The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-10-29
Affairs in Mexico.
THE EI.ECrIoNS-EXoDUs OF REsrDENTs-dENERA
MARQUEE NAPOLEON AND MAMMALIAN, &C.

THE EIRCrIoNs-ExoDUs OF REsDENrs-aENERAL
MARQUEE NAPOLEON AND MAMMALIAN, &C.
CITY OF MEXICO, Saturday. October 5.-There is
no news Of any interest whatever. Everything Is
set aside for the elections, which will occur To-
morrow Sunday, and Monday, and Tuesday hext.
all of us arc In state of great suspense as to
their results Juarez and his friends are perfectly
confident, while those of Diaz and the ultra-Re-
publican element are both confident and reliant.
There is general feeling of anxiety on all sides
as to the future political state of the country, and
grave apprchensions are entertained by men OF
every political shade of opinion, who, fearing that
the turbulent element of the country will not be at
rest until the Republic is plunged into another
revolution, the precursory indications OF which are
visible to all. General Diaz said, few days pre-
vious to his departure for Oaxaca that he had Sc
rious fears of another outbreak; but he hoped rea
son would prevail and prevent the occurrence OF
further difficulties, thus saving the natlon, winch
he said he knew full well would be lost forever
should another civil war be commenced, as the
United States would not nor could not look on
quietly as an Indifferent spectator, and see the
country ravaged and torn asunder by factious par
ties. II would become her duty, said he to step
in and assume control of the destnies OF Mexico.
This feeling is shared and acknowledged by many
prominent Individuals, yet there is no hope that 1T
will prevail to such an extent as to avert the I'M
pending struggle.
THE ELECTIONS FOR THE PRESIDENCY. d.
Juarez is playing most desperate game for the
within his power to insure his success. Every
thing possible is being done, but III the most quiet
manner. His agents are promising both honors
and emoluments, and in Mexico these two things
have over all the greatest influence. Diaz is at
Tehuacan, his headquarters, where he quietly
awaits the results Of the elections OF the ensuing
week. The intention is to crush him at any cost,
and the actions of Corona and Escobedo, in levy
ing prestdmos for election purposes, only clearly
demonstrates the fact. The whole industry OF the.
country will remain inactive until the aL-impor--
tant question is settled. No new works are being
commenced, and the prosecution OF all old under
takings has been stopped. Business ls worse than
dead, and no words can convey the general and
excessive depression prevailing in every part Of
the RepublicSeyeral large houses have this week
announ ,ed their intention of closing up their con-
Germs and retiring from the country, while
majority of those remaining await the eongening
of Congress to sec. what measures viii be adopted
by that body for the pacfcation OF the Republic,
but declaring their Intention OF suspending bus
mess the moment it becomes evident that another
war will deluge the land in blood.
vf. NAPOLEON AND MAMMALIAN. ,--,i
SenoSs Ortega Palacio, Torres and Vasquez,
who; were counsel for Maximilian during his trial
at Queretaro publish in their Memorandum" Of
the case paragraph, said to have been dictated
by the Emperor, which states that Louis Napoleon
desired thatSonora should be eeded to France in
part payment OF the claims held against Mexico
by that nation. This was concurred in by the Re-
gency. Senior Don j. Miguel Arroyo, who was Min
lister Of State under the Regency, and whois said to
have been one of. the parties to the treaty, mas:
published the following letter in relation to the
affair. give it as matter of historical interest
MEXICO, September 26, 1867.
10 he Editors Of The Globe:
"GENTLEM IN In the memorandum relative 10
the trial Of the Archdnkei Maximilian of Agstrla,
published by his counsel, Seniors Rva Palacio and
Martinez de 10 Tore, find, on page 50 OF the ar
guments made before the council OF war by Seniors
Jose Maria Vasquez and Eulalio Ortega the follow
ing statement:
included in the treaty OF Miramar an article ratlti
ing the acts of the late Regency. The object or
this stipulation was to ensure the ratlflcatlon OF
treaty concluded between the French Dlpiomanc
Minister and the defunct Regency and cedlng the
province of Sonora to the French government
The Archduke,. after having accepted the crown.
declared that he would rather abandon the idea OF
going to Mexico than acknowledge the Vano1ty OF
such treaty, and the Convention OF Mirsmar
sccordngy agreed upon the oads article Hav1s 81 ap
reached Mexico, one OF hs first measures was 10
remove Don Jose Miguel Arroyo from office; that
person having participated In the CONCLUSION OF tne
treaty relative to Sonora with the trencn Mlnster
Knowing the assertions In the foregoing state
uent to be incorrect, hereby proclaim the fact
declaring:
FrsL THAT Franco, in the period to which allu-
sion is made, never looked to the purchase OF 80
nora, a speculation to which the Mexican ooYefi-
ment would never have consented.
SecoBd-That the treaty adverted TO, concluded
in Mexico had no reference to the sale OF Sonora,
and yet was the same discussed at Miramar.
Tird-That the document N question contain
ed one clause concerning Sonora, setting forth
the reuuest of the French Government that
French mining company should be permitted to
work such mines in the Province OF Sonora as were
not secured as private property, or as might DO
disceversa and opened BY the con COMPANY, m al pro
ceedings being in accordance with the laws reia-
alaITS. b 1888.
AS such concession was necessary to secure
the right Of working the mines, the knowledge OF
the fact must prove that the Archduke was mis-
taken IL he imagined that the clause above men
event. the treaty Of Miramar, having been conclud,
ed and signed would have been poweress until
ratified by the Mexican Congress;
(Signe1) ]. MIGUEL ARROYO.
This Is all that portion Of Senor Arroyo's letter
relating to the main question. His grievances as
a decapitated politician are scarcely worthy OF re-
captulation That his assertion in refutation OF
the reports current regarding the cession OF So
nora to France, however, is correct, cannot be
doubted.
,~.sa EXODUS OF FRENCH CITIZENS.
Last week large number OF French citizens
under charge of their Consul left the city for Vera
Cruz where transportation will be furnished them
to their homes in: France. Almost every French
man IN Mexi.o is preparing to leave, as well ais
vast number of Mexican Imperlalists, and espe-
cially the families Of such political pris oners as
as are free to depart. Most of them are extremely
poor, and really IN want OF the actual necessarles
CT life. \ subscription list has been put IN circu-
latlon for their benefit and has been open for two
weeks yet Tho ptitul of seventy five dollars is
all thai has yet been contributed. This result ls
attributable to the fact that the Government
watches those who subscribe, and they are
Spotted" as imperial sympathizers.
i-- ESTABLISHMENT OF COLONIES.
Several parties have lately been asking for con-
cossions from the Government with view to the
establishment OF colonies in various parts OF the
Republic. In relation to their proposed organiza-
tion. series of rules have been promulgated, Sc
curing for the residents the free exercise OF the
religion they profess, e1empting them nom mill
tary duty for fifty years, except In case OF foreign
war; and naturalizing, by mere fact OF their resi-
dence foreign colonists.
Personal.
Salm-Salm is still confined in al old convent at
Queretaro There are some hopes of his being re-
leased, strong Influences being brought to bear III
his favor His wife is with him. Mr.. Plumb's ar
rival has been announced by some OF the city pa
pers, but thorough search for that gentleman
failed to succeed, and he is probably somewhere
on the road, unless the robbers have "gobbled"
him and hold him for o ransom. General Zermon,
whom announced In my last as very dangerously
i'll, is slowly recovering.
FALL AND WINTER
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