The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03

Interesting Sketch Of the Political Situation
or Mexico under Santa Annals Government.


The newspapers in the United States and more
particularly the NEW YORK HERALD, often publish
the events that take place in this republic, 1--WE yet
call our country republic but such articles do not
always contain the truth.
Perhaps for this reason the free press Of the Uni
ted States Judge Of SO unfavorably, attribung to
the Mexcans the vices Of their rulers. True il IS that
reading our publications. and finding no discussion,
no opposition, not even remonsrances against the
acts Of our government-as nothing read in them
except the praises with which the servile fatterers
indulge the selfloye Of President Santa Anna and
his Ministers fall into the error OF suppos
ing that we are indeed happy people lawfully
governed.
cannot excuse myself from informing you of the
reality so as to enable your free press, IA well as
that Of other countries, to form proper Judgment
of our wretched condition, by drawing a true pic
ture and placing before the eyes OF the world the
faithfully copied truth hoping that the public writ
ers will do US justice.
shall paint the past the present, and the future
each in its true light, with sine Gritty that cannot
be denied, as it can be proven. This shall do, and
should any one doubt it, then the terms in which
do it, FOR the benefit Of Mexican liberty, will not
surprise them.
Mexico stands now the edge Of an abyss, and
its perilous situation is due to the influence Of
the clergy in the acts of the government
since the abdication Of President Arista to
the time of the death of the late Minister.
Don Lucas Alaman-tO the intrigues OF the few
owners of cotton factories, whose self and only in
terest we call national industry (industria del ngis).
and to the military power: all three supported by
the selfin.erest and ambition of Gen. Santa Anna.
My object, in painting our situation, and in wish
ing its publication, cannot be surprising to any
Mexican capable Of a single sentiment of honor,
and whose breast contains the love of national in
dependence as it appears that the Mexicans do not
know that in all countries Of Europe as we'll as in
America the opinion in which they are held, in re-
gard to their capacity and knowledge Of the rights
and privileges of free man, is the most despcabe
that can be. But such an opinion is grounded on
their apathy in not vindicating themselves, and in
presenting to the sight Of the world the wonderful
spectacle Of nation SO regardless of its own in
terest a. not to notice that its freedom is already
lost and that its nationality runs deadly risk.
II appears, also, that the Mexicans do not see
with horrid vengeance and abundance Of bloodsied,
and that behind it there may not be more than
avoidable ruin; and then no European power will
help them in the days Of their national agony.
of the pecple-Mexicans arc well acquainted with
the reality Of Santa Annals political course. Few
are the persons, even in the large capitals Of this
republic well informed Of what has passed, and
monarchical government. The people Of Mexico
hear and see, aud vet don't believe: but they are
cal facts which shall disclose now, not expecting
cm to be contladcted, for there is no contradict
iuy tie truth.
bona Maria Cristiaa Queen Mother Of SPAIN
seeing the continual disorder, the frequent civil
wars, and the numerous changes in the form Of the
government that the Mexicans were subjected to,sent
some cmissaries to Mexico to ascertain if il were
possible at any cost to establish mOnarchical gov
eminent Informed that the clergy retained their
influence the minds of the people. she resolved
to try her plan Of founding in Mexico throne for
her daughter bona Louisa Fernando She made
known her project TO Louis Philippe, king OF the
French, aud father Of Louisa Felnanda's husband.
He offered his assistance to her for the prosecution
Of the pan. Then Dona Maria Crstna obtained
spain and consequently had the aid Of her ministers.
will not enter now into details OF Dona Maria
Cris,ina- works, rcseiving to myself the perform.
Of this task 10 the time that circumstance will
require M TO do so However. shall not omit 60
say tat the late s ,an Of Lucas Aaman The Ete
~ ,mnsaf Paroles, aud General Santa Anna Wereen.
gagged n the project The two first named generals
~ different times aud for different motives both
failcd then the others were spoken to, and though
they did not make any formal engagement, and
fn.cd TO head the movement they made compro-
mise Of making no opposition 10 it. proclamation.
pmina these changes the time was employed by
Doua Maria CIistna'S agents in organizing the par
~ and preparing public opinion under the patronage
OF The clergy.
When the field was thus ploughed the Queen OF
Spain, influenced by her mother played her part.
Don Salvador Bermudez de Castro was appointed
her ambassador in Mexico. This Spanish minister
came here authorized by the Minister Of Finance so
TO dispose of (or account Of Dona Maria Cris.ina)
such rs he might want in discharge of her or
hp If Ippar tine nj If
Havana This ambassador drew bills for more than
one hundred thousand dollars which were paid at
sight, solely for the cost of establishing in this CAPT
tai the paper called The Time. % III Tieaipo.r
Nth the publication Of The Time, Bermuda de
Castro began to spread all over the country the idea
ofeychanging for q monarchical government the re-
publican system. This work he performed with as
unlimited freedom az he could desire supported by
the strong protection he had within the capital.
Don Salvador Bermudez de Castro. during his resi-.
denee in Mexico. kept up the ostentatious customs
VI the Spanish court His works in The Tine were
helped by several individuals OF good social posi-
ton, and amongst them by some distinguished
Young gentlemen who made it their duty to crafty
the Spanish Minister, who entertained them with
frequent entertainments at his table aud many
splendid balls.
By these means, Bermuda de Castro conquered
their feelings and secured their ssisance FOR they
helped him with great success IN increasing the mo-
narchical party.
Mexico never enjoyed so much liberty If publish
Ing private opinions as at that time. when every
party could speak OF write without any kind Of re.
serve or restriction.
Don Lucas Alaman, chief and head leader OF the
monarchial club, up to that time had vsinly tried
the able man whom he wanted TO confront the risk
of an armed initiation to produce FIRST proclama-
nation and then the exchange OF the system
The intrigucs put at work in Mexico soon began
20 produce very fruitful seeds of monarchy. which
were spread all over the country gaining ground
under the care and ascendency Of the churchmen
whose great treasures had been offered to the Queen
mother they were necessary 10 sbate any difficulty
which might arise to prevent the establishment
of the system To so tremendous power was
united the strong influence exercised by bona Maria
Cri-tina, (who had offered the assistance OF six
thousand regular troops from Havana. in case of
need) together with three millions Of dollar. ready
To lie disposed of for putting down ot,ta les paving
his own price TO any one who could hasten the real.
Zaton.
At such evidences the government OF the United
states quite alarmed, and believing il necessary
10 lose time, hoisted up the flag OF liberty in the