The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-24

my INTO practlcal offensive ana defensive
league with the Gear were certain to be fol-
lowed by clear settlement of this annoying
Cuban question: it would be worth our while
to reflect on its expediency. Whether it is
worth England's while to compel US to do So
for the sake of her new friend the French EN-
peror and $4,000 ragged Spaniards, is ques
ton for her decikon.
THE PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION IN MEXICO
We have been disappointed in not receiving
by the last steamer at New Orleans from Vera
Cruz our usual supply Of letters and other
news from the City of Mexico. 1t is true, some
of the newspapers of the capital were traas-
mitted by private hands, but the mails contain
ing the letters were stopped on the way. Now,
it is certain that the newspapers from Mexico
contain only such information as it is agreea-
BILE to his Serene Highness Santa Anna to inn
part to the public; and at this time almost all
the news is particularly disagreeable to him,
consequently it is not ventilated" through the
public press.
The correspondence received from Vera
Cruz, however, partially supplies the absence Of
direct information from the interior. From
this, it seems that Santa Anna has been unable
to check the revolution in Morclia, and his
troops have returned to the capital in despair,
leaving that rich department in the hands Of
the federalists II is with perfect truth, there
fore, that the Diario Official informs the public
of the return Of the government troops, "as
peace and order have been restored" in that
part of the country. Generals Alvarez and
Comonfort have now the undisturbed' posses
sion of the two States of Guerrero and Morelia
(Michoacan). BY the last accounts, Comoafort
had attacked the government troops at Zaplt-
Ian, in the State of Guadlajara, and routed
them. Another version Of the news is that
the army Of Santa Anna had fused with the
forces of Comonfort, and consequently that
rich State was now subject to the government
of Alvarez.
The statements which have been received by
the position of the conducta which recently
left the capital for Vera Cruz. 1t is the Gus
tom every ninety days, TO send The coined sill
yer which arrives in the City of Mexico from
the mines, to the port of Vera Cruz for expor
tation. This treasure, generally about two
millions of dollars, is strictly guarded by
large military escort, which is called the coa-
Quota. Recently this military force has been
met by some federal troops at the National
bridge, some thirty five miles from Vera Cruz,
and compelled to halt for rcnforcements. The
family of Santa Anna, including the new Min
ister to the United States, availed themselves
of the protection of this escort, and were on
qucnce, however, of this check, they have
had to return to Jalapa until the
road is cleared Of the enemy. Hence has
originated the assertions that the troops
of Alvarez were about to attack and p!uader
the conducta of the specie. But the fact seenls
to he, that the revolutionary army is waiting
to rout the escort only, without any intention
TO plumber the treasure, which belongs to NOR
chants and others, who are all, or nearly ALL
nimicai to The governm eut of Santa Anna and
in feeling are with the friends Of Alvarez
Should any cash. notwithstanding, be found
which belongs TO Santa Anna or his partisaas,
there il D doubt of its seizure as a lawful prize.
III may oEO rtasDNaDly ne SHppO-td tllb III
federal troops will endeavor to prevent Santa
Anna and his family from leaving the country
az it is the Intention of the revolutionist4 to
send him before court martial on the charge
CT treason. This was the answer Of General
Comonfort recently, on q personal interview
with Beanco, the Minister Of War sent BIZ
Santa Anna to propose measures Of compro-
mise.
On the northern frontier OF Mes p, the coun-
try may lie said to be completely in the pos
session Of The federalists. The government Of
Santa Anna docs not possess the shadow Of
authority in that region, except at Matamoro',
where Gen. VOL still holds out IN order to
make terms tor himself and followers
The achievements OF Americans which have
crossed tie Rio Grardc to join the revolution
airy party, although quite numerous, have not
improved the prospects or added strength to
the cause of Alvarez. In truth, ii Santa Anna
were not at this time unpopular on all sides, and
his government impotcnt, the fact Of Texans
Joining in the revolution and proclaiming he
principle Of American protection to the north
crn Mexican States, he might still seize hold
Of this obnoxious and impoltic declaration to
retrieve his recent disasters. Alvarez had very
adroitly charged Santa Anna with treason to
lis country, in alternating one portion OF Mexi-
can soil by the Gadsden treaty. Now, the re-