The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-20

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yrsA csuz, April 8, 1859.
IS Hysianrs, Rfsss Mei.sne, has just presented to
h ssas,ss 4bt Fnsssasss MS ereoent AIS Envoy Elk
gr.fnsnJrr Master PieIipolentiaIy OF ths United
Ssss rey1hic, thus solemaly rerogazing
ls 9sasaa.saA sosernEaen, of his Excellency senior
H. s-sas szfssarron hasten to communicate 70 your
91ss ry tbs pleasing event. which has been duly csie
cs1a ar N order that you may make il known To the
.ssssae q yo1r state.
!. an evsnt OF great Importance 1t begins with due
tny the exterior lie of the administration of his Excel
Fsfrrade in;rlgaes rhsch haze much retarded the
tUprh o. the good cause, and rendered bloody and
disastrous the contest which Mexico yet sustans against
her ancient oppressors. IL will open new era IN the
relations OF two nations who commence 10 understand that
tleir prosperity is mutual and that, united, they may
deiy the world and regulate the destnes Of huna
nifty while opposed they would only facilitate the dom
neeng preensions Of the common enemies OF democracy
and would only induce not their own destrucou which
fortunately impossible but the retardaton OF their
rapd and updeveloped prosperity.
Let government enjoy relations which, until now,
has not been able 10 secure, and Il will achieve the
happy settlement of ratcidai contest which has almost
brought the republic to its last agonies aad has entirely
overturned social order II WILL moreover very eiiec-
lively contribute, the termination OF the contest, 70
siapish order in place Of the chaos which the length OF
the struggle and its consequent Decentralization have pro
dured.
HIS Excelency being we'd to enter upon entirely
new, frank decorous policy with the United States,
VIII AVOID oharishpg that iusensae spirit OF aaagonlsm
which arrayng the democrats Of the world IN hostility TO
other, only given rein TO skui and machiavein
jesutism II will unite the conscientious and enlightened
both countries who perceive that in each there
esmsbe qualities which should be developed, and vices
which well regulated patriotism should endeavor 10
tirpsie will unite the men of good feeling and elevated
character in both countries, who do not believe, with
uohbes that the natural state OF mankind, but
who united IN the Christian spirit Of fraternity, do not
thk the destiny of Is to DESTROY but that it
is 10 love and assist each other Finally il oiu unitc he
eoasts Whs think that rich and p0ioerft neiahbor is
and offers more advantages than desert deoas
taird b MISERY and desotdtt0',.
We anticipate that these sentiments OF Humanitarian
bepevolence will soon be communlcat d in solemn aud
oin 10 the citizens and subjects OF all other
Even without yet having public relations with
them ali the foreigners who have communicated With his
Exceency Senior Juarez arc convinced OF the desire OF
bis administration to preserve peace, friendship and union
with all.
I. is, moreover to be anticipated that shall easily
enter upon this course in view Of the character OF the
Hon. Mr. McLane, who has received a proof Of
sieraton the Senate Of his country by unanimous
confirmation Of his appointment. What We have already
been able judge OF him eouvnces Of the elevation
Of his views the rectitude OF his intentions, and the
loyalty and frankDess Of his character.
Your Excellency may be assured that we have q
new and powerful element for securing peace, order
OCAMPO.
PARTICULARS OF THE ATTACK OK THE CAPITAL
COUNCIL OF wAR-NAHEs OF THE LEADERS IN THE
ATTACK AND DEFEScg-MExIco THE cgSray OF
sCENt-DEskRTIoSs FEox TIE CsSrzALLsrs-
EcHEAGARAY JOINS TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF TEE PEOPLE, ETC
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vEA Czrz. April =. 1853.
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sS1es-ss un,svorxoe 80 ,oe 1o-sN Ans TOR parralrs
accounts, 70 Ihose Of tie re1aA-y va-s! En,
tro ali affairs al The capital
According TO these, "ae loyal army inscribed oo ;a.s
day glorious page its aunss-ihe salvation OF TIA
capital Of the republic from the fury OF the consitu
uonaist hordes-but q page written IN Mexican
blood" The attack was made under the Immediate
command Of Alvarez, ZAragoza and Quiroxa, and be-
ginning at daylight, lasted until noon. The numpor
tuiioua troops engaged therein IA not staed but
could not well have been than three thousand.
They entered the city in three different columns by tho
Calzadas Be'en Veronica and San cosme-a1 strongly
barcaded and numerously defended. The ias mentioned
works protecting the ctadcs, To have been most
vigorously assaed and upon them four several attacks
Der of cops,tu,opas,s killed WAS al Art reported to be
6vehupdred. The bulletin OF the 4th, however brings
up to eight hundred The loss the other side is also
confessed TO have been great but. Of course, claimed
10 be ess than that or the assallanis.
five are 10 believe tue journal from which copy, the
attack was deliberate one ana fully discussed the night
officers present. ten said TO have been opposed TO IT,
but the other four-Avarez, Zsragoza, Quiroga, ana
upsn their opinion that, ''it now going on nearly
two weeks they had been before the capital, 1t was
e vsas% Th ne ocnss AM une
nently mentioned, AZ akng part In the defence
the commandant chief and Governor Corona Generals
Veez Monterde, Guitisn Meta, he hero of Ahuaulco
Gutierrez Orhuela Rosas Lands and Aaro, and Coloues
laboada Bslara and Mrsmon, brother OF the President
The corps upon which Tell the brunt Of the conflict we're
ha and TnFAT iRht
Infantry !" aud Sierra Gorda" They are very highly
praised for their conduct, 1t being difficult at times 70
ras them from going In pursuit Of the enemy" Their
Try religion" q country" and the never.to-
De.forgotten name Of OsoIlos"
This ia the reactonary account Of the engagement
series OF engagements the I'd but that adds that
he consttuopalists continued their attacks, In skrmish
pg parties during the whole Of that evening from which
may infer that the repuse serious after ALL
similar attack was made the next evening and the can
nonadng kept up till late hour Of the night OF the
suit however, we have no detailed account though is
certain that the conslituonalists finally compelled
10 retire.
The affair Of the I'd was thought worthy by Governor
Corona Of special congratuatory addresses to bis army
and the people Of the capital In the former she sautes
bis fellow soldiers and thanks them for their noble conduct
IN the name Of the people whom their valor had saved
In the latter he gives expression his profound graft
Jude to his fellow citizens for their ready obedience tbs
and the prompttude With which they second
ed bis Efforts Nor will he ever FORGE the i'm oorant ser
vices which the municipal corps aud the civic guard
posed Of all classes Of society rendered in the grave crisis
through which they have passed"
Wnole interest," oil the civil 30 lately cOnCcn-
raed here at Vera Cruz Is tranferred 10 the capital
The number Of constitutional troops surrounding 1t the
ath inst our latest advices is variousy estmated at
600 to $1,000 men Degollado there aud Alvarez, aud
Camano and vlalba and Incstra, with their several
commands and Pueblita, from Quereta-o and Ziazia,
from the army Of the North, their way thther
Gsrzi, the intrepid Governor Of Tamaupls leaves here
day With 500 men for the grand battle field The
IN per takes them up as far Tuspsn whence the arch
20 tnc capital IL shorter and every way better.
n ihc other band the reactionarcs are Fastening with
n al eeed rom every quarter TO the relief Of the be-
seeed san Luis mas been Abandoned and roluca, To-
ancineo and other points and their garrsons into
tho capital Marquee having abaaioned Guadalaara is
also Oh the way thther with 500 The night OF the
Sd be slept at Tepe, and the would be the Valley
OF Mexico Negrete and Cobos, also, OF Miramons expe-
don 10 Vera Cruz, have left Ozabs with 500 men, 500
Of them cavalry, for the point Tracouis holding
the Cumbres Of Aculcneo they go round by the 0aci
road. hiramon himself is believed, will try TO pene-
trate to the capital In disguise by direct road
through the mountain pseses.
Within week, then, nearly the entire active force OF
the republic, constituonalsts aud resctionsts will be
front TO front on one battle ed and II blood Is split
will not be for want OF opportunity As the reanlt
no one can preict IT, We only tell the relations Of
the parties at any given time On the 4h our latest
date the reactonss mad full possession Of the capital