The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-05

in treats f the Mexican question: and the probable in
terierec of the two great European Powers 70 cneck
the Anarchy and confusion prevailing "a 'a; 1aaps
cou1ry was pleased 70 suggest myself as su"olo ~
d.date for its throne. could not Oh courso uus iec
catered such notice but as u mas lea 70 repre-
sentaon trust you VIII allow me W felo'e we impress
sion thereby engendered. -,
Continental Journals and my enemies wutchful Of
an onportunity 10 inure in public estimate n, have
embraced this occasion To hod me in tho Hight If
ambitious designing man, seeking only his aggran
dizement and utterly indifferent 70 other considerations
SO that this end be attained.
Allow me, therefore, since the channels which spread
the report closed 10 me, to publicly disclaim your
columns any thought d. sire Of the konor assigned nae
Heir of the Spanish throne by my birthrigh, hope ye
to be King by the election Of the people. But for ne
throne Of Merico has no uuractis do not look upon my
self as party 10 the Plan de Ydndla, Whereby IL pro
vided that Spanish Prince should succeed TO The re,csr then
lost TO the mother country am unknown in Mexico and
have adherents and but few personal friends, among
any OF the parties who divide this distracted country
that could only hope TO occupy its throne by the support
OF foreign bayonets Such course would be utterly
pugnsnt to my ideas, and nothing shall tempt
attain power by the violation OF that liberty Of choice
which have myself invoked and upon which am
tent to rest my claim to the Spanish Crown.
Yo mo that the only true foundation for the
grandeur Of Prince lies in the affection Of his people
AS the nominee of foreigners in Mexico, should always
be looked upon oppressor.
am not claimant to the Spanish throne from per-
sona ambition but from the deep conviction that through
exertions and those Of the liberal party my country
may yet be raised to the position she should occupy
among the free nations Of Europe
Had my Isabella ruled Spain in accordance with
the LIBERAL ideas Of The age, and in coaance Nth the
recdtionsO Of the to great Pors oto supported her cradle
had the moral and material greatness OF the country been
developed by wise laws honestly carried out had civil
and religious liberty been de dctO established and the
wholesome action of free press permitted had nterna
tonal treaties been respected and had my country
voice in the council Of nations in ne Spain occupied
the position due the worth and loyalty Of her individual
sons and to the extent Of her national resources would
have been heard Of claimant TO the throne and
although must always have regarded Queen Isabella
an usurper Of my rights would have cheerfuy acqui-
csced in state Of things whereby the welfare of my
country was assured.
During the thrty-eight years have lived have
until last year taken any part whatever in the political
affairs of my country and If to-day may appear to
those who do not know or are in doubt as to the
tves by which actuated, a mischievcus in
triguer, it will day other be apparent that the
only object have at heart is the welfare Of my native
land.
may or may not, become King Of the ssaniards;
may die in exile embittared by the contrast for
present TO my mind, between the freedom and happi-
of your country and the oppression and msgovern
ment of my own; but be assured of thng-that my
lite is devoted 10 the work for which believe myself
designed.
VIII these ue,cs goa mil understand that cannot be
candidate for the Coicn Of Merico and may lcdre the field
free for Others
Believe me- with tho greatest esteem faithfully yours
JUAN De BOREON.