The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-06

been fought yet we, in the federal city, know
nothing about it, Silence and mystery are the or
der of the day The government is continually
receiving expresses, but suffers nothing to Trans
pire
There is no news from the State Of Vera Cruz
The siege Of Perote does not seem TO be mucn au-
vanced and the insurrection of the troops at JaaPa
shows to what extent disafiection proceeds even In
the army Of the Zuloaga government: .,
The great question of the day Is the Iorcea ioar.
Most of the foreigners protested energeticaiiy
against this tyrannical i'm position. but am sorry 10
say that NJ Gabrac, the French Minister In Mexico,
constitutes a marked exception to the rule. This
unpopular representative. VINO seems the sworn
friend of the present usurpng government, not only
declined signing the protest drawn up by MIR. For
syth and the British Minister, but absolutely used
all his influence to persuade all the French residents
of Mexico withdrew their opposition to this loan,
rest assured they would be ultimately ruined by
renewed exactions. The Frenchmen here un-
derstand this well enough: and accord.
Gabrisc, they assembled and resolved peremp.
torily to refuse payment of the contribution
until compelled by main force to do. In this deter
mination they were seconded by the English, Ger
mans, Americans. SWISS Belgians, and even q
goodly number Of Mexicans. In the teeth of this
systematic opposition the government issued orders
TO seize the goods in the stores of the recusants but
the latter having declared that they would yield to
sent to the various stores while the merchandise of
the owners was being coOlly seized and carried of.
On the 18th the government passed decree OF BAN
ishment against every foreigner who refused to per-
nit his goods to be seized without the display of
military force. The order of expulsion requires
them to leave Mexico within three days, and to en-
bark at Tampico. Mr.. Forsyth and Mr.. Otway
have, 1t is said protested against this unjust and ar
bitrary measure. The fermer has stood nobly by
the interests of his country. His frmness and bold
ness have elected the warmest admiration of the
foreign residents here and were it possible, most of
them-especialy the French would place them
You are perhaps aware that the French journal
the Trait d. Cn,on-was suspended at the request Of
NJ Gabriac, because the editor of that sheet had the
courage to defend the interests of 900 Frenchmen
and to oensure the conduct of the Minister The
death OF the TRAIT d Union was followed by the
birth Of the Courier F'dncais-an excellent sheet
but having displayed an imprudent independence,
this journal has likewise been suspended Finally
Louisianian-Mr. Jules Cairo, of your cty-started
third paper, with the title of Les Duer Mondes.
Hardly had the first number appeared ere it was
suppressed by the authorities. Mr.. Caire, however,
more fortunate than his predecessors, appealed as
an American to MIR. Forsyth, and through his infu.
ence the order OF suspension was annuled.
We learn from San Luis PotOsi that Gen. Othon
has carried the system of eXtortion to frightful
extent. First, he imposed a forced loan, then came
the heavy contribution upon capital, and finally
Miramon, needing money to pay his troops declared
a third loan. The foreigners refused to submit to
these exactions, and Miramon, enraged at their oh.
stinacy, committed an Infamous outrage. He caused
Mr. Davis-a highly respectable English merchant
to be seized, dressed in uniform and carried him
off with his troops in spite of the energetic protest
OF the British Consul. After humiliating Mr.. Davis
by compulsory march of five or six miles, Miramon
consented to allow him to return TO San Luis. On
hearing the facts, Mr. Otway addressed note to
the government. No reply has been made.
The Cabinet is again in hot water. and Its dissou-
ton is daily looked for.
Mr.. FORsYTHs POSITION IN MEXICO.
From the WASHINGTON Union, July
The Mobile Register discredits the reliability of
the despatch received by telegraph to the effect that
our Minister in Mexico had demanded and received
his passports. 1t understands the despatch signify
that Mr. Forsyth had demanded passports for the
American citizens resident in Mexico, who had
resolved to leave the country rather than submit
to the forced contribution. Ii can hardly be pos
sible that MIR. Forsyth has demanded his own pass
ports That would be measure contrary to usage,
ii not unwarranted by the duty or authority of
minister: The practice and the rule are. that minis
ter shall await the instructions of his government
before demanding his passports II is competent
and customary for him, in such cases as in his
opinion require extreme action on his part to sus-
pend official intercourse with the government to
which he is accredited until he receive the Or
ders OF his own government in the premises. We
think it highly probable, judging by an ntimation
to that effect IN the suboined letter which we re-
ceived by the mail just arrived. that this measure
has been taken by Mr. Forsyth II will be perceived
that correspondence Is To the latest date that
could be received from the city of Mexico except
by the telegraph. The express which brought the
correspondence for the Tennessee, which left Vera
Cruz on the morning Of the 2lst, had to leave the
capital the 18th, nearly two days being required
always for the express between the points"
From the Baltimore Sun, July 81
WASHINGTON July 2, 1858.
Tie rumor that Mr. Forsyth. our Minister in Mex.
leo, had demanded and received his passports,
count of the levyng Of the forced loan, is not con-
frmed, though it Is not improbable that this will be
Al IL - IL
port to mean that the Minister had demanded
passports for American citizens who had been
subjected to Mexican oppression. IL publishes
very interesting letter however, dated Mexico, May
10, which was no doubt from Mr.. Forsyth himself,
which says:-"The suspension Of all official inter
course with the Mexican government will be the
probable consequences"
The success of the Juarez party is predicted.
Should he become temporarily possessed OF supreme
power, a treaty between him and the United States
government will, no doubt, be concluded whereby
large ceson OF territory will be made TO the United
States. In consideration OF the release OF Mexico
from all claims Of American citizens and the pay
meDt Of few millions In ready cash. Juarcz in an
ticpaion o. his possession Of power, has sent
minister to this government, with full powers and
instructions to negotiate treaty upon any terms,
providing only that be shall receive large sum Of
money. ~herewith he may for while maintain his
government.
Intervening from the Rio Grande and Northern
n.xsrs-nore Victories OF the Libersls-vi-
dausp1 SEEKS q Loan.
From the New orleans Delta, June %
We have received files Of the Brownsville Flag TO
the gath ut.
The seat of government of the State of Tamauli.
pas has been removed from Victoria TO Matamoras.
The Monterey Official Bulletin Of the goth pub
fishes the news OF another victory gained by the
constitutionalists over their enemies The fight oc-
CURED nj San Juan de los Lagos and IL said to have
lasted three hours, when General Blanco found him
self master Of the field, with some one hundred
prisoners with the equpage Of the enemy. General
Banco il H. said, acting through orders OF his supe
nor bad shot all the chiefs, among whom were San
tanilla and reverend priest of the church.
The Flag has papers from Montgomery to the 18th
instant The Boicf,n Official OF that date contains
a lengthy circular from Gov. Vidaurri TO the CAPT
ialss OF the STATE informing them that his dearest
desire has ever been TO see efficient arms Ia the hands
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