The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-31
MEXICO.

MEXICO.
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Arrival of General ROsecrans-(sreat Excite
ment About Cubn-vera Cruz Railway and
Tehuantepec Characterization Of the
Treasury-Generpl News.
MEXICO, Dec. TO- 1868.
An important event, which has occurred since the
last steamer the arrival OF the American Minister
General Rosecrans. He forwarded his letter to this
government United States Minister yesterday, and
will be received formally by President Juarez to-day
at eleven O'Clock.
Mr.. Plumb is expected to leave here for the United
States by the English steamer for Havana, and
thence to New York or Philadelphia.
Great excitement has prevailed here of late in re-
gard to the present revolutionzed condition OF Cuba.
One OF the principal papers OF the capital considers
Cuba the key to the Gulf OF Mexico, and views the
demonstrations there with suspicion, and imagines
1t sees large Yankee "nigger in the fence;" fears
that it may all result in annexation to the United
States; that such issue would be misfortune for
Mexico, and even hints that, with view to annex
ing Cuba to Mexico, material aid from here would be
advisable, even though that aid came from the gov
eminent ITSELF On the evening Of the 9Th there took
place in the theatre of Hidago most enthusiastic
manifestation in favor OF the independence
of the isle OF Cuba. The crowd was great and not
single seat was left unoccupied. "Uncle TOMS
Cabin" was put upon the stage and received re-
peated applause. lin of the entire dctes Mr.. Villa
lobos read beautiful poem, and Mr.. Prieto, being
called for by the people, improvised in a few mo-
ments most beautiful sentiment, full OF fire and
enthusiasm for liberty. The Alcalde, Mr.. MendiO-
lea, and also Mr. Santacilia son-inlaw OF President
Juarez and Cuban by birth, spoke, eulogizing the
great efforts being made by patriotic Cubans to make
n n hat
ovOneI BobaduDa. cuban by birth, thirty years
resident OF Mexico VINO had served In the Mexican
army against the United States in 1878 and against
the French more recently prayed for the liberty OF
Cuba and gave thanks to the Mexicans for the SYM
patty which they had shown for Cuba. Miss Cal
deron recited poem upon the subject, and great
enthusiasm prevailed and "ciras" for "Cuba and
Cespedes." Among the concourse were many mill
tary men, members OF Congress and other public
functionaries. The Sigo EIT. says:--"When Cuba
shall no longer be part of Spain ana shall become
a sovereign nation. then will cease threatenings to
the Spanish-American nati0nalities; for, there
oelna no longer an enemy IN Gaba there VIII De
interest with all America"
The Monitor OF the 4th, referring to the matter,
quotes the ODf7ttOn NdciOndi as f0llOws:-"Wtthout
fear OF exaggeratrQ assert that there never has
been presented question so important for Mexico
as the revolution in Cuba for the reason that ITS
result will be favorable adverse in the endr IL
is stated that another meeting will be held sun
day next, In Chiarinis Circus, for the purpose OF
further demonstrations by way OF encouraging the
revoutionists in Cuba. 1t Is not certain that yet
make further ex expressions of sympathy.
The case of impeachment OF MI Romero has fallen
TO the ground, Mr.. Zambrano having wholly failed
TO sustain his charges Kumor is silent for the
present in regard to Mr.. Romero being again sent
10 the United States as Mexican Minister That sab
Ject and the Seward Romero treaties yet Sleep
Yesterday Congress passed the bill reported by the
committee on the 26th OF October, rehabitating the
American and Mexican Railway and Telegraph Com
pany, upon its third and final reading, II goes now
To the President; and the report Is rather
upon the action of the President and Cabinet when
N IL
feared by some that be will put some obstacles In Its
way. such result will hardly follow, as the vote
by which 1t passed is very large and strongly en-
dorses the report OF the committee
The notifications requested by Mr.. Lasere to the
concession granted for the Tehuantepec route, IN
which Marshall o. Roberts, name figures promi-
nently, have been under discussion during the last
Mendeoea) who months since in the previous SEES.
sion, declared thats he dsked those people, that
race which naa oa s, eyes and gst hair as eS
posing the bill making use OF the element OF fear.
lie depicted tue possible nbusterng result which
might follow from having 5000 armed men work |
mem OF another nationality actually breathing
the air IN Tehuantepec. II may be said,
TO the honor OF many OF the members,
that he vas laughed at. suficient opposition was |
made 10 postpone nnal action on the bill, although
II Is highly probable that the majority Of Congress
Work has commenced on the Puebla branch OF the |
Mexico and Vera Cruz Railroad, and Mr.: Crawley, |
the contractor ~ expected here from England by |
the coming French or English steamer These three |
railroad projects, 4 passed by Congress and the |
having started upon u career which, II followed up,
may result IN . happy future for Mexico.
The disposition has been further shown OF late to /
aid and promote the material interests OF the
try by subventon OF 100000 which mas been voted |
TO assist In the immediate completion Of the railroad
TO Tlalpan which IL now running to C0ahuacan. |
Notifications also being asked to the concession |
granted TO the Tuspan Railroad Company and are |
now before the committee
The state OF the treasury is such that the fifteen
day payments to the military and civil list have been
met, and the last 'conducta" OF $30000 900 there
abouts Will probably reach Vera Cruz as IL liz well
guarded 10 ~ ainentable fact that large portion
OF IL IL actual capital seeking investments abroad.
with the exception OF the Indian disturbances on
the northern frontier and In lucatan, there IL no
considerable party now In arms against the govern
ment, " we except that In the State or Tamaulpas
On the sd OF November General Escobedo was at
Nilagran, with two battall0ns Of his division, die
tatng the necessary dispositions for q speedy and
successful campaign. IL stated that Braniio Var
gas had made propositions to General Escobedo to
surrender asking guarantees &c. General Esc0bedo
Is said TO have replied that he had no instructions to
treat with him and conditions to concedc. Ii IL |
not known here for certain that Quiroga is this
side OF the Rio Grande
The elections I'm the State OF Yucatan have passed
OF toerably quiet although will be contested.
An effort liz being made by residents OF that State to
induce the general government to send more troops
TO drive the Indians southwark
The week ending November Is the mint OF Guiana
JuatO coined 1873 d0ublOonS aud $4,000 hard
money; total, Sl23,0O0. During the same week the
mines sold So,g52.
Cold ana silver have been discovered IN the dis.
trict OF TampicO. ON the "a tile telegraph line be-
tween san Luis ana LaCatecas was completed so that
Mexico city IS now m communication with bOth OF
tue above Places. Work Is abOut To lie renewed In
The mines tic district 81 NlChu, abandoned since
Ist0. The principal revenue Office Of the district %
Mexico produced N November sz5l,iyd