The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-21


climate government which has not ceased 70 exist lot
single day, whose legitimacy emanates from tse nstsu.
lions Of the country and the win o. .ne os.no'
solely because several Of tho foreign representatives
chose to treat with such The government cannot
be responsible for this OF diplomacy nor Tor the
oS foreign ministers with that faction The
government win exercise rights with moderation and
dignity viii provoke no Isan an rauSS
with all nations and TO fulfil all the international engage
ments to which bound by treaties and by the law OF
friendly nations been badly informed OF the situa
ton OF Mexico Efforts on the part Of the government
will be made have the truth known; and, guided BY
spirit of Cancellation and JUSTICE the government will en-
deavor regulate In satisfactory manner all pending
questions by the best possible means pracsed through
the civilized world, for maintaining harmony and
concord amongst friendly nations.
The publication Of this able document which Is from
the Of Senior Zarco has caused gooo effect upon the
foreign representatives. NJ de Ssligny has already
called at the Mexican Foreign Office and made certain
proposals 70 recognise and the Prussian Minister who
vernment on Saturday las. MIR. Mathews would recog
MISE his instructions and the particular state OF
France and England only remain to recognise. Tho
spanards of will not recognise after the reat
ment their Ambassador has received here and at Vera
Cruz Here II Is confidently expected that Spain will de-
clare in consequence Of these events-Ojaai for
then all the troubles OF this country could ana doubt
less would be speedily terminated war with Spain!
What visions rise up before the excited eyes or the Anne
rican fbuster and the sqnatter of the frontier The
beautiful nand OF Luzcn, with her hundreds Of
a war with Spain TO take away from the United
States ali her fighting element that is corrodng and
spontaneously exploding the great detriment OF tho
Northern Colossus The only present misfortune for both
xico and the United States the fear that Spain may
back down and swallow or take In good part the ntcrna
topa insults heaped upon her BY Mexico. This, fear,
she may do.
The government unfortunately lie acting with the
necessary vigor its efforts completely crush the
remnants OF the old clergy faction Hopes are enter.
staired that from aud henceforward there will be
change for the better but far they certainly have been
f(nI ftatr
writing from Pueba under date of the 3lst ult says
Our authorizes here do not TO comprehend that
the revolution is only smothcrod not estngushei; for
the embers still exist aud very ittle would blow them
into flame IL very energetic steps be not taken we
shall have reaction again before six months pass
The clergy here have money, which they offer freely
o seduce the dcontented to 60 and swell the ranks OF
Vcaro. 1t is SAID they have dies and coming
money out of the church plate, viii they took
conceal when they shoul1 have delivered IL up
The reactonst officers, dismissed the service, hold
secret meetings IN The company Of priests and riars
proclamation, signed by Zuloaga, has been posted
On the street oorpers declaring u and void ali the Gre
form Gecreesn
Men of sterling liberal principles who aspire only to
see this country happy and prosperous under consttu
ona government, view the situation with distrust and
presage melancholy results from the apparent apathy
and vacillation of the government
Similar complaints come from all quarters. In the
district Of Cuenayaca where Zuloaga Cobos and Ncario
operating the forces OF the government have made
headway whatever and the state OF that section Of
country is most dep!Orsbe.
Mea still has his WY in the Sierra Gorda From
letter dated san Luis otosi January 2S, which have
just received. make the following extract
Meia lost zoo men killed at Roverde-amongst them
ing at the time upon San Luis He has since been Joined
by Marquee, Carlos, Miramon, Chacon and q
squad Of clergy officers from Mexico and they are
from some source very soon we s,an certainly
be invaded and then shall have repetition Of the
atrocities that were committed at R0verde, viZ-the
sackng OF the shops and private houses the violating Of
women, without respect to age or rank, and the
numbering of all who do not sympahize with the
lqrpy in Of Narfar Norn
we have garrison OF only five hundred men, who will
run tho first intmation Of the approach Of the enemy
What is the government doing with Is 0O men in Mexi
cor Are they still drinking champagne and negectng
the necessities OF the country DO they forget that San
Luis Potesi still forms part OF the repubicY If Meia
here foreigners will unquestionably meet with
harsh treatment. Do therefore, pray you, urge the
to act at once and to some purpose for
protection.
So far hear OF relief having gone TO San Luis but
suppose the government will be moved TO action.
Yesterday number of persons known to be at work
for the enemy were put under arrest and walked OIL TO
prsen, This step will doubtless check the impuden;
mapnSr in which many persons have cen at work TO
sive Of the vaticum 10 get up disur Dances The
other night of the churches the vaticum started
followed by lot OF women with bells IN their hands
large crowd was at once raised, and the police were
obliged to interfere and make several arrests may
say by way OF explanation that the stupid old ceremony
OF accompanying the viatcum with bell boy has been
suppressed by the government aud the clergy therefore,
got these old women to make fools OF themselves.
The election returns from the States already received
chow decided majority for Senior Ierdo over his two
pettos Juarcz and 0rtega and believe is pretty
enerally conceded that the next constitutional
resident Of Mexico will be Don Miguel Ierdo
Tejada the first man who gave the arst law that
ct the whole clergy force in action against the liberal
Iarty The final and official declaration OF the choice OF
the nation will be made known until the third Sunday
OF April next when the electoral congress TO meet in
this capital
There important from the interior Of the
public where yhng appears TO be going smooth
ly under the constitutional organizations.
Senior Zarco circular, under date Of 25h ult sets
nsh Ambassador the Charge of Guatemala and the Popes
Nupcio.
the time the constitutional government was established
there but ignored its existence and here where
notwithstanding Msmons defeat at siao ne gave every
aid to that chief and In great measure sustained him In
the brief he afterwards had Besides these objec
tons public opinion was oppoed to Senior Pacheco which
the government had 10 respect
Senior Neri del Barrio a notorious partisan OF the
reaction besides being subject to all the objections made
against Senior paeheco.
senior d. Luis Cementi Archbishop OF Damascus Is DO.
clsred to have diplomatic character and considering
the hos lty Of the clergy in the late struggle is thought
well that he should depat the country This act not
intended as an attack upon the church the government
respects the liberty or Coincidence
Nothing said in this circular about Senior Pastor who
has doubtless received notice that his order Of expulsion
was given under a msapprehenson n facts.
BY decree OF the President civil law is 10 be estab
lished throughout the country We hope this may last
The President under date of the 25t ult gives notice
70 the persons Interested In the conduca taken by Gen
nogoado at Launa SEGA, In September last TO appoint
agent with full powers 10 treat with the govern
for the regulation OF the payments. SO far as
foreigners concerned to whom nearly all the money
belongs strongly suspect that they will be contonted
TO leave their the hands OF their representa-
tives until they properly arranged.
The Indians Of Sonora who have been in revolt Tor
several months during which time they have commit.
many atroces have recently been defeated by the
combined forces Of Alamos and Fuerte, in Sinaloa-
General j. N. Almonte, Mexican Minister at Paris has
no, only been stripped Of his diplomatic char acer but
has been declared expelled from the Mexican army by
the decree % the 9th OF December last.
Seniors Gomez Zarsgoza Aramberri Blanco and others
have arkei that Gen vautr be brought 10 trial for his
violation Of the constitution and the laws In general
General Lopez uraga has arrived In the city. There IL
some anxiety TO know in what capacity this gentleman
is to be employed by the government.
Obituary.
DEATH OF non. CORNELIUS W. LAWRENCE.