The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-06

cratic institutions and in the midst OF misfortune
Congress has not misplaced its confidence. Con-
gress, Immediately upon being Installed, carefully
w the s me the
to M the Executive chair, and who were the mags-
trates Of the supreme Court OF Justice and 80 has.
Tened the regular reorganization OF the authority OF
the people Afterwards vacancy having occurred
IN the Supreme Court and some districts not having
new election, in order that their supreme authority
might prevail, and matters move ON In proper
in all its pleniude Congress has taken great care
70 consolidate It, making 1t effective and giving 1t
have been Obstacles thrown in the way Of t6e COM
plete pactfcation Of the country. When there has
occurred any serious the Congress true
fcing Its liberty to ordinary circumstances,
has given such power to the Executive as
down tie tumultuous crowd in Yucatan, and 90 It
was accomplished that this State was freed from
the Congress- with view to re-establish peace and
security threatened by multitudes dsOrganized and
without any political tendencies have given the gov
in the repose 30 much desired and which will become
the basis OF prosperity. Congress leaves the Execu
Disturbance and 1t is certain that the law is
ample to accomplish 80 important q purpose. The
fulflment Of the constitution and should secure pub
lie freedom. Congress has not forgotten this work.
Mnic1 Leaves t US very mucn advanced. There mas
removing all impediments to the free expression OF
thought and causing the press to be the guardian Of
all rights ana the custodian OF all our liberties.
Congress has not recovered from the resent
ments engendered by severe civil struggles neither
has 1t recovered from the hatred which treason
to the country has produced and has taken
care to honor the memory OF the eminent
patriots thereby Offering stimulus to rePubli,
the times and comprehending the needs and
the aspirations OF the people to the extent which cir
cumstances have permitted, has given preference to
material improvements and has de0reed the opening
OF routes of communication, but the time has not
been sufficient to conclude all the business pertain
ing to SO important matter The establishment
of military colonies in the State, ON the northern
frontier and in Yucatan and Campeche is proof Of
desire Of the Union to favor the territories distant
from the centre, and that now IL Is possible to look
after the necessities of all of the States. There is
thus obtained the defence OF the people on the from
tier against the incursiOns OF savages and also the
foundation or beginning Of a new population, 80
that In time that which Is now q desert may be con-
verted into focus Of prosperity and civilization.
Various Legislative measures have been originated
with view to expand the industry and commerce
OF the country and In general the interests OF the
working classes, which interests in order that
they should prosper, should be carried forward In
harmony and not run into the error OF mutual OppO
sitOn. The most important OF these measures Ia
that OF removing the obstacles in the way OF the
the freedom OF trade between the different States of
the Union. In the second session, which closes To-
day. Congress-, in accordance with the constitution,
has given preference to the business OF the Treasury
Department. and after arduous deliberations has
vlsed the APPROXIMATION on ana mas passed law
PRONUNCIATION Of the constitution Congress has been
able to busy itself upon these abors which one OF
the principal objects OF the system OF representation
1t Is far from belief that upon these matters Con-
gress has arrived at perfection, but it has been
pleased to take the first step in the path which will
lead to ORDER economy and security in the admin
istratiOn of the Treasury II has been taken with a
view Of endowing the country with good admins n.
branch Of material improvements to Introduce
economy and to nghten the contributions. Time and
experience will perfect these works, which will be
simple and easy in the fuure and then 1t will be pos
slble to simplify yet more the manasapent and d.
people may enjoy q good government and know that
everything which they contribute to the Treasury
Congress has had to exercise the high judicial
functions with which 1t Is charged by the consttu-
arsa ocS
have demonstrated that the responsibility taken
upon themselves by these distinguished functiona-
res II not an empty promise; that there are legal re-
courses against arbitrary measures and against the
usurpations Of power, and they have made 1t EVIL
Union ought to be respected over the entire country
that 1t Is not possible with impuny to trample upon
ties Cannot limit or restrain the sovereignty Of the
states In their internal management Congress be-
lieves has fulfilled Its duty and that everything
which 1t has done has started us upon the road to
the reorganization of the republic, and that it has
increased among the people the adhesion TO our In
recess this national assembly have confidence that
you, Mr.. President will be- as always the jealous
honor Of the republic It ia hoped with the authority
which has been conceded yOu that you will pro-
coed in the work Of the pacfcation OF the
country, applying the law with wholesome energy.
The national representation have, above all, comb
dence In the good Of the people, and hope that
every CITIZEN especially those invested with author
ity aboring In the srictest conformity with the law
our institutions will become consolidated and that
the path OF prosperity and Acknowledgements. The re-
representatives. OF the people do not foster any other
ambition, and they hope that when they shall again
come together they will ind the condition Of the
country bettered. II unforeseen circumstances or
public necessities recall Legislative action before the
people will give every assistance In their power as
they In duty bound, with no other view than the
good OF the people and the security Of legal order and
Among the duties and powers OF Congress, as
granted by thirty paragraphs In article sevenytw0
Of the constitution, would call your attention to the
9. To lay down the basis on which the Executive
can negotiate loans on the credit Of the nation to
approve the same, and to recognize and order the
payment Of the national debt.
O. To arrange tariffs for foreign commerce, and to
ment OF onerous restrictions upon the commerce be-
10. TO establish the general rules Of mercantile
legislatiOn.
Is. 10 approve treaties, contracts or diplomatic
conventions that may be made by the Executive.
n. To make laws concerning naturalization colo.
nisation and citizenship.
OF communication, and concerning posts and post
oflces.
p. TO make laws to which the occupation and
rs. To grant amnesties for crimes whose cogni-
zsnce pertains to the tribunals Of the federation.
20. To grant premiums or rec0mpenses for eminent
services rendered to the country or to humanity, and
privileges for a limited time to inventors or i'm
pr0vers Of any invention.
70. To form It's internal regulations and take the
necessary steps to compel the absentRg deputies
to attend and to correct the faults or omissions Of
those present.
As will be seen by the closing address OF President
Juarez and Mr. Zarco, the presiding ofilcer Of Con-
gress the total Of the six months labor IL quickly
summed up. After so many hours OF discussion and
while there are 80 many Of the poor unemployed and
the industry OF the country nags, we find only the
following unimp0rtaht measures have passed,
viz:-The modified law OF January rs, 1852. The law
OF the 25th OF January gave the government absolute
power over the lives OF citizens whom 1t should de-
eide TO be guilty OF political offences, and was en-
tirey forbidden by article twenty-five and also by
the spirit OF the constitution. The law as reformed
Is stripped Of the death penalty. Colonies have been
established on the northern and southern frontiers,
the latter already most disgraceul failure II has
been entirely killed on concession for a mule road
from Vera Cruz to Puebla via Jalapa has also been