Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-26
TIE Condition OF Mcxice-spain. Frasee ssd
the uniscA Ssases

The recent movement by Spain. TO eoerce Mexico
into the payment of an old debt, has given rise to
many curious speculations. II is intimated, that
SPAIN in her present condition, would never have
.eutured upon such step unless backed by some
other Power, and France is named as the probable
prompter. |, appears that some years ago, Santa
Anna made a treaty with the Spanish Minister, by
which he agreed to pay considerable sun of money
in consequence Of the destruction Of large amount
Of property belonging to Spaniards in Mexico. Vari-
Gus efforts have since been made 10 obtain the money
but thus far in vain. The present Government char
ges that the whole thing is fraud, and is disposed
10 repudiase the obligation. That something was
due General Comonfort aud his Ministers admit but
by no means the amount demanded. Spain, howef-
err for some reason or other, determined upon bold
demonstration, and hence she sent special Minister
backed by feet, with in,mation that, il neees-
sary still further force would be dispatched. The
authorities of Mexico at decided not to receive
the Minister while the feet remained The Spanish
bond holders then attempted 10 mediate They Of
fered to reduce their claim and the French Minister
escorted the Spanish Ambassador to a private inter
view with the President All sorts Of rumors were
circulated at the capital and much excitement pre-
vailed correspondent OF the New Orleans Picayune
writing from Mexico under the date of June 18th,
says:
This pretty quarrel stands with Mexican hatred
Spanish contempt and nsocnce Tho
other Spanish demand for the Ga be complied
with and the Mexican demand that Justice first be done Spain
knows will assist humble Mexico and In turn
that the United States viii assist her TO humble
both The people here do not imagine there VIII be
wharf.-the Government H. The Spanish subjects dread
L. house order for speedy flight The
spanish Minister TO take his departure and the FreAeh Min
ster e TAX. Spanish affairs into his holy keeping The
Spanish families here truly pity with all soul they
frightened the before them II breaks out
remember their former fate and they believe that murder
and plage will again
that will be declared for the tone Of Mex
can opinion decided that Manila aud Cuba viii be lost u
mecan Government viii fair play aud prevent outside
interference from France This have effect aud mako
those ell before pushing cremrs
thar has been Suddenly aroused But the above
sufficient make trouble enough aud the Government il
well that the Spanish minister holds other cafd In hi.
play the enton business
nsied Some spanlard murdered In the last revolution
while helping Santa Anna aud her property pnndercd For
proceeding the Spanish Minister prepared make
reclamation and demand fall and Immediate satisfaction
able mode accomplish hi purpose peacefully Bot he
show OF right his side, while he
knew would prevcn; settlement and has resulted Just
expected
The authorities at the last dates were making the
most vigorous efforts Tor the defence ofall the leading
ports and the army about TO be greatly increas-
ed The rejecting aud eonsiderae however believed
that the storm would blow over, aud that the diff
Guilty would eventually be arranged.