The New York herald., 1862-01-30

regards cotton proves this Pacific agitation Ooud surely
ruin the English ogarchy, military agitation may It.
Na therefore, that IL ,uil seek its salvation.
THE INVASION OF MEXICO.
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Omcial Statement OF the Case or the Re-
ter OF Foreign Affairs to the Mexican
Consul in London.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE LONDON TINES.
The future denics Of the whole continent of America
subject that must deeply engage the attention @ all uao
atre 10 see hs cause Of liberty prosper The republic of
Is not my intention the unhappy struggles
which have convulsed that country. j simply desire to
perform duty by requesting the favor Of the
10 your of the accompanying document from his
Exceency tho Minister Of Foreign Affairs trust the
worry important interests Of British subjects which are
which hitherto has always successfully swayed the coun
sells Of the Mexican Cabinet, will be deemed suicient
:po9gy for on your HS
MEXICAN CONSULATE, LoNDoS, Jan. 8, 1862
LETTER FROM THE MEXICAN MINISTER.
NATIONAL PALACE, MEXICO, Nov. %, 1861.
The political events OF the present month have 80
full Of promise for tho Of general peace
that even the most discontinued looked forward with
hope 10 the future The small Of reaconary
troops every where defeated and routed had
the most desperate had taken refuge in the mountains
reduced 70 mere gang Of robbers these punished
~ they deserved whenever they fell into the hands the
government forces whose activity has sackensd
single moment, re establishing mail communication and
restoring all possible security to the roads, Thus before
the end Of the present year public tranquility would
have been insured.
Unfortunately this glorious perspective is now clouded
~ international difficulties; new and grave dangers
threaten the republic and the government The Of
the nth OF July last had led to suspension Of diplomatic
relations between this country and the of
France and England. The liberal government Of Mexico,
deeply impressed with the importance ef maintaining
renresentatvs being 70 sssst ne IN
their intentions TO indemnify British sufferers treaty
70 restore the previous good was formally
concluded the 2lst inst between Sir Charles L. Wyke
and this government subject " the ratification Of Con-
gress.
about TO be brought to favorable termination
the intelligence previously received-that Spain was
about to make . hostile attack against Mexico
was confirmed In unmistakeable manner. TAat
country tUhich has frequently endedrored 20 fasn
quarrel on u.s. has at laft openly declared unless
other demands WITHOUT hoscing to ,vhdt they may be
0de. This news has naturally created great excite
msnt throughout ane republic, and the government,
10 pacify the country has to recall It's troops
attend to the organization OF its citizens ,co hare
foced IN from every part to assist in repelng this Spanish
iapGsiCn
History furnishes no parallel Of government deter
mined to do right with antecedents less free blame
than the present subject to such pressure at such mo-
ment from foreign Powers, from whose civilization and
humane principles might have been expected that
least for the interests Of their subjects they would
have their moral support the restoration
and reorganization Of an adm nsraon that by thousand
proofs has shown its noble desire TO establish itself firm
y on the principles of legality liberty aud ORDER under
which other countries have prospered.
Without the extreme severity Of England, France and
Spain the present government uihin year icoud hdpe bee,
IN position not only TO meet It's pecunidry engagements but
70 haze gcen and lasting guarantees TO nd,ires and
But the spirit of faction, which has never ceased to
exert its perncous influences at those Courts has ruled
public opinion. recapituating IN order to present
have occurred in different and distant periods and
very different circumstances to the present. without
memberng that in order to revenge party quarres pro
voked by foreign Powers 1t not only involves ruin the
country but also to those whose interests
with II.
With respect the pecunary engagements it mus, be
stated that prior to tho law Of the 18th OF July credit
ors Of the English Convention were punctuay paid and
that the due 10 France scarcely reached 5000
that for compensation due Great Britain its repre
sentative had acknogledgd that the constitutional govern.
net could not be held ameae for the robbery perprded
By n. rebels at the British Legation; and further that the
other demands OF England, which OF different cha
racter, would bo met In conciatory by this 60
vernment. Finally, with respect to Spain 4 had been
notified TO that government that this administration was
eager 10 remove oil difficulties created by the exraordi
mary circumstances that have agtated tho country and
ready 70 enter into negotiations that might lead to
honorable settlement.
Congress has annued tho law Of the l7h Of July last
and thus the Of the suspension Of diplomatic rea
tions between this country and the Legations Of England
and France was removed and Il was thought with jus
tce that the Of those Powers who being
the spot could best Judge and position would
assist in smoothing the difficulties that existed with other
countries 1Asss hopes are frustrated; the storm has burst
on
The republic having passed through the perils Of
civil war with every prospect Of lasting pcace offered
throw these blessings Spain, without discussion
has come among us with IRE and sword
The constitutional government loses opportunity 10
support order and morality Upon the OF the
Minister OF Finance Senior Gonzalez E,hsverria was ap
pointed In his stead and proof Of the public conf.
dence upon the of this gentleman into the Cabi
net capitalists came forward TO help the Minister out of
his pecunary difficulties, lending him 500 900 without
interest or other guarantee than the word OF the govern
ment.
The public establishments for education and fine arts
aswe all charitable institutions supported by govern
mont, have been cared for Notwithstanding the none.
tary Of the country and the deporabe
state hoy were left in by the reaconary party; the
modification Of the customs laws s under cons dsra.
ton and with the exception Of the few gangs Of robbers
the country In rcpose and the principles Of reform
adopted by the nation were being developed.
II fresh caamities are In store this government has not
provoked them and Is nsryore determined not spare
any means TO avoid hem ~ pacific REASONABLE tcay but
iso 10 use all fs energies % uphold Me nafionnf honor
This communication Is made TO you la order you
may use IL In any way that your well known real and
patriotism may point ont order modify public opinion
s0fh rguTd this country aud that Justice may
through the medium OF the public press Of Great Britain
With these expressions and the assurance Of nv csssm
land risndship, MANUEL NJ. DE ZAMAC0NA,
Minister Tor Foreign AnaisS.
6enor Don JAMES T.. HART, Mexican Consul in london