The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-03

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Arista's Letter OF Rssagnati0n--Bloody
Battles.
From the New Orleans Hcayune, JAM 2sl
The Trait d Union, Of the Sth inst, publishes
General Aristas letter to Arriaga Minister of JUS
nce explaining the motives Of his resignation. The
account Of the incidents that preceded and followed
the resignation, which is better than any we have
yet seen. We translate
The reyerses experienced by General Minon's govern
ment troops before the city Of Guadaaara the syste
matte refusal of the Senate grant extraordinary nan
cial powers to the Executive the revolution in Vera
cruz the imminence OF movement in the federal CAPT
tsl-these strong motives made General Arista under
stand that he could longer hold his Official position
The idea OF resgnng then took complete possession of
him. The liberal party whose fall would naturally fol-
low that OF Arsta did all in its power, moved heaven
and earth TO turn aside the blow that threatened it,
On Wednesday the 5th inst General Arista sent his
resignation to the Minister Of Foreign Relations with
strucons to lay before the Chamber of Deputies Every
possible used to induce him to withdraw it.
but he persisted in his The liberal deputies
then declared that they would not go to the Chamber
and 80 deprive it Of quorum Dictatorship popular
movement, were agitated The President remained un
convinced by the representations Of his friends An in
teryiew which he had with the members of Congress
finances, by showing him the certainty of legisla
tive refusal to grant him financial powers finally de-
cided him to pursue his original determination.
The day passed. At half past IL clock that night in
presence of Anaya Minister of War and Arroyos charged
handed over the Presidency to Juan b. Ceyaos, Chief
Justice OF the Supreme Court designated his successor
oy the constitution in case Of this kind At seven
twenty leagues from the city. He escorted by fifty
mounted policemen and detachment from the fifth
regiment and accompanied by two of his aids dc camp,
Mejia and Herrera.
Messrs. Prieto and Arraga, Ministers of Finance and
Justice became acquainted only at O'Clock on Thursday
morning with what had taken place during the night
Gen Arsta had invited Arriaga to be present at the
mony Of his transfer of power but accident prevented the
receipt of the letter.
The following is Arista's letter to Ariaga:-
After the interview we had last evening" was informed
that in the aubourgs of the city and of its distant
quarters assembages of the people being prepared
who were 10 take name as signal in order TO prevent
Congress from accepting my resgnaon and to proclaim
ton confirmed during the night from several
thought of the terrible consequences which such dis
orderly movement Chat am firmly resolved to prevent)
would entail the good peaceful part of the population
thought of the task that would fall the liberal party
and myself if we countenanced this disorder and deter
mined 10 take the only that could avoid grave
conflict that is not to proong the anxiety Of the popua
ton and 10 prevent, BY my resignation and departure
this very day the agitation OF parties, and movement
Of which no one could tell the results.
The attack made by Gen. Mihon on Guadalajara
though very spirited, without other results than
the efusion on both sides of great deal of blood
Fifty pieces of artillery played from each army during
the space Of two hours.
This was followed by sortie from the city by Gen.
Blancarte. One OF the columns OF MOn, sent to ar
rest its progress, completely defeated, with
loss of three hundred killed and wounded.
second sortie from the city, following half Of
Mihons troops to San Pedro and attacking the other
half at Hospcio defeated both corps entirely. The
survivors dispersed
The events of the 9th in the city Of Mexico are
thus described by the Siglo Diee q Nuere =
The events of yesterday which have created
sttuonal government of such great Importance that
We proceed at once 10 give detailed account Of them
an exact knowledge OF them will have great influence
on public opinion throughout the country.
On the morning OF the 9Th, Don Juan B. Cevalos as
snmed the executive power in accordance with the con
sttution and the city feared tumult which might
danger the rights of property and be the beginning Of
endless anarchy. All kinds of meetings talked Of
sinister rumors we're circulated and officers
named as supposed chiefs of tumults. Early in the
morning printed proclamation posted throughout the
city announcing that the President had resigned the
ernment to the Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court and
that he had accepted the
Inns ,esiamaon restored tranquility in degree,
and that the constitution was .aspecteS The cbaracte
OF Senior Cevalos was guarantee peace and order
and the people confident that his exerons would he
used TO the republic Senior Cevaos lost not
moment, and the influence of his slowly estab
nshed confidence.
The officers Of the garrison showed themselves deter
mined TO preserve order and the people gave abundant
proofs yesterday OF their good will
The Chambers met at an early hour and the greatest
camness and delberaion prevailed The alarming
which continually circulated that this that bat
talon had pronounced, that this that officer with
troops was marching the palace had effect and it
is 10 be remarked that nearly every officer pointed at by
ruor repaired at to the palace and his presence
gave contradiction to the story The Chamber of Deputies
declared the session urgent and communication from
Chef clerk o! the Depa Foreign
Relations announced the resignation of President Arta
This omIanied by Gen Arisas letter which
tains full relation of the which induced him to
the step The Chambers and the immense concourse in
the galleries heard read without exhibiting the slightest
sign of dsrespect to the late President
The President Of the Chamber ordered the communica
ton to be passed to the Committee Constitutional
Questions and the Chamber perceivng the urgent
sity of proceeding without loss oftme determined 10 act
at once The committee retired, and the Chamber took
short
On being called to order again the committee reported
% FOL lOxln
/. That the resignation Of General Mariana Arisa as
President OF the Republic, be received
ton laid down in articles SO and 90 OF the constitution
There was no discussion. The first article passed
unanimously by the eighty-two members present The
second article was passed-yeas 20 nays11.
communication received from the Department of
Foreign Relations; stating that General Arsta had left
The resolutions at sent to the Senate which
passed them at once BY an unanimous vote.
The Chamber then went into election The following
Is The result
Juan B. Cevalos. ...... 80 Juan Alvarez ....... 8
u. Riva Palaco........ IA Melchor ocampo. .
The Chamber Immediately declared Don Juan Ceyallos
constitutional President ad interim. He accepted and
was installed At half past seven in the evening.
The President elect was Governor of Michoacan,
the affairs of which State he recognized in short
time. AS President of the Supreme Court he has
displayed great integrity, and has defended the con-
stitution with energy and courage and protested
against the law Of Dist September last, restraining
the liberty Of the press.
The Sfgf0 says:-
We learn that the government is disposed to libe
rate all persons accused of conspiracy in conine
ment.
Letters from Senior Mnoz Campuzano state that in CON
sequence OF the agitation Of Cen Mnon since the attack
on Guadalaara, he had been attacked with violent
hemorrhage which had left Kim blind and that he would
60 to Guanaju for treatment
Alarming rumors continually in circulation and it
Is said that attempts rebeo have been made in some
OF tie Darrs cks Every moment the necessity Of i'm
mediate organization Of the is apparent
As yet no ministry Is named.
The list that yesterday obtained most credit among good
circles foows-Yanez, Foreign Relations Fuente
Justice: Rva Palaco, Treasury; and Blanco War. 1t
seems that the first three declined TO accept.
The Of the State of have directed the
projects Of the different counties make up the claims
for damages caused the French expedition under Count
Raouset in order that they may be sent to the federal
government for collection from the house OF Jecker
Tore 4 Co.
The famous Camanche chief Bao 81 Sol has been killed
IN battle with the Apaches Several of the Camanches
have requested the citizens Of san Carlos (Chhuahua)
to Join them in upon the Apaches to revenge their