The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-29
Later from Msxiro-movcments OF the Con.
ssatuttoDaI Party.


By the arrival OF the Tennessee at New Or
leans we have additional advices from Mexico
to the 2lst They are devoid of interest
nothing Of importance having transpired since
the departure Of the previous mails The hos
tile forces occupy pretty much the same posi-
ton as before-Zuloags and the church party
still retaining possession Of the capital, whilst
the constitutionalists under Zamora are copccn-
trating their strength at Vera Cruz and the
eth0 important points held by them.
In - absence Of any decided steps on the
part Of the beliigercnts, oil the interest attach
Ag - the conflict il concentrated on the move
oseS OF Juarez- As We stated yesterday, the
constitutional President, 80 far from abandon
ing Mexico and the hope Of reostablishirg his
sgtAeity, has merely, from prudential mo-
tvs2 taken circuitoUs route to arrive ct the
stronghold Of his party. Instead Of going to
Acapulco, as was currently believed, he went
70 Manzanillo, from whence he left for Panama,
on Lis way TO Vera Cruz via New Orleans His
presence at Vera Cruz will infuse new life and
spirit into the consttutionslists, and help to
consolidate the liberal and independent ele
ments sll over the country.
The contest which IL now wsaing in Mexico
must not be COMPOUNDED with the previous strug-
gles and revolutions Of which that unhappy
country has been 50 constantly the theatre
The war which is being carried on between the
church party and the liberals il omphatically
the first war Of principle in which its people
have been engaged. All the previous conflicts
of parties had their origin merely in the ambi.
tious designs OF military leaders, each eager 10
raise himselfto tho supreme power, regardless of
the miseries which they brought upon their coun-
try. When ComoRfort commenced his half way
measures against the church, he inaugura'cd
revolution Of ideas which may be compared to
tho first efforts Of the religious rcformere of
Germany. Unlike them, however, he had not
the energy or the grasp OF mind necessary to
carry out his conceptions Of his country's wants
TO their legitimate conclusion. The conse-
qucnce was, that although he set the ball in mo-
ton, he was unable to check or control II, and
falling 10 satisfy the popular desires, he fell a
victim 70 bis own incapncity.
Juarcz bis successor, has not yet made the
same mistake. lie thoroughly comprehends that
liberty and good government are impossible in
Mexico without the complete abolition Of the
enormous monopolies enjoyed by the church.
lie understands further that nothing like sta.
bility can he impaired TO any government which
is not in a petition TO meet IT, engagements
and 10 satisfy the claims Of the national credi-
tors This can only be done by two measures:
first. the entire conh-cation Of the church proper
ty, which embraces thrce-fourths OF the real cs
tate Of The country, and secondly, by the extin-
guishment Of the present corrupt Liens upon the
customs duties, and the establishment Of an uni.
form tariff 10 liberal In ts provisions that !. will
not only promote trade, but supply areyeuue sde-
quate 10 all the wants OF the government.
The encouragement Of an exclusive immiga-
ton for the cultivation Of the waste lands OF
the republic and the dovelopemont Of her mino-
ral and other industrial resources Il also known
TO be amongst the projects Of Juarcz. IL
he can only succeed in giving effect to his in
tentions we shall find in his administration the
only guarantees Of peace and prosperity THAI
have ne yet been held out TO Mexico
The question remains 10 be considered
whether the church party Is in q position to
maintain their hold Of the capital and rcluco
their opponents TO submission. The fact tina
the whole moral and Independent feeling Of the
country Il orroycd against them, and that not
withstanding their continued possession Of the
capital c7d support BY The army, they have
been able to make no progress In the provinces
beyond buying up ono or two military leaders,
j., we think, evidence sufficient OF their hone
Ices condition. Although the clergy arc en-
gagged in death struggle, Il Is certain that they
viii make no sacrifices that orc not OK.
torted from them by force. Besides. IL
should be rocollectcd that discomfort with
the existing state Of things prevails to
a considerable extent among The minor
orders Of the clergy, just a. il did in England
prior to TIC Reformation, aud that their support
OF The hierarchy can only BE- counted upon go
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