The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-02
MEXICO.


Fears Of Another Revoluiion-IIow tho In
qaisiIiOn Works in n Republic.
MAzATiAN, Nov. 3, 1868.
The sudden arrest OF Senior Ricardo Paacio, Chief
Justice OF the State Supreme Court under the late
revolutionary government on the night Of the 2sth
ultimo at nine O'Clock, while sitrng on the public
plaza, and his hurried taking or on the following
afternoon TO the city Of Mexico, under strong es-
cort been Of the chief subjects of talk for
the past week. 1t win BIO remembered by the read
Of the HERALD that Senior Palacio was one OF the
Martinez revolutionists that he escaped after the
battle OF the Presidlo fought last April between the
constitutional army and the revolutionists; that he
returned again to this State three months ago.
In company with his brother, and that both were
captured near Rosario at the time. The Palacio
brothers were conveyed to this city and imprisoned
but shortly afterwards the Chief Justice was re-
leased while his brother Colonel Adolfo Paacio re-
NAMED in prison and continues to remain there.
Since the release OF Chief Justice Palacio he has
been apparently Of the quietest and most unop.
trnsive men in this city, and 1t believed that
political sins had been forgiven. But this most
uncertain realm for politicians and military men.
They may indeed, sometimes be masters Of the stu
alton, but they never able to hold 1t long, What
people call the constitutional authorities are now
the masters, and whenever they desire to call down
vengeance on any prominent men In their way they
scout the idea OF bringing the accuser and the &C
cused face to face, according to good old common
| law principles Without the aid or judge, jury and
witnesses the victim Is arrested aud the arrest may
be considered judgment with q "found guilty." Tie
ceremony OF putting obnoxious leader out OF the
way here is as rapidly and uncefemoniously con-
Quoted as the chiefs OF the Spanish nqusition could
do 1t. There are plenty OF Girondists and noun.
| taineers IN Mexico. In the Case Of Judge Paaco,
although 1.-THE deep damnaton OF his taking on''
created considerable silent murmurng ON the part
OF his friends yet they were weak to assist him in
| any way. Not even could he be furnished clothing
or money; nor would bail In any amount procure his
liberty Instantly upon his arrest he Imprisoned
and confined until MS escort had orders to move.
brother, so that his private affairs aud the business
matters In when he was engaged remain unsettled.
There are various reports anoat as TO the OF
the arrest OF Senior PalaciO. They are all worth re-
cordng, they show the unsettled condition Of the
country and the fear the authorities have Of another
revolution. The most plausible reason for the
rest and that which comes from oiical sources is
1 that Judge Palaco attempted 10 bride the 0ircer
of avs oered him ne ocer sixty is ounces
($96o for the brothers. escape This was refused,
and then the Judge condded the secret to what IS
known as bosom friend, with the hope that the lat
ter might be influential in securing the release OF
Colonel Palacio. The .'bosom frend'' did use his In
nuence, but In characteristic way. He went to the
authorities and diyulged the secret, whereupon
| Judge Paacio was instantly arrested and his
| brother put In close confinement. The ofncer whom
1t was attempted to bride has been placed under
rest and Will be tried by miiltary court martial for
not having made known the plot 70 ms superior IN
command. PGacos friends say the bride was not
| large enough and that II 1t had been the escape
would have been secured. Probably this IL no more
than vicious mt at the venaiy OF the powers that
be when properly addressed on financial matters Of
this nature.
brothers have been IN regular communication by let
ter with Ex-Governor Piacido Vega White the latter
was III San Francisco, AMI that movements were
being made by this combination to destroy the gov
eminent Of Governor iubi soon as General Corona
should start for the city OF Mexico or elsewhere.
Vega has very strong party In this STATE, WHO still
cling 10 him as being The only man for the occasion,
and this party Is particularly powerful in the north
ern portions OF Sinaloa. The escape OF Colonel
Palaco was 10 be the signal for raising new reyo
lutonary army, after which that army was to be
augmented. Senior Placldo Vega was to be pro-
claimed Governor, the state declared independent
anu war tnauguTated. Among other Things Intended
to be accomplished by the revoutionists, according
to report, was the seizure OF the man-of-war pre-
sented by the California, Oregon and Mexico steam
ship Company to tho Mexican government. With the
Juarez the revoiutl0nistS determined to hold
baZatlRn, and thus make themselves masters VI the
principal port In tho Gulf OF California.
A third report HAD 1t that the defeated revou-
tonistS or last April were again attempting 10 get
control or the Custom House, in order 10 be able
secure The million and half OF dollars expected
there from the European neet now due The Mar
tinez revolution had its aim for like purpose and
while t not successful IN the field, IL emil
nentiy in plundering the Custom House treasury.
Undoubtedly the authorities have had Information
o. an a , ~ crealaI new revoutloi anu
To create 10. IN dong so and falling upon Judge
Palacio they have secured tue most popular OF the
Old rcyoluuonsts ms arrest, too, VIII have salu
tary influence in keeping others quiet; but should
his friends prove strong enough that quetness will
be burst for chance IL revenge. There several
or the last crop or reyolutonists In this city,
but they seldom out IN the public streets.
However they are waiting only for an opportunity,
when should fortune favor them, shall have
names sanctifed In INK anu attached to a Gaming
proauacldHiet0. And tlis Is lie III this beautiful
and blessed country.
Continued Outrnges American Citizens
Important Letter TO the United States Con-
sui nj Mazatiau-A Record of American
Murders and Prosecutions in Mcxico-Our
Government Called Uron 20 Protect Its Citi-
zens.
M,zArLAN, nov. 4, 1868.
friend has placed In my possession the following
interesting important letter. AZ 1t gives an adj
dtional chapter OF the persecution OF American eth
doing business In Mexico and also reveals somo
bloody deeds OF 10y gone times in which Americans
have been the victims, Its perusal must prove OF
value in forming pubic sentiment Ia the United
States with regard 10 TINS country
Prison or SAN DIsAs, STATE OF DunAyso,l
ISAAC srssos American Consul FOR tho port Of nss.ts
on the d q lac, MONTH but for fear that did receive
received verbal mssssgs % appear before the
appeared found mat i wa. on demand De Of
hryfour dollars based upon an order drawn ~ another
signature thereto were re and asked the Judge to call
e Win hen sa rIus ns n town. rn re-
MIN 70 come m, and bring With h% ,svers genuine sg
imm.aia,ey ahd took ii. BY the judge when under
stood that he associate Justice When latter
ducod the documents the evident pspable
10 all present. ou. H. the Of everybody Don Cso
refused 70 allow anJ t.smony 70 Do taken whatever
"a niy stating that mo American how
signatures that looked aken associate justcs In
favcr OF calling Witnesses but be By other
who aAid must Immediately 20 10 jail. 1 then
that with due respecs % the court protested against
its decision, and Immediately offered security for
the 10 Durango, which 10 four days
This be also dscned called the aier
me into custody then remonsratsd saying judge, you
have no nght 70 send nae TO prison, even the debt
jus. aud protest IN tia OF thsac Witnessed
against being sent prison. II a violation
ton and the laws ~ the country and The aty obligations
between the United Stater and MeIc0u But this proud.
stupid and ignorant judg. nercey ser
and then read the sentence VI taa Court.
when brought 10 this prison friends
me, and aid they would the amount; that Il better
this horrible and heAlth
attend 70 rny did not both be ruined BY
STAYING here had already Issued or'a fotbiddnx
or ny friends 10 par the amount told these gentlemen