The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-23
A Britain View Of Affairs I'm Mexico Dfssolu
tson ~ ths Rspubiio.

from the London Times (Cay Aitcle), August g.
The suboined communication from Mexico gives q
picture which plainly indicates the approach Of the
last days OF that republic -
My views and predictions on Mexican Affairs may
have appeared rather goomy-perhaps even exag-
gerated and yet they fall far short Of the reality
The whole country presents just now complica-
ton Of calamtes difficult to conceive for any but
those who have the misfortune to reside in this i'll
fated republic. Several thousand Mexicans are
actively engaged in committing robbery. violation
and murder, and hardly day passes but we have to
ament some atrocty perpetrated by the numerous
sections Of the constitutionast army, almost en-
tirey made up OF notorious criminals. need only
allude TO the sackng Of all the peaceful and molten
especially to the plage Of Guanajuato, which took
place few days since in spite OF the garrison sta
toned there consisting Of about 800 men. The con-
stitutionasts in much greater numbers, and headed
by General Pueblits, who was himself formerly
professional highway robber, fought regular
battle with the garrison, and killed about half
Of IL in the first encounter. The remainder OF
the garrison, under the command Of General
Moray yillami retired 10 one of the adjacent hills,
while the victorious rufans took possession Of the
town and Immediately began their work Of horror
and destruction. The that ensued too dis
gushing TO be described: they must indeed. have
been of a diabocal character to have worked the
species Of miracle which then took place, 1. that
even the apathetic and cowardly inhabitants of a
Mexican city fired up with Indignation, In arms
TO the rescue Of their wives and daughters and
however without very severe losses on the part OF
The tradesmen, whose shops were pillaged. Another
popuous town, Salamanca, had suffered the
tate two three weeks previously; IN fact similar
scenes are 70 lie scen now In all directions.
AS a matter OF course business Is completely stop.
ped In every way and In every direction; the high
roads are quite lonely for want of safety, and, 90
crown this mass OF evils, there IL no prospect Of
either Of the conending parties getting the mastery
aid thus putting an end 70 the strife.
The largest city next 10 Mexico, Guadalajara, was
lately beseged by the constitutonalsts, but Gene
raj Miramon having arrived with a strong force TO
the garrison, the besiegers fed toward the Pa
cifc coast, under the command Of General
Degollado. However, severe contest had taken
place IN the meantime with considerable sacrifice Of
human life and on one occasion the poor inhabitants
OF Guadaiajara had 20 witness, at the same instant
OF time one portion OF the town set on fire, the
whole Of IL threatened with destruction by n most
terrific earthquake, and a brisk fight going on In
spite Of all this That earthquake took place on
the 10th ult, and its effects have proved even
destructive than those produced by the awful shocks
which took place In lS45
But in the midst Of 40 many calamties, that
which has produced the deepest and most painful
sensation n the premature death Of the young and
gallant General Osollo, which took place, after q
short Illness In San Luis, just he arrived there 10
take the command chief Of all the forces destined
TO operate against luszua and Vidaurri. The whole
nation TO look upon this a. the severest blow
to its peace and prosperity, for Osoo was the only
man Of promise among the endless list OF Mexican
Generals, and his loss has bghted all the hopes
which were grounded upon his dauntess bra
very, his integrity, and other eminent quail
ties. Osoo's friend and companion In arms,
General Miramon, younger still, but equally
brave and honest, Is said to be rather deficient in
Judgment and prudence, and his recent conduct with
respect to some foreigners resident in San Luis IN
certainly In keeping with that reputation. The
young General ordered such foreigners a. refused 10
pay forced loan levied by him. to be pressed into
military service and made TO march as rank and file.
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