The New York herald., 1868-01-18

sent challenge to Colonel CARA the later aceepso u
and although the condition Of the former was such that
he had to be taken out OF bed and in fact carried 70 the
place OF meeting they actually met and fought the duel
sitting up in chairs at twenty paces which resulted In
Colonel CARA receiving wounds In tie right thigh and
body, which Resulted In his death by peritonts on tho
23i. Tho posLmortem examination exhibited the
passage OF the ball several times through the intsssnes
completely psrforating them Colonel Aeta was re-
turned 70 his bed whore he still remains in consequence
OF tho severity Of the injuries received NJ the time Of
the 1rst difficulty the street.
President Juarez duly nauguTacd ~ President OF
the republic Christmas Day, a. ono O'Clock. The
ceremonies took place in the Hall Of Congress- and con-
sisted principally Of report tho canvass Of the votes
and brief Inauguration address by the President and
address from J. N. saavedra President pro tenn. Of
Congress. We noticed Mr.. e. /. Plumb and General
0. E. Babcook In the diplomatic box, and that they
were attended with marked civi!ea
Affairs In Yucalan not In satisfactory . state -
the government would wish. Not having been able TO
make an arrangement with tho American and Spanish
lying the harbor st the time OF the outbreak
tho departure OF troops under General Alatorfs was
delayed until the services OF tho steamer Tabasoo wero
secured, ON which vessel tho expedition finally sailed.
Two or three days since commissioner from the rovo.
iutonists arrived in Vera Cruz from Yuca.an named
r. villamiI. representing that be his way to
this city to protest against abuses Of power the
part OF Governor Copeda or the State. He was not
allowed to 90 further; but Immediately imprisoned
at Vera Cruz and the government informed Of all the cir
cunstances. refusal has been returned TO the I'm.
prsoned individual, who pstitioned to DO allowed to
como up to the capital and present his Mr.. VIII
lamis antecsdents in 1868 Yucaan fav orabc
to agreeable reception. and especially after the
excesses which he is reported having been instru-
mental In causing.
There has boon moro kidnapping OF people, and two
quite tho city--one Of Mr. Morales who,
1t Is understood, has paid $15 oo0 and has been
rendered by his captors and the other that OF chd
whose agonzed parents forced 10 give up all they
had and dispose OF their dwelling In order the life
Of their child We notice that the 2Gththree days
snce-a bill vas introduced intol Congress relative to
lenent punishment The bill passed tho first reading.
communication was next read from the War De-
parment requesting that Congress declare the state OF
Yuca'an revolt SIEGE authorizing tho sending to
that State OF the National Guards Of Vera Cruz Tabasco
and Campeachy, and arranging for tho payment Of
expenses OF tho expedition
Mr. Acado presented resolution 10 the effect that
~ e S 'eeo IN hre dnys whether ne Judge
prisoner and whether orders been issued for his
release. After tc discussion it was carried. The
session OF the 9th was not important
On the 22d Of December tho English company which
has received renewal OF Tho concession for the rail-
road from Mexico 70 Vera Cruz gave grand breakfast
several miles down the road party of invited guests.
The pacific tenor of tue remarks of President Juaroz
was particularly noticeable on the occasion.
On tho morning OF tho 23d Mr. Middleton and the gen.
tlemen with the English legation as also Mr.
Glennie lae Consul OF her Brtanuc Majesty oye her
with of the archives, set Vera Cruz on their
England obedience Instructions from ths
English governnont They expected TO sail in,medi.
aely FOR Englani the Rapidly following their
departure has occurred tho the parl OF tho
government Of balance of interest money which be.
l0nged to the English conventai debt bondhodors and
which was deposited with Mcssrs Barron, Forbes Il Co.
Before tho object of this became known
there was considerable stir among the English
residents but It appears that tho Mexican gov
ernment has declared other intention than to
,fn1n .1ot.f 4
been taken OF tbs balance left BY tho kaximiau
government for the purpose Of applying II, together
with other moneys from their Treasury, tho
last
between Mr. Ottcr0ourg ana the Imperial authorities
which resulted ia his receiving for Mr. C0rwin S5S 900
in rourn property for which he declared the latter
to have paid so 72l, but which the diIlgeat officials to
whom tho matter times referred continued
to report upon as Doubtful giving he opinion taat there
was not suiilcien evidence OF payment ownership.
However AS appears by the correspondence certain
diplomatic considoranons which Mr. ouerbourg caused
Maxtmiiian TO become acquainted with at a pri-
vste interview, induced the latter TO say 'Yes, very
Ike whale,' and order tho payncnt OF tho $4,000.
On prevoas occasion also forwarded yeu letter
written, 10 De sent TO Presd Mt Johnson by Macmillan,
but which his Minstry would no. suffer him to sead.
hope you have received them all including the cravings
of beverly Tucker that hc he allowed 10 attack the
pera treasury under tho Plea Of great influence in the
United States and Europe, and the immense advantages
20 the empire of tho establishment Of q Scrbbiing
Bareau. tof these documents have received only
tho letter 10 President Johnson.
The American Legation is about being locn,ed In the
proper and elegant residence Just vacated by tho Eng
work, and the well known United States flagstaff
already surmounls tho building.
The Amencan legion sul walt for thoir pay Yes.
terday, through Misrepresentation, Or shame.
less idea OF what constitutes justice
was forwarded to tho War Deparament by high
duced TO sign. tnat ths legion be sent Of the
country, as they were nuisance SC, "or words TO
communication scnt to the colonel commanding the
legion, aud immediately thought Of what had heard
and read about the uugrl.ouiness OF repnbicsn and
wondered II there ever was equal TO this one
knowing tha. the legion Is as VOL q behaved body as
can DO gotten together and that they anxious TO bs
paid and then propose TO take themselves out or tho
country Tue government having heard OF this most
unfortunate ana unjust communication caused is i'm
mediate withdrawal and complimentary official lot,er
was unhesi,aiinsiy sent to them in its stead The FIRST
communication must have resulted from the mos,
misrepresentation, ana the government were prompt to
correct u, aud have renewed ther that tho
deploon OF the reasury IL tho solo pay.
menti aid further thai while he has TO
DO dissatisfied the gogernmelt feel powofiess do all
for them which they desire do Ishsl keep you
Informed about this matter.
Following tho Inauguration, il customary, the
entire Ministry rendered thar resisnaons The papers
OF the city have been full OF naos OF candaaes and
posters throughout tho city have been demanding the
appointment by the President of different individuals.
A strong influence has boon brought 10 bear to have
General Dsz Minister OF War. Rlya raac.o has also
be0n prominently named for tho portfolio.
Ramirez 2amacona Ysrco and oshers ara urroi to be
put at tAe head o. the departments OF Foreign Relations
Justice, &c. Notwithstanding al tho discussion ng
tho people and among asprsa,s or otrco venture 10
sta'o that no change will bo made In tho Cabinet; that
tho President will express bis satisfaction with all BY
roaming then. II H. very probable tnat shoud tho
health OF Mr. igloas, Secretary or tho frcasury DO
improved 10 VIII require tho acceptance Of his resg-
nation.
observed In Tho tecgraphlc dospatches to tho press
from Havana statement tuat tho oYss, hair whis
ker5 Of Maxmian we're wanting the arrival Of tho
body thero lour correspondent 10 Mexico the
BODY only few hours before It's enclosure IN the
taic colin aud ts departure for Vera Cruz Iho hair
aud whsSeIs were upon tho remains n that time. OF
course tho O. yca artificial
Mr. Krkra,riok, agent of tho English Railway CON-
pany, goes 10 Bdr0pe imincdial ely.
Inc gantenen seeking tho concession or q sublliizcd
lno fron San Francisco TO Acapulco viii probably
cove their concession IN two tnrso days, II not
sooner rofer TO tho company in which Holiday 10
Interested.
a balloon ascension took placs Christmas morning
fron, tho Grand Plaza, air rarlaed By heat beng
poyoi. The adventurer, On roacnng height OF about
i've hundred feet the was tied tho ropes, subject
epilepsy struck counter current of air, winch APP
pearel 70 from the leo and clad volcanoes
Tor tho air ia bis balloon cooled rapidly, and no dc.
nconded with corresnondLn alnad hrerklnn aoule