
by his Excellency, Mr.. Arroyo.
The undersigned also has the honor to acknow
ledge the receipt of the note Of his Exceency which
this morning came to his hands, containing printed
copies Of the decree in question.
The undersigned, DC. ALFRED CoNKLING.
To his Excellency, Mr. Arroyo, Minister pro tenn.
of Foreign Affairs.
The mixed company has appointed Messrs Boni-
facio Gutierrez Manuel Gonzales de la Tore and the
engineer Mr. John j. Williams, in their name to pro-
coed to Tehuantepec to take possession of the 18th
mus, and to form the plan for carrying their under
taking into execution. The supreme government,
the other band and for the same object appointed
DIBdulfl OcucIA IBudClo 10 uOId NlHdml, &uQ
the necessary instructions have, in consequence,
been given to the authorities Of Oajaca.
General News.
The Diario de la Marina, of the 26th February,
contains the following intelligence in relation to
Mexico
By the Spanish brig Audaz we have received our
Vera Crz files up to the l4th inst. They contain
news Of the highest importance. The revolution has
taken new step, and has consigned to oblivion the
plan Of Jalisco which was, in reality amalgam Of
irreconcilablc pretensions. The new plan promu-
gated by the prO,lunclddos Of Uraga and those OF
Mexico, (and which we lay before readers,) con-
tanned in truth the principle Of dictatorship, which
We had always advised. Mr.. Cevallos refused to ac-
Presidency, whereupon Messrs. Uraga, Robes, and
Lombardhi having been united in the electoral junta
the Last Of these gentlemen elected pro tenn, and
has entered upon the duties Of his office; meanwhile
the district Of Mexico has already given its suages
TO Gen Santa Anna chief magistrate of the repub-
Lie. The following is the plan now ruling Mexico:
THE NKw REVOLUTIONARY PLAN.
Article l. The plan proclaimed at Guadxlaara, on the
2h dsy Of October 1882 is ratified in all its parts with
the following additions -
Article In obedience TO the duties created BIZ the
ous and exceptional condition OF the republic aud in
nfo nifty with the demands of public opinion which re-
qure, the speedy restoration q internal peace Ii is
hereby declared that the executive power about being
kctsd in conformity with this plan, shalt have,
until the political constitution DO promulgated ali
the power necessary 10 establish socsl order organize
the public administration to reform the national
sury and TO regulate the attributes OF the judi ary Of
fecne therein srch reforms may be necessary with
out, however, attacking its Independence
Article As soon as public peace and tranquility shall