The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-14

rnl Grants Policy Not Defined Eriendi
Sentiments OF Juarez--Denth o. Unite
STATES COnsnl-Fhe Treasury and Congress-
Port Regulations--A Natural ConyuIsio
The Harvest-hatal Railroad Accident.
MEXICo CITY. June %. 1869.
The great event OF the week has been the preseT
tation, by General Rosecrans OF his letter OF reca
as the United states Minister 10 Mexico and the In
PRODUCTION OF Mr.. Thomas II. Nelson 10 his new fell
OF duty. The addresses made the occasion
by both Of the above gentlemen were remarkaoN
for diplomatic breylty as well "a The replies made
thereto by President Juarez. The ceremonies TOOK
pace IN the immense reception room OF the palace
ana was witnessed by vast concourse OF MEXICAN
and American ctizens. Your readers VIII observe
by referring TO the addresses winch add hereuhio'
that General Rosecrans on retiring from the mission,
assured President Juarez that Whenever Ht'iss
opportunity offered he would be Cad TO con-
tribute TO the securing OF moral and ma
terial assistance to make hrs country al he
could reasonably desire.u To which President
Juarez replied, that his offer was worthy
OF nlst estmauon, and that the government Of
Mexico wonld take speeia. pleasure IN cooperating
in the important object 10 De obtained by the fer
nation Of useful companies which viii favor the
development OF mutual interests between the two
countries These expressions grow out of the belief
entertained by che General that the future of Mexico
depends entirely upon the measures adopted by the
government TO encourage aud promoteithe construc-
ton OF railroads. and TO invite emigration by open
ing up the pubic lands TO tae whole world at mode
rate prices, aud by protecting the emlgrant ana his
Capital
The occasions upon which General Rosecrans has
arged these views upon the public men of Mexico
have been numerous, sud, after his residence of
seven months in tie country, It would appear that
he has been fully convinced or the correctness
thereof. There have been Indications however, that
the few who rule Mexico to-day have preferred to
make no step in any direction until the policy OF
General Grant towards Mexico shall nave been made
known through the new Minister, Mr.. Nelson.
Should these leaders become satisfied by the Septem-
Der session OF Congress that the policy OF Grant Will
most likely be one which shall result from their own
acts OF omission or commission, it Is possible that
the Almighty mas bless them with Sufficient reason
and good sense to enable the Congressional body TO
proceed at 10 the enactment laws directed to
the development OF the resources Of the country
the protection OF life and property, and the
encouragement Of capitalists who are will
ing to contribute towards Mexican material
advancement, The address OF Mr. Nelson Will
be read with attention by all VINO are inter.
ested IN Mexico and her future history, being an
expression OF the position which the United States
government considers II occupies towards Mexico
at this cary period OF the term OF the new admins
raton. 1t expresses the earnest desire that pleas.
ant relations should continue between the two ma
ions refers TO the suoJect OF claims declaring that
the government OF the United States Will present
none which are not irreslstiby commended TO dts
clearest perceptions OF justice, and mentions
nateringlv the position OF Mexico, won by
the herolsm OF her sons. Some Mexican
grumDlers have endeavored to discover
ma rafc nNsf in fha "A NJ M
from their chronic preference for turmoil and
anarchy, would not hesitate to impose upon less
educated counuymen by falsely Interpreting words
and sentences. In their anxiety to some great
discovery IN the address they may interpret the as
sertion mat only such claims would he presented by
the government M the United states as were ire
sisiby commended TO its cearest perception of JUS
tlce, as being an ntlmaton thar such as were pre-
sented would be urged to an honorable and speedy
settlement, subject to the conditions Of the treaty
The future may reveal how just such conclusion
may be,
President Juarez in his reply recprocates the pro-
testation that Mexico shall be guided by a spirit OF
recndute frankness and equity. Tine last paragraph
makes some promises in behalf OF the government
with reference to a revised commercial treaty with
the United States which be OF ultimate import
ance to American merchants. Minister Nelson and
suite reached Vera Cruz the 10th Of June aud in
consequence OF the illness Of the United States Con-
sui, Mr.. E. II. Sauiner, was receiy ed by Messrs
Sehleiden and Carran, merchants OF that city.
The usual salute OF thirteen guns having
been given at the moment of landing the
compliment was returned by Mr.. Nelson and
suite, who called upon General Foster, in com
mand OF the military forces and upon Mr.. Saulnier,
who died June le. In consequence OF the danger OF
contracting yellow fever, which it was feared was
prevailing somewhat, delay OF only two hours was
made IN Vera Cruz, special train having been ten
dered by the Mexico and Vera Cruz Railroad Com
pany The party arrived IN this city on the 14th OF
this month, somewhat worn by the Journey. Mrs
Hegeman, nother-ln-law of General Rosecrans, an
aged lady OF seventynne years. was quite III at the
time, and dying GU the 18th, was buried in the
American burying ground the day following re-
GREETED by all who knew her. This mournful occur
renee caused delay In the reception OF Mr. Nelson
which finally took place on the 26th
The following IL General Rosecrans' address to
President Juarez On presenting his letter ofreca:-
Mr. PRESIDENT have the honor 10 present to
you from the PRESIDENT o the United States this LEI.
ter of my withdrawal from this mission. lam au-
thoriZed to repeat the assurance the cordial good
VIII OF the United States towards rne Mexican gov.
eminent and people. Permit me to add the express
sion my own best wishes for the welfare OF Mexico
and 70 say that my residence among you has
strengthened rather than dmin shed THAT desire for
under her autonomy which am sure Is shared b. the
great body OF my fellow citizens, and 10 assure your
Excellency that whenever citing opportunity offers
shall be glad 10 contribute 10 secure mora and ma
teria assistance TO make your country all you could
reasonably ask or desire.
To when President Juarez rephed:-
Mr.. MISIsTER--I have seen with much satisfac.
lion that after the time you have resided among US
you express at your withdrawal the same Kind lee-
tngs towards Mexico, and equally good wishes
Tor her Wellare ana prosperity Moreover, IL X
pleasing for me 70 repeat that, upon your
return 10 your country, you may be able to manifest
80 your CoHntrymen the sincere desire Of the people
oil Mexico and their government to MAINTAIN and
encourage the most friendly feeling with the people
and government Of the United tates of America
Your enlightened disposition to contribute 70 the
moral aud material welfare OF Mexico upon All
occasions that may De offered 10 you il wOr-
thv of inst estimation. The good relations
and cordial friendship existing between the
two republics viii ever produce great moral
benefit, as IL VIII ever bring material advantages sy
increasing commerce on the most enlarged Gale
and the formation OF useful companies which will