The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-26
SANTA ANNAs SWISS BODY GUARD.
The r xissence OF the Scheme Authenticated
Interesting Omcial Documents.

Interesting Omcial Documents.
It will be recolleoted that at the time Of tie ratidca
ton of the Gaasdsn treaty, it was currently reported
and believed that portion Of the SO to be paid
by this to Mexico TO be appropriated to
the enlstpspt, organization and transportation to Mex
ioo Of ssms swiss regiments, Santa Annals
private body guard This story gained currency and
attracted attention well in Europe In the United
States But the matter then not at res by the pub
ication in ore OF the Paris Journalistic Patrie-ofs
letter the Mexican Minister to France Senior Jose
Ramon Pacbeco denying, In the most positive manner
the truth Of the statements that had been made The
enia coming from this high quarter was Of course
ditsd BY the public. We have recently, however, como
into possession of an official document, Of which this
same Senior Pscheco is the author, which fasaes his
communication TO the French Journal and proves
.clusively the existence Of the scheme to enlist
Swiss mercenares for the service Of his Most Serene
Highnees this President of the Mexican republic This
document find in q collection Of important secret
highly interesting diplomatic papers which have been
published in self defence by ssnsr Aangois, who had
acted special agent In the matter Of the ten mons
and with whom the Mexican government Ia at feud in
regard to the commission which he thought proper to
Withhold in remuneration for his services There
forty State papers In the collection all of
less interest but only select those in relation to the
Swiss body guard.
We give frs. Translation OF the communication ad-
dressed by Senior Pacheco the Patrie Is No "a in
the list, and reads follows
Msssss EpnoRs-I request that you will publish In
your esteemed journal the following lnes:-
The Swiss journals have been recently occupied with
pretended project OF clandestine enlistment Of reg
ments intended to be sent Mexico the purpose
forming escort to the President, who designs 1t Ia
said, to have himself declared Emperor In this
Sulsbergsr IL pointed OF the persons with
whom have had understanding.
For the purpose OF correcting public opinion,
Uopa In kvfry nd arno in ar
conceslng ny rank: have had the honor Of confer.
which would result to both countries from the ablsh
pent Of system Of emigration, Mexico requiring popu
laton in her vast territory and Switzerland not being
able from year to year to supply her surplus population
with food have had occasion to explain that Mexico
hnds herself under the necessity OF guarding her i'm
and that feefere It was right that the eigrsnts who
should form t first expedition should have the character
Of military eoenists thing which ia not contrary to the
laws Of Switzerland Besides, this would be
Of secnry for the families and for all those Who might
hereafter desire to emgrats there The wiss nation
and IFS citizens are especially esteemed IN Mexico and 10
serving the high interests of both nations at per
feet liberty to proceed with frantnes, as hare done,
before the authorities and the whole world had pre-.
vousy consulted in this matter tho Mexican Consular
agent in Switzerland, who being excslant subject,
serve oyaIly Soth Mexico and his fellow citizen. aaa
the opportunity OF becoming acquainted with tho
pscted Colonel susberge- whose character is highly
way Of forming contract With that gentleman
The purpose which, In these journals is attributed TO
President OF Mexico is Supposed to have entirely
gratuitous had no instructions Of that kind nor have
have himself created Emperor contrasts certainly with
e call 70 the people which the husrous President has
nst "aoehss they may by means Of Of universal suf
Tor the purpose Of organizing all the branches OF
The effect Produced by these publications has been
rich that from all sides, applications have bees ad
dressed relative proceeding TO Mexico and form
opporunity 70 Esturn my thanks ali thoss who have
Thought proper to apply TO and to inform them that
circumstances have obliged ny government to give
orders to suspend all further action (odo) for the
present. and that as soon as the subject s resumed
shall hasten 70 advise thereofin prcferencee those
persons who have been pleased 70 honor with their
IHE MINISTER OF MEXICO IN FRANCE
So wros Senior Pache to Of the journals OF tn
French mstropolis. Nov let compare the foregoing
published statements with the following diplomatic note
Il is fros Senior Almonte, Mexican Minister 20 the
United S.otes, to Senior Arrangoiz, the special commiS
oner TO receive the first instsmen Of the sic tot 900
nder the Gsdsden treaty II will he that there Is
slight difference Of fact involved
Mn,oAs IzaaTlos Alto pfs'ns IN Tmr T.. or AMERICA,
NEw York, Sept. 2, lisa
YoUR E1cl1IEScY-Und.r date of the 5th nit. have
been addressed by his ExcelIency Don jose Ramon Pa
heeo, Minister IN France, In the following terms:
Your Exceeucy-l have received, under date OF lst
uly last iho following from his E1celioncy
"Your enoy-Owing TO the fact that tho pending
reaty with tne united states has been exchanged in
Arlington, thanks the disposition manifested oy
government for ratification, and instruc.
ions the subject given 10 his Excsency General Al
non;c, and hiE most Serene Highness, the Presdent
linking IL 1T that possible the sending Of the
Swss contracted for BY your Exc ellenoy
the service Of the couury should take place, (esg1
rt6cdc,on), dis Serene Hghness wishes thar you
Immediately tase ali proper for their trans
>oration here. for whi'h End SFou are empower.
u 10 draw On tie said General M,uonte--to
Whom due orders communicated by this date
to the sum OF seoo,oo and Ia case OF Y not being
possible for your Excellency 10 obtain funds by
such draft within suitable period, you msy, with his
dvice negotiate for such amount. take tins opportu-
y Of retersttng to you my esteem and con.idetation
gncd BosLIA. 10 bis Erceency tine Minister Pienipo
entary o. the Republic in France
- transcribe this for your Excsency for the purpose
notifying you that the subject Of the greatest
Urgency. as u has been proved to me, and as y ex.
Iressed BY the terms Of the communication 20 which
ave called your attention. and that the commission
(eing ready for fuldIment aud everything being pre-
Jared by previous orders, must very soon draw upon
Excfiiency Tor the necessary amount, wen Us In
Of the Commissioners Of Berne on the bankers
Tho have advanced funds 70 ] reters:e to your
xcoilsncy the assurances OF my particular esteem.
have tho honor Of forwarding the foregoing 70 your
xceeucy for your information and action adding that
Minister OF Foreign Affairs has in reality eaIe
deliver u the said Senior Paceco up to the amount of
SEQ 0oo Your Excelency Will please tell IN reply
hat has appeared proper 0f you to r.Py e ssnor
r. LIE ARRAsGoD, Special Commissioner Of the Su.
RENE govern nnient in the United states.
This letter ard its transcript give the mos. induba
Ie evidence Of Santa Anna design TO import three
iments sf swiss guards 10 form special escort and
rejection for His kost Serene Highness; and the
time they SHOW that Senior Pachecos letter 70 la
a< cannot be characterized as true In all its parts
he design hss been, for various causes, abandoned,
d only the subject FOR the purpose OF
biting the verscousness OF Ms xican dplomats,s.
Superior Court.