The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-29

dcrided, and the pillows of fanaticism seethe
and surge upon every sacred institution of the
republic.
The Recent Revolution In Mcxics-What had
Americans to DO with 1t s-Let Us See.
The overthrow of the government Of Santa
Anna in Mexico is one of the most remarkable
events Of the times. 1t was consummated as
much by his own folly as by the wisdom Of his
opponents; and in reviewing the striking oc
currences Of his brief administration, it will
appear astonishing that with such ample means
at his disposal he was 80 stupidity incapable of
turning them to his advantage.
The hostility Of Alvarez may be said to have
arisen almost simultaneously with Santa An
mas return to power. The appointment of
Lucas Alaman TO the Office Of Minister of Fo-
reign Relations was viewed with Indignation
by Alvarez, who did not hesitate to inform
Santa Anna that he could not entertain much
friendship for government "in which the as
sassin Of General Guerrero was prime minis
ter" But while Alvarez thus expressed the
deadly hatred which he entertained for Ala
man, there was also another political wound
ranking in his bosom Santa Anna had abo-
lished the State governments and concentrated
all power both federal and State, in his own
hands. Alvarez was at the time Governor of
the new State Of Guerrero, formed out Of the
southern parts of the States Of Puebla and
Mexico, and extending some three hundred
miles along the Pacific coast on both sides Of
the city Of Acapulco. The consequent depri-
walton Of Office by this change of government
was not felt so much by Alvarez on his own
private account, but it was shock to his long
cherished principle of State governments He
still retained the command of the troops sta
toned in that quarter as Commandment General
of the South.
1t was Santa Annals desire to conciliate Al
varez and reconcile him to the new order of
things. But Alvarez, while silently acquies-
cling in a government which at heart he de-
tested, was quietly preparing for the open rup-
ture which must sooner or later take place.
He was also at loss to know the state of pub
lie opinion in other parts of the republic, as
his former Secretary Of State, who had con
Quoted his exterior correspondence, had been
removed by his Office being abolished. This
Secretary, the Lcentiate ID. Jose T. Gomez,
had changed his residence to another State,
whence his correspondence with Alvarez was
much interrupted. In order, however, to ia
cilitate his intercourse with the federaists,
who were inimical to Santa Anna, Gomez visit
ed the city Of Mexico to consult his friends,
and make arrangements for the future He
was there advised to return to the South, to
Gen. Alvarez, to whom his services were in
valuable. The Liccntiate was himself of the
same opinion; but as his occupation was gone
he had no valid excuse for returnng--while
the spies Of government being everywhere,
would not fail to notice this extraordinary
movement Being on intimate and confden-
tial terms with Col. Ramsey, he stated the
difficulty to him, and asked his opinion, who
promptly advised him to 60. The Colonel al
so proposed to him to accept the agency Of his
line Of mail operations, so far rs the same OK.
tended through the State of Guerrero, which
would cficctually shield him from the observa-
ton Of the government as well as afford him
the most ample means for communicating with
his friends. Senior Comonfort, who happened
also to be in the city, joined in urging upon
Gomez the acceptance of this ostensible bust
ness; and it was finally agreed upon, much to
the satisfaction OF Gen. Alvarez, who, in seye-
raj lettersto Ramsey, expressed his thanks for
the service rendered to him by this arrange
ment. Senior Gomez being gentleman of
high standing, well vcrsed in public affairs, of
sterling integrity and extensive information.
was inv aluable to Gen. Alvarez in the crisis
which was now at hand.
Soon after Santa Anna, in order to please
Gen. Alvarez, conferred upon him the grand
cross OF the Order Of Guadalupe, which so far
from having the effect intended, was the cause
OF much ridlculc upon the order itself. as Al
varez failed to even acknowledge the recent
OF the honor conferred. The modification of
santa Anna was extreme at this slight put mp
on this new and splendid order Of nobility Of
his own creation. The fact was, that Alvarez
was soliciting funds from the government. and
refused to correspond with the imperial Off
ciais until the money was forthcoming. BY
this decisive step the material aid was PROMPTLY
paid over; whereupon he very graciously and
gratefully accepted the grand cross. At this
time he began to feel more confidence in the
position he had assumed towards Santa Anna,
as he was ably supported by the counsellors in
whom he conhded. The imperial DEGREES which |
were put forth by the government we're not |
published in Guerrero until Alvarez was
pleased to counienapce them, and in some in !