The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-19
FURTHER NEWS FROM MEXICO.
War Vessels Ia he Re-armed- Return OF MY.
Payne tn the Treasury Depnrsnaent-Unhted
States suls-Yuca atan-Indians In the
North-Coaiition OF States Against Them
How Fiiibustsr Expeditions Originate-Ths
Great Land Survey In Mcxico-The War In
Yucatan-The Tehuantepec Rouee-News
from TampicO,
OUR MEXICAN CORRESPONDENCE.

MEuoo, Dec. d, 1857.
Thuontepsc Raiirocd in Merco--Ihe Adm,nistyao, II
President Comorfort-OGciot Dcaial Of Wish ne
part of Comopfot hat Mr. Forsyth shah De- Removed
Position Of Mr. fbrsyth and the Ehuantepec Giq<-oar
Policy tomdrd Mrico-fap hham's Contract for STAN
Narieation en- he Wea Coast Of hcrico, de- de-
In relation TO the Tehuantepec railway do be do
ccved by statements made by interested parties IN tho
American papers, the effect that large portion
subscribed in Mexico of the 600 required taken
in this country for assured that not dollar has
been actually and bona f subscribed 1t "a undoubtedly
true that Jecker Escanden and Yarbe have placed their
the stock list for certain amounts but when
remember that these parties the Falco-
net loan which with principal and interest reaches nearly
million Of dollars and that the company has az
sumed TO pay this amount full to the holders OF that
loan, it is difficult to find sufficient ,hcse
subscriptions, and still less difficult to that reality
they subscriptions at all. Except those acovc
named one, am assured by parties interested, has
subscribed single dollar Capitalists better with
their money in this country, by supplying the necessities
Of bankrupt government at enormous per centage;
and this they do rather than invest in any railway stock
whatever, not even excepting Michigan Southern. How
long such state of things to last Heaven only ksows
but while continues the capitalists coin money.
Comouforts administration staggers along tas done
for year past living from hand 10 mouth ard manifest
iuk an exalted reliance upon Uvine Provdence re was
duly Installed in cice the ls, instant taking
to support constitution which he had already declared
had been openly violated by not less than Of sates
and which in his opinion, clearly nsaiacen. se-
cure public order and tranquility. What solemn
farce A few days will suffice TO make known 10 the
public what additions and interpretations the government
will require 10 be made in order 10 provide itself with
sufficient power the whole naughi, when shall
iii to do 10 not be surprised 10 permanent
dictatorship openly proclaimed before many weeks
hVp - rSd
by interested parties and published in several Of tho
papers TO the effect that Comoniort highly dspeased
with the action OF the American Minister Mr. Forsyth, IN
relation tho Tehuanepec grant and that he desired hs
recall These reports are entirely without foundation.
The Monitor has official denial OF this statement-ho
Monitor the editor OF which paper carried the report 10
the President, who gave him authority to deny toto.
As far can learn, Mr. Forsyth has IL in his power
refute completely, and every particular all the annoy
ing and unbecornng charges which have been mado
against him relation to this Tehuantepec business by
the New Orleans clique. Should he do so, you may look
out for rich deyelopements this subject tho
of the present Congressional session. the
will undoubtedly be called for at early date by
Of Mr. r. s friends in Congress- fear that tho
administration will lind Itself On the horns OF very
awkward dilemma before this matter Is brought to
cluson bnt have full faith IN Mr. Buchanan's Judgment
and sound discretion and doubt not that he will arrive at
Just and correct conclusions.
And here cannot refrain from remarking that, N my
opinion the action OF our in relation 10 Nex
affairs, rather their want Of action, displays either
criminal indifference most unaccountablc ignorance,
either Of which is equally bameworthy Should the pre-
sent administration in Mexico pass away without
which VIII inevitably
beneht TO the United States, the enlightened historian will
be justified Ia making Intensely black mark against
Mr.. Buchanan and his Cabinet
Two or three times within the past few months tho
sent ruling power IN this country has been the Of
disappearing from the scene, aud nothing but OF
lucky events has kept II alive Should IL pass away,
the radical puros, with their rabble of folio Sers will
succeed for n time but almost Immediately their
want OF administrative talent, added ths,r ex-
cesses and consequent DISORDERS will throw the
try into the hands Of the church party, whose
chcal views and ilberal foreign policy will completely
close the doors ia pft
states. An accurate examination into the existing
affairs this country cannot fail in suggest Dg 70 tho
minds OF American statesmen a variety Of ways, ether
OF which viii conduco TO the advancement OF interests
IN Mexico and by natural consequence 10 the benefit OF
and the human race. There is certainly no
part Of our foreign relations repee with interest
pregnant with great events 10 the United
Mexican question, and trust that democratic admins
aton, supported by ademocraic Congress- vii not allow
the occasion to pass away without avalug Itself OF the
favorable opportunity. when where and how this policy
rs to be initiated Is question the administrator but
that II should bo entered upon, AID that early
date, eannot admit OF doubt.
could give many and sufficient reasons, somc OF them
Of startling nature, Why this policy should be p<syed
without loss of time but shall for the present refrain
from further explanations except to add that tho
onunei1dos had succeeded IN their late attack upon Pue
blaa result by means unikeiy-there good
10 believe that Comopfort would been at this moment
en- roate for the United states or Europe.
Within the past few days Capt j. b. G. fsham the well
known and popular commander several years Of IL
The Pacific Mall Steamship Company crack vessels has,
contract with this giving him Tor fifteen years
complete and exceedingly lucrative monopoly q tho
coasng trade, with steamers, OF the whole Pacific
board Of Mexico Tho terms of tho most liberal
character and the New York eommodores and capital
sts who have for the past two years been waxing .
fruitcss war IN Nicaragua have sufficient Judgment and
foresight 10 seze the opportunity they will long have
fair chance 20 acquire moneyed interest aud political
influence n this undeveloped but distracted country
which viii enable them in power and wealth amost 70
rival the East India Company.
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