The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-24
MEXICO.

The Trial OF Minister BIejIn, Of the War and
Navy-False Rum0rs from Puebla-What In
TO be President Grants Policy Towards Mex
leo s-Lab0r transformations.
HAVANA, Nov. %, 1868.
An arrival from Vera Cruz brings the following in
tellIgence from the INTERIOR
The resignation Of General Meja, Minister OF War,
about to be tried for unauthorized expenditure OF
public moneys, is considered certain. Generals
Diaz Alatorre and Bernozabal are spoken Of as
prominent candidates for the ONCE.
The report that an instruction had been organ
lied In the Sierra OF Puebla by Mendez and Negrete
proved to be unfounded. That part OF the country
Is perfectly tranquil
the Mexican journals are discussing the probable
line of policy TO be followed by the new United States
Minister, General Rosecrans and indulge In much
speculation as to what action General Grant, on as
the relations OF Mexico and the United States.
The Mexican Minister OF the Treasury has issued q
circular complaining that the officers OF many OF the
custom houses dsObey the orders OF the Department
will.
The American schooner Eugene, from Manila for
Galveston, was wrecked at the mouth OF the Coatza-
cOalcos river
The civil authorities OF Manzanillo ana other COM
mercia cities have asked the national government to
enforce the law regulating labor and wages, but the
government has refused the request, declaring the
law TO be unconstitutional and arguing that labor
should be free OF legislative Interference.
Heavy foundations In many portions OF the coun-
Try causing great loss OF property, are reported.
The demand OF General Cauto to be tried by mill
tary court for the alleged assassination OF General
Pat0ni has been refused, and he will be taken to
Durango the scene OF the crime for trial by the local
civil courts.
The National Congress has extended the length of
Its session.
A Report vim New Orleans thar Escobedo
Has Been Routed and Has ResiGned-The
Rebels In Tamanlipas Toe Strong for Him.
NEW ORLEANS. Nov. %, 1858.
The Times OF this evening copies from the Browns
vile Ranchero extra dated the 18th inst, letters
from Monterey, received the previous night. They
state that Escobedo, having gone from Tampico to
Victoria for the purpose OF commencing the Tamau-
lipas campaign Jointly with the troops from Mata-
moros, was surprised by the entire force OF Vargas
at the Hacienda de Alamitos. Esc0bedo was de-
1eated. barely escaping with few Of his stan co
Monterey. EscObedos forces fought badly, and be-
Canales and finally declared in favor Of the rebels
Escobedo attempted to collect his forces at Mon
terey, but failed, the soldiers refusing to march
without first being paid, and afterwards openly
fused to fight against their Tamaulpas brethren
Escobedo, seeing this complicated state Of AFFAIRS
sent in his resignation, declaring himself incapable
OF putting down the Tamaulipas revolution. The
forces at Victoria under Lopez and Montesin0s be-
coming demOralized dsbanded themselves, q large
portion joining Vargas command. II is believed by
this time TampicO has pronounced, as well other
towns in the State, and the entire State will be
In the hands OF Vargas.