The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-11

proper remedy, seems TO rs, would De Tor
the Mint to cease coming copper cents for
some time to come, and to get Congress to
pass law by which the spurious coin of this
denomination, by which we are flooded, would
be driven out of circulation. A copper coin
age is great accommodation to the poor, but
latterly it has been multiplied to an extent
which is - productive of inconvenience and
loss to them as II IL to the rest of the COM
muDity.
The News nom Observation-Disclosures or q
oeoasg Change.
The news from Mexico which we publish
elsewhere today shows that the civil war
which Is devastating that unfortunate country
u no nearer q solution than It has been at any
previous moment
After the defeat Of Miramon at Vera Cruz,
which was brought about by the Intervention
Of this country, in capturing the steamers
laden with material to enable him to take that
city, Ursga gave now impulse to the const-
tuHonal cause, by organizing an army in the
North and capturing San Luis Potosi and some
other cities. It was then seen that the church
party was placed on the defensive, and that the
loss Of an important battle Ia the field might
lead to its complete overthrow. Instead OF
this event occurring, several others have taken
place, which leave the two parties in their re-
spective positions, but with greatly diminished
hopes and resources. In the city of Mexico
Zulosga endeavored to Gust Miramon, and fail
ed, but revealed to the public the existence
of . serious split 10 the church party.
This event was followed by the failure Of
Jecker, Tore x Co., the bankers who have
been supplying the Miramon government with
nearly all the money it has been able to obtain.
These events made the result of sdefeat in the
field still more critical for the cause of the
church.
We now learn that Uraga instead Of waiting
for the enemy In the field, joined Ogazon in the
attack on the church forces under VOL, in the
city of Guadalsjara, and has been taken priso-
ner, and his forces utterly routed. Concurrent
with this event, we have the failure of the trea
ty between our government and Mexico, by
which the constitutional authorities hoped
to obtain resources. In addition to
these, 1t Is stated that ministerial
crisis exists at Vera Cruz, and that Lerdo, the
ablest minister and statesman of the day
In Mexico, Is about to retire In disgust. The
point of difference between Lerdo aud his col
lesgues Il, that the former inclines to Q COM
promise with the army, which shall separate IT
from the church and give peace to the republic,
while President Jusrez and others insisted on
continuing passive resistance to both church
and army, leaving the country to the desolation
that such course must produce.
When this ministerial crisis occurred at Vera
Cruz advices of the failure of the treaty In the
Senate at Washington had not been received
there. 1t is not improbable that this event will
tend to hasten some change In the condition of
Mexican affairs. The idea Of third party,
which shAll not have the Questionable features
Of either Of the present combatants, Is begin
ming to prevail, and we should not be surprised
to see sudden change take place. The ex-
istiDg parties have brought themselves and the
country to the extreme point Of exhaustion,
and unless they are prepared to admit the
complete dissolution of the republic, the pre-
sent contest must be stopped.
THE PRINCE OF WAls' VIsIr TO CANADA
Elsewhere viii be found report of the pro-
ceediDgs of the committee appointed to make
arrangements for the reception Of the Prince
Of Wales at Toronto. II will be seen that, not
withstandipg the show Of enthusiasm got up
by our Canadian neishbon In connection with
the visit Of the young Prince-their future
sovereign-they are sorely troubled to provide
for the expenses attending It. There is no
greater test of sincerity than an appeal to the
pocket The Toronto people, we must say, do
not appear TO be animated by overpowering
feelings of gladness on this interesting occa-
sion.
The question raised at this meeting was,
whether the money required To make suitable
arrangements for the Princes visit should be
voted by the City Council or raised by volun-
tary subscription. From the statements made
by the opponents Of the first Of these sugges.
lions, 1t will be seen that grave doubts were
entertained whether the imposition Of tax Of
three York shillipgs head for such purpose
would be cheerfnlly submitted to by the great
body Of citizens. When ex.Sherir Jarvis
stated that he had no doubt that
$4,000 could be raised by voluntary
subscription to defray the necessary
expenses, he was interrupted by loud cries In
the negative. Finally, after great deal Of
discussion, 1t was agreed that the proper mode
OF raising the money was through tho Common
Council, and that their action should be SUBJ
mitted to the general body Of taxpayers for
approval.
Should the Prince Of Wales do M the honor
Of visiting our port, we can promise him not
only that bis reception shall be such as BELTS
bis rank, but that no word Of the cost shsll
reach his ear. When we undertake TO offer the
Inequalities Of our city to any one we are not