The New York herald., 1868-05-26

The steamers Nevada Captain Megill, and Ben-
vile, Captain Baker, from Havana May arrived
at this port last evening. BY the former steamer we
have advices from Vera Cruz to May l5 and from the
capital Of Mexico to the 18th inst.
Festival of Mny 5-GeneruI Zaragoza,s Re.
mains-The Observation-Disclosures the For.
eign Debt and the Press-Susp ension Of the
BOletin RepublicanO-COnsuls-R and
the Washington Mission-Railroad AHairs-
MIR. Bangs-The Monterey Outrage.
MEXICO CITY. May 10, 1868.
The past week has been one of festivty to the en-.
tire people. The 9Th Of May being the anniversary
OF the "so-caed" defeat Of the French on their
first appearance before Puebla In 1882 has been
duly celebrated in truly Mexican style. On the
4th Of May the remains Of Zaragoza, who hap
pened to be the commander Of the liberal forces
within that fortified city, were transferred to the
cemetery known as the "san Fernando" whittier
not long since were removed the remains OF Comon-
fort and also Mramon-friends In death, though
enemies In life, and where lie Degollado, Ocampo and
scores OF Others who during the last half OF cen.
tury have figured upon Mexico's bloody carpet.
tedious military cortege gave solemnity to the
occasion and assisted in impressing 1t upon the
hearts Of all classes that to die for Mexico was per-
haps more fortunate than to live and hope to serve
the nation. The press announce that committee OF
Identification OF the remains were appointed, who
were Us acknowledgements Garcia, Barriozdba Mari
ana Riva Palacio, Don Gabriel Islas and Abraham
Olivera. The gentlemen found the body in good
state OF mummihcaton, even his spectaces being
still held in proper position by their gold bows The
lens the left eye broken clothing toerably
preserved, while the "Mexican eagle" on
the buttons Of his uniform was as brilliant
and as rampant" as during the life OF
the wearer. The eulogy upon Zaragoza was
pronounced by ex-Minlster Iglesas, who dwelt upon
his private and public virtues and upon his military
life and fortunes, and General Zaragoza" has be
come fixed star In the armament OF Mexicos daz-
zllng glory. So much is said In praise OF this mill
tary chief as the victor over French prowcss that
we were almost convinced that the world has com.
mited an error in placing at the head OF the list OF
warriors the names OF Alexander, Napoleon and
Wellington. or course the friendly relations which
exist between the United States and France would
not permit such indiscretion our representative
taking part in the glorincation over the French,
and for that reason presume Mr.. Plumb was not
present.
Mexico had the day entirely to hersek
On the 9th of May the rejoicing commenced with
an artillery salute at daybreak and was repeated ut
intervals during the day. At the hour OF ten pro-
cession, led by the President, Cabinet and members
Of Congress, and In which the military and several
civic societies were represented, proceeded to the
National theatre at the end Of Fifth Of May street.
and the Alameda, or public park OF the capital,
lvered BY the following prominent Mexicans-mem.
bers of Congress-. judges generals, Se.:|
Gregorlo Perez Jardon, Manuel o: priet9, Miguel
Larco, Manuel Maneyro, and Cosme varea. Following
this there came banquet In the Alemeda, at which
sans Of Mexico" at the National theatre. Poems
were pronounced by Messrs Prieto, Orosco, Beltram
anS sierra sr In the evening E o. % ,oS
place upon the Grand Plaza, and thus terminated
the nrst celebration since the restoratonn Of the
which appeared before Puebls numbered not over
Sessenea ecens a mem and seE were ov Se
seventies Of 0 the enSsrT Climate Of the atierra
csl,sn,i,, rsms,n, where they had been forced , 70
Tra demsin f9r too long period pending the with
Guiding Of the treaty Of La Soledad, &cu &c. Tne
number Of the Mexican defenders under zaragoza 10
having been $4,000 to 1900 behind fortincations,
@ pus may nave been less However 1t may have been,
sne s.e Oh Mexico Is such that the attention OF the
masses IL WIN pront averted by feasts, nags ana
music; On the day previous Mr. Masson editor Of
saS Ira" Ttnaon gave the admirable ad.
Frenchmen, that they either remain within doors
or moving on the streets to proper discretion
with such as N mss esy bs way W
pulque or with glory The press Of the capital has
taken ofence thereat and has attacked Mf. Mason
through It's columns declaring that there was mo
occasion TO fear any excesses from the people who
whipped the first soldiers OF the worldr--viz.,
the French. The day passed or remarkably quietly,
but must In justice attribute the result to the dis
cretion and forbearance OF foreigners as much, II
not more, than to the somewhat unrestricted pas
sons OF the natives.
A theme, which had few days ago become Q
favorite one Is that Of finance or rather the follow.
ing somewhat original view upon the foreign debit
That the actual cost OF the bonds 10 the present
holders was but fraction OF their par value the
interest upon which has been paid for SO long