The New York herald., 1862-04-08
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
Our Vera Cruz Correspondence.


Our Vera Cruz Correspondence.
VERA CRUZ, March 22, 1852.
Nothing but the landing Of two battalions OF French
troops has occurred to disturb the dull monotony Of this
place since my last communication The Spanish and
French troops occupy the places designated in the treaty
at solsdad on the 10th Of last monthvk Orzaba and
Tehuacan-ths city and the castle being garrisoned by
few Spanish and English The troops lately landed i'm
mediatsy left for the interior under command Of the
French General
The English did not march for Cordova the plase desg
mated for them but withdrew all their forces with the
exception of about hundred and few sick. The
English war steamer sanspare left here for Havana In
tow OF the Ariadne, with two hundred and ftytwo sick
on board.
General Prim, Sir Charles wycke and tho French Ad
mra have been at Orzaba the past ten days, preparing
their nai ultmatum, TO bs presented TO the Mexican
government on the fifteenth OF next month They
to meet with poor in this part OF the pro
gramms Of the expedition they do with the other
parts and In this last shey have been trying for ten
days to agree upon something among themselves, and
failing in this important point they sent here yesterday
for Commodore Dunlop and saligny. Dunlop obeyed tn
summons but saligny told them to count him out. He
says he has got instructions Of his own which he shall
carry out regardless Of treaties, promises or anything
else The French are making extensive preparations,
and certainly seem to be in real earnest but they
playing very hazardous game. Tho French Minister
says that upon the arrival Of the largo
daily expected they will take up their line of march
Immediately for the city Of Mexico which city they in
tend TO occupy.
Tho question Of monarchy for this people, with q
foreign prince the throne, is freely discussed in
all circles; but those at all acquainted with
Mexico and its people consider the thing as
impossible, and It IS very clear TO every observer
here that England and Spain will assist to place
king over this people against its wishes. France
seems 10 couct the glory Of ssbting the present Aercan
General Prim's organ distinctly avows that the Gle.
ments Of monarchy do not exist here. And although
the Mexican people seem quietly to abide the result Of
the sway Of foreign Prince and should they be
powered al first they would speedily overthrow such
assured that should England and Spain withdraw from
the alliance she has got before her chds play for the
avowal Of her object, and avowal she must make would
bs the signal Of fearful and bloody struggle The
pursued by the Mexican and
appreciation Csnsure by many for allowing the allied
forces 70 occupy points 10 the interior when 6y compel
longer would have obliged them TO rotire in such
as would have not only dishonoFsd themselves but
have shown 70 the world the imbecility Of the whole
enterprise Others contend that the government have
acted wisely in quietly awaiting the developement Of the
plans Of the Allies and that the representatives Of the
government will meet the allied representatives at ORR
zaba on the 10Th OF next month receive their proposals.
but will not treat with them under any circumstances
bousht into the e and al as
strongly fortified. The plans and intentions Of tho Mex
cans are known TO themselves alone Our Minister
cising more sasacity and good judgment in
this affair than he has witnessed in any
Of their proceedings since his stay among
them. Years will not remove the entailed upon
this country by this bastard expedition originated by
miserable set Of schsming bondhoders, who TO
their unjust ends, sacrifice without mercy the In
NJ and
all other classes.
All business is suspended and the merchants on the
brink Of bankruptcy Not article Of merchandise has
gone the interior since the 10th OF December last
anything from the interior been received at this point
Large numbers OF German residents and merchants the
best class We have here, are leaving the country, and
others would follow could they get out Of tho country
without greater sacrifice than by remaining In it. And
still these invaders 60 with other object than one
own nests, caring nothing for the country or
its people, The feeling against these people by their
Your readers are undoubtedly interested and are
ready to ask what course will the Unitod States
government take. In tho first place II will be
the duty Of the United States to assist Mexico to
sustain her present form Of government; but not
consider treaties or modes Of settlement which look
towards the payment of wckedy unjust claims which
other nations may have against Mexico but rather aid
her in sustaining aud consolidating her form OF
government that she may bo able TO pay all OF her
Just debts. That tho Allied Powers here stand In fear
OF tho United States evident In their very action
10 s hoped that long shall ba In condition say
hands on TO these Powers and TO preserve Monroe
doctrine nvioate without having 10 buy up nations
do 10.
Everything is remarkably quiet. People wat!ag
and watching the movement Of things. Thousands OF
rumors ahoat, but very little reliance bs placed
upon them. To jump at conclusion form idea OF
the ultimate result Of this expedition would bc
absurdity itself.
The French residents that matters here have been
sadly and wrongly represented TO their by
tves, and many Of the opaion that the in
structons from the other side will be for withdrawal
as the French Admiral strongly urges it, The game has
been entirely taken from Gen. Prim and he has
home his resignation.
Gen. Vargas, Spanish Governor Of Vera Cruz, under
Gasset, died at 0rizaba the 10TH brother OF Gen.
Nramon is quite sick here with the vomito. General
Santa is expected hero the 9th inst General
Almonte left for the city Of Mexico last week.
The schooner Columbus, OF Galveston, arrived here
yesterday from Charleston, under the rebel flag,
having board one hundred and thirty bales Of
cotton.