The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-21

doing nothing, although numerically they have much tn,
stronger force In the reld
During the whole Of January great deal o. sickness
prevailed here owing TO the ncemency Of the weather
which has been something very uncommon for Mexico.
Yesterday the British Minister paid his respects TO MIRA
mon. Is not this too bsdY The outrageous conduct OF
Mr. Otway recognizing Miramon President has placed
EDgisbmen as low here Americans have been piaced
by the neglect 1t was only afew weeks
since that this same British Minister demanded Of Presi
dent Zuloaga the dismissal OF Mramon from command in
the because OF his ourages on British subjects al
| San Luis Poiosi and other places
One of Mr Forsy particular friends by the name OF
Toussig has lately been thrown in prison, and st re-
mans there, for making out claim against Mexico.
What charge there against him has not been made pub
lie il supposed that the silver bars have had some
thing to do with II.
Mexico, Feb. S, 1859.
The Thread Of Affairs Merico-HoD Robes oas ocer-
th,own and Miramon made President-Ploes and Coun.
terplots-Who the Conservative characterization
Of The Party-Tan to Attack Vera Crs, DC, de-
The which have taken place in this unor-
tunate republic since Gen. Echeagaray pronounced in
Ayolty, the 10th December last, worthy of
else narration in order give idea Of present
state of this country.
Echengaray pronounced claiming plan different from
that which settled with Robes with the of
those who had taken part the revuson For this the
garrison did not second H. and the raised which
appeared under date of the Odd From the moment that
the change accomplished the conservatives showed
themselves disconnected, well the clergy, who
feared that the liberal party would possess itself OF the
situation and that might suffer the consequences which
it feared with much reason Senior Robles-a man Of
little prestige in the army, without great abilities, and
timid a northumberland not obtain all the adj
vanages he detred and he left notable individuals that
he supposed his friends, to take part in the Junta
For this reason the ver6caon OF the election, he
discovered that which had before been seenthat
s that the chief Of the movement would not be named
President Mramon--a decided defender OF the clergy,
malicious by instinct conservative from convenience-as
the majority Of votes, and proclaimed President of
the repubcunderstandng by 'the republic the Valley
of Mexico and the capitals of one two other States.
From the moment that Robes observed his defeat he
humbled himself before the idol and endeavored by every
means in his power to be grateful.
Mramon, who knew the course OF all rebelions. and
who Rad seen the elevation OF Zuloagaa dull and unpopu
lar utnony because he chief Of the brigade which
pronounced in facnbaya repealed with indignation the
proposition made by Robes Of secondng the movement OF
the 23d Of December and threatened with punishment
those who figured in that movement. II another
thing when he knew his election; but it then
late and he bad the consequent necessity Of appearing
faithful although from that time he determined to
possess himself Of the Presidency, making victim of the
ridiculous parsonage who, through pure form, he saw
himself compromised TO replace.
THIS nigh. not have been easy if the generals and the
which they agreed to declare; but the generals with
very few exceptions had arrived at the grade
which they enjoyed by means Of mutines, aud the
masters. Honor and decency have disappeared from
among all of them; and the long account of the disor
ders Mexico does not prove that which have just said
the circumstances which have occurred since the 23d OF
December until the date at which write, ought to be sniff
cient to demonstrate the necessity for great reformation
in the army which the scourge Of society and the
most powerful obstacle TO the progress and advance of the
country
Before proceeding with nv statement cannot forbear
calling your attention to the style which the socaled
General Miramon in referring 10 the defenders
of order and of legality He calls them bandits,
nlrinU
the most Injurious epthets; while the bandits the
assassns the incendaries, the malicious, those who
rampe upon everything the reactionists and their
leaders at whose head stands Mramon. What has this
tiger done? What have Zuoaga Cobos, Echeagaray, Mar
ques Pima. Haro DaZa and others who might be named
10 any extentwhat have they donef What have Equero,
the priest Miranda, Janrcgui, Gorrin, Azcarate, and
others whom I do not mention, done? But
these those who defend the religion Of Him
crucGed; they the defenders Of guarantees
who mock and rdcue whatever there noble and sacred
in society. Compare the conduct Of the socaled
government of this city with the pursued by that
which, established in Vera Cruz, represents legality
What contrast thus presented Here the most re.
abuse Of power the insult Of persons and the
page o property there the respect and the consdera
ton Of the rights of fellow czens. And nevertheless,
TO extend 10 its fellow citizens the protection which
they are obliged to provide; and do not object, but
of their national rights. The first step which must be
taken the day which the constitutional government is
re established in this city to expe those unworthy
representatives. who have miserably abused their position
From Queretaro, MiramoD notified Robes Of his desre
establish the Plan racubaya came Chapu
tepec. Now profting by intrigue and by threaten
ing he succeeded in being recognized as Chief
and having everything placed at his disposition causing
the pusanimous Robes deliver the command old Gen.
Saas Afterwards he issued decree and the oath OF last
month Zuoaga returned 10 the National Palace But the
youthful sramon did not sacrifice the Presidency to the
card dealer without previously demanding that should
be renounced in the moment Of his new entrance to su
preme power
From the moment that Zuloaga found himself at the
head OF the government he manifested but little DISPOSE
ton TO fulfill the compromises which agreed to- and
thought that he could play with Mramon as he had played
with Comopfort A new nfamy was OF little account to
him, who had committed many; but Mramon demanded
his surrender. and he had to succumb. He issued a
Decree establishing the form of procedure for the cleo
ton Of President case of resignation. The called
representatives of the states that named by zoaga
according to the Plan Of Tacubaya 10 be convened
and then this could resign Miramon bad not foreseen
that which would succeed; which that he would not
obtain majority Fearful Of what might so occur and
as he was Ambitious Tor the Presidency in any
abolish the decree Of which ! have made mention,
and to declare that he was the power to desig
nate the substitute President naming the aspiran with
out opposition 1t thus condrmed but this did
satisfy the young general Zuloaga remained with the
title OF President for the time being and became con-
slant threat to the substitute This title entered
his cacuatons when he refused to accept the Presidency
which the voters of the Janta convened by Robes
ferred upon him. Notwithstanding, he accepted, was
sworn and took possession the "a of the present month
in the Hall of Am AMBASSADORS.
Iuloaga, Escheagaray Robes, Salas, Zuloaga again,
and yramon. have filled the par. of Presidents of the
conservative party in forty days Whaa party and what
But the men of retrogresson must give way to those
who make efforts for the advancement OF society, which
cannot be detained however much the clergy and the de-
tenders of titles and privileges may strive.
MiramoD now talks OF going to Vera Cruz, and makes
significant preparations for colossal enterprise. This
is the most ecacious means Of drawing money from the
clergy and from the rich He says and in this appears
TO me that he speaks with proprley that it is ndspensa
bic to be master OF the first port Of the republic But is
this easy? The result will tell.
Our Guanajuato Correspondence,
GuASAJuATo, Jan. 81, 1859.
"g'eg otoUt he Occupation of Sonora and Caihuahua
Ci7Hi1on u Western Mezico-Hopes Of the Action Of
Congress, dc, &c.
We are all here very anxious TO hear what be done
n the matter Of Sonora and Chihuahua Wehaye reports
that the occupation is TO take place at once but they
very vague, and one never believe reports here.
sincerely hope may be true, for it would afford an
excellent field for mining people The opportunities of
making money and the security for property here are