The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-22

such, and he is too conscientious man to
commence his official career with an act Of
perjury.
Important from Cuba and Mexico-Demon-
strations ON Mexico and San Domingo.
Our correspondence from Havana conveys the
important intelligence that the Spanish govern
ment is maturing grand scheme Of filibusterism
against the republics of Mexico and San Domin-
60 We are to have an imitation Of the historic
deeds Of Cortez and Pizarro, and the Castilian
flag is to be reimplanted in the soil won for
| Spain centuries ago by the impetuous valor Of
her daring adventures. At least such are the
bilious dreams in which old Spain seems to be
now indulging, and from which she will probably
awake with no very pleasurable remembrance oft
Mexico is at present the chief prize to which
the efforts of Spain are to be directed. The mo-
dern Spanish armada is rendezvousing in the wa
tiers Of Cuba, and her invincible army is being
concentrated on the ever faithful island. The
army is but awaiting the arrival Of famous &c
-Urbistondo-to place himself at their
head and lead them on to victory. This Urbis-
tondo was formerly Captain General of the Phi
lppne islands; has the reputation of a
himself, at no distant day, Viceroy of
the rebabiltated kingdom of New CASTLE. So
President Comonfort and his Mexican troops
must be prepared to expect grand thrashing at
the hands Of this modern Fernando Cortez. unless
the wrath of Spain be appeased, and her subjects
debts against the Mexican republic acknowledged
and provided for.
These debts are the motive for all these mighty
preparations. Mexico, in some Of the days OF
her national tribulation, issued bonds for the
sake Of replenishing her treasury and carrying
on her government. As she did not happen then
to enjoy any great reputation a stable and well
organized State, she could not raise more than
eight or ten per cent on the apparent value OF
her bonds. Most Of these we're disposed Of in the
Spanish market. The bondholders who knew
the risk they were running and paid their price
accordingly, procured the Intervention Of their
government in causing their claims to be recog-
nized and adjusted. Santa Anna, for some mo
tive having weight with him, concluded treaty
with Spain In 1853 by which the bond
holders were to be all duly salts
fed. 1t has been since discovered that
an immense amount Of fraudulent claims
were covered and provided for in that conven-
ton. The Mexican government declined carry
ing out its stipulaiions until these fraudulent
claims could be examined and exposed. There
fore, at the close Of last May, Spain sent minis
ter plenipotentiary to Vera Cruz, backed by
formidable feet, TO enforce payment Of these
claims. President Comonfort refused to treat
with him, until the fleet should be Withdrawn
Alvarez declared that he had no control over the
movements Of the feet. Finally an interview
was arranged between Alvarez ana the Mexican
Secretary Of State when project Of settlement
was agreed upon. The exact terms of the pro-
ject have not been made known, but ii is under
stood that the demand for an investigation and
exclusion Of fraudulent claims was admitted
The project Is sent to Spain, and there II Is de-
nounced by the press and rcpudiated by the Minis
Try, and Alvarez is deprived Of his diplomatic
functions. To show the dominant sentiment Of
Spain in regard TO this matter, we publish the
translation Of an article W hich appeared in the
Madrid journal E.pdaa--the organ Of Marshal Mar
vaez.
And now we learn that grand naval AMI
military armament is being prepared in Cuba to
make descent upon Mexico, overthrow the re
public and rc-establish the vice-royalty in is
stead. And IL is worthy Of remark, as perhaps
signifyiDg unanimity Of sentiment and a comb
nation Of means, that England Is at the same mo-
ment persisting in pressing On the government of
Mexico the settlement OF q trifng matter 10 con-
nection with the claim of Barron, Forbes & Co,
arising out Of some alleged maltreatment received
at Topic.
One would imagine that Spain would consider
this matter of the invasion Of Mexico as work
enough on It's hands But no. Not only L
Mexico 10 lie suhugated, but The republic OF San
Domingo Is TO be rc-annexed 10 the Spanish do
minions. The excuse for the movement Is of even
a more fimsy character than 10 the case OF Mexi.
co-though both are evidently part Of the great
plan submitted by Santa Anna 10 the Spanish
government 10 re-establish the Spanish RHINE on
this continent
Fer some years past there has been party in
San Domingo whose plan is TO establish Span
isb pro,ectorate or domination over that little
republic AT It's head is ex-Prcsident Baez now
an exile. One Of the most active spirits on the
island il the Spanish Charge and Consul General.
Segoyia. This individual aud party procured.
short time since, the passage of law by the
Dominican Congress, authorizing such Domini-
cans az chose to assume Spanish citizenship, to do
SO. A great number Of citizens availed them
selves OF the terms Of this law, and became what
they call matricuIados II was by the same in
fuence that the treaty negotiated with the
United States has been recalled, under the pre-
test Of making verbal alterations in Il. With
this party Of matriculados it is in contemplation,
az III proper moment, 70 make demonstration