The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-04
OUR MEXICO CORRESPONDENCE.


22d of Aprl.
OUR MEXICO CORRESPONDENCE.
MEXICO, April II, 1858.
Prs,ept Positior of Parties Strditentd Financial
Condition of Zuloagas Gorernment-R umorsd
Negotiations for Sale of Territory to the United
Mates Gen. Osouo's Return to the Capitai-His
Political Designs Movements Of the Bsigerents-
TIE Meriean Press and Foreign Intervention, &c.
The problem Of who or what is to govern here is
as far from solution as ever. The government of
President Zuloaga continues in power; and while on
pne side it sexhibting signs of strengths for in
stance, in the liberation of Santa Annals friends,
whom il had imprisoned-on the other it shows the
most marked signs Of weakness.
Although the Juarez government has been defeat
Cd in the interior and its forces dispersed yet none
Of the revenue paying ports have come into posses
sion of this administration. The periphery Of the
pubic still holds out against the centre, and there
II Q struggle going between the centripetai and
The centrifugal forces OF the country. President
Znloaga represents the former and has decreed the
ssbveron of the States while the latter is sustained
BY Lave in Vera Cruz, Cara in Tampico, Vidsur
In Nueva Leon, Pesqueira in Sonora, Alvarez in
Guerrero, and numerous bands Of guerrillas every
where.
h this exigency the necessities of the government
are great, and its income literally nothing. The mil
Hon and q half given by the church when it first
came into power for the decree restoring its posses
sioss, has been reduced TO less than $4,000 in
hand and the pay of the garrison, the army and the
s6kcers Of government has been partially stopped.
In this dilemma the first to the clergy
and they offered TO give million more when all the
Nsboprics should have been brought into subsection
10 do this the government requires $40, 900 600,
and then the result is doubtful Subsequently there
have been several consultations between the cabinet
sd private citizens of influence, but there is not
even O suggestion made for the raising Of revenue,
md minister can be found to take the treasury.
Fer some days past there has been a rumor ahoat
That the government was negotiating a sale Of ter
rtoyy TO our Minister. Every said il is tire only
possible resource il has and yet IL is equally
Ysnt that the negotiation has been fatty refused the
President and his cabinet. j have 70 believe
aAst such is the case.
The chief Santanistas- Basadre, Trigneros and
Masso-were liberated few days since. Il Is not
lnswu 10 what influence this measure is owing.
Sspe spipe that is Is because Cara, who is be-
sieging Tampico caught some twelve or fourteen Of
Hanta Annals agents as they were landing from the
British steamer, with all hs correspondence and re
scmmendations. Extracts weie sent TO the PTogreso
Of Vera Cruz, and have been rerublished here, and
~ popuar idea il that this accident has broken up
Ne plans and hopes Of the xDfctator Others as
sert that il was brought about because the govern
nent had no proofs OF any completely of these three
gentlemen; while = third story is that Gen. Otolos
naerfered in their favor. There is rumor here tat
Perez Gomez, Bancarte and Casanova, who are CON-
handing troops in the west are bound 10 pronounce
for Santa Anna.
It 10 the general impression here that Santa
Annals chances are rapidly waning, and j am told
syen his friends have, when in private, frequently
expressed that opinion. The capture OF his cor
respondence, and his proved reliance upon Spanish
ivoops and Spanish money for assistance, have
apparently settled the question for the present Yet
Mexico Is an exceptional country, and what every
body supposes must take place Il generally what does
"a take place here.
General osoos has returned here without the
previous knowledge consent Of the government,
and there are thousand rumors atoat about tne
oanses Of this proceeding on his part. He alleges
The necessity OF attending 70 his injured leg, but
tbere is cause 20 believe that other reasons are
weighing with him Just now: He " said to aspire
~ the Presidency and in this he is no doubt urged
% ly many who surround him, and who wish TO
r,of by the changes that would naturally follow q
sh.sgs Of President.
Asto his capacity 70 gil tina. pos. there il no.
Doch difference Of opinion All ooncede that he "
have but his nearest friends do not claim for
kin either attainments genius in politics He is
ned by the army-loved would be too strong word
for his personal courage and because he IL a firm
partisan for its old privileges In his recent career
in the Interior he has not had much opportunity 10
ssphy the possession Of military skill; but he has
exhibited the true energy OF soldier In the field,
and small degree Of wisdom and moderation after
victory He has not been severe with the opponents
Of the party he IL fighting for and has shown more
tbe spirit OF q ruler than Of partisan. In admi ls-
tr~tion he is said 10 have been honest himself and
exacting rigid accountability from all others
Since his return 10 the capital be has not exhibited
qualities which do hin equal honor. AZ he was ILL.,
abe Preside Mt and Cabinet Ministers called upon him.
In the, interviews he is said 20 have intimaed 70
the government that he expected II TO adopt some
decided course Of policy which should give IL cha
racter in the eyes Of the nation but he expressed no
views as to what that policy should I've. though he
has recovered sufficiently 70 he able 10 20 out and
kas been out he has not yet been % the palace nor
returned the calls of the Ministers.
In other respect be is open 10 severe animal
version. Holding the position Of COMMANDMENT.
Chief Of the army he has given directions 10 one at
least Of his subordnates, not 70 obey certain orders
sent by the government, unless two months ad-
vaDsed pay and rstioss were put in his possession.
This occurred within q few days with Gen. Mira.
mon, who " advancing on San Luis POtosi. This
want Of faith with the government from which he
obtained and still hoids his commission, Is setting
bad example TO those who may help him into the
Presidency, 10 say the least.
What his chances for this result there is little
possibility Of Judging HAT he possesses the power
through be troops under his command, of over
throwing The pres ent government there II no doubt;
%. without support from any Of the political cques
calling themselves parties, and having no policy |
which would bring the civil war now raging 10 a
close he would be entirely without ros,ur,es and
probably unable to retain his position for sv months
II indeed for many weeks. Besides this The |
men who leading The opposition i'm the several
sections OF the republic. lighting more Ia have
a hand in Presidentmakng than for any great prin.
ciple aud would not be disposed 10 giye I'M their |
chances 20 Gen. Osollos. Yet must repeat what |
have 20 often said before that there is possibility
o. reasoning upon political probabilties in Mexico.
20 far AZ can be learned the present government !
here seems disposed 20 wait its fate, whatever IL
may be. with calmness and even apathy. II is not
at AL active in the construction of policy and there