The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-06
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A MEXICAN CONGRESS.
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The Members Not Chosen by
the People Directly.
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COST OF A SIX MONTHS SESSION.
An Interosting Chapter for the Friends Of Re-
publican Institutions.

An InterMting Chapter for the Friends Of Re-
publican Institutions.
The Rebel General Jinessz seslins ssardon-
Outrage on One Of MaximiIian's Counsel
Interesting Details Of tho Rebellion In the
Interior-KniGhts Of tho Road and Ro-
uaero-Ths Impeachment Of Two Cover
nors.
General Martias Jimenez has presented himself to
the government here at Mexico and seeks par
don for having placed himself in the dread posi-
tion Of being subject to 80 much Of the famous
law OF the R5th Of January 1892 as has passed Con-
gross few days SINCE by going into and at the head
of rebellion. The government has pardoned him
and has received him with kindness This happy
method OF treating great criminals may perhaps be
considered in compensation for the shooting OF so
many distinguished generals so soon after the resto
popular.
The hacienda of Mariana Riva Palacios, the emf
nent advocate who with others, defended Maxim
ian, has recently been ransaoked by Julio Lopez
This latter high toned gentleman OF the road is now
in OhaIco helping himself and making forced loans
Zaragua il in the Sierra Of the State Of Queretaro
with three hundred men, and is believed to be In the
act on concentrating his forces with those of MonteZ
Escobedo lately sent a battalion in pursuit of him.
but failed 20 accomplish anything. portion OF the
San Pedro Toman, and it is thought that cOncen-
traton OF forces Is aimed at, with view Of taking
possession OF the State. General Antilon commands
the government forces In the Held against them.
company OF government infantry, sent out to con
tend with the prOnx1lciddOs from Celeya day or
two since, forgot their duty, and went over to the
enemy Two other companies were preparing to
Of the leader in this Change Of base. v
The news from Campeachy is unfavorable. The
government forces have been totally defeated by the
savages, whom they were expected to blot out.
great loss of life has ensued.
1t Is currently reported and believed here that Mr..
Romero was himself attacked and robbed ON his way
down to the steamer three days since. SO Is
It il certain that General Rivera is Just beyond To-
government With serious opposition. General Huerta
has dlsavowed his connection with the former pro-
Anew outbreak Is mentioned in Tezuitlan, in the
State OF Puebla, under the command Of NegTete
81st OF May i've hundred pronunciados entered the
town Of Tequisquiapan from the mountain called
. force st Arroyozalco viii pronounce
Gomez Cuervo. Governor OF the state of Jalisco,
presented himself for trial before Congress on the
10th Of May, charged with the unconstitutional act
OfNhOOting Ave men, known to be and arrested as
robbers, without trial He was found guilty.
Governor Centilon OF Guanauat0 has also been tried
by Congress for usurpation Of authority, but has
been acquitted by that august body.
can Consress-Who Compose 1t, How
Elected, Their Pav-What 1t Has Done or
Rather Not Done-ClOsing speeches of Presi.
dent Juarez and Mr.. Zarco, Of Congress.
--ef MEXICO, June I, 1858.
As much has been written Of and so little has been
accomplished by the Mexican Congress, which 90 re-
gently closed its second session. your correspondent
has thought that may not be uninterestng to give
you somewhat minute or detailed history Of how
It was elected, how and why convened, what has
been accomplished by 1t (perhaps was not accom-
plished) and what said at its closing hour. So
much has been declared by the enemies Of interven
zion and the friends Of liberal Mexico the world over
as to the great untold prosperity which would i'm.
medately succeed the downfall OF Macmillan that
i d proper that any who may discover them.
selves deceived may be furnished with some data
from which they may hope to deduce some comfort
ang palation. Mexico overrun by revolution and
by Intervention has had national Congress repre-.
tenting the people since the adoption Of
ehe new constitution Of 1851. This body, which
met In the month Of December last, bears the name
OF the National Congress, how justly unjustly can
DO better judged after this communication shall have
been perused. Ali classes, professions and condi-
tons were represented except the lowest, and not
little talent of high order; but unfortunately ami
NAL force weighed as much, or more, in the final
vote upon questions as argument or reason. In
order that something may be known as to who are
eligible as Congressman, how many each represents
now they are elected, &C, add paragraph one OF
ee three Of the constitution OF 1867 entitled "Of
che Election and Installation OF Congressn:-
..--l FEDERAL CONSTITUTION
the UNITED STATES q MEXICO sanctioned and sworn
oSas Eecison ana Installation or Congress.
ARTICLE 81. The Congress OF the Union shall be
composed Of Representatives elected every two
6esfs By the citizens OF the Mexican republic.
every forty thousand inhabitants and any traction
above twenty Thousand: The territory where ths
Siect. neyerthsiess one deputy. ~ ''' ''' 'A'"
ART. q For each deputy so elected substitute
ART. S. The election for deputies shall be indirect
and BY ballot, according to the regulations Of the
ART. So In order to be eligible for deputy 4, is
necessary to be Mexican citizen In the full exercise
of civil rghts; to be twenty-five years OF age on the
can't e Of the State or Territory from which he IL
elected and not 70 belong to any order
discharge Of public once under popular election.
AIT. 81. The ONCE Of deputy IL incompatible with
any commission Or employment Of the Union where
Art. IS. The proprietary can accept no employ
nent, by the nomination Of the Executive OF the
a Ss 0yeS ss n
election until the day he finishes his mission as
deputy The same requisite z nscssssry for the
Of their functions a. deputies.
Art. SO. The deputies are not liable for opinions
expressed In the discharge OF their duties nor can
they be eliminated for the same.
ART. co. Congress shall Judge of the election Of its
members and settle all doubts arising In respect
thereto.
ART. 81. Congress cannot open Its sessions nor
exercise its functions without the presence OF more
than one-half OF the total number OF It's MEMBERS
but those present shall assemble together upon the
day designed by law and shall compel the absentees
TO attend under the penalties enacted by the law.
ART. g. CONGRESS shall have each year two Ordi
nary sessions. The FIRST shall commence on the 10th
OF September and shall terminate on the 18th Of
shall convene the LIST Of April and shall terminate
che first day Of May.
Art. g. At the opening OF the session OF Congress
che President Of the Union shall be present and
shall pronounce q dscorrse setting forth the actual