The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17
rHr REVOLUTION m MEXICO.


me progress the Mexican revolution within the last
~ months attracted unusal share OF attention 70
The airs Of beautiful but unfortunate country
nigh. have been ssS %.y yet the most oass
some and worthless neghbor, from whom we have never
received benefit which was not dearly purchased either
70 the creduious spectators who advanced money to
santa Anna-that the reign Of the despot hurryng to
close Already he has condescended to offer terms to
his opponents and even hints at the adoption Of liberal
policy in return Tor the continuance 81 Ms reign but
NTH no hone that his oyertures would could be
copied As usual before beating final retreat he has
made ample provision for HIS faiythe principal
Aers of which in security beyond the Mexican
froutier-and realized handsome fortune we presume
with which he intends to do everything except paying
The success Of the revoutionsts is longer doubtful
FOR imperasts have retreated before them in every
and the Wild rawlings of Castro Santa Anna has played
his last and lost the trick The game may be fairly
claimed BY Alvarez and his friends q the Rio Grande and
SO certain this that the people Of the United States
may begin speculate "a to the practical results Of the
Next to the removal Of all restrictions on COMMERCIAL
intercourse between Mexico and this country the most
important benefit both nationaities- We can trust
the programme of the revoution-w be the opening Of
the former to immigration from our own bordersthe
only panacea for the multtudinous evils Of Mexico The
unmxed of the world either degenerating
utterly lost without single exception which
cafor Russia, which many persons suppose to be the
combination and intermingling of many. Mexico has
long existed with closed doors and under Santa Anna her
Of a auenna- immigration was therefore, practically
impossible. MAGNIFICENT country with all the acili-
the rear othe nations with sparse population ncspa
be Of developing its resources and trammeed by theo
logicomiary system which would disgrace the middle
ages. The same blood uncrossed unmixed, Or
would say untanted flowing through the same veins for
needs an Infusion Of the vitality Of the United states and
Of Europe to render it worthy Of the great throbs
With free lmmigraton-wth liberal encouragement to
the enterprise settlers-Mexco would control
for all her sns start ns Sos
Without IT, abe viii enjoy at best sort of ex
stence and continue mere consumptive until her final
dissolution
Tho statesmen who lead the present revolution
thoroughly of the fact to which We allude, and
have pledged themselves only overthrow Santa
Anna himself but bis policy also. We cannot regard
her success therefore, as mere change Of dynastes to
which Mexico is somewhat accustomed We believe it
win mark the opening of new propitious in the
history Of the country In free commercial intercourse
and Unrestricted immigration, we perceive her only
chances Of reconstruction and that account SYM
pahze warmly with the cause Of Alverez and his friends
Let them 60 ahead
from the San Antonio Ledger, (Texas,) July 2s.]
IEoSA RIVER, July 10, 1855.
Of the movements the auxiliary forces intended for
The overthrow Of the Santa Anna in Mexso
o The hs
here the 18th inst and everything appears favorable
numbers. information has reached here Of great in
res to the cause The people are said to ee ANXIOUS
Su.iiary troops from Texas Great enthusiasm prevails
among the In less than five days the first party
viii the Rio Sane & msmy Of the ss as rsSas
Iencose you his address the people of Texas, which
you viii please publish and also the "
kexicans the arrival of the auxiaries 1t Is to be
hoped that the people Of Texas WI come forward in the
hands Col John s. Ford Is looked for here with great
anxiety and with considerable reinforcement
IEoSA RIVER July is, 1865.
TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS.
Talow tTnzINs-Withn few days myself and COM
panions viii have crossed the Rio Grande TO engage in
the revolution existing in the Mexican republic to
s spSs at form o I' @
verahe 70 the interest and prosperity Texas enght
eued in its views and with final intention OF extending
the proud American eagle for its protection
In the furtherance of these objects appeal to the
voted to American interes-Ionora5e in its views and
justifable in the law Of the land Who can deny the
any portion othe world they nag proper, and
cage in whatever occupation suits them besr In our
departure join the revoutoniss in Mexico. we have
been cautious not to violate in the least de-
gree the neutrality laws of the government Of the
SANDER follow after US of being robbers,
outlaws, or tesr fights and will mainta,
them-Texans who so noby dsmembered the now bea :.
.sgoyernment. Our cause is that of freedom to az
America, and We viii not be contented until the whole
prosper under the American institutions of the United
States until every despot lie driven from the American
continent, and American liberty shall rule throughout
the land.
In conclusion, fellow citizens, permit again to APP
peal to you in support of our cause Can you submit TO
the existence OF government your borders and
tguous to your most fertile and productive regions,
antaganisc your interest and prosperity Where is
The protection to your lives and property when the aci
~ Of escape from the laws great2 In Mexico
harbored the savage foe Of the white mante Iipans
Seminole Indans-who continually make orays into
country and commit crimes of theft and murder the
relation of which makes the blood boil within the heart
Of all lovers Of peace and good order Aud be thai
Texans win thus submit to such wrongs with mpunitys
am sure that the general government will not give
take the matter into their hands, and correct the
evils that exist the fonterss and rely the sound
Judgment and wisdom Of the American people for their
concurrence and support.
Liberty to Mexico and good order on the frontiers Of
Texas is the sincere wish Of your ever true 6nt humble
MEXICAN LIBERTY FOR EvER-HuRRAH FOR THE
CONSTITUTION OF ls24-DowN WITH THE TY
-eAANFs.
Mexican patriote-called to your country to asst
you IN overthrowing the tyrant santa Anna, and r
establishing the federal system Of ls2l we cheerfaly
oGer and lives for the defence OF your cause.
At seeing joining efforts with yours in this
against your oppressors do not mistake our motives
Since the establishment Of the despotic and bloody
government of the ubiquitous Santa Anna propertes
have continually been eopardzed by his vile minions;
RACES both hanks of the Rio Grande without being
able to obtain any redress, the followers Of the yrat
protected the depreda,9rs or refused 10 80 aise NJ
their master, ...,r
You residents Ct The frontier have suffered more than
any others under that reign Of We your neigh
eors restrained for a long time our feelings and
Trained to to assist you IN crushing the yrant until
called by your gallant countrynen, who have already
hoisted the Gag Of Liberty hasten join you in
deed 81 flibusters, but peishbors, who wish IL
tighten Tire ties OF friendship which, by the laws of
ire ought 10 unite both our countries
Our only wish, the only reward We seek for, and with
which shal return happy Sc iYesides, IL 10
re~established the federal system and TO reatie
by which the interests Of both countries sha be proec
ed and which will allow US to exchange product
with yours without fear Of molestaton under the pro-
lection of inst and equitable tariffs thus giving
impulse TO the prosperity Of our countries
The volunteers who compose this auxiliary force pledge
themselves to respect the lights and privileges Of ell the
Inhabitants, and win behave as becomes men of honor.
In m M
ranks and to unite efforts In to death against
Santa and his government Our acts shah net be-
lie words--Jod and Liberty.
From the British Provinces.
We have received ST. John, " B., papers 80 the 18th,
BallsaS 10 the 10Th, and Pietou To the 9th inst.