The New York herald., 1869-09-21
Ex-sECRETARY sEwARD,s VISIT TO MEXICO.


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WASHINGTON. Sept. is, Is69
We may expect to hear in a few days that the Sage
OF Aublrn has safely arrived at the city OF Mexico
He VIII doubtless be received with pomp and the
President and Mexican Congress ana people VIII
show him every mark OF consideration. II will be
remembered that the Congress win assemble IN a
few days, and the ex-Secretary will doubtless make
q speech ana give the mingled descendants OF the
Aztecs and Spaniards good advice as to how they
may ward of Internal dangers In the future any
such thing coming from abroad, the Mexlcans need
have no fears hereafter. Mr.. Seward is really capa
ble-as much So perhaps more SO, than any other
American-of giving salutary counsel to Juarez and
his people. But 1t Is hlnred that the willy statesman
has an object CT more less private character IN
this visit, which few people would suspect. Certain
facts have lately come into our possession winch
render 1t evident that Mr. Seward has some import
ant pecunlary transaction on hand.
Our readers have forgotten the different hints
ana inslnuations that were thrown out IN the
summer OF 1867 relative to cession of Sonora and
other northwestern States OF Mexico to the United
States which was follow, t was said ut the time,
loan OF few millions by our government TO
Juarez. part OF the truth was touched upon
tnen; but the matter was so well concealed that the
public have never been informed as to what was
actually going on at Washington between the Secre-
taIy OF state, Romero the Mexican Minister, and a
lew Others who were In the secret.
This was during the time of the French interven-
ton, and Romero was dong everything lie cOuld TO
get our government TO Interfere actively In the
natter Seward was seemingly using his best
enueav0rs to persuade the Emperor OF the French
that he ought to withdraw his troops, which he
finally consented to do. 1t is well known that
Mexican bonds considerable amount OF which
Wefs sSa ~ @ sSsnM " q aOg !hsS me
Mr. Seward himself became possessed OF
very large amount OF the same class OF gov
ernment securities at or before this period, which
either his own or the property OF his friends.
1t is stated that tney belonged to and still are the
property Of the late chef adviser of Mr. johnson. II
he bought them he certainly could not have paid
many cents on the dollar, he must have been
operating with others, for the amount reached u
very large figure, vH-$s,00o,o0o.
IL then became the aim OF Mr. Seward, while work
ing for the interest Of the Juarez government TO
keep an eye upon securing the payment OF these
seQucntly discussed between hlm and Romero az to
how this matter could be effected. But Juarez was
then very weak; was s, Ia iact @ up about 81 Pas9
not much relish the idea OF ccss0n OF territory.
NOW, just at this juncture, while Maximillan was
still showing fight with the forces he was able TO
muster after the retirement Of the French and Ju-
arez was almost out OF the country, and things
looked gloomy for both parties In Mexico, santa
tion OF sounding the Premier, and consequently did
80. lie went 10 washington; told Mr.. Seward that
Maximilian might carry on the war for some time
to Gomez that Jnarez was p0werless, inefficient and
could do nothing, but that he santa Anna, had re.
and assuring him that, In fact everything was
arranged for his reception. These, some OF these
he showed to the ex-secretary during the numerous
visits he paid him, and having the clue Of tins
S. 600 bond matter assured Mr. Seward that all
the government obligations Issued by Juarez, OF
whatever nature or kind soever, held or owned by
cluzens Of the United States should be paid In case
OF the success Of his intended movement, as well as
all other claims the hands OF our cltxens against
the republic. And he further declared that as soon
as he should be once more installed in power he
would cede or cause TO be coded the states OF Son.
ntyAp 40 M ana npYr NIL Nneth
western States the United States for the purpose OF
securing all such claims. which, however, were be
should pay OF said liabilities within term OF years
to be agreed upon thereafter between Mexico and
the M%Ss sta as Mr. svns aa fully advised Of
agreed to the arrangement. He could not
openly give his endorsement to the scheme;
but santa Anna was given to understand that he,
Mr.. Seward would throw no obstacle In the way,
| neither would the United States government. All
tho Minister Of Juarez. The Secretary uusss.a S.s
yyuo:s nss asr%s T 20 ssna q aylcc. to the American
West India squadron. Doubtless he supposed that
Santa Anna would act quietly ga and pradsnty in tne
known in thls AFFAIR" After hs play OF diplomacy
terms OF intimacy with banker, who then lived
not far from the Stock Exchange building and,
finally induced the aforesaid gentleman by promises
OF great reward to back 6im iD his enterprise.
Some $4,000 advanced for outfit and necessary
expenses Of one kind or other % ana the General and
and his friends, including the banker referred to
and several OF the latter's confdants met at a we'll
known restaurant In tins city and ieasted together.
MIR. Seward was then trying to buy Alaska. one OF
the guests &C the table rallied Santa Anna upon
Stewards polar prOclIvities. ole s fond Of glaciers
and icebergsn said the gentleman "Tnat seems sov
replied the General. ''He Will hardly get down IN
his travels as low Mexico" taunIlngy replied
guest. ''Ahl am nOt sure of that" answered the
Mexican hero perhaps he may be Induced to 70 as
low down US thatn q
The company understood from this small talk that
there was an understanding, however secret II might
be- between the eX-President and the secretary OF
State The after facts warranted this COnclusion:-
Santa Anna went out to Vera Cruz would nave been
received with great ecdt at that point had he gone
Immediately ashore, and all MEXICO would have re.
spondcd with enthusiasm But the Old man was
little too valn and SO remained ship TILL the
day In order TO have grand reception. The Ameri-
can Consul was not posted as to Mr. Seward's ideas
nor WAS Commander Rowe. They mistook their
duty under the circumstances and defeated the secret
wishes Of the Secretary Of State. Rowe seized the
person OF the ex-President, as our leaders remem-
ber, and bore hun away from the Mexican shore
Had Santa Anna succeeded Maximllian would at
once have fallen; but his life would have been
spared, just as Mr. s. had all the while desired.
The suggestion here comes to mind. seward has
visited Alaska and has been induced to 60 down
South as far AZ Mexico. AZ Santa Anna could not
TX up that 81, ,0000 000 matter and all this bust.
ness has been by tire cunning Old statesman remark
ably well managed. perhaps ne Will indnce Juarez
and the Congress TO arrange these securities Mexl-