The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-06
Interesting from Mexico.
MExIco. March 10. 1854.

MEXICO March 10, 1854
Cabaa Difficulties Of Santa Anna-Fteling Of the People
The Attempt Reroution-Progress Of 1ss Tns,Trec-
tion in the South-Tactics Of Alpdres-Sdnta Anna IN
the Field-TRe Gadsien Treaty Malons-herico dis
posing Of the Cash aready--4 Scheme for Spanish
Colonization.
In compliance with your request willingly give you
some information in regard to matters in this country,
about which the press in the United States generally
Issuing erroneous statements and opinions
But combining myself to the brief limits of letter,
commence by saying that this republic is now passing
crisis most difficult Of soution-not much from the
distracted and unfortunate state Of the country ITSELF as
from fact that the at the wheel Of government
incapable of understanding from whence arise Tue
difficulties which threaten us Not one oil the
present ministers qualified for his post The result Is
that Santa Anna being deceived, his most anxious de-
sres to preserve the integrity of his country are rem
dered Of no avail by his Cabinet .
Mt last the normal condition of the country much
that revolution here there, one more less, is
viewed with indifference.
The government OF Santa Anna has been but eleven
months in existence but during this short period four
distinct attempts have been made to overthrow it.
The rebellion Of Vera Cruz May of the past year that
of Guanajuato in October and the one
in the south of Mexico, all indicate that so
ciety here has in its breast the elements Of
discOrd and dissolution, which viii inevitably unfold
themselves If Santa Anna does not surround
himself with capable and int elligent men
The news which have received from the revolution
IN the south very contradictory Much Importance is
given to 1t by some, while others affect to despse it,
From my knowledge Of the country you that
Alvarez will confne himself to his tains ravines
where he will continue to exercise his power the in
baDants the greater proportion of which in the south
a Mexico half civilized Indians. These bandit tribes
rejoice in Alvarez, their chief.
The government troops sent in that direction have
1mplished nothing-and now, even though commanded
Santa Anna in person. they do nothing. Alvarez,
yconning himself to his than Alpine fastuesses,
inaccessible and secure.
Every body here is waiting for the ratification of the
eaty-Gadsden treaty so called-because without the
material ndo derived from il, Santa Anna will never
cable TO carry out his designs.
Fifteen millions of dollars is nice even here
at IL Id feared and with reason too that II received
will be both quickly and fooshy spent
As vet have notice of the payment of the first
cent but with coolnsss peculiar to these people, they
already investing three millions in whistles and
flutes" pitcs fautes as the Mexicans express it.
have been informed by reliable authority that it has
already been decreed that certain debts amounting to
600 be paid that contract for arms to the value
OF 500 000 has been entered into that $780, has
cation Of Mexico and that this last has for its purpose
great and secret ends One of former editors here
man who has managed to crowd himself into and inter
NEEDLE with matters connected with this country has
been appointed commissioner to arrange for this i'm
portaton of Spanards and by the grace of God and
thorty Of Bonla Minister of Foreign Affairs begins
be an important character When he lays hold of the
Hum II Is said that he hopes to get he will then be able
make the tour OF Europe at the of Mexico and
Mt some time pay few thousands for expenses
of colonization, while Bonla will take to sing his
praises in the OF Santa Anna.
From this alone you will how Santa Anna is being
cheated and caoled aud be able to for the bad
direction which will be given to the money expected to
be received from the treaty To colonize Mexico with
Spaniards would be to thrust causes for discord
upon a dying country.
The packet leaves and must close but in my next
will give you still more important intelligence. In the
meantime you may depend that shall only write what
know to be the truth. p.