The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-19

Il friend OF the propte. M H
Before taking this step l have tried several plp rs for
reconciliation, in order to avoid civil war, propos ng Ger
tain notifications in the Pan CT Zuloags, winch would
defenders of the constitution, and given at the same time
satisfaction to the principal ~exigencies Of the asAhors Of
that Plan. But my Efforts have not succeeded, for the
retrogressive faction being master of the movement in
Mexico, rejected all arrangement, its only wish being to
divide those who until now have Jointly pursued the road
The constitution Of 1857 is far from being perfect, and
is sntagonistic with the interest of one portion Of the
Mexican peope-a fact which good faith will not endea-
vor to hide-but il opens a side door for reform,
and when the last pronuncidniento was effected, no reform
had been begun the way Of violence, ever unjust and
which in a peaceful manner would have given the same
result-the suppression in that code Of whatever was i'll
received by the majority OF MeKicans.
On the other hand, from the moment the executive
and the military chiefs assume the poweE0f declaring by
and for themselves the propriety or mpr1riety Of a con
stitution, the latter exists no longer but by name, and the
country is doomed TO turn in the vicious circle of reyolu.
tons without ever being able to recover the thread of
its legitimacy; for without law no political principle can
be SIZE, and by operating against the law there Is no alb
surdity or attempt which may not be justified.
said. the remedy for abroeaains the evils Of the consrtu.
ton; for the fatfs Of a code never have been corrected
by sedition. Only the pen Of the legislator can remedy
the defect Of the law; the sword of the soldier destroys,
but neither reforms nor convinces.
If the cause of legality does not triumph, the conse-
quences Of this last pronuncidmiepto Of the army will be
ruin, anarchy and the loss Of our nationality.
But the States are already gathering round the conshtu-
tional banner, and strong by the justice Of the cause they
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relationships which oppressed them, will use all their
resources and defend themselves to their utmost; for they
we'll know how much it costs to reoonquer liberty when
once lost.
Fellow Citizens-Thc struggle is opened. Let us thank
Providence that for this time the partsans Of servi.ity
have not succeeded in binding the people and deceiving
them with hypocritical ~sophistry. To-day everybody
well knows that the Plan Of ~Tacubaya is the result
of the Vaccinations of the privileged classes, who
have been hi1dercd in their abuses and interests
by constitutional order. Convinced OF being unable
to take away by force OF arms from the Mexican people
h AmRlAYQfinngW htch n nnVQrnman n AVnt1a IA
conquered during two years of struggle, they have en-
deavored with all their might to corrupt some Of the ser.
wants of the government, as it happened in the case OF the
very chief Of Ayutla, who, deceived by those who call
themselves his friends, has committed political suicide
and stained his laurels by an lnexplicable detection.
liberty and order combined with glory; but respecting as
it deserves, the name of Comonfort, it will not let itself
be misled by him, and will defend a form of government
conquered at the price Of so much blood, pursuing the
path OF trmness and legitimacy traced out FOR II by the
very man who TO day turns his back to his companions of
AYutla and TO his most loyal friends.
II fate should defeat the defenders OF the States in the
struggle which is about TO begin, we shall at least have
the satisfaction Of having fulfilled our duties, of having
been consistent TO the last with our principles in favor of
liberty, and Of having planted seed which, although trod-
and theocratical dictatorship will sooner or later abundant
ly spring up throughout the whole extent Of the republic,
producing the desired fruits of peace, liberty and social
improvements. MANUEL D0BLAD0.
GUANAJUAIo, Dec. %, 1857.
THE TOCsIN SOUNDING THROUGHOUT MEXICO AGAINST
COMOHFORT AND HIS GOVERNMENT.
We haNSt StfNV iIom MOIClu Vic OlO lux uCCIt0 vi
the Legislature. together with the basis of propositions
sent to the State government by General Parrodi;-
THE DECREE.
C. Santos Degollade, Constitutional Governor of the State
Of Mi; hoacan, TO all the inhabitants Of the said State. greet
ing; Know ye that the Constituent Assembly OF the said
State has issued the following decree
Art 1. The State Of Michoacan accepts, as a means Of
defending the national institutions, the coalition proposed
10 be entered into by the government Of Jalisco, in its note
of the sd Of the present month. The proposal for the
said coalition is accepted upon the basis laid down In the
same note. Also. an invitation is hereby EXTENDED to other
of the MEXICAN cOpfQdpratOu m not mQUtiOpai in
the above articles, inviting them also to enter into the
same coalition.
char ged with the care Of seeing that the agreement re-
ferred to in the above article shall be fulfilled to
circumstances Of the State shall render II possible. The
said government will employ for the purpose all the
powers already granted to it, as well as such other extra
ordinary powers as may be granted to it, and which may
be required for this special purpose.
The Governor of the State will take measures to have
this decree printed, made public and circulated. He will
also see that it be observed.
JUsTUs MENDOZA, President, and Deputy.
MACEDoNIrs GoMEz, Secretary and Deputy.
AN-EgN ARGuETA, Secretary and Deputy.
In consequence OF the above decree, the undersigned,
Governor Of the state Of Mchoacaii commands the same
that cue attention and consideration be paid 10 the same.
Given at the Government Palace of the State of Mcho-
acan, at Moreiia, in said state, Dec. q, 1857.
SANTOS DEG0ILADO, Governor OF the State.
PASCAL 0RrEz, Secretary Of State.
The follow ing are the bases Of the coalition referred
TO in the above decree, proposed by the Legislature OF
Jaisco, and accepted, as seen above, by the government
and Legislature Of Mchoacan:-
THE FEDERAL ARNY-rTRsT DIVISION, LETTER A.
Tn. COMMANDER IN CuIEr-
Instructions which the Executive government Of ia
lisco is required by the Legislature to give its Commits
soners, with respect TO the Governors Of the other States
Of the Mexican confederation
l. The government u required 10 inform their Excellen-
cies, the Governors OF the other States OF the Mexican con-
federation, that Il is the firm deter mination Of the govern
ment, of the Legislature and Of the people Of JAiisco, 10
maintain, at all hazrds, and by all means In their power,
al the public institutions c,nsecrated and established by
tho constitution of the kIb If Eabruarv Of tho oAr 1915
also, the division of the army under the command OF Gen.
rarrodi Joins with the government, the Legislature and
the people, In the same hrm resolve and pnrpose. They
are resolved TO support the principles and institutions OF
the said constitution, because they regard II as the legiti-
mate expression OF the will OF the majority Of the Mexican
people; also, they will maintain the same, because the
said constitution, in Us 127th article, fully opens the door
TO any reforms or additions which may be necessary TO be
made ~ the constitution, In a lawful manner, and without
any necessity Of resorting TO violence, rebellion or mutiny.
.. The government is required TO invite all the other
Mexican legislatures, in a confidential manner, W unite
together and 10 grant full powers 10 their respective GO
vernmens 10 carry out the principles and purposes enun.
ciatcd in the preceding article.
3. The government will also, in the same manner, call
upon their Excellencies the several Governors Of the other
States, TO issue orders for the immediate aending OF troops
against the reyolutiouIsts Of the city Of Mexico, according
TO the following ratio, viz.-Zacaiecas and Guanaiuaio, 10
send severally, each one OF them, one thousand infantry,
four hundred cavalry, one hundred pieces Of artillery
and four or SIX mounted pieces, well supplied with all
the necessary ammunition. Also 1t is 10 be required
that the said forces shall be maintained on foot
during the whole time that the campaign may last.
san Luis Potosi and Mchoacan are TO be required. each
one Of them severally, TO supply in the manner prescribed
in the preceding article, eight hundred infantry, three
hundred cavalry and nifty artillery soldiers, with two or
three pieces Of ordnance for Geld campaign. Aguas Cali
entes and Querctaro are required to send, each one of
them severaly, five hundred infantry, two hundred
cavalry. and twenty five artillery men.
4. The state Of Jslisco engages 10 send, as her proper.
ton, two thousand men, OF all kinds OF military equip
ments, with fourteen pieces OF artillery. These forces,
united with the oontngents designated In the ID article
Of Instruction., shall form and be styled The Federal
Army - and furthermore, the aforementioned States
shall, with the remainder Of their troops and munitions OF
war, provide for their own internal defences, and fortify,
II necessary the capitals Of their several States, aud other
places in their States capable OF offering a defence.
. As soon as the coalition hereby proposed 70 the several
stsies shall be entered into and ratified, the several 60
vernmens OF the states entering into the coalition shall be
required 70 prohibit all communications being held with
those places and parts Of the country which may be In
the possession OF the revolu,ionists.
O. Those states which shall enter into the coalition will
be required " call upon and invite the states OF Tamauh.
pas, OF New Leon, OF Chihuahua, OF Durango, OF Sonora
and OF Sinsloa, 70 unite and form another coalition against
all he enemies Of the public peace and Of our demo
cratic institutions. A similar invitation shall be sent 10