The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
MEXICO.
Arrival of William ii. Seward in the Mexican
Capital--xiis observation-disclosures Mt the
Pnlnce-Scward's Speech.

Arrival of William ii. Seward in the Mexican
Cnptai-xIis observation-disclosures mt the
Paince-Soward's speech.
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. III
Via HAVANA, Dec. 10. 1869.
Mr.. William ii. Seward and party arrived in this
city on the 18th utimo. and were received ut the
railroad station by President Juarez and his Cabinet
and a commission Of the notaDles OF the city.
On the 18th of November Hon. Thomas H. Nelson,
the United States Minister to Mexico, gave Mr..
Seward q banquet at which Mr.. Schlossen, the
representative OF Germany; Minister Romero and
other Minister'S and many ladies', were present.
Lerdo de Tejada, the President OF the Supreme
Court, In q speech said that Mr.. Stewards name
would be mperishably written In the history OF an
important epoch for his services in behalf OF
humanity and republican institutions on the Ameri-
On the night of the 27th ulL grand banquet was
given MIR. Seward at the Palace. President Juarez,
persons were present President Juarez toasted
PRESIDENT Grant, and paid high compliment to
America. Minister Nelson responded.
LerdO de Teada spoke at considerable length
defining the relations OF the government OF the United
States and Mexico. He proceeded to point out the
lesemblanceS between the laws and institutions OF
the two countries and declared that in these respects
and IN the common pursuit OF liberty they were
much alike.
Mr. seward followed in speech, disclaming all
personal interest In coming To Mexico The Next
can government lie said, wisely give their political
foreign Adventures. His sole ambition was to in
spire the American people with a thorough under
standing Of the destinles Of this Continent Although
originally colonlzed by European monarcnies, yet
sooner or later ~ must be made entirely independent
OF foreign control and every form OF despotc gov
ernment. Mr.. Seward proceeded TO give an eloquent
exposition OF American reDublcanlsm, especially IN
its application 10 the American Comment and closed
by proposing toast to President JuareZ, whose
name he said, would remain indlsoluDly connected
with the memories OF Lincoln Bolivar and Wash
ington. An operate troupe present sang the "Star
Spangled Banner.n
Minister Iglesias interpreted Mr.. Stewards speech.
Immense enthusiasm prevailed. very large crowd
OF people was present. all OF whom were anxious to
see Mr.. Seward. Mr.. seward Will probably leave
about the 10Th inst.
About 900 men are at work on the railroad at
Paso del Mocho forty miles from Vera cruz, and the
present termination OF the eastern division OF the
road.
The yield OF the Sonora mines is bountiful. The
manufacturing interest Is increasing In prosperity.
The Macas instruction has ended. The usual
number OF pronuncamento5 were issued by the In
surrectionlsts.
A very brilliant meteor was observed on the night
OF the 4th ult. near Cuernavaca.
Light shocks OF earthquake have been felt in va
rlous parts OF the republic.
An English steamer while raising an anchor
In the harbor OF Vera Cruz snapped the anchor
chain Three sailors were killed and seven wounded.
The town OF fresnlo was lately visited by ter
rife hurricane during which over 200 houses were
destroyed.
A party OF men employed in counterfeting reve-
nue. stamps have been discovered III the capital and
arrested.
The rebellion has broken out In the Sierra Puebla.
The town OF Zacapcadtla has been captured by
Negrete's partisans. Negrete's headquarters are
cut, and q force Is reported marching on Perote
The town OF Llanos has pronounced In favor OF the
revolution.
The amnesty bill has been amended so as to
include several important classes of persons who did
not previously share Its benefits.