The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-13

ton e they possess large amount OF caution, which IS
traditional appurenance Of their character nor Is TO
be red at that great number OF clerks officers and
other persons in the public employ shold have given up
their situations al tue risk of suffering want and all is
sere rather than 10 take an oath which was IN oppos
ton their consciousness. This circumstance will not
as,onish any who acquainted With Mexico on the
contrary win be looked upon by every such person as
natural consequence and inevitable effect OF preexng
That which ought to be looked upon as exraord
harry and even ncom chen ble is tie fact that the hero Of
the revolution OF Ayua has not arrived at the conviction
that his continuance in the position he now occupies j. In
opposition to the national will that the naion rejects him.
snd that the constitution which has been published So Tar
from having met with the appreciation Of the people is
and will forever be- additional combustble, increasing
the flames which consume the last forces OF nation op
posed and destroyed by those who occupy the seat oil
power and who ought TO have been the rt to sacrifice
their ambition TO the good Of the country.
is Ems u eensr ar,aon maa:esea by the naion
afford the strongest evidence thai democratic in
situations, strictly such, are not possible 10 Mexico
The origin of the recoectns of our past history
the habts contracted by us during the period We were
subjected foreign monarchy all opposed to the eta
bnshmen Of democratic Institutions among Besides
all this not only national customs and the want Of
education among the people obstacles to the establish
ment of democracy but also ii Is forbidden by natural
endency, lioh characteristic Of the Mexi people,
by which they ready to yield obedience to any one
whatsoever le may be, who presents himself with the
occasions led the successful enforcement aud e!eva
ton 70 the highest power Of men who had no other merit
than their bold daring and reckless auuActy.
constitution which, hey ond all doubt is the most suit
able and proper one for the Mexican people, has ready
been drawn mp by Of the thinking men of the repub
Nc-men OF high eninenoe aud free from all Interested
ves-men who amin ,ted by probty Of purpose,
and guided by far sighted and phlosophc spirit These
men wlo formed this constitution had studied thoroughly
and earne sly all const lent parts OF Our social system
they considered well its political construction; they
ion in all It's different phases, and of the manner
in which 1t could be best applied and made use
of did they act in the Constitution they formed
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these ancient and profound ctons which to this day
constitute essential feature Of ths national character
The constitution they have formed liz the only one which
Mexic. and the opportunity is not neglected.
the favorable moment is not suffered to be lost, will
that which is known under the name OF 80 ganc Bases.
1t combines and recouces u opinions a,d every interest
il is in harmony with the requirements OF tho times and
with the material rogress Of the ags 10 this constitution
power Ia corcentr aed just much as absolutely neces
sary, and wihoa interfering with republican FORMS at
the same time local and municipal requirements not
neglected the right OF suffrage secured by Its provi
sions both regards its exercise and It's results the
and only religion OF the country is protected tin
Of which Is composed have been satisfactorily regarded
in its provisions 1t 10 constitution which would
work well without trouble difficulty and be at the Same
time conormabe to the progressive ideas OF the age and
to those improvements which form the distinguishing char
acerisuc OF IL the republic constituted
these principles those sapguinary dramas which from
time to time exhibited would cease to be played; ig
norance and audacty would no, find opportunities favor
able TO their ambitious plots the repub Soul regain IL
ancient eories, aud finally woi occupy that high position
which the God of nations the ruler and arber Of human
fate, las destined for i.
Many OF those persons who read this manifesto who
live quiet and contented in the midst Of public disorder
who employ themselves disparagng the del ghu and
consolatory ideas OF public order will imagine thar am
mpelled by strong ardent desire Of returning again
to the direction Of the destnies Of my country.
Notw outstanding such conclusions, protest and declare
that longer entertain ambitious desires Of any kind
nature whatever. But the misfortune of my country
and deceived by who have given 10 her motives
why she shoad be thankful to them aud who afford no
Sy Se nave s for ee
left the place where was once rocked IN my cradle there
II s that have left behind me the pleasures OF my youth
full days, the pleasing recoection5 OF my youth, the glo
ries Of my trumphs together with a that enchanting
satisfaction which soldiers heart fees when he sees
nothing more. I have beer in Mexico, all tina.
could ever wish 10 be; aud now, the only hope which
ever he hsppues my ard Of dying there In
her BOSOM in the midst my friends, and OF breathing my
native air at the las. expiring moment Of my life
and believe that tina, happiness would be secured for
ever, II, prodtng by the painful lessons which expo
in Mexico composed OF all the wh, deserve the
Of citizen whatever their fortune, rank or opinions may
against that insignificant and small baud bad men who
to the great m otune OF our country direct at the pre-
sent m9mcn' its asspics Inc Sojncs o. such party
possible. think that, without being accused OF vanity
may be allowed, thorgh suffering under the severe pc.
naly Of banshmeni TO LIT mp my voice and make myself
heard By my old panions in armsby al those who
have served under my command think may glory In
the boast that they stu retain towards my person sen
mcns Of affection and regard am also encouraged a,
the time, by the hope that adve VIII be listened
Co. for il is tho advice OF an old soldier OF tho war
pfndencc to secure which Independents he shed his
blood Let the soldiers OF the republic remember the
cred Obligation imposed upon the by their country in its
upper cases should not be tarnshe and that they ,u
neither be barrassed prosecuted. The country
qurcs OF them tina, religion should be favored and
rerced, and that It's ministers should be respected Let
them bear Ia mind that those who lend themselves 10 the
goguism beiray their own cousciences and make them
selves guilty. o. the crime OF selling their own country.
Hitherto there has been no party in Mexico There hare
only been bands OF men, loss numerous wh1e
bannors no principle has been Inscribed Nov. how
ever the time come when the party OF order shouli
show xeh. II party respectable OF itself and by s
very nature is strong party, because constitutes the
majority Of the nation II is party surrounded with hope
the rrcsi,e OF au,horiy the beneficial influence Of Justice
ard the n,fhble delights Of civilization lie, the social
edaoe be raised mp again out Of the ruins into waeh IN
these latter tines the horrid spirit OF dcsTnc'cncss has
H. let this be done in tine, before us strongest cc
ncnts destroyed ct this frotrlciial war for ever
cease. which dccimatcs the popul.oa which impovcr-
shes the republic, and which every day removes
further OF all hope OF our coaniys prosperity. Het-
ven grant nat iheze my prayers, may De aSomplshsd
that ny life should be offered up Ia sscfihce a. hoo.
oaust and grea, burnt offering
Nen must be undeceived. from tho hrst moment that
societies communities were formed BY mankind, fol
lowing IN 70 doing the voice Of nature and accompshing
thereby the eternal purposes OF Providence, they
bed together In the mseiyes, By nsn II, all the
elements Of life and vitality Although, therefore, human
events nsy have brought about accidental variations yet
the cssenee Of society always be the same. II viii be
always, bcr truth always the same, AMI Is i'm
rutablc and because seek after aud desire II,
in the midst OF the errors aud malc8 which for mo-
mont obscure IT, Hence therefore, ,ho1e yho suffer them
selves be deluded by the false lie OF false opinions
be able perhaps for TO overthrow or disturb So
ciety hey may succeed In fighting against IT, and even
10 rendering hateful for time but e.e. tuay the desire
Of SELF preservation, and the manifest desny OF humanity,
will quickly 10 the help OF the existence OF society
and then when that hour mes then the regeneration Of
society Is inabe will the progress OF that regenera
ton be able 10 be arrested by force violence n
s Inevitably that the last msforune OF Mexico will
even,uaie producing reorganil Men OF all ca,se5,
fu % hope, viii contribute Their part 70 produce this
Organization. The poor and the rico, the who lives
by the exercise OF his mental nlcl gencc the man who
urcs nv Tho uork Of his arrns-au tnnsc In shirt