The New York herald., 1869-05-28
MEXICO.

McNICO.
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Govern,nent Triumphs In tho Election,-Ths
Change in tho United statos NIisslou-Rail.
way and Telegraph 6ohomos-AbOItiou Of
the Death Penalty.
MRxIoo CIFY. May 10. 1859.
Notwithstanding the efforts which have been and
are being made by the opposition In the several Con-
gressi0na districts to effect the election OF anti.ad
mmstration candidates. the evidences OF their do.
feat so numerous that not only are the admins
tration party rejoicing In anticipation OF their sue.
cess but the opposition itself seems ncliRed to give
up the contest IN despair Some OF the weaker
and moro shortsIghted Of the latter predict as
the unavoidable result thereof. spontaneous up
rising of the people, so overwhelming that the pre-
sent administration and Its officers will be swept
from existence. Others OF the same party profess to
believe that che only hope for the country lies
In the continuance OF President Juarez in
power at least for the present. under the sup.
position that certainly by the end OF his term
or 0ice. If not ,ore, the people will have become
80 dissatisfied with him that he viii be unable to
secure q reelection. On the other hand there are
ample reasons for believing that President Juarez
does not aspire to occupy the Presidential chair for
another term and that the contest will be between
Mr. Lerdo de Lejada ana possibly General Diaz--tho
former representing the present administration
party and the latter the opposition. With reference
to tho latter, much viii depend upon his conduct
from now to the commencement Of the campaign;
and 1t Is not at all impossible that the country has
not even yet its eye upon the coming man. Both
partics-the ms and the 0utS-up to the present
time, seem TO ignore the policy OF committing them
emigration, and the protection of foreign life and
capital under any and all circumstances, and to the
the construction OF railroads, both paying absolute
difference to the almost national feeling OF Ina red or
jealousy for every one born outside OF the territory
or mexico result, perhaps OF ignorance and fear
combined. When party shall be found In Mexico
sufficiently enlightened and sufficiently numerous
',immigraion, ''security'' and the development Of
natural resources, property and riches VIII follow,
party, and so also do the administration but both
seem to have lost the power to view the situation
with reason, and either directly or by innuendo
people Of the United States for what large
portion Of the press Of this country appear
for Mexico's untold wealth. Why should the
Mexican press insist upon 1t that American
enterprises which fall under Mexican laws and Mexi-
can insecurity and taxation, when Nevada Colorado.
SS % % or sao the White Pine aa other
American securitys And yet 1t Is diicu to persuade
ones Mexican friends here that the eagle eye of all
Hypothetical mineral wealth OF Mexico. speak Of
Its being hypothetical when compared with the
wealth OF the new american states as developed by
Is great danger that, unless some extraordinary
enorts be made by this people to attract capital at
an early day, Mexico will find herself abandoned,
other neighbOring mineral fields receiving the influx
and the benefits OF such capital.
Upon the arrival OF Mr.. Nelson, the new Minister,
at this city, 1t is the intention OF General Rosecrans
TO proceed to California at once, where he has large
interess WHICH have been suffering since his accept
the General, 1t Is now understood, will accompany
nm by land to Acapulco. from which port they Will
take snip iof san Francisco. Nothing Is heard new
OF late upon tse question Of Minister TO the United
states. IL Is not probable that any nomination will
be made at present-perhaps not until Sep.ember
next after the arrival OF Nj. Nelson and the looked
for revealment ofthe policy OF the new administra
Mr.. james Wadsworth as Commissioner under the
Romero-Seward treaty, although known here, has
induced as yet no comments on the part oi the
Mexican press, as his antecedents are not sufi-
cently known here to be discussed.
Mr.. Won Schlosser was received on the 4th by the
his credentials as Charge dAraircs the North Ger
man Confederation. 1t IL said negotiations will
commerce between Mexico am the Confederation.
On the stb OF May bill was reported by the Com
emitte on Industry to Congress granting right OF
way, public lands &C., Tor railroad and telegraph
line from the port OF Anton Lzartlo to Minatltan or
to Messrs Massons n Wyatt THIS 6 has very mnny S
valuable features; 1t passed the first read
ing 1t Is highly probable that It win be
close OF the present session. Telegraph lines
are now being constructed over many portions OF
the country and the State governments are wing
with the general government In giving anopossible
aid to such enterprises. The Department OF Fomeno
has recently Published III the DidJiO Ogtciai new
freight tariT list for the Mexico aud Vera Cruz Rail
road Company. Congress Is discussing the ques
ton OF .hc $500 900 per annun agreed to lie paid by
the concession granted To the above company, wnich
amount IS included IN the appropriation bill. Mr.
Frazer, the English engineer, who recently came
here to take charge OF the railroad construction
who has been suffering from alteration Of mind
IN consequence OF extraordinary mental exertions
IN the hot region since his arrival, not having i'm
proved rapidly his friends desired, has
been taken toward the coast and Will ultimately I've
conveyed to his home In England, where he can re.
ceiye better attention and VIII he more likely 10
convalesce. Thi5 unfortunate occurrence, together
with The loss at sea OF quantity OF spikes sent to
the company from the United states. has tempo
rarily delayed the work the railroad line. although
the road VIII be undoubtedly completed 10 Puebla
before the end of this year.
The minority report OF the Committee on the Ap-
preparation bill, signed bg Messrs. Mata, Tag!e and
Iatnacona has been made 10 Congress- IL reduces
It's proposed sum total to tl7, i5lgs5 07. The oppo.
-iti0n lei by Mr.. Zamacona, have attacked very
report 10 be applied to the lighting and cleansing
Of the Palace, and also for the Presidents state table
Sevon Judges OF the supreme Court were accused
before the Congress OF the Union four days since by
the secretaries OF that body and deputy The trial
or these Judges and the result may occasion very
grave questions, involving the peace OF the country.
The press and several State Legislatures are con-
tlnuing their discussion In favor OF the adjustment
OF the death penalty. The administration, In secur.
Ing the passage of the law suspcndiug the habeas
corpus, took the ground that summary punishment
oydeath was absolutely necessary to put down kid.
mapping robbery, ana give security 10 life ana capt.
tai All good MeXicans and foreigners who nave a
correct Idea OF true liberty sympahze with the al.
inins,ratcn on THIS question.
Mr.. Romero's proposition to issue eighteen mil.
lions OF paper money Is before Congress. and will
meet thorough sitting, aud yet 1t may become o
law.
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