The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-07
MEXICO.
improvements af the Capital-PubIic Chari-
ties-Iiow an Archbishop Created the Found.
ling Asylum at the Capital.


CITY OF MEXICO, June TO- 1868.
Aureliano Rivera Is reported to have left this re-
gon and was expected by the troops OF the govern
ment at san Juan del Rio. He is telegraphed as ap-
preaching that place with two hundred men-rather
small force. No serious results are expected from
these movements as soon as a respectable body Of
insurgents can be discovered troops will be sent out
TO take care Of them. The Mexican troops are now
PAID regularly; the first half Of this month has been
already received in advance and they are well
clothed, equipped, and fed This the best guaran
tee of their faithfulness.
Senior Pliego, carried on for ransom near Touca
has not yet been heard from. He was rich man.
and doubtless is held in respectable sum; but al
though they now ask several thousand dollars for
ransom, they generally are content with few
hundred. In these duh times, even the plagtartos
have to be considerable.
But while there Is so much complaint OF the dull
of business in Mexico it is noticeable that there
'is much doing In building and in identifying the
houses Macy private houses are being renovated
and built over. New buildings are going up
always OF soneon the site Of suppressed converts,
&c. The spacious grounds OF the magnificent con-
vent OF San Agustin, where Humboldt made his as
Economical observations and where were 80 many
noted paintings and works of art, are being
covered with splendid stores. Here Is also to be
national public library, for which there is multi
libraries All this has laid unmproyed since
1861 when the convent was suppressed under the
Mms " ico III. Streets are peng raised a1ove the
FISK OF inGndation during heavy rains and better
drainage cured.
In view OF the popular opinion of this country and
fts present condition. 1t may be interesting to throw
Il glance at aus benevolent Institutions The city gov
ernment,-lhe ayuntameato--pay. monthly some
s7O0o0 ios the expenses OF the charitable nstitu-
lions. One Of these is the asylum for orphan chill
aren ana snch as have not proper parental care AZ
the southwest front OF the Alameda IS seen large
Oalltial
SIX huntlen children who are well fed, clothed and
educated IA a very excellent pleasant and thorough
manner. They even have professors OF geome-
Try and are Taught in photographic drawing, there
being pr,utlng establishment within the walls, and
photography is being Introduced. The children
De SEGA a. cheerful play during the allotted hours.
When called they will come aud play on the piano
panofortes now in use, and the liberal director, Don
Juan Abadiano regidor, or member OF the city gov
ernment who has charge in behalf OF the city, is
going to add Steinway grand. Everything Is done
that wl hhlp this institution and the city gives all
the money asked. A committee OF ladies look after
these charities and Mrs. Juarez wife OF the Presi
dent. is at their head she is ardently interested in
the chldrcn The lady OF General Riva Palacios and
others are also prominent ia these good works. The
history OF this establishment is worthy OF note An
archbsho? was walking in the outskirts OF the city
and wanted tire to light his cigar. he approached
door and Knocked, but heard only the cries OF
young child. He opened the door and found an
infant at the breast OF its mother, who was dead
The fOrOrn condition OF the little one affected him
strongly, and he determined to found refuge for
such children The costly building before us was
paid for with his wealth. Afterwards man named
Zuhiga, who from humble station had become
rich, spent 100000 IN carrying out the good
by his influence with the King of Spain and by force
OF dollars paid that all these children should be
nobe-a ridiculous thing now perhaps, but then Of
consequence, and an enectual protection against
their being discredted for their origin and family
Every boy and girl bore the name OF the archbishop
and every one was noble and could stand covered
In the presence Of the King.
Rivera Abandoned by His Followers-The
U,,vu r3u,ro cd n,l nrn ,,~f-
ness-RaiIroad Concessions to Foreigners
MISREPRESENTATION of observation-disclosures.
Ing Details Of the ZangrOniz Contract
Wagon Roads In Contempation-T
to the United States.
CITY OF MEXICO, June Is. 1858.
Aairs in the city and the country continue as they
have been-at least there has occurred no new cause
for nQuietude The alarm caused by the report that
number OF generals had pronounced for Ortega and
others, including the once influential and brilliant
Aureano Rivera, has subsidized. Several Of these
generals and officers have denied the right Of the
dissatisfied parties to put .heir names the move.
ment, and have declared that they have not signed
the articles, and do not sympathize with this way
OF proceeding. Aureliano was obliged to leave his
old position in the mountains Of Ajusco, where he
used TO be sovereign; for his old companions, who
know that ground as well as he have been pursuing
their now disloyal chief He has been reported las
neeing toward the North with few men, but for
some days past nothing has been heard OF him. And
no idings come Of any notable movement against
the government. It is said that Negree has been in
Setcha, where he was well received. But these men
only purpose to use their opportunity to rob- and do
not aim at q change of government.
Il Is rumored that Quiroga, Carvaja Canales and
other traitors who have taken refuge In Texas are
preparing for an invasion OF New Leon and Tamaui
pas, and that already three or four hundred men
have been well supplied with arms through accom-
modating and neutral foreign houses In Matamoros
and 1t Ia said that this month will not pass without
an invasion, and even that Marquee, Bosquez and
otner imperialists In Havana who have gone to the
United States will JOIN the expedition and pass the
Rio Grande to renew the strife. The proclamation
OF MARQUEE has been published in which he declares
that he separated from political aIairs and only
wishes to enjoy quiet and private life After his
cruetles and extorton Of over million Of dollars
from this city, after he knew the cause he defended
lost and his emperor captured and shot, perhaps
hts last resolution Is the wisest he could take
Manuel Sceo, an imperiast Of note in the criminal
calendar, but on account OF his cowardce and
mesnness unworthy to rank with Marquee, is also,
- reported, honoring New York with his presence.
hontier take place, the troops Of Escobedo and the
people OF the Mexican states interested are wide
awake and will put 1t down.,
The administrator Of the hacienda Of Ia Condesa,
near the CITY, was carried on the 18th instant; but
Few other such cases have been reported In this
vicinity
The dulness OF business continues, and the i'm.
portaon OF goods except those necessary for imme-
date consumption Is very light. The doubt con-
corning the solvency Of business men and their abT
lty to pay when bills are DUE owing to and taken In
connection with the cessation OF demand from the
country without, has caused the present stagnation
of business. Prudent MERCHANTS will not order more
goods, and will wait the turn things may take. Still
Il cannot he said that the dstrust Is caused by fear
OF revolution and the chances OF change OF govern
3nent nor even Of any general uprising OF the do.
feated parties and serious armed opposition.
The large quantities OF arms introduced during the
late struggle by both parties to 1t may be said to
make instructions easy. But the people loyal TO the
government also have plenty OF means to put down
these attempts, and when they realize that their
safety and prosperity depend on preserving order
they will do II. Whether they are directed from the