The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-02

datiOn Britain having
tered in official manner, this government appreciates
the friendly and concatory spirit which inspired those
nations and is always guided and will be guided both s
the Of acceptance Of the mediation as well as dur
ing the new negotiations which may be opened in
quence Of by principles justice and by asncerc desire
Of preserving peace but without consentng TO anything
which may be contrary 10 the honor Of the republic As
regarcs the other with whom that OF Mexico
maintains friendly relations, those relations generally
continue a satisfactory state. The pending affairs
either OF small importance Of such nature that is not
probable that they will furnish any ground for the inter
ruron Of that harmony which Mexico desirous Of main
tanning with friendly nations
Lomesc order and public tranquility have continued
To be paramount objects Of the attention Of the govern
mcnt Dui ing the almost uninterrupted struggle which
the executive has been under the necessity Of carrying
during the course Of his administration account OF
hay my originated and executed important social reforms
has succeeded up 10 this day uphold riumphany the
cause OF law and liberal institutions against that tanatcsm
and prejudice which protect many errors and against
fase interests, supported by nveterae abuses which
have multiplied during the disorder OF proracted civil
war lastly the rebellion which raised its head in the
city OF Gadaiajara has been repressed The nsurrecon
OF tolma has been put down in few days and the
spraces recently planned at different points and in
the capital, after being timely discovered, have been
stined However the constant Vaccinations of the
utonlsts, the revoed bands which nlest the States of
Guerrero Mexico and Queretaro and the civil disorders
provoked in the State OF Yucaan still require special atten
ton The government will necessarily struggle against
revolution and IL does doubt that will conquer IL
has up this day by continuing promptly
and cncrgctcay according the exigencic and the
importance of the cases, as has hitherto done. To
this end il will submit to you the measures which
OF March, OF the present year, the government
explained the most important acts ratified up
10 that date Each Of the departments will lay before you
crcumstanta report Of these acts, well as of those
promulgated afterwards. A simple enumeration of them
can barely be made on the present solemn occasion.
In order to facilitate tho execution OF the principles of
the CONSTITUTION measures have been taken for the ncor
poraton into the respective states Of the Territories OF
Sierra Gorua 1ehuaucpec and the island of Carmen In
the crc. lis duties, the government likewise dictated
the necessary measures for hc installation o this Assem-
bly, alter the emblag ol its members Amongst other
fhs
aton OF ecclesiastical fees that which hates tn" juts
dicton IN cases where the military tucro has been pre-
served; tLut which nstltt@ formal school OF proles
sore, that wh, increases the funds OF the college, The
advanced education Of young ladio, that which
creates CHAIRS in the colleges Of this capital FOR the
mp, ,uNcmcnt of the practical stldy Of jurisprudence;
ana that which gounds academy OF science which will
reward the merit ot those wno distinguish themselves
therein well stimulate T. oraturc Of the nation.
ANbrancbes OF public improve ertS and material anne
loration, the great importance h Is being more and
appreciated in the republic h been the object Of
the particular attention OF the government In order
protect manufacturing industry the taxes laid
iactures Of cotton, wool linen and paper have been
duced, government declaring that will be in.
posed. The establishment Of n national bank has been
decreed portion of the railroad from this capital 10
Guadalupe already open in short time the portion 10
Tacubaya will be completed, and the terms of the prvi'
ege Of the railroad from Vera Cruz the Pacific will be
modified by establishing a new branch Of the public
debt in aid Of IT, At the time the construction Of
the buildings Of the pententary and OF the Hotel OF
Invaids in this capital have been contracted for, and
all possible progress have been made in the construction
OF the building of the School Of Arts which proper
rules have been drawn up.
With the high purpose Of favoring colonization new
colony has been established the lagoon Ia Lave
The ground OF the model colony OF Papantla ready
receive the foreign families who very soon will arrive
there their transportation being effected at the expense
OF the government different contracts have been entered
into tor the survey and dcmarca'on OF public lands
Lower California, Snaos Sonora and Tehuantepec, and
others are about TO be entered into for Chihuahua Du
range, labasco and Iamaupas In particular the survey
and demarcaiicn of the Tchuan,apec Lshmus has
been. preesed forward In order To proceed 10 the
sale Of public lands and 20 form centres Of in
dustrious and high minded communities. The con
strrction OF city at the port Of In vcntosa has
been authorized, well as the establishing OF three
other cities the thmus and after declaring tho Sloo
contract privileges abolished has granted
90 the "louisana Company in terms which seemed tn
be the most convenient and apt realize the bene-
ns OF an interoceanc communication. As regards the
branches Of the military service different rules have
been adopted for their regulation such required
by good discipline. The post of General Coinnandant
being suppressed by the constitution regulations render
"a necessary ny tins suppression have been established
and IN the army, well the and all branches
more improved the better the and
important object OF a good public force.
In order to realize an economy compatible with
an efficient public service, the budgets Of the
Ministry OF Finance, and of the customs of Mexico,
including the section Of direct imports and OF
the general treasury, have been re.orgAnixed.
The junta OF public credit has been likewise reformed
which delay and the presentation &C credits
be charged to the FUNDS Of the consolidated debt the
country The Tree manufacture and sale o playing cards
the establishing of mint In Oajaca and the classification
of the have been docrccd But spite the
IN the public expenses and to improve the collection Of
the revenues, the old inequality between the expenses
and the receipts OF the national treasury st prevails
The state OF the public finances and the necessity
pressing the enemies OF social order, the two
most important points with which the government by
preference will engage your attention by proposing you
measures which believes necessary under tho actual
circumstances.
The government expects from your enlightened patriot,
ism that, with the power which your country has
vested In you you will aid IT in it, efforts promote in
every respect the progress and prosperity OF the
public
Il likewise hopes that divine Providence, which has
already been prooga Of many the of
liberty and progress OF the Mexican people, will continue
20 protect both.
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Ss-1he promises VI the plan OF Ayuta having been
fulfilled and the fundamental Law o. the republic having
aud .e Iali Of their ght- elected Their repre-.
ssL.iyss forming the Consutioaa Congress- different
~ the law, bu, difficulties beng overcome by
ccrstarry ann patrlusrn begins to-day " labors,
yorsd W pubic opinion and supported by the si Of
Tho sovereign Constituent Congress which terminated
~ ahrrs auring time II ocubt-hy voting emit
nently hherai, humanttary and civilzing consti,u
ton-adiourncd i,s faithful and complete execution 10
pcrod when, the passions being Gained the germs re-
b,ilsOn beng destroyed, and the principles sus
tanned Wy being triumphant, the people would
be able ,o enjoy IN the shadow ~ peace beneficial
influence ami IN ortcr that IN the meantime the great
work OF ts saorifc.s might not tTammcl the public
power and serve buwark 20 the reaction Il left in
the hands ot your txccilency the powers claimed
bt tne SITUATION YOUR lNteNtDcy, with your habtual
wisdom, used them in proper aud generous manner,
saving the country from anarchy and cnde,vorng give
n lesson Ia the dstnrbcrs ~ public order by of
ccmency even at the RISK OF appearing weak through
being humane and good.
The nation satisfied with tho prudent use your Excel
lency hss made Of these powers aud whilst stating that
the struggle of the spurious interests Of the privileged
classes against the inacrabe rights of sovereignty not
yet terminated wilngy hopes that your Excollency
will know how 10 combine the necessary tor strk.
ING cxtcrmnatng blow the revolutionary hydra
strong blow which once for all may remove The voentcr
In whCh hnd uurseyes, ami may r"suss ite the pn.
cples OF order and morality in the face of those who
without respect for society their sacred ministry
proclaim dsohcdicnce and disorder political
lgious virtue and preach dcsoaton and death the
Of the God o clcmcncy and life II Va time your
txcelency that the national will bo implicitly respected
without conditions contrary 70 the Of ~
gny and in order 10 attain this important end your
txcellenCy will find, in the midst OF this assembly the
ERNEST and most cficaclous support
Although i very satisfactory TO the national repre-.
scntaton that the exterior relations The republic main
and cutivates with other nations continue friendly,
cannot but regret the violent situation In which those
which n entertained with spain are placed, Never |
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