The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-08


manifesto by which the President ad interim, General
CABRERA made known the surrender Of his post 1t is
NJ follows
MARTIN CABRERA TO HIS coUNTRYMEN.
IN dvesting myself Of the Presidency Of the republic
deem my duty present idea OF the motives which
have forced thereto and % present at the time
idea of the acts OF my administration.
As you aware was, in consequence of the politi
cal movement effected in the capital tho 18th OF last
month (August named President the 14th and took
The oath of Office on the 18TH Weil.meaning persons
sustained me in the idea that this act would without any
violence direct to centre the interests OF the
revolution, and those interests which, without being
posed to it, not nevertheless comprised therein
grave interests since they constitute considerable part
OF that which forms society Some persons took the
liberty Of indicating that 1t was not interests, but pohti
cal passions which it necessary To commiDgle and
contour d. pretending that that which should disappear
and that which to DO regenerated formed by their
accord an inyncble obstacle the development of the
revolution. For my part, could never become con-
WINGED OF that and hold to the belief that anything is
10 be done for the common profit If wo ought 10 strive
for anything which does compromise the independence
OF the country ought to the basis OF that fusion
Of sentiments and interests.
As it was necessity the realization Of object
mpcrtantof The only object so to speak which iniu-
eneed metha should have the consent and co.opera,
tiOn of the chiefs OF the revolutionary forces invited
them to meet at Dolores expressing my Willingness TO
conform to their pleasure and with SO much candor Of
purpose that in the very words OF my invitation said
tbat tey might not in any way take my individuality
into aceount.D have been ambitious. knew
my ncapacity, and had weighed the circumstances.
But animated by pure intention that, namely, of
uniting the elements OF the society which were dis
pereed Violently and Of wardng Off tho evils resulting
nom @ change, in which multitude thought they had
wrongs avenge. I at the time animated by
firm resolution which would have been carried out if
hal not met much GOODNESS among some, and posi-
tive resistance among many Others Some d. paytments
received my idea and recognized the government
Kshed at Mexico. Others did only by halt, compli
ing affairs and at length the chiefs Of the early revo
utonary forces refused my invitation, binding them
selves TO The decision Of His 2cellency, 6eueral Juan
Alvarez. had already, az should have done, applied
TO that chief by notice. and by commissioners OF whom he
coud suspicion After the lapse Of such
length OF time ave yet had official response, and
fhe manifest i'll will contained in private letters which
he has and addressed to others force
to believe that he win not support the combination which
proposed to him, and which consider proper for the
sake the revolution itself it, desire it would pro-
Juce saluiary and durable fruits. in the meantime the
necessites Of my gosefmn' weae nsleng aT one
comprehcnds lass that public administration
cannot be sustained single day without resources
The past government as are a., aware LETT empty
treasury. My position, IT, ef ranstory still
precarious because side opposition which
am not AFRAID to pronounce systematic, was made to
me- and because the other side person, account
Of exceptional position could aid me with pecuniay
resource.
II remained to me only TO seek funds by means of
contracts, but have been always resolved not
h involve myself in that way God grant that those
succeed may have the conviction and may avoid
the bottoles abyss which opens under the eet OF him
who makes The first step IN that direction.
AS my Ct policy venture to affirm that it has
been IN conformity with the revolution have dispersed
the clements which could long oppose IT. thus providing
that reelection and patriotism should preside the
councils and over the resolution which might be defn
lively taken. have opened the prison doors Of those
10 their families those who had been far from their
hearth stones have permitted The most absolute free
should be is first victim; have abolished the barbarous
conspiracy law, which the ground individual
antes have also oboshed that law which scandalousy
left UNPUBLISHED specializing employees have restored 10
their Offices those whom the former administration had
violently deprived Of them; have published the act Of
csnvocaton for the assembly Of constituent Congress
which the idea Of the plan OF Ayutla aud to
which saeeeslyev recognized Tho goyernment posal
authorities belonging entirely to the revolution; and
have particularly taken 10 separate political com
mand from military command.
That which have not dome ia only that which might
be deferred till il might be done the better or that which
evidently placed he very revolution at strife with its
well calcua ed interests and with the public repose
at least have sincerely understood t. have, there
FORE given myself entirely the revolution respects
it's objects and entirely the nation respects its in
terests. But, nevertheless, and the contrary il IS
judged that obstacle in the way and 80, faith
ful TO my promise retire should perceive
that to be The ease now lay down all command.
from ali political influence believe that you will render
the justice to acknowledge that, according To my
promise have not caused tear to flow that far from
inerposng mpediment to the revolution leave the
sphere Of it enlarged; that have not created in any Of
the branches Of public stration, either cmbarras
mint or interests which might render the path OF my
successor more dcut that intact the sacred
deposit conded to without having for the purpose
either vexed oppressed any one and that, u uns,
have fulfilled my promise TO retire would be
longer possible for me to conciliate the general viii
in my favor There are for nations solemn epochs, III
which The greatest capacities utterly powerless and
in which nations only be the corporation Of
entire PEOPLE at the same time that tney are pirucu
lsrly aided by Providence is through Of these
spochs that the unhappy republic Of Mexico i this day
passing.
and honorable Generan Chief Romulo Daz de Ia Vega
Governor oil the District and Commandsnt General With
your aid ard that Of the garrsonor believe you unit
sd-they win be preserved intact hope it will be 80
for your sake and for own honor and because in
this manner you without alarm for the future de-
vote yourselves to business others to the de.
6nitivc organization of this unhappy country and all
To contribute to its credit its liberty ana ITS greatness
MEXICO sept IL, 1856. MARTIN CABRERA.
The Trait GJnioa, in commenting this act, says
The foreseen retirement Of General Carrera has
prised The act Of adhesion Of the garrison to
the plan Of Ayua unaltered has caused more sensation
because II was less expected and because IL has more
important consequences. We did indeed consider NJ.
Creras attainment TO power relative pledge OF order
ard Of tranquility. To view the danger lay in
imminent rupture between the people and the by
the very circumstance of his nation by his charac
ter by his position the Pre- ,ident al interim seemed to
a necessary mediator between the two elements OF
disorder we therefore feared-and many partook of
npprehensions-that his separation from power would
become the signal Of strife. The act OF adhesion OF the
garrison to the plan of Ayutla has removed all our
apprehension As OF conferes says there no
longer pretex for division. Soldiers and citizens
proclaim the same principle Doubts sill remained but
they exl lained frankly, cordially Mutual confidence
is established, Let it but continue and the revolution
will Lave made immense step in the way OF order and
his result So desirable was ~ one time in much danger
The plan Of San Luis had partisans among the
chiefs Of the garrison 1t was question once whether
il should not be proclaimed but grave considerations pre-
vailed The adoption OF the plan 81 SEN Luis would have
been civil The proclamation Of the plan OF Ayuta
long stride In the thorny and dihcultpath Of union
and concord.
The mani es'ation by the garrison OF the capital Is
terrible blow for the San Luis movement. We expect
that Mr. HaEo Is left nowhere. There very contra
ctoiy IumoTs TO the result Of the hosti'ies engaged
IN between the troops OF Messrs. Cara and Varrod II
y said that express arrived this morning. and the
question Il, what has he brought some pretend
INA. he announces the defeat Of Mr. Vidauris forces;
ohers ahm on the contrary that according to his re-
pofts all the forces q General Parrodi have crossed
ne side OF General Cara and that the part OF the
want Of combatants.
However things may turn out, General de Ia Vega,
doubIy named chief Of the whole evolutonin the dis
trct by the people the 9th of August and by the gar
rson on The 18th Of septemberdoes not, 10 know
edge afford The sightet ground for the sann ~ H.
@giiimacy. He may, therefore act without fear and
without Iomorse We hope that according to the lauda
be example " hr. Comonfort who has applied the prn
cpe q the revolution logically aud courageousy in ia
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