The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-22

informed in secrets that is to be declared
against Possibly Spain, sensible and prudent ma
on will not eopardze the interests Of two nations ana
more directly those Of her chdh en- in war, in
every respect unjust and mpoitc but there circum
stance which cannot be reasonably explained unless
warlike spirit has dictated such a measure Instead OF
being informed that Spain was to send diplomatic agent
In order TO claim from redress for an ex
the part OF Of the national authorities in which
I've would have been listened and duly attended to-
assured that, pending the mediation of the two
great and respected Powers, the common friends OF
Mex and SPAIN before whose tribunal as the represen
tave of public reason the well founded reasons on which
Mexico refuses TO pay unjust claims were to be invest
gated Span letting herself be carried away by the i'm
petuous ardor OF nconsderate demagogues instead or
following the calm crcumspcction proper TO s,atesmen
eager TO invade u.s. without respect for hor aroiter O.
Three Spanish ships with troops on board for land
ing left Havana on the 18th of October TO attack Tampioo
this place It seems the pretext with which Spain is
covering this hostile act having exacted forced
loan from the merchants of that port without exempng
foeignersan exacton which the constitutional govern
ment had already put an end toand she finds an oppor
tnnity in our disunon and fraticidal struggle The
season of the year. and the uncertainty Of the prepare
tons of Spain, had adjourned on the part Of the
Captain General OF the island of Cuba aggression
which for many months desired by all the spurious
sons OF Mexico in whose bosom the sentiment OF nation
atty nothing, for their personal fears override all the
rest but seems that now, conformaby to anterior In
sructions hostties TO begin Therefore it is neces
sary for the republic TO learn what point matters hav
arrived undeceived by false peace not to wait unit
has begun order that may be prepared to drv
back If unfortunately, and all circumstances ndi
| cate, it should be obliged to do. What negotiation
can be expected from even established by, landing
troops such IL assured directed against lamp
What settlement can be attempted in that port where n
competent authority Is residing, to satisfy inernaona
demandsY What satisfaction can be given when deman
in hostile atttude Then the threats of force
be cred by force for there other alternative
| left TO save the national honor.
Therefore, although be not yet declared in the csab
llshed forms respected by all nations, Mexico must be
prepared for repeng any aggression for chastsng any
| outrage.
The republic is acquainted with the shameful antece.
dents anterior % the present situation wherein finds
itself with regard Spain Some individuals belonging
10 the latter, Who although they have ceased ruling
over her. believe themselves to be the privileged admins
traitors OF her riches and revenues have aroused the bad
| passions OF degraded Mexcans who have insenslby
created and Strengthened the religious of many
the sympathes Of others for the ancient metropolis the
remembrances Of not few who still longing for a
King and the encouragement OF the peaceabe, who be-
| lieyc Mexico TO be unable TO govern herself.
but hat true Is not on the contrary curing tne
half century that we have been struggling against the old
and systematic objection, have advanced to the point
of putting clear and precise demonstration the qucs
ton Of our existence which entirely summed up in the
solution of the manner how 10 continue it: Is not fact
that today nobody believes the right Of the crown of
Spain the possession of America to be divine right
That the ex communication abusvey launched by some
ministers Of the Church against those who promoted
Independence, is unable to exclude those valiant heroes
from the mercy OF heaven That the establishing OF an
indigenous exotic monarchy upon the soil of Mexico s
nothing than the desire Of few misled by the very
ardor OF their eboundng hatred against the people That
der1t painful experiences have furnished the proof Of
the greatest evils useparable from system of centraza
ton, DIV means OF Wnlcn winch Is without
| roads or speedy messengers pretends 10 regulate
the smallest expenditure OF all and every of the
communities That at last parties dead, ana men
nothing HbeL compared with principles and lastly, that
principles begin 10 take hold of all mnds and by this very
| act 70 form public opinion and public conscience.
| Therefore, why should people, which during half
century knew how to accomplish their civil revolution,
and which far advanced in their social not be
capable Of governing themselves when there is already
| majority which Is enlightened and resolved to enter
| the road OF justces are people individuals born
perfect Are those who the farthest advanced
in civilization, and have procured for themselves a
tain degree OF well being regards certain determined
classes however old they may be- arrived at social per-
fctony i not England with good celebrated for
the wise liberty which she accorded 70 the greater portion
Of her sons to day after many centuries OF civilization
and growing prosperity, Threatened by bier millions OF
poor, by her difficulties in Ireland ard her insurrcc
| in IEalas
The greater part Of the evils under which Mexico suf
ferng arc easy TO be cured Her want Of industry will
cease with peace. her want OF revenues with morality
the collection Of taxes aSS IA economy IN their disirbu
energetic and rgiiy Just government. All of good
faith are agreed on the facility with which situation
be changed only by entering upon the road Of justice
Public opinion is already prepared the road discover
ed therefore there nothing le but 10 enter and
onward with rmness. The OF being is accessory
and even accidental to existence and should cease
to exist should succumb In the with Spain,
because the latter would reconquer her dominion
the foremost duty every Mexican who feels himself
such, to fight the common enemy. After having drive
him back, shall occupy ourselves with regulating in
peaceful and legal way domestic questions.
From our desire 10 guard the dignity Of the republic
and to put Providence side by doing what is ouI
natural duty IN defence OF our country the constitutions
government OF Mexico gives the alarm the whole
public; apprses her that foreign Power is threatening
her, and what the most painful and humatng Is, that
| is aid Is invoked by kexcans who have lost with their
confidence in their country all shame citizens, and
postpone all patriotic sentiment all aspirations for the
happiness Of their children TO the mad pride Of making
| triumph their parricidal errors.
BE, therefore, on the watch, generous sons Of tn,
ancient Anahuac The occasion Is favorable for ami
| hilaiDg and radically destroying the retrogradnl
element that has paralyzed all our efforts, render
Cd sterile all our s,cridees naIlaed all our com
God who protects offers Of the best opportu
mites for securing forever Independence, and FOL
proving that our claim 10 the title Of nation not an
empty aspiration, bit that you know how 10 forn and
how 20 MAINTAIN H. Let al least suspend mad rag,
10 prosecute another, and in the fraternity Of
struggle against time and common enemies and in the
expansion Of honorable victories uustancd BY the tears
brethren lat us exnruish our discords and let ons
ana the same n,cres-,hc Independence of Mcxco-unts
one and the same banner guide ushat Of the Mex
| can republic.
eminent abandons all exceptions Of opinions, all ante
cedcnt of party II calls for the defence Of tonay
al sons o. hexico ana sure that There are only lev
miserable beings IN whom there lives patriotic sent
men conyokos all and every Ia The common defence
assuring them that with the same soictude and zeal i
vii take care ~ all Tor u y firmly decided to succumb IN
the struggle rather than ~ COMPROMISE IN the least with
| what affects the national dignity.
To arms. then Mexcans' We are believed 20 be dege
ncrats ami unworthy Of forming nation Arise and We
will give the lie g. such Illuminating accusation. and
sa prove 10 the world that Notwithstanding
and cxtravaRanccs, the chain which bound TO The
| old country is broken forever.
God the republic Of Mexico and gran, that al tho
hearts of her children, steecd by the of the
danger, may unite against the menace Of new de
pcndcnce. BENiTO JUARfZ
Gwen in The National palace Of Vera Cruz October 81
1865.
DECREE OF PRESIDENT JUAREZ AGAINST
THE CHURCH.
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, ECCLEsfAsrIc AFFAIRS AND
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
HIS cxccllency the Provisional Constitutional President