The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-08

1905 and consequently q the time Of his dean uxf
sixty years OF age. He was the son Of Spanish soldier
Ry Afforded the position Of Governor Of his
native State that be first became prominently known
beyond It's limits though ne had FOR year. Dsisr. y ma
destinies. He first made Governor In 1855. ADJ
continued such until 1854 During thus time Nusvo
the desert OF Mexican outlawry." Under his admins.
tration peace was maintained, commerce prospered,
sgrcuiursl resources were re- largely dsvsIopsd The
States OF Nuevo Leon and Coahus were both under his
an spo Of sv o.
Iy owes much TO his energy, sagacy and adminstSa-
Tive ability He caused the streets % be paved public
buildings 70 be erected plaxas laid out and other works
Of Improvement be carried forward un city far
outsirpped its old rival sato, and became Of the
most beautiful and delightful In the country.
vidaurri was always a beral, and subsequent 10 the
Intervention and up TO 1854 supported Juarex Al that
wards Chhuanua before the imperiais troops vidsarr
offered TO receive him In Monterey but objected 10
ceving the large crowd Of vsgabonds and adventures
which accompanied him. and which was certain 10 be-
come charge upon the State he loved Juarez could
not think OF separating from bis "pporssrs and the
result was vdaurri compelled leave crossing the
Rio Grande into Texas and remaining a. San Antonio
When the French took possession Of Monterey be re-
s. % ). n
in quiet In this he soon found himself mistaken he
was arrested and sent to Mexico. There he In vain
stove for permission TO leave the country. re-
fused and he was permitted to to Monterey but
pofary, upon giving his parole return which he De
finally seems to have yielded reluctant tosup-
porting the empire, and accompanied Maxmilian 70
Queretaro Thence he directed 10 proceed 10 Mex
leo and assume the position OF Minister Of Finance
MARQUEE left Quer6taro at the same time for tho
purpose Of relieving Pueba Arriving too late for
that purpose he returned to the capital and assuming
control OF affairs commenced tho levying OF forced
loans and other grievous exactons, which 90 dis
gused Vidaurri that he threw up his portfolio. Amid
the turbulence which resulted from the close siege or
the city it is difficult to acquire knowledge OF the
details of his course. He seems at all times TO have
been bad terms with darquez, though If the news
President Of the Council OF Minister'S who, under the
circumstances could do little more than consult in
reference TO their own safety.
That be honest and conscientious there 10 nc
doubt, and he only withdrew bis support from the
liberal party when convinced that through IL peace and
stable government could result to his country
He leaves two chdren-a who was with him in
Mexico, who took part In politics, and OF whose fate
Patrico Mn,o merchant of large wealth. now tempo
rary residing In this city. The blow has fallen with
crushing weight upon this loving and accomplished LADY,
in which she has the sympathy Of all, whatever their
political predictions.
Colonel Alexander Won Schrader, United
States Army.
BY despatch from New Orleans dated August 8, We
informed OF the death. in that city, Monday even
ing of the officer whose heads this obituary. The
of the DEATH reported, from brain fever,
took place suddenly The deceased entered the SER
vice Of the United States during the war and after pass
ing through various grades eventually promoted to
the rank of Colonel OF the Seventh Ohio Volunteers
Subsequently he appointed q major and oreves
has held position OF Assistant Inspector General ON
the staff Of General Sheridan. Colonel Won Schrader
able and gallant officer, and greatly distinguished
himself during our late war.