The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
MEXICO.

Train-General Rosecrnns In Vera Cruz-
Expectation or Precious Metals and Ores.
MEXICO, Nov. 20, 1868.
The second session OF the Mexican Congress Is
drawing TO close, and unless It's period be ex-
tended and Its members awaken TO the conscious
ness that they are riing with the interests and the
future OF the nation another record will have been
made OF the ncompetency and folly Of the race. So
far but single important measure has been finally
acted upon and this one after years discussion In
Congress and by the press, and when apathy had
diseased the body polite almost fatally refer TO the
Mexico and Vera Cruz Railroad question, which has
been ppy settled at least for the present. IL
mains to be seen what action may be taken there
upon by any future Congress or by o revolutionary
government should another such catastrophe soon
befall Mexico.
However little may be done with reference to the
several railroad and other questions In which the
future development OF Mexico an her resources are
involved. II seems to be the determination OF the
Executive and his Secretary OF War, General Mejia
that no opportunity shall be Afforded aspiring rev0-
lutionists to upset the present administration.
Yesterday morning there transpired one OF those
occurrences which happen only tour or five times
each year. The night previous there had been col
lected In the public square, In front OF the national
palace, a large number OF immensely strong four
wheeled wagons laden with silver and gold, des-
tined for Vera Cruz, on their way Europe and the
United States. The amount OF treasure is said to
be about $4,000. 600. and was strongly guarded dur
ing the night by the favorte troops OF the President
Yesterday at early morning they took up their wind
ing way Tor Vera Cruz under the projection OF q
strong force OF infantry and cavalry which were
believed TO be loyal to the present administration
1t is admitted that If this money should fall into the
hands OF any party faction, however small a
leader would soon be found who would make
such funds ample for the overthrow OF President
Juarez. Consequently the quarterly departure OF the
money conductd Is an event in which everybody Is
vitality interested, the government as well as the
actual owners OF the treasure. 1t is probable that
the above amount will be swollen to half million
more before 1t leaves Pueba and Orizaba; and 1t Is
expected to reach Vera Cruz in ample time for the
English steamer which will leave that port about
the 1st OF January, 1859. am informed by promi-
nent merchants that fully onehalr OF this sum is
unemployed capital going abroad for investment,
owing to the state Of commerce bslng so low here,
and there being so few indications OF SUFFICIENT
wisdom in the present Congress to enable that body
to inaugurate measures fit to encourage and protect
capital.
General Rosecrans arrived In Vera Cruz by the
last American steamer and has been tarrying there
new days. He is expected at this capital IN the
latter part OF next week. He has taken rooms, by
telegraph, at the Hotel Iturbide. Mr.. Plumb who
for nearly year and q half past has laboriousy
nled the post Of Charge dAffares will leave for the
United States after the arrival here of General Rose
GRAMS and may reach New York early In January.
The government does not appear to have seriously
taken into consideration the appointment OF NM
nothing new upon this subject since the recent ru
NOR that Mr.. Romero was likely to be returned
OF the English language. and mrhs not accent tie
mission II 1t had been offered to him. The present
administration might be glad TO have him accept the
appointment. Mr. Mata, formerly Minister WASH
ington, is too valuable man in Congress- being one
OF few, and perhaps can hardly be spared, being
sort OF leayen in that body. Mr.. Aontes although
he has lived In France, has not honored himself and
the Anglo-5axon race by residence among them, or
IN b sHe owa Waa na might ana
cult Just now TO see who can DO selected for this
mission The Con,tit,cioaal OF November ~ quotes
. paragraph from letter pub ished IN The Opinion
~ o o'tat, received from vilagigedo and dated
November 7. which sta.es that 1fty United States
and capture The band Which uirog au'i has
been Organizing In his rancho for an In
ave should be very clad il our government
would name Minister Tor the United States, for
u would undoubtedly facilitate an arrangement Of
ington." Notwithstanding this and the fact that
many American creditors view the recent Seward
Romero treaties as exceedingly favorable TO Mexico
and Mexl creditors, and although the Congress
OF the United States has made no delay In their
1rmation, yet the administration OF Mexico has not
seen ut to make respectful haste in presenting the
same before the Mexican Congress for their action.
Having finally alter weeks OF delay referred them to
that body the treaties were passed over to one OF
the committees In whose arms they sleep quietly,
like babes well dosed with soothing syrup. From
what direction will the bombshel come which shall
awaken themf or course. delay In their conlrma-
ton delays the hour OF honorable adjustment and
ayment. These treaties may possibly be made the
subject for discussion in 1869; d during that period
American and Mexican creditors may possibly
their claims and how they win invest their funds
when paid oil.
following document
OFFICE OF TREASURY AND PupLro csEprr,l
tona wealth. believes that Il for The mining interests Of
y SNSs
ID. ss ssn 70 ps
Sese 10 attention Of the Legislative CHAMBER fhe
Congress ss
sary to stop to enumerate them. ROMERO.
The following is the bill or project OF law alluded
to-
ARTIoLE1 The expectation Of gold silver yafa.n
bullion or bars, &c permitted under the following condi
Fa-eold or silver in .easa. shall s departure
pay when actually asa.a GO coined PC 1;s. ..
VIII aSs s
Regulations for for es q Ing out this law ROMERO
The above was referred to the Second Committee
on Finance.
Among the curiosities OF legislation may mention
the lowing decree which passed the Legislature OF
Zacctecas November /, 1851, and which s now being
enforced in that State:-
ARTICLE The Of (cazonclas white drawers extern
ally hereby prohibited throughout the Pantaoons
closed brooches must be substituted therefor.
Arr p II, after months counting the publication
this Decree the former article compiled
gessors shall monthly hae OF cents TO be
applied for the benefit OF the public treasury.
IL Is quite certain that there are many more I'M
portant matters Tor the Legislatures OF Zacatecas
and other states TO discuss and their authorities to
as shall be worn.
The bill passed by Congress permitting the free
expectation of ores, and sent to the President for
his approval has been returned by him TO the Cham
Der with the iollo wing observatons:-
orpIoR TREASURY PUBLIC CREDIT.
had the the communication which you
pleased TO direct TO under date OF November IS
closing n substitute for paragraph four OF the seventeen
the constitution tho copy OF proposition relative
70 The expectation free Of duty The Executive, do
sro of promoting the development OF all the elements Of
,ao nj wealth has been engaged the first session OF