The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-13

Mr. Comonfort. This the state Of opinion when the
reached Cuernavaca that The officers OF the gari
Of Mexico had declared that they would adhere TO the
nomination Of Mr.. Comonfort but would protest against
every other. The representatives pqued to the quick
considered this declaration threat and to show that
the army could not aatter itself with having imposed
upon country the President Of choice they chang
ed their plans and their projects. They insisted 20
strongly before General Alvarez that they induced him
to accept the Presidency and in this way the second
less. We do not guarantee the authenticity Of this
statement but If the be true IL must be confessed
that the electors Of CuerDavaca have given proof of
dignity which cannot be too warmly approved.
PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL ALVAREZ.
General Alvarez published, on the I'd of October,
previous to his election the following proclamation,
which was inserted in the order Of the day Of the
garrison Of Cuernavaca:-
The Generan- chief of the liberty restoring army to
the troops foraning the garrison OF Chipancingo
Compartments in arms tyranny corrupts everything that
touches the despot has converted you from faithful
servants Of the nation and defenders Of the peoples
rights into enemies Of your brethren After having
compromised you Ia obstinate strife he has fed like
a coward. You then remember that we are Mexicans;
that you belong to the people which is identical with the
army and that tyranny alone which divides to govern
has invented that odious distinction. Soldiers ! am
quite satisfied with your conduct your union with the
troops of the South has sealed the alliance of the army
services The government emanating from the plan Of
Ayula will take according to the merit exhibef
in the present campaign, Of the chiefs and officers; the
private soldiers, the present political
ment is ended, may return to their fresdes they
cbose the nation desires only volunteer servants Com
rades accept all the gratitude Of your friend aad com
panon in arms, JUAN ALVAREZ
After his election, General Alvarez issued the fol-
lowing proclamation to the nation -
The citizen. General Juan Alvarez, president al interim
of the republic to the Mexican nation:
FMLow CrizESs--I again address you to confirm your
belief as to the patriotism Of my sentiments and the
tude OF my intentions, that the free vote OF the
representatives has elevated to the chief magtracy
Of the nation; that this result may be wickedly in
cruelty laceae the heart Of country; now, in fine
that calumny and the hottest passi ons terribly a
tated to dehe the glorious revolution which initiated
Ayufia for the destruction of the most odous depot
isml will not insist manfesing to you the reasons
which induced me to accept the title of principal chief OF
the revolution. You know them already, and no one
will DO the injustice TO believe that personal aggran
ssement has been the motive which operated upon
But when the result of such glorious movement has
come to confer upon new honor deem 1t my duty
manifest to the whole nation that have accepted
the nomination Of resident Gd iefiD of the republic
have only done 50 by the exercise of new effort The
position has nothing attractive under present circum
the terrible difficulties which surround it
derng it not desirable to the meanes passions OF
ambition and egotisn.
In making this explanation, desire only to show you
my submission to the national will and any doubts
the truth Of my words, let him recall my anecedents
let him reflect the condition in which country
sandset him think of the elements which the new power
that Is going its detires reckons and al
though pubic opinion may be VIGOROUSLY favorable to
the administration let him not forget the vices tina;
alic iatigued society for these vices weaken
element SO powerful In this manner the truth OF my
rds the sincerity of the present manifestation may
be known.
My desires to return to the obscurty of the do
nestle hearth but the voice of country has forbidden
However, shall return as have promised, free
nom every aspiration have lived up to this day with
the sole satisfaction which have constantly sought and
which consists the consciousness of having endeavoei
to do all the good possible to the country which
to the humblest of its children; to
yield in patriotism and in ardent love of liberty.
had not the most distant idea Of being the man
designated by the public vote to direct the destinies OF
the people when asked you to join your efforts TO- the
support OF the authorities who form the GO
nment TO obtain the maintenance of public
rights and liberties reconquered after the terrible strife
that We have sustained against tyranny. Now that this
charge has fallen upon me, after having invoked tue aid
Of heaven asxiously demand yours, for my principal
conviction is that to public liberty and happiness
the representation and Intervention of the people In
dspensible. Thus alone do believe that the public
cessites will be satisfied that society win proceed in the
path Of vel being, and that viii obtain the immense
good Ut pesce.
recommend TO you true respect for, and the
performance Of the commands OF the power which drec
provionaly for the purpose preparing the consitu
iopal period mperious necessity which the plan
Ayuta knew how TO meet in ordering the prompt issue
OF the summons OF conventions duty which must
compiish, must all those which my oath imposes
In WAITING for this period TO arrive member that
TO the evils caused by immortality and want Of pa
nctism, der and self denial than requi
site Notify the administration Of any errors into
which may fall and indicate what is suitable for the
best public service Such is the cooperation that de-
sire, and with lis aid have doubt Of accomplishing
The duties imposed upon by tn elevated pos in which
the national will has placed me, and in which only
retained by 10y strong desire not to rease my :oanry
sacrt ,es OF any kind JUAN ALVAREZ.
CIERNAyAcA, Oct. = 1866.
Alvarcz's cabinet was composed as folows:--
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Melchor O,ampo; of
Justice, Benito .uarez; OF War, Ignacio Comonort,
and Of Finance, Guillermo Preto. Ponceano Arri-
ago had been spoken of Minister for the Interior,
and Luis de Ia Rosa for Minister Of Fomente, (ways
and Means,) but it was subsequently decided that
the Ministry Of the Interior should be suppressed
and annexed to that of Foreign Affairs, who shall
hepceiorth be designated the Minister of Foreign
and Internal Affairs. 1t was also understood at one
time that the Ministry of Fomente was, likewise
suppressed; but the idea not carried ont, and it
was supposed that the portfolio would he given to
Mr.. Degollado
Comonfort arrived at the capital on the sth Oct.
in company with NJ. Lafragua, and his two secre.a-
taries, Doctors Ramirez and Cano. The corporation
appointed committee TO receive him, and The Com
Northumberland sent him guard Of honor. Ey
decree of 18th of October, Comonort holds the COM
handkerchief Of all the armed forces Of the republic,
and was ordered to proceed to Mexico, and assume
in that capacity, as well as in that of Mniste I
War, the command OF the troops ganisoning {
capitalize name his second in command in the I
trict, and to do everything which his prudence d
his high political character might dictate, & q
amplest powers having been granted him TOR tn
purpose. He addressed the following proclamation
to the garrison OF Mexico
CoMoNFoET's PROCLAMATION TO THE GARRISON.
SoInIEEs-ln obedience 10 the command of His Excl
lercy the President, dd interim have placed myself -
the head OF the army You constitute very important
part OF II: salute you therefore with afec,ns,e
corciabty, and tender you friend, the hand wkh
tor and aha has welded the sword for the defence
OF the rights Of the nation which oppressive g)ver
ment had trsmpled on.
You perfectly of the events that have taken
place up to the pesent; you know exactly the means
that have been employed to proong the revolution ami
you have that, alone, without any otter support
than that OF public opinion have presented myself
your midst at the very tune when was desired TO place
your conduct in doubt. But trusted to the word that
you solemny pledged the 18th Of September and
ieposed upon your honor and your subordinate, IN.
With these motives have come in entire confidence 10
undertake the difficult task of reforming the abuses
through which unwise effort made to increase the
army, to the bemish Of your fair renown and the d.
cred. Of the institution The soldiers Of repu ocan
yeoplc they be, the pretoian guards If
a dsspot Citizens like the other Of the Mexica,
family you have rights 20 exercise and duties 10 fulfil
ard you neither renouuce the one nor forget Tho