The New York herald., 1871-02-20
M x K IC o.
Report OF Prussian Naval Ope-
ratiOns i'm the Pacific.
Revolutionary Agitation and P0-
litical Decentralization.
Germans and French in Riotous
Conflict.
MEXICO, Feb. ~.

VIA LAKE CITY, Fla, Feb. 10, lS71J
telegram from Manseo states that a Prussian
corvette has captured rich French prizes IN the
Pacific.
INSURRECTI0N.
The chief Losada and his Indians in the Tepic
district have taken up arms against the State ana
federal governments at Coruna, who have taken the
field against them.
Losada Will undoubtedly fail.
large and distinguished part OF the conservative
church party met at the capital and declared their
acceptance OF the liberal principles Of the const-
tuuon OF 1857. schism has In consequence
occurred in the church party. The Catholic Club has
dissolved.
special newspaper advocates the claims Of the
seceders.
The cargo OF the American schooner Anna c.
Leverett has been seized at Tamaulpas The cap
tain vas caught trying to introduce contraband
goods. The vessel and cargo valued at $50, 900.
The captain and crew have been detained.
Stupendous frauds are charged upon the Trea-
cheney Of So 0000 900. He demanded investigation,
but under pretence OF illness, the investigation has
been continually postponed. Ii Is alleged that q
prominent statesman OF Mexico has made million
by his defalcatlon.
The war in Guerrero continues with varying sue
cess
The rumors of Juarez having acquired wealth by
Illicit means are dlscredited- The wealth in Juarezs
family has been acquired by sons sin-law. one a
Cuban another Spanlard and third Mexican.
REVOLUTION ANTICIPATED.
Many anticipate a revolution or an attempt at one
on The election OF the President.
PARADE
The Porforistas had public procession In the
streets OF The capital the 5th lnSt-tne first Of
the KIND III Mexico.
GERMANS AND FRENCH IN CONFLICT
me Germans had grand celebration at their
club rooms on the 9th inst.
The French made this the occasion for a rlot and
attempted to break up the demonstrations, but the
rioters were dispersed by the police
Several were wounded, many arrested and several
Mexican spectators wounded.
Much excitement exists among the foreigners IN
consequence, and the authorities ordered the Ger
man nag TO be hauled down from the clubroom.
This is considered direct Insult TO Germany as on
this occasion the new imperial nag was nolsted for
the lrSt time.
LOOKING TO THE UNITED STATES.
Previous TO the German French riot NJ. Burdell,
French Representative called on Minister Nelson,
asking him to use mis- influence to prevent
celebration an Insult to their national and
personal gnity. Burdel at the same time re-
minded Nelson that he tBurdelD held no official
relations with the Mexican government. The
French were becoming much eXcltea.
Mr. Nelson laid the matter before the Minister OF
state. Al this point In the proceedings Nelson
stopped. 1t was only owing to the action taken
beforehand that more serious results avoided.
lady Is among the wounded.
The Germans appear to have been ready to repeat
in Mexico their exploits in France, and the result
was the same; for nearly all the wounded are
The excitement continues unabated. Numerous
street fights nave occurred between the French and
PARLIAMENT.
An extra session OF Congress has been called by
:he permanent deputaton to assemble on the 10th
oil March, There was an avowed purpose OF I'M
peaching Juarez but the opposition have since
abandoned the plan, and are preparing law de-
caring Juarez ineligible for reelection II is doubt
iu whether Congress will pass the law. The extra
session has been called for the purpose OF consider
ing before House the budget Tor the coming year.
FROM TEHAUNTEPEC.
Tehauntepec letter published IN the D,driO an
nounces the discovery and reconnaissance of large
n man
The lake contains a su1lcency OF water TO feed the
upper part OF the proposed canal easily, account
OF Its elevation The writer aods that the fact Is OF
great importance the public now believing tnat II q
canal is made railway win follow.
SOCIAL REFORM.
Cock fighting is prohibited In the district Of Mex.
ico
Juarez has pardonad the prisoners concerned In
the san Luis POtosi revolution OF last year vino
were not included in the amnesty.
FOREIGN TRADE.
Mr.. Holman has been appointed Commercial
Agent Of Mexico at Havana.
1t Is reported that Manuel Espreroz viii receive
the appointment OF Consul General at san Fran
cisco.
A SILVER.
slight shake OF earthquake was felt at the
capital on the 7th instant.