The New York herald., 1868-06-12

to expose more fully its policy Mr.. Romero stated
that the government had hopes that some negotia-
ton might be entered into with the representation
OF the foreign debt which would result to the benefit
OF the Treasury and that II any appropriations were
made TO pay the interest on IL such action would
render any negotiations possible Mr. Romero also
remarked lit is undoubtedly better and "The opn-
Ion OF the Executive Is that In no manner ought the
interest to be paid" and again, "In regard to the
nent to strike out OF the bill that part pro-
viding funds for the interest on it, and
the same rs the Engiis6.n Mr.. Lerdo de Te ada,
Minister OF Foreign Relations, remarked during the
discussion as follows, speaking OF interest on English
deDt"The interest on the debt ought not to be paid
for the reason that justice does not require it, say
justice Tor IN regard TO the debt contracted in Lon.
don it cannot be claimed that the law Of
the l4lh Of October, 1885, remains In force because
by joining in the intervention, the holders OF their
oohds nave grayely preudiced their rights and re-
sented TO Congress petition by the gentlemen who
have lately arrived here from the Sta!es and who
are understood 10 have IN charge the construction
OF the road from Mexico to ruXpan. These gentle
men apply or charter for bank TO he established
republic, to consist of American ana Mexican man.
ayers, capital $4,000, 600, portion OF which stal
be silver and balance paper money. No action has
Deen concuued with re erence thereto by Congress,
nor mas inal resolution been reached with regard
10 the amendments to the Tehauntepec grant, which
pany which has established gasworks in the city at
an expense OF hai million OF dollars has not as yet
been able to effect contract with the city govern
ment. Inc Old system Oi iisiltl.g by Oh has SO many
endearments in consequence Of its beng such valid
able ''miIch COW" thai so great an Improvement as
gas cannot be introduced without meeting the oppo
sition or those intereste in the 'mlch cow"
ON the morning of the 27th quite large deega-
among whom were Mr.. Anson Bangs, Of the Mexico
and United States Railroad, Colonel Gray and family
MI. Tollin and others. Their testimony will bear
witness TO the present deplOrable condition OF
Mexico and the decided indispOsiton OF the people
to permit or encourage any business relations with
Americans. Mr.. Romero has been hoping to get or
on this steamer, but the delay the part OF Con-
gress IN acting upon the appropriation bill and the
opposition which It has had to contend with may
occasion his remaining over until the next steamer
Romero says he goes to Washington to marry.
Jiminez is announced to be on his way to Mexico,
Dlaz remains at home In OaXaca.
On tne 22d OF May at half twelve M, we ex-
tion which was Of very brief duration, was followed
by several rockings, which were repeated and con-
tlnued minute or more. Citizens were running to
the street and falling upon their knees mploring to
be spared from a speedy and horrible death. No
destruction OF property resulted. The shock was
four weeks from the last one, which was equally
severe. There are no indications of an eruption Of
any VOLCANOES OF our neghborhood, which have been
The Ataiavd, the paper Of Montery which dared to
tell the truth in regard to the recent Outrages upon
cause not known: we only know that the press at
the capital and elsewhere has denounced its editor
for publishing the article, which 1t is declared may
cause some serious international complications.
Mexico boasts Of free press, and as she cannot
openly suppress the publication OF paper, not
little speculation has been induged IN here as to
whether the Governor of the State interfered in
any way contributed to the suspension Of the paper.
At last moment it is announced that Rivera is
within twelve miles Of this city since last evening"
and about midnight the government sent large
force in pursuit Of him. 1t is rumored that the gov
ture him this morning.
On the sth of May an attempt at revolution was to
place Of safety for their funds and awaited the out
break. Money was demanded by the troops for their
expected overturning, and not being supplied amply
the entertainment was postponed.
Minister Romero and S. 8. Cox-EHorts to
Compromise Between Romero and Fremont
ON the Ochoa Bond Question.
The following are extracts Of the official CORE.
spondence Of Mr.. Romero, Minister Of the Mexican
Republic in the United States to the Minister Of the
Republic in Mexico, published in the Diari0 Oactas
Of February 20 and %, 1867
= Mr.. Cox has been my friend and friend
rendered US Very good services. Now seems to me
that he is interested with Mr.. Fremont, although he
seems to be disinterested friend Of us both, who
only seeks for satisfactory solution to the pending
difnculties in favor of the same. Mr. Cox told me
afterwards that the said project had been written at
the suggestion Of General Fremont.
On Monday, the 9th instant, Mr. s. 8. Cox came to
to me that the General desired that the points
tained my letter OF the 2Sth Of last month should
be put in the form Of q contract. i answered him
had no objection to do 80, and having asked me the
Interpretation gave to certain points in my letter.
he commenced to draw up the project of contract,
containing the same words as my letter, together
with the explanations had just given him, which
he wanted me to sign Immediately, in order to take
It to Mr. Fremont the same day enclose herewith
marked Nos. and 2.
OF course, refused to sign 1t in such hurry as he
with my remarks as soon as possible On examination
found the object TO be to make me tacty recognize
the validity OF the contract signed by General Sanchez
OchOa receiving the So OO0 900 that offered him. not
as pay for the services Of General Fremont, but q
credit for the six millions which were offered to him
in said contract The haste with which Mr.. Cox de-
sired that should sign said contract appeared to
suspicious. To-day have written cOunter-p project,
copy Of which, together with translation OF same,
are transmitted mos. and A.. In this without
yielding the points agreed upon, ! cleared up all
doubts which could arise with regard to them. for
letter, copy Of which inclOse with translation,
marked Nos 5 and 6. Mr.. Cox, in his hurry while
here on the etn, left his pocketbook. In found
one or two blank powers OF attorney which probably
he desired me to sign copies OF which also forward
with transations, marked Nos. 7, 8, and 10, from
which 1t appears that they desire to have greater
interest In the loan than am inclined to admit.
us,,N Menewlng 70 you the assurances Of my disn
Minister of Foreign Relations.
Minister Campbell and the Juarez Govern.
ment.
The following document will throw light upon the
considerations which kept Minister Campbell from
joining the Juarez government. The correctness Of
the appreciation therein made Of the policy and
craftsmanship of the Mexican government can now
be more easily tested than when the document was
written:-
tCoNFTDBNTIAL
CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES of
AMERICA, July 0, 1867.
SIR-1n the suppOsition that the department has
come to no positive determination as regards our re-
following suggestion, which in the present juncure
OF afars In Mexico appears to me OF the highest i'm
porance to our relations with this country In future
The time appointed in his Instructions, october 25,
1866, for Mr.. Campbes arrival has passed.
The circumstances which rendered our Minis