The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-01
MEXICO CITY, June 8, 1870.

most OF which was abandoned unfinished. ihe ihi'
portant question OF finances was not iuiy cohsiaereo
TINS session by that representative pody' anu as
result have the anomaly OF an attempt 10 keep up
government with bankrupt treasury, ana With
out ample provision being made for the expendi-
lures which are indispensable for the preservation or
a semblance OF order Mr. Romero, the Secretary OF
the Treasury, made every exertion, aided BY lbs
friends In the Cabinet and III Congress, TO have
this vital question fully discussed and nnaly
acted upon, but failed In convincing tho
wiseacres or the land, In Congress assembled,
that the wheels OF government must OF necessity
cease to revolve unless constantly fabricated from
the national treasury. An effort has since been
made to secure an extra session OF Congres9 the
President OF the republic having sent q special
message.to the Committee OF Congress Remaining
here at the capital during the recess advising That
call be made for such extra session, setting forth
that the necessities OF the government demanded
the solution OF several unfinished questions, and
that, finally there we're extraordinary reasons why
other topics should be Immediately dlscussed ana
acted upon by the representative body Of the people
The appeal Of the President did not avail the extra
session was denied, and, Congress having occupied
Its valuable time with discussions upon proposed con-
stltutional REFORMS such as the formation Of Senate,
when the government with difficulty pay its
present lower House, and with other questions OF "a
theoretical or philosophical nature, aDandoneu 10
securing even the feeblest vitality TO tie same.
The possibility OF u war with Geaseuala, which
seems to be now threatening, cid not satisfy the
representatives or the people that Sn extra session
was Important, or that 1t was worth while 20 ciothe
President Juarez with extraordinary poweFs an
inertia OF ignorance and indifference having appa-
renty taken full possession OF The people. 1t Is
dimcult, therefore under the present aspect OF
affairs in tins country. loresee what the exact In
me date Iutule may be. The conducta, which Is
exp eced to eave this city in day or Two, carries
foreign capa aSd ap far a ths SSV
eminent viii ind itself compelled TO resort
to forced loans upon the commerce in order
10 give security TO life ana property Is SO
general that its effect Is seen by the Increased number
OF business houses which are closed and being
closed. Tne number OF troops WaiGh Guatemala
may be able 10 put into the Held III case she iS IN
nest may be readily calculated to be sufi.cieatly
great 10 make their overthrow by The troops OF Mex
Ic0a serious matter, when the fact Is taken into
consideration that large portion Oh the Mexican
army must be retained ia the country, III order to
prevent successful rising OF the revolutionary
spirit: We shall know more about This Guatemala
question when more Is learned or the truth OF the
rnmors whicn have prevailed for come time past that
several pronl nent MeXcan military nlen were I'm
plcated In TIE movement, ana that tue I'll Innate Ia
tentiOn II 10 form u separate government on our
southwestern border.
With reference TO Mexico and the United States II
appears from the press of the capital that the Lower
California question the Leese grant, Is being again
revived, ana the supposed anxiety OF Richard Schel
General John A. Logan, August Belmont General
b. f. Butler and the other officers Oh the Lower Calf
fornia Company TO gobbe up the above mentioned
peninsula is creating not nCtle excitement,
especially among tie ignorant, who have not read
the grant, The persons VINO are starring up the
matter are enemies OF the present government ana
have resorted 10 all kinds OF Misrepresentation.
The following are the addresses mace on the clos
ing OF Congress-
PRESIDENT JUAREz TO THE CITIZEN DEPUTIES
congratulate you, because at the close OF the second
period OF your ordinary session we see, with great
satisfaction that each day the important work OF
surfing peace and establishing the regular practice OF
our free institutions Is more ana more advanced.
the remainder OF the revolutOnists in San Luis anu
Zacatecas. having been increasingly pursued, only
small bands remain, which cannot be long in disal
pesgng they 90 not occupy any my ely nor 90 they
forming their duty. For this reason the Executive
has continued to enjoy the greatest support both IN
the good sentiment OF public opinion, In the active
cooperation OF the authorities Of the States and In
the loyal services OF the national army Quickly and
energeticaly were some bands OF evid0ers disposed
OF which raised Ia the spirit OF that revolution
The painful but absolute necessity caused tic law
against robbers and kidnappers which Congress
has thought best 10 proong Tor year, seeing the
sautary results which it has produced anu the Just
spirit with which il has been enforced, i'll order to
give security to person and property, which is
the first duty OF every society. The several sub
lecs upon which Congress has been occupied in
these sessions OF grave interest and should be
very beneficial for the future. Besides preIerrIgiy
investigating and voting Tor the Appropriation Dill,
thus fulfilling the constitutional rule, Congress has
considered some projects OF greater Importance,
which VIII be very useful In developing the elements
OF wealth, and has also continued the examination
OF the tariff OF the custom house, wishing In
II the notifications most convenient TO encourage
commerce. The discussion upon some OF tile constl-
tutional reforms initiated by the Executive has been
worthy OF the character ana illustrOnsness OF the
Representatives. OF the people, by elevated political
designs by their pro Quad study OF those grave qes
tons aud by their impartial and equitable spirit.
The opinions ana votes which have already been
given IN Congress establish perfect confidence that
the representatives OF the people even with The
sacrifice Of defeating especially their labor TO this
Important subject, Will he Wortbily Carried TO q
speedy and proper termination, In order 10 perfect
and consolidate Oar institutions. l Shall be very
gai to welcome you, citizen Deputies when you re-
turn TO occupy yourselves, with wisdom and parrot
ism, TO procure the greatest good and prosperity for
the republic.
II Is rumored here that the sum Of tile claims of
American citizens against the united States OF Mex
leo exceed those ol Mexican citizens against the
United States of America by several mS.is aud
that IN consequence there are ample reasons for
alarm In view of possible results. In the absence Of
positive data no value should be .buted to ru-
nors although it IL said tbut in consequence OF ihe
doubtful view OF the future the government OF Mex.
leo Ii anxious 10 open relations win the European
nanons, In order to create diversion or a contct
0I interests when the monent OF the settlement Of
the claims shall arrive. 1t is said that
several persons prominent in the government
nave recently sought Interviews with various
prominent citizens OF European nations for pul.
pose OF consulting AZ TO tie best most delicate
method OF initiating measures Tor The renewal OF
relations with The European Powers. How much
truth there Is In these rulnors VIII certainly appear
at distant day. Mr.. Mariscal, the Mexican
Minister, is expected to return to Washington Via
Havana, taking tie French steamer OF the 18Th nom
Vera Cruz He should reach New YORK about the
25th or 26th OF June. Hts health vegy much IN
proved by his trip TO Mexico. Tie engineer OF the
Tehuantepec Railroad - expected To The review
OF the line OF the road ~ the latter part OF tHis
month, and to reach Mexico OF his return The lTss
week OF July.
Wetake the following from letter from Guaymas to
the Did,1o 0Rctdt OF this city. dated May 5Between
twelve and one OF the night OF the 81 OF MAY :be
guard OF the quarters Of The troops fired upon the
officers, who slept In the standard room and IN tho
hail, but without doing any damage Immediately
Romo at the head Of the greater part or the revolt
ers, marched TO the Custom House to LOOK for the
chief oncer, who he placed in the public prison. At
the breab OF day he gave notice 10 blr. Maeo Oitcz
whose ship was dscharging q cargo OF foreign eff.
OF TWO hours ors succeeded in nakn hs ea
cape ana the rebels dll not return to look for hn.