The New York herald., 1865-03-14
Our City o< Mexico Correspondence.


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Our City O< Mexico Correspondence.
CRY OF MEXICO March /, 1885.
On the 9th Of February the city OF Mexico, though
long In expectation of the event, startled by the
publication In Ell Diavio del Emperio Of the claws OF
Reform" or "Decree Of Revision" they have been
called by which all the sales Of church property made
under former governments and which the church party
considered they had enectually smothered by calling
Naximilan to Mexico) confirmed. forward here
with the official journal containing this important law
It's effect upon the whole country has been marked The
clergy and the many newspans in their employ have
fought tho measure from ylrst, ever increasing in
boldness as the blow was d4cd, and constituting this
delay into fear Of their power Now it has come with
all its attendant and consequent circumstances
to have palysed tho ecclesiastical magnates into the
stupor OF despair and establishment.
CHARACTER DECREE
1t Is not merely the enormous Of property in
volved-amountng to untold mllions-but by this mea-
eurc Macmillan crosses the Rubcon and takes the first
step towards merging the church power into that OF the
State; or in other words, deprving ccclesiastcs Of
Ill degrees from the archbishop down. OF their ancient
strbutes Of distinct government and divestng them Of
all temporal authority reducing the church institution to
what II is In European Catholic countries axng regular
salaries to the ofces Of bshops priests &c. and even
Informed that another special decree to that effect win
follow hard upon this which has been promulgated .
preliminary measure.
xAxMLIAN coIIIpEs
Not only has the Emperor thus in Manner dcded the
expressed wish Of the Pope indicated by his Nunco
but by the first three articles OF the summary OF the
Aecres he breaks down the ancient barriers Of intoer
aace and establishes universal religious liberty through
out Mexico; freedom Of religion which he pledges him
Gf support in all parts Of the empire and TO protect by
che laws Of the land Thus for the first time since the
landing Of tho Spanish conqucrors perfect religious toer
apce finds asylum in country which the zeal Of the
early discoveren and their accompanying priests and
monks with nre and sword in the Of Chris
tanity and have held for nearly three centuries and
half In supersous ignorance and semi barbary. The
battles between the Mexican clergy the sde and
the French Catholics the other by newspapers and
pamphlets this subject have been incessant and
dictve for several months but the die Is and hence
forth Mexico she fails the level to which her
natural should carry her. the fault be
laid tho Of the Church. from which the mantle Of
power is effectualy and irrevocaby stripped.
TIE EXPECT UPON MEXICO
will be Immediate The decree loose and establishes
a positive title to many millions Of property which, for
want ofa decision such this, has lain dormant and
thus capital will put In motion through various great
channels Of business, which has been patiently await
ing tho decree Of the Emperor It's effect abroad
will also be direct and favorable, indicating the liberal
Christian policy Of Maxmian and his sincere desire for
Asunma or IMPORTANT CHANGES
have just taken place In the Cabinet and Council Of
State though not has been supposed with direct
reerenc the promulgaon OF the church decrees 1t
b probably owing TO some radical differences Of opinion
between N. Eloise tChJ du Catine and others, that
several have resigned their positions and new deal in
the diplomatic pack is 10 be the result NJ Elose, who
fore tirpea ai
variance with some Of the Cabinet, and, as sort OF
compromise was offered the position Of Governor OF So.
nora but the shrewd Belgian failed TO perceive IT, cspc
caly when that distant portion OF the empire Is yet
undergoing the process Of pachc,tion, with the sword
instead OF the olive branch the mediator and
qusntly he has refused 70 be sxparad the result
is above stated NJ Eoise remains, docs also Sr
Of State and Of Foresn Relatonsa gentleman Of tho
highest respectabiy, and whose advice Is needed by
Maximan with special attention igesias, Minister Of
Finance, has resigned has also the Minister OF War,
and IL Is said that Robes Minister Of Fomento alb
sent official tour In ths Departments Of Puebla and
Vera Cruz, viii follow suit on his return But the most
Important resignation Of all Is that of NJ Schertzcnlech
ner old and experienced Austrian statesman, who in
the youthful days of Macmillan served as his tutor and
travelling companion, ana who has occupied posi-
tion nearsr TO his Majesty than any other OF his
counselos Schertzenechner accompanied the Emperor
20 Mexico been his chief adviser here-ivng at
the palace Chapultcpcc the most perfect terms Of
intmacy-an intimacy entirely devoid Of formality and
based upon lifes devotion the side, and La
bua reliance on the other upon the sincerity sLrcwd
ncs and wisdom OF the old counsellor The gossips and
9u,dnf7acs are all wondering whittier these diplomatic
changes are tending and what the next move on the
chcssboard will be- II Is whispered that Schertzencchner
has resigned entirely upon personal grounds The En-
peror with all his conciatng ability could not harmonic
those antagonisc elements especially when the influence
OF Carot.a in favor Of her fathers roe NJ Elose was
powerfully exorted SO Scherzenlechncr leaves
row for Europe, and Eoise remaining Of tic stu
alton, will continue, as heretofore WELD the baton
Eose Is ad 10 be the best business head among all who
have surrounded the Emperor; but like many active
working he Is avarous OF authority and so Jealous
of interference In all branches Of government that he
prefers take everything however iaborious its details
upon his shoulders Imperious and impatient In
aracto yet at heart Of the kndest OF men, hc has
succeeded In exciting, " not the enmity, at least
she jealousy, OF most Of the other members
Of the govennment. The resignation Of Iglesas
q man Of nne abilities, q native Mexican, edu.
GATED Paris and particular favoritc OF Maximiian)
s especially wondered at and regretted Ramtrez
ever, remains and probably will not allow any ordinary
clrcumstance 10 induce him 10 retire He has the repu.
tation Of being the Nesor Of Mexican statesmen his
hearty and support Of the existing order
OF affairs la the valuable from his recognized integ
rity ability and learning and particularly the head OF
Of the Oldest wealthles and most influential families
OF Mexico or what material the incoming Cabinet and
Council will be composed remains TO be seem
rgK wrEcT or LATE IMPERIAL sUccFssEs.
Since the fall OF 0saca and the defeat and capture OF
Generals Romero. Pornrio Diaz and Reias anars