The New York herald., 1868-03-18
Congress-General Ochoa's Case-sIlnisfer
Romero's Visit to the United Stafes-The
Accident 10 Mr.. Bangs-General Diaz ana
the American NIlsslon-The English Conces-

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the American Mlssion-The English Conces-
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 2s 1883.
The question asto whether Congress shall extend Its
session beyond the 7th Of March, which is the day
upon which 1t had early In the session decided to ad
journ has not yet been acted upon. But little or
nothing has been accomplished far toward the ad-
yancement OF Mexico by the body No great railroad
enterprises have been fostered or brought forward
and the greatest efforts to be employed to In
duce Congress stutify itself by naugurating repu
daton, which is but another name for the annulment
OF the concession lately granted to the Mexico and
Vera Cruz Railway Company. The committee
have made their report in favor Of suspending the
concession, but also insist that the matter shall be
finally acted upon Immediately before Congress shall
adjourn. 1t is very doubtful any important bills
will pass the present Congress-
Sanches Ochoa, who has lately been tried and ac-
quilted, presented himself to Congress day or two
since as member Of that body, but was not allowed
to take his seat by vote Of Congress, the ground
that at the time Of his election he was In prison
under grave charges.
DR.. Larazabal, the Venezuelan patriot, was lately
banqueted by q party OF Mexican gentlemen. The
doctor Is said to be friend OF republicanism over
the entire continent but the AFFAIR possesses no sig
nifcance Mexico has enough on hand with her own
affairs, and her statesmen win hardly be permitted
to interfere with Cuba. There are all sorts
retiring from the portfolio Of the Treasury and re-
turning to the United States as minister The founda
tion for this rumor Is the fact that Mr. Romero left
some private business uncOmpleted when ne LETT
Washington, and he desires and will probably obtain
permission to visit the United States private bus
ness as as he can leave the financial matters OF
Mexico In the hands OF his subordinates.
Mr.. n Tiff, Of the firm OF Corlies Tint, OF New
York, LEFT this capital two days ago for New York.
with him satisfactorily, and that he goes home with
pleasant recollections Of Mexico Mr. TINT has dur
the Legion Of Honor In their settlement with this
government and 1t Is stated that to him this body OF
men are Indebted for the settlement which has been
In all directions, towards California Northwestern
Mexico and the United States.
AnsOn Bangs, representing the Mexico and United
States Railway, fell from horse ten days since and
Is severely though not dangerously injured.
Carnival week is passing OF quietly. Masked
balls have been and are raging, and Mexico seems
pleased.
General Diaz is spoken Of in certain influential
Minister to the United States. Mr. Romero is favora
bic to his appointment and the question VIII Prooa,
acquainted with the English language, and that fact
may decide him not to accept the Offer In my next
letter may be able to say something more definite
in regard to General Diaz's acceptance.
The press Of this city, as WHOLE has lately en-.
gagged Itself especially In discussing the subject OF
.pernicous foreigners" In Mexico, and also in com.
press towards Mexico. OF course the HERALD has
come in for its usual share Of attention, or rather Of
The error is made here, which is made the world
over Of mstaklng critics for enemies and slanderers.
tng aone no II fOr s % ~ %
Correspondents of the press are just now recelv-
ing the denunciations Of the press OF Mexico:
bullying OF the Mexican press will not prevent
honest correspondents from being true to facts and
to the history Of things In Mexico. strong feeling
exists here In this particular and echoed through
The commission having under discussion and ex-
AMIN fn fhn Mnx ond
Vera Cruz Railroad by President Juarez by virtue Of
authority conceded to him and know as "ample
faculties" have at length reported In substance as
follows:-
The o! November e. 1851 relative TO the Mexico
and Vera Cruz Railroad suspended until Congress- revise
Provisional artcles:-
The close ne pre.en. session CONGRESS sh. pas:
Mexico and Vera Cruz Railroad shall Be elected
pointed By The Congress Of .he Union. ....o-
MIRAFUENTES. zAMACONA.
Operations IN Yucatan-Confinued Success Of
the National Arms.
q VI H'aI lo : VERA CRUz, March 2, 1858.
By the arrival OF the Spanish steamer from Slsal
the 2sth ult. we have news OF the continued sue
cess OF the governmental arms and Of the practical
OF the revolt In Yucatan. This news Is
from Izamal to the 13th ult., which place was occu
pied by General Alatorre after ten hours fighting,
as is stated, In "at striking at the
heart OF the revoluton.n Divested OF the verbiage
and bombast peculiar to Mexican reports OF army
operations, the facts would seem to be as follows
After the defeat OF the insurgents at Merida and the
occupation OF that place by Alatorre, the former
who were not annihlated as reported, retreated to
Izamal, small place southward from Merida and
possessing great natural advantages for defence
tionists who had been driven from Maxcana, Uman
and Sisal, Generals Navarrete and Ortoll being In
command.
Izamal is surrounded by hills on three sides; upon
the other ia located magnificent convent building
OF great strength. Here the insurgents, numbering
six hundred men, fortified themselves occupying
the heights and barrfcading the streets They also
dently anticipating siege OF some duration
on the sth February the government forces CON-
menced moving out OF Merida, and on the evening
OF the 11th were In position before Izamal. At a
quarter past seven on the morning OF the 18th re-
eonnossance was sent out, 10 meet which the enemy
sailed out with force OF 200 men. A company OF
the second Cazadores under Major Dominique met
them. charged at the point OF the bayonet and CON-
petely routed them, killing several and taking a
desutory firing was kept up during the day
General Alatorre making dispositions OF his forces
the escape Of the insurgents. In the evening, how
ever, they fed leaving one commandant, seven sub
alterns and twenty.eight men. dead, seventeen
wounded and sixty-five prisoners.
When Alatorre entered the plaza he found six
mountain howltzers-which comprised all the artl
lery OF the enemy-2oo muskets forty.one lances
CO. 900 rounds cartridges, and considerable quantity
OF powder. General Cepeda was sent In pursuit. and
Alatorre returned to Merida for the purpose OF TAX
ing such measures may be necessary for the res
toration of order. II would seem from this report
that the insurrection In Yucaan s completely sup
pressed. Ii must not be forgotten, however that ac
cordng to the statements furnished through govern
ment the insurgents were quite as eYectualy
demoralized at Merida, and Mat the main body OF at
least 1--WE hundred men, succeeded In making OF.
The country about Izanal Is peopled mostly by In
dams, and Is OF such character that pursuit OF
flying column is useless. For over forty years there
has been more or less trouble among the Indians,
who hold no especial allegiance TO the government,
and there can be little doubt that the macontents
now operating there can keep up show OF resist
ance for an indefinite period. In despite OF the efforts
OF the authorities, who have thus far manifested
most unusual spirit Of energy and determination In
their operations.
In this State and vicinity matters remain quiescent
The old, old stories OF loca, revos and pronuncia-