The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-18


he in danger he has fairly sneaked under the protection
of foreign flag.
In my previous letter gave you full particulars up VI
tie 2sh. Political events since that date have been con-
fined 10 the organization OF the Electoral Juna and the
forming Of platform for the new governments.
On the 3Jh the Electoral Junta was called !ngether
There were cne hundred and fifty members but instead
Of their being taken from all classes Of society as pro-
follows
lawyers 81
ueneIas. ~
Priests, cooneis and office and job seekers o.
Total. .........,............ l60
OF these $50 members eff tho Electoral Junta there ara
not than city liberals and Of liberals and mode
radios not onehaf of the whole number. Robles was
verdan enough to appoint saas represent him in the
naming Of his portion Of the members of the Juna and
as salas is conservation of the raDkest kind ii s not
wonderful that the Junta is anything but moderado in M
composition.
The Junta opened and liberal elected as presiding
officer. This was done TO commit the liberal party To
member Of Japta then explained the urgent necessity
for .h- Immediate organization OF government No
government existed and therefore, revenues coud be-
collected The army could be paid and the country
required its services at once This speech was replied "a
by call for platform for the new government 10 this
connection 1t was stated that thd government might
else Plan Of the 23d not having been sufcientv er
plicit somewhat lengthy discussion here followed in
which the platform party carried the day commission
was apnontef TO draw MP the PLATFORM and these Soons
were given until to-day TO conclude their work
During yesterday the chances for the election Of Robes
that Robes will stand chance whatever Of election
The candidates to be voted for
Salas Santa Annals advccae), Agustin urbidc, ana
Miramon, Echeararay
You will observe that the ramc Of Jaarez il not in ,b
nst and believe pc viii not get vote. 1t possb'a
that when the election Nv concs or which nav bS
tomorrow Monday ever of the narrca above
think, get half dozen votes iurbide viii no. get
over dozen to twenty, and Robes more than my
salas as the warming pan for Santa Anna can have a
large vote As the friends Of these three are of ha
candidates and run but The supporters of Echea-
garay win likely 60 for the candidate and as
urbde's friends do not think much Of Robes they will
likely split up and aid equally the two principal sides
So clear is to the friends of Robes that he cannot be
elected President that last night and the forenoon of to-
day they have been working change the Plan Of the
23d, and declare another in favor Of triumvrae They
hope thereby TO be able 20 work matters suit them
What they are o gain BY this not clear Robes has
already proved himself a weak man. in comparison To
other asprants in this country. On the 23d a he might
have done anything he pleased, but he has dy daled
giving to this party and to that until he laughed az
by all Should he be one of triumyrate be would ba
but cypher or beat once kicked out; nothing
certain.
While this compromise movement is going ON in this
city the country is completely abandone1 the band
and 1t Is hard TO say why they have not attacked
here From news received last night is very probable
that the Peace Commissioners lately captured the road
who has thema liberal chief by the name Of CarvaJals
guerilero Of long standngs not distinguished for his
for the Commissioners Carvaal repudates notons OF
peace and unfortunately he but one Of many chiefs Of
The liberals have made great a,ances since the revo-
luton in this capital. They havAo6w the whole Of the
State Of Vera Cruz under their dominion and have lately
taken several villages in the State Of Guanajuato.
Mramon is chasing Dcgollado, and DegoIlado il re-
treating with his forces toward Corna on the Pacific
coast.
Blanco, with Conriado Pueblta Huerta, &C., and
large forces are coming toward Mexico again. These
the troops who have entered the State OF Guanauao and
likely this have taken the capital Of that State It Is
not at all improbable that these hordes Of liberals may
pay US a visit early in this month"; and So that We viii
have another change OF government
The prospect looks exceedingly gloomy for the year
come and promises more changes and distress than
we have had in the past twelve months. In 1858 va
had four or fve actual changes Of government In
the first place. the resignation Of Comonfort to Juarez;
the fight OF Juarez and Comonort temporary police go-
vernment; election Of Zuoaga to the supreme power:
moderate rule under Zuoaga with Eguero the head Of
Padre Miranda at the front; pronuhciamito Ayutla,
by which Echeagaray declared himself President; pro-
Robles made Military Chief and Zuloaga forced 10
leave the palace We are without any government
These are the changes for 0ns ysar in this city aud this
c The fine cities Of Guadalaara, Guanajuato and San
Luis Potosi have been completely destroyed by thu
changes and disorders Of the past year.
Notwithstanding famine stares US in the face the
spirit Of disorder was never more rife than at this mo-
mcnt Local animosities the increase, and tha
hatred for foreigners remains the
can now assert 70 you fact that the object Of the
the affairs Of MEXICO The reason Admiral Peraud has not
taken active steps already he found that the
representations Of de Gabrac to the French govern
ment not truthful Admiral Peraud has, therefore,
written TO his government to this effect, and 10 now wait
ing for other instructions The French government has,
without doubt committed itself with the Spanish govern
ment the Mexican question, and notwithstanding the
great secrecy with which all matters in French diplomacy
are managed this France cannot the charRe
of having designs on this fine country.
The appearance three English vessels at Vera Crux
has great significance and still Importance must ba
attached to the appointment Of the Hon. Mr. Mathews To
The position Of Secretary 10 the British Legation in Nexco
Mr. Mathews rs well known in the United States having
served British Consul At Charleston and Philadelphia
and those who know him must know that his appointment
the secretaryshp Of legation matter Of COM
monplace. His abilities not Intended for the nero
copying Of documents written by person Of less capacity
than himself His services Colonial Governor on two
occasions, and as member Of Parliament ft him for an
emergency such an has up In connection with the
destiny Of Mexico appears 70 clear that very soon
We shall see the game England has 70 play In connection
with this Franco spansh alliance against Mexico. Ny
opinion IL that Mr. Mathews mission 70 Mexico now
Stunning as is, will prove very similar 10 that Of Mr.
Pakenhan in the year 1888, when France tried gain
permanent oothod in Mexico. II not improbable that
the Anglo French alliance may be broken the Mexican
question. Who thought would prove Of such i'm
portance in the history Of the world9
General Alvarez Recognises Juarex.
laarn nfroxy,t tho Vara