The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-10-21
LATE AND IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MEXICO.

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We have already briefly announced by telegraph the
election of Alvarez the presidency OF Mexico The New
Orleans papers of the 18th instant contain full particulars
Of the late from Mexico received by the steamer ORR
zaba from Vera Cruz The Delta furnishes The following
summary OF the intelligence
Our dates the 4th from the city of Mex
ico and to the lth from Vera Cruz The most important
intelligence that General Don Juan Aware has been
elected President Of the republic.
On the Gath ultimo he issued his proclamation the
city Of lgusla appointing delegate from each State,
agreeably with the I'd article of the plan of Ayutlf upon
which delegates devoived the responsibility Of choosing
President for the republic The delegates assembled and
on the 9th Instant says Geographic despachto the Vera
Cruzano elected Don Juan Alvarez President The
for Alvarez 10; for Comonfort for 0Canpo 81 and FOX
Vidauri l. The election seems to give general sasac-
ton although the seemed to be strongly favor of
Comonfort. Senior 0Campo al appointed Prime
Minister and charged with the formation OF the cabinet
difficulty occurred in the capital previous Alva-
rez taking command between Generals La Vega and
Mhon which resulted in the latter resgnng the COVER
norshp of the district II caused quite excitement in tho
capital Mt the time, and another revolution was feared.
La Vega for arms 10 arm the National Guard in obedience
TO the wishes Of General Alvarez The latter general
fused them--hence the rupture.
We see nothing in regard 10 the San Luis plan, and
suppose must either be dead letter else have been
overcome by Ndauri
"a great excitement was caused in the city and sur
rounding country by report having become current that
the revolutionary generals intended to accept the proecto
rate of the United States The papers filed with the
matter and we see letters published from Alvarez Comon
fort and Vdau denying all knowledge Of any such pro-
tectorate Orr minister, Mr.. Gadsden, also publishes a
communication denying it,
Subjoned is Mr. Gadsden's communication
LEGATION UNITED STATES,
Mexico Sept %, 1856.
THE rumor which has disturbed The sympathes or
the two opposing political elements of Mexico now in
fearful strife for the sovereignty of the republic and which
seems to have received Embodiment secret treaty Of al
nance and proectorae published end repuhsbed in
era OF the Journals of the capital demands notice
from the undersigned Though its first aHnuncaiion and
through foreign periodical sufficient have created
disrust endorsed it with prompt reputation
from liberal press yet it until its fabrication was
detected and the and design from whence il ee-
mated were exposed that the character which the
merea was given 10 Il by the opposing journals. This
devolves the stronger obligation this legation whose
duty-and which has been sacredy observedwas 10
preserve aneulralty between the coniendng powers
for the legitimate supremacy deny unequvocay
that any propositions for alliance and protecorate be-
tween the two republics have been entertained
NEGOTIATED by the government Of the United States.
"The diplomatic relations between the United States
and the government which has recently ahdcated
suspended before that event and there has been oppor
tuniy for legazing their renewal as is well known and
understood BY this community. With the chiefs Of the
different departments aud States pronouncng for the plan
OF Ayuta, and which seems have achieved tri-
umpb there has been no communication By either messen-
ger or in writing wha; intimate relations that reyou-
non IN Us contamination, desired to maintain with the
United States ii well known TO each aud TO ell
that the American minister accredited Mexico could
only bold intercourse and treat with The legitimate
eeguty In government de fscto u is due, however 10
those Chiefs and many respected and distinguished mem
hers Of the party they represent and with whom have
been IN the enjoyment Of social but frequent inter
course during my brief residence at this capital that
There intimstion that close alliance
involving protec;orate annexation could either b.
sought in any degree desired On the contrary,
one and All manifested great sensibity the dHaga-
ainy Of their country; and the opinion common on
both sides that the possible necessity Of such result
70 he present revolution must be regarded with dstrus
BY both republics This legation cannot however testf
as much for who profess loyalty The conservative
Power and who have made suggestions favorable to
American proiecorate but always with the melancholy
and distressing conviction that Mexico aer thirty years
OF Internal convusons presented he struggles OF people
incapable Of setgovernment and that rescue Mexico
rom anarchy there was necessity 70 seek protec
ton under the wings Of neighborng republic that had