The New York herald., 1869-02-15


raj Huerta, for conspirng to overturn the present
government and General Diego Alvarez, for simi-
lar crime. The charges In every case were dis
missed except the former General Cauto having
been been surrendered TO the criminal courts for
trial and punishment the laws Of this country grant
ing involabilty OF person and property to members
OF Congress until that body shall examine the
charges and pronounce thereupon.
In addition to other laws passed two Of the
treaties made and signed by Mr.. Romero and Mr..
Seward have been confirmed thus settling the ques-
ton Of claims for the present and also that OF the
naturalization OF people moving from one country
TO another.
Macin 4 Co. Congress decided to give some pecu-
mary aid for the purpose of testing the feasibility OF
the navigation Of the lakes which occupy so many
wheel steamer has already been built and Is aoat at
the eastern gate OF the city with her engine on board
sixty feet long ana is calculated to draw when loaded
about two feet OF water. dredging machine has
been employed some months In deepening the chan
mel In the canal leading into the deep water OF the
lake. and II IL hoped BY the company that they will
be able to prove the practicability OF towing freight
between Mexico and Texcoco and other places. me
entire freightage is now done across this shallow
lake Of barley, straw, butter, rosin, poultry &C., in
boats which are poled by native Indians the use OF
the sail not even being Understood by them.
small saiboat brought out from New York and re-
Gently put upon this lake created the most intense
w0nderment among the natives, who now form the
inland marine OF the republic OF Mexico Another
steamboat VIII soon be built and the success or ai-
Another enactment passed Of special Importance
s the concession made to the English, Mexico
proved by Congress, having been materially modi-
fed. This great national enterprise had been
promptly acted upon ny sne h under s e
quently nterfered with by the Congress and to such
an extent as 10 materially inlure all parties inter-
e5ted. including capitalists, contractors and work.
men, Congress finally becoming conscious OF the
necessity OF the completion OF the road, and con-
ynced OF the unwises policy OF their interference
and their procrastination, although at late hour,
apparently desired TO make amends therefor and
on the l0th OF November passed the bill which has
enabled the work to be recommended. About l 900
men are now at work on the Puebla branch, and on
the arrival here OF Mr. Frazer, the engineer,
his way from England, IL IL expected that the work
on the direct line win be pushed forward.
The law OF November ls ordering new census to
be made OF the entire population OF the country is
much needed; but most unfortunately the present
dilapdated condition OF the Treasury box gives no
promise that the law can be put IN force Tor some
time. or course the bills Iegtimatizlng this person
that person. or making such person Of age are well
enough; but when the condition OF tine country Is
considered they have no consequence
THAT OF December 81 revadating and amending
Mr.. La sere for interoceanlc communication by the
layed considering that emigration and pecuniary
benefits likely to follow therefro. Like that OF
trom dnty It is an enactmeps Which tends @ to Snatch
Industry from the clutches OF incidence and inertia
Precisely similar Is that OF January 10 authorizing
the construction OF q railroad from the Rio Grande
to Guaymas other port on the Gulf OF California;
Condition Of the C0untry-Te,esraph 20 Gma.
Acknowledgement Items-Gcnernl Rose-
crans-P iamiento Of Quiroga.
MEXICO, Jan. 29 1859.
Congress is closed. The Deputies have scattered In
all directions except the "Diputacion Pcrmanente''
asfraction OF Congress, who elected on the last
day of each session to remain Mexico city during
the recess for the purpose OF aiding the Executive by
advise or enactments, should any sudden or serious
difficulties arise rom within without, pr by call.
Ing together an extraordinary session. This "Dpu-
tacion" is not intended check upon the Presi-
dent, nor does 1t signify that Congress In unwilling
to extend to MIN again 'ampie faculties but 1t is
required by the constitution and really be salts
factory to President Juarez, the responsibilities of
the country are thus less upon his shoulders than
they have been for any ,tiuN during the past ten
years. Unfortunately, Congress left two important
matters in q most unhappy condition-one, the
finance rhe state Of the Treasury, and the other pub
lie security, or rather insecurity. The condition ofth
roads and highways, the precariousness OF life ana
OF property. Criminals In all parts Of the republic
have been encouraged to continue their murderous
practices by the instances Of executive. guberna-
toral and judicial Gle mency, and the cry made by
some sickly sentimental Congressman In regard to
"LDerty humanity ~ and "a precious human
life hanging in the balance &c. when discussing
the punishment NJ for the murderer and man
stealer. The success which has thus sar attended
the efforts Of the lawyers to defeat justice in the
OF Domingo Benitez. the triple murderer has also
sustained his Fellows, while IL has disgusted every
body else, including the government The law OF
Amparo having passed there Is more reason TO
believe that punishment may follow crime speedily.
Two days since the last court which WAS appealed
to for y new trial OF Domingo Benitez. who mur
dered his men just year ago, gave their decision
unfavorabe 70 the prisoner, aud he has accordingly
been ordered to prepare for execution and viii
suffer unless new loopholes are discovered II the
law. This Is, however, scarcely posslole. as the
people are fully aroused In this case and even the
press have hinted 700 plainly thar tners NAY ee .
IL among the probabilities that the kxecutve, during
the recess, may feel himself compellsd 70 Use tee
full extent OF his authority In crder - crush the
sadly increasing spirit Of cruelty and oatlswry.
The commercial community are fcAxttl tess tts
needs OF the government and state q sae treasury
may make forced loan compulsory. fortaustely Tor
the reputation oil this government A. no ytt cecn
compelled to resort 20 such metnod ter sae rra1s
present palslei commerce rather warrants redne~
ton OF the present taxation.
Within twonty-four hours q cepsscsua stsrts rcy
Vera Cruz, with specie 20 the ameoas q kkoas
S3,0O0,000 am informed thar tuly s0s-a4A ~ tnts
Ia capital leaving the country tog ear ~ eenins
increased insecurity. This amount Eexetaer VIA
that which went abroad by the last I'VE evstSsStts
II correct makes o total OF about fSeeo.h " cap1-
tai going elsewhere for inyestntenG sira yes sats
amount, one-haf or one-third of the expenses cf
the government for the last fiscal wear eelnx ta1s
lost 10 the country, seems NOT 70 have sxuSAs2sv
alarmed the Congress.
M. Romero, and probably the administration. sr-
prostate r ,r s IT'S warnings fully AproPs sss xv
mcnt has determined TO collect IN aitlsien 70 thc
usual 'contributions,' the back ones SRI rlrtnsr
one one per cent tax. A. the law is uow reaannx n
Congress which condemns all back conEfses tseAt> u
n TO be hoped that the Ferndndaf pttit9xcspn
WIN make some move TO prevent this evt wosSa
may become very grave, considering the poverty ~
aociey. We shall say more upon this suolexs asre.
alter as soon as we shall know for CERTAIN tnts
such fatal determination has been taken"
On the 26th Of January the military list MAS paid
LEFT unsattsned
The telegraph line viii soon be completed between
uuaoalalara and Manxanillo, making q conpie!e
communication between Zacatecas and Europe vie
rev iork In six or seven days, the time necessary
% MAKE the sea trip rom Manxanillo TO san Fran
CISCO. Ine time thus required II ettil longer than
VIA telegraph 70 Vera Cruz aud steam thence 70
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