The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-15


ed, disorgamzed from the unfortunate hand OF
Henry lV.-that threw back with haughtiness the
unmeasured pretensions OF the Portuguese, OF tne
French, and even of the Pope, power more dread
ed than that of the greatest armies. recall, WIN
their history around me- those times in which the
pennon of CASTLE foa,ed over the walls OF Warleta,
on the banks of the Guareano, and on the held OF
Pavia, and am astonshed in my shame that we nave
come at last TO q halt like this. | care not to say
more. Mexico has scofied at our treaties with her,
Lafragua came hither to gain time; he made
Senior Pdal a laughing stock Our countrymen
were vilainousy assassinated by organized troops
dependent on government, and Mexico has given us
satisfaction. In the present state OF affairs II IS
necessary that we act with resolution, particularly
in questions of the nature of this, where they teach
foreign powers; for at this hour it cannot be con-
ceaed we are in period of general crisis, which,
because il papable is not the less TO be dreaded
The public instinct, which rarely ers, augurs extra
ordinary events, catastrophes and calamlties; but
whence they are 70 come no one can tell, though
such is the sentiments Of all. There reigns great
moral agitation, general alarm, a bad condition of
things where date is of time that is not dscerned
On all sides exists doubts, fears, disquietudes;
on all sides there Is movement OF thought that IS
nOiseless, that sort Of discomfort, of struggle OF
dissatisfaction that agitate men, and doctrines and
institutions. This is in the great as in the small
circles Of the court; in the cities and towns to the
obscurest hamets 10 be observed those symptoms
of evil that affict society, an evil that has its seat
in the heart of it, and extends itself to every part OF
the social body.
Senior MoN-I ask 70 be heard.
The SPEAKER-For what, Mr.. Deputy?
Senior MoN-To defend one not here to defend
himself; attacked in manner without example IN
this chamber.
The PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTER'S Us
turiz) said:-Deputies, when left this hall yester-
day amid the discussion of question that for so
many days had agitated the COngress-with respect
to the authorization asked by the government OF her
Majesty for the collection OF taxes-l am surprised
on my return with the proposition before it that the
Deputy has Just favored II the question presented
but a single point should have wondered less, but
when re has extended his remarks TO matters of
great gravity and might be of transcendant impor-
lance, the government of her Majesty is obliged to
words few and well reflected on, that in no man
ner can commit the future in subject that may be
of vast consequence hereafter to the country The gov
eminent will not come to second the cry Of war
against Mexico which the Deputy from his seat has
thrown forward. He may, on his own responsibility,
according to his private Judgment, carry questions
10 the furthest point he thinks advisable, the govern
ment Of her Majesty however can in no ways1S, ain
him. The relations of this country with that repub.
lie are not yet warlike; there are discussions and
discussions dissensions that may end by negotia-
ton as well as by That is in the future. The
representative Of Mexico, it is known, was not OIL
cialy received by the government OF Spain. The
minister who then filed this seat held unofficial con-
ferences with him; consequently it cannot be ssd
that Senior Pida held any communication that he
ought not TO have done. The result OF all these
facts is that the subject is at this time in the charge
Of the governments of France and England, which
proposed their mediation to prevent war that In
its consequences might affect not only America, but
Europe: and not merely ourselves, who, on account
Of our possessions beyond the have much TO con-
slider before enter war, hut likewise because
OF the international relations between the Powers OF
Europe and America
should add this much further. that there have
lately been great political changes in Mexico. The
government of Comorfor has fallen and is followed
by one under the Presidency of Znloaga one &C,
knowedced by the greater part of the States and
Of him il is known that from the first moment Of his
coming TO power he has expressed a wish 70 give
Spain al the satisfaction that Is her due and his de-
sire to live in harmony with the Spanish people.
If the Congress wishes 20 continue this discussion
be il so; but in .he opinion of the government II
would be better to leave off, and go with the sub
ject Of voting the bill for income.
Sr. MAzo-The Congress will have observed that |
the President of the Council Of Ministers has only
cumstances as they occurred much more succincty
and with moderation Of style and temperatures Of
manner that well BELTS his most respectable charac
ter and the position he occupies. Nothing more re
mains for me 20 add save that the President has re-
ceived accounts of General who appears TO be re.
spected and obeyed by a majority OF the people OF
the republic and that he is animated with sincere
desire 10 chastse those guilty of the crimes that
have been committed, az well a. otherwise TO give
our nation satisfaction. As this Is So which be-
leve il TO be from its source person respecta
bic Senior lsturizI will declare myself satisfied,
and DO withdraw my resolution with the more plea
that in manner has II presented any opposl-
ton 10 the ministry which in the short period IL has
been at he head Of affairs has not had The time in
which 20 give the subject attention.
There u no news.