The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-25
Letter of General nIlramon.

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MEXICO, June %, 1852
To GENERAL Don MANUEL RoBLss pEzuxIA:--
| MY MUCH EsrEEMgD FRIEND CcMPANIoN-It was no,
without reason that in my former letter inforn 20
my great for the result OF the conducta a
fair cry has been rased among the merchants which
| has resCbed the governmeIt-R very rare tuiDg-bs
means Of the Ministers themselves, with whom III cans
were arranged for trans orDg the This makes
me believe that the of disposed
oeve the money In that event return Immediately &c
Jelapa Nh the conduots, aud On no account Will you
permit IL TO Vera Cruz, but you will Keep i. in
OF safety that appear 20 YOU until tho
government shah decide what necessary II the
were ready suppose ths, you will have eopc uded the
embarkaoD and If This the case, aud you not
oope SO, have u done at once do not for the
CARNATIONS, as can reply 10 them with the notes OF
tecia Mug ministers, lremain your afecon.te friend,
| &C., &C &c, &C., MIGUEL MlHAMON.
| The Address OF the Mexican Government.
The constitutional government of Mexico has the
| following address TO the people, tCt1.
| the CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT TO THE NATION
10 she difficult and much involved situation ia which,
eighteen months ago, the republic found Itself in
qlence the movement inauguraed ia Tacabaya AZ
close of 1857 in the midst Of aud
breguarty produced by that attempt, aBjastfsbls is
eeseps as well as its measures the public power wocn,
by virtue OF the political cole Of that year has
posed upon il the imperative duty OF preserving public
order in such cases. had deemed 1t proper oosere
silence concerning the sentiments which IL entertans IN
regard TO the radical cure Of evils that ac
because on the establishment Of of arme host
lily between an immense majority Of the on aad those
who strive to Cypress It, the constitutional governn mt
bet we'd That was fulf ling its mission in supporting he
rights OF the people by Gil the means at Its disposal,
trusting in the goo inees of which has aud
justice its side and believing .hst the continued proofs
which It's adversaes would receive Of their own
essness at every STEP would them TO desis. from
their criminal intent or to succumb promptly IN such
strie
But SINCE unfortunately has not 80 turned out since
notwithstanding the prolonged resistance which society
has opposed to the triumph Of that revolutionary
ent its authors continue obstinate in sustaining it,
ported solely by the decided protection higher ranks
CT the clergy ana by the force of bayonets
rosaI in Consequence of that base and criiusl
republic III fOr
some time longer the calames ana disasters which
mark the horrible history Of this scandaous reoeoa the
government believed that 1t would he fahless to OF
the highest duties mpoeed upon II by this vers state or
tnngs, delayed longer giving public manifestation of
it's views not merely IN regard To the grave questions
which are being TO day discussed in the Of armed
acton, but also in regard to the course which prop
| ton.
The nation finds itself to day in solemn position be-
oil s future depends upon the result OF TIE
eunary strife which the partisans OF darkness aud
abuses have provoked egaius the cearest principles Of
liberty and OF Social progress. At ouch q terrible
the sacred duty Of the government to address
e to the naca and to make the nation hear the voice
OF s dearest rights ana interests, lot only because IL
will thus assimilste pu0ic opinion aud in
proper ling, bat because also the people will thus
PROBATE better the Of the great sacrifices which they
are making to combat their oppreesore and BECAUSE in
foe, the government will thus succeed making all the
civilized nations the earth clearly what is the real
object OF this strife which 30 shamefuy shakes the
| public.
day faelns this duty, government nothing
TO IN respect to it's sentiments political organ
zaton OF the country because being itself emanaton OF
the constitution Of 1857 considering as the
legitimate Representative OF the liberal principles therein
Incorporated, 1t follows naturally that it's aspirations
should be directed TO this that all citizens, without
distinction OF class, may enjoy Whatever rights and
guarantees compatible with The good Of society
that these may be made efecye for good adminstra
ton Of justice, that all the authorities may faithfully uln
their duties and attributes without exceeding the
bounds prescribed by the laws and finally that the States
OF the confede acy may uee their powers administer
freely their interests, well promote everything
conducive TO their prosperity so long as that is not on
posed TO the general rghts and interests republic
But nasmuch as these principles, notwithstanding their
having been Incorporated, with loss mnueness
In the different political codes which country has ha
since ,s independence and finally in the constitution Of
1857, have not been practically carried into effect the
nat0D and cannot be, long s mode Social and
administrative EXISTENCE the various elements of deepot.
ism, hypocrisy, immortality and disorder maintained,
the government believes that without separating itself
sentsly from the constutive principles il is its duty
occupy Itself very seriously causing those elements 10
disappear, being well convinced already by s extended
experience Of what has occurred up this time
long ss they exist there 10 order liberty possible
To make therefore, both order and liberty effective by
giving unity to the sentimen. OF social reform by means
which may produce the solid and complete triumph Of
good principles, the government proposes the following
In fret place. for the purpose OF putting definite
end TO that fangunery fratrcda which portion
Of the clergy has beea fomentng for time past for
the sake solely OF conserving tue interests and prercga-
tves which they Inherited from the colonial system by
the scandaons abuse OF the Influence given by the wealth
Nhch they and by the exercise Of their sacred mi
nistry, the government believes it indispensable to dis
az once this class Of the elements which serve to
! support this gloomy rule.
Frst-By adopting as an invarIable general rulo the
most perfect Independence between matters state and
| those which are purely ecclesiaetcal,
SecopdBy suppresgng ell eccieeas.ics corporations OF
the masculine sex, without any exception, in sscaiasz
toe priests that are now In them,
Thirdly eatneushing also the confratorpites arch
oonfTaiernsies, bfotherhoods and generally al corpora
tons or cvpgregatioEs OF that nature which ess, =
| FouIthBy c7nfnnE noyices in nupneries, keeping IA
them those that are at pres there win the captas
do,atoDs which enb may have introduced and ith th
assignment of that which requisite for se sefvoa
| worship in their respective churcncs.
Flth--Sy declaring that al the property which d;
administered by the secular ana regular clergy, ar de
various titles, as well as the excess Possessed By nun
periez after deductng the amour. of their dotao ha
been and the property OF the nation, and that gro
pcriy aepateG, the bonds for .be pub &c debt nd TO
the capitalization Of salaries being receivable .ymeu
! OF a portion OF i,s value
Sixth--By declaring, finally, tba. the rem dnerstio
| given By the faithful to tue priests, well 10
other ecclesaeiics services, the product
which, properly dhtributec lie amply ssH ent fo- thu
maintenance Of public worshp and OF ls ministers is
matter Of voluntary agreement tetwsea the faithful an
the pTie2s, 10 which the cvD aat1oraE shall moi inter
| vepe.
Besdes hese measures which in aye opaiop Of The go
vernment are Tire only ones that o result in the subec
sion Of the clergy N the civil power In their
affairs, leaving vito them, not~iiaav rdog all the meant
neceaslry 70 their cons Grating p erngeves excusveIy
they should 70 the exercise OF their sacred rninstrv
tbe government also deems indlspensable 10 pro,ec.
Th all its authority religious tberty 10 ire reorbc no
IL necessary Tor the pr osperty AID proh of IN,
nation al,he same time that 1t exgency OF The civil
In The branch OF public ustce the goyernp, ant under
sanop nat one OF tue mo1 urgent neceaoies OF the re-
pubic is me formation or clear and ineligible provisions
IA REGARD 70 cvh and rrimnal affairs aud proceedings
becauae 10 that WY alone our legislation car
be eX.rcateu iiom u labyrinth in which i now s-by
making Uniform IN all the nation quckenpg The actor
q the tribunals, sr placing knowledge OF the las
whln tbe reach Q. all and as, for the execution of THU
important work viii be necessary for TIE urisconsuh
10 whom il may bo oonAded 10 devote thnmselvas 10 h
Win eatnes nts, the government proposes 10 make an
eort 10 baseJ up this Improvement that society may
soon CONNER ce 70 enjoy the numerous benefits winch
1t 10 calculate d to produce.
The essf ishmon Of courts Of summary Jurisdiction fol
al CONNIE offences 10 also OF the requirements OF the
nsnop and the government viii do all In us power u
lrsttuSe reform that Ia Of 30 much interest
unfi this innovation be realized and The provisions
prom uged, the government proposes TO enact without
oewy, those measures which IL may deem right Il
MAKE elective sbe primary guarantees Of the citizens and
70 eradicate the abuses which are opposed
] the free circulation OF the public wealth.
IN respect TO having justice administered gra!ultously