The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-15
Col. Robes, the New Miaistcr from Mexico.

Col. NObles, the New Nllsistcr from Mexico.
The news BY telegraph yesterday from New Orleans,
announced the appointment Of Co onel Robes the
Minister from Mexico ia the place General Amonte
at Washington Coz derng the delicate situation
the negotiations about the payment of the three millions
due TO Mexico from government the appointment Of
Minister important event to political and
commercial circles While the holders of drafts drawn
by Santa Anna demsnd payment Of the VIII ole amount
the present Of Mexico repndiate the drafts
and demand direct payment to the Mexican treasury.
Under these circumstances the position and standing
and political proclives Of Colonel Robes iupor
tant subjects Of inquiry. In order to satisfy many
anxious and nquiring readers have thought proper
TO crafty their pursuit acknowledge under the peculiar
difficulties at Washington.
Colonel Robes Is gentlemen of high standing, of an
acconp shed and scientific eiucaon Of fine talents and
ample fortune. His position Chief Of the Corps OF En-
gneers made him conspicuous in the with the United
States; and although yet comparatively young
being not than forty years of agehs talents and
requirements secured to him the military position he
nos desefvedy bolds At the sege Of Vera Cruz he
protested in writing against the capiuation which he
deemed uncalled for and recommended sortie Of the
garrison to cut their way through the American lines.
He was overrned and had to submit but his conduct
that occasion has made him the idol of the army The
most recent notice have Of him s to be found
in the proceedings Of the late banquet In this CITY, by
the American officers who served in the with Mexico
In the interesting speech Of Colonel Ramsey at that cele
braton In giving account Of the Mexican officers who
had been conspicuous in the campaigns he observed
Turning to the southern line Of Scotts operations
md That General Morales who commanded at Vera Cruz
IL numbered with the Dead while Col Robes tho chie
OF the Engineer in that siege well occupying
the position Cerro Gordo has since that time
been Minister OF War; in 1858 he exiied by Santa
Anna since which time he has been much In this city
and visited also the Crmea hao recently the pleasure
OF meeting him again. had often before and he has
now returned to Mexico to occupy position
While he in this city he did not take any part in
the councils which General Comonort presided and
while he anxious for the downfall Of Santa Anna he
did not deem the the revolutionary party
adequate to effect his overthrow Under these circum-
stances he left the city last June for Havana where he
remained to await events until the abdicaon Of the Die
tator In politics, Col Robes belongs to the extreme Sec
ton Of conservatives and his appointment at this time
to responsible mission indicates fusion Of all parties
who opposed and were punished by Santa Anna. The
acceptance Of the Office by C,onel Robes is significant
that pub lie affairs in the capital of Mexico more
settled state than imagined by some for in change
OF administration he would have been the promi
nent candidate for President for which post Is emf
nently qualified. Having predictions for the friends
OF Santa Anna, from whom he has suffered 30 much,
it Is ressonabl to suppose he m favor payment
Of those celebrated drafts for tie three millions
name in full is Don Manuel kobss Pezuela.