The New York herald., 1871-01-01
M e x TO o.
a Calm Before tho CosnS
ing Storm.
The Revolutionary Horizon-Prospoc.s Of thu
Future-P Proclamation OF General Alvarez
Close Of the Session Of Congress-Bills
Passed : The Tehuantepeo Railroad
Expedition - The Election Cam
psign - The Candidates
MEXICO, Dec. II, 1870.

MEXICO, Dec. II, 1870.
Mexico Is at this moment enjoying apparent quiet.
but really period OF critical unrest. The revolu.
tionary horizon presents a bright and cloudless
aspect to the novice In political events In Mexico,
but the breathings OF discomfort ana doubt, which
are waited hither and thitner IN the social and
political ornament, find no curative or disnfectant
for the miasma with which they are 50 heavily
charged.
Upon the surface Of the body polite rebellion
Is an ulcer 10 be healed over as would appeal
from the circumstance that In Guerrero, where the
only considerable revolt elevates Its head General
Diego Alvarez, two years since a revolutionary
leader, consents to lead the forces OF tha
government In the field against General yimenez,
now rebel, but two years since commanding che
government troops against Diego Alvarez. ana
Military Governor But unfortunately for Mexico
the interior OF the body polite needs far greater and
more radical Duridcation, without which, before the
President to be elected AT the approaching election
takes his seat the sword ana rebrand OF revolt Will
be brandished ana swept over tho country. Tho
present administration understands well the situa
ton, and VIII undoubtedly exert all It's power to
ciect tins cleansing In order TO insure the peace and
prosperity OF the nation, with what results tha
future Will demonstrate
Inc following IL the late proclamation OF General
Alvarez 10 the people OF Guerrero:-
FELLow CIrI1ESs-on taking command OF the troops
which the government has been Pleased place my
orders and before commencing military operations think
me order the daon OF peace the
without which for the acquisitions OF these bencus may
De to add another bloody pase to the
a. do pledge win the olive eraneh OF peace to the
who forced deuded or fascinated may have taken up
They can without dsrust return to the bosom of their
families counting the benevoence OF the supreme gov.
eminent and guarantees winch the laws
of reason ana OF Justice, should be obstinate remaining
armed ana resisting the federal aud state troops the baG
the OF law, the eosernmsil,
force and other elements necessary, viii indifferent
nation IN eoHpanes % with p It's high ''d da.ies .''n' Il
essS oa on ten ay .s hoss OF sS % s Tho
soldiers that under my command will not but VIII
vsarity OF the under
IN ordor to seauce the ncauous and to make them all In
You know, also that the State this
the lie srea,ef pa q them being
Of losses oy aeseron es se bee and
in large NUMBER and nnay II i saoad be the
especially those from the mountains. You have oeen told
sSa. :seh asseraon was invented 70 deesiVs
y99 fortunately you know mo we you haow the events
parsons and above ALL deeds VIII speak louder than my
same tne punc.oas chiefs Of the edsra 9ops, os
s I sow y. @ tho
o. the campaign and i has been boasngly stated want
AZ the time they persuade you that invin
anioanded caprice Ine Ylapa
Zumpango and omapa are demonstrating the truth, and
short time, because the troops already mem
they are AMI what they are worS My friends. now is The
ine your fortune and that of your fanies II In your
without degradation ~ preleraDe to disastrous do
not come to inmdaie My statements hs
which the high confidence vita which the OF
and you sha nave them ani wien in nv humble retire
ipent and at the aide of family, may conlsmpl
aaS VI In es as 81 yss s % all os,.s % poss
here.oore anu stripped OF isnoSie amDitl9n ~, yoa tho
Congress VIII close It's session tomorrow. Until
within iew hours 1t threatened to adjourn without
finishing the importanc bills on material Improve
ments. Ii has, however, passed the Anton Lizar,io
and Minatit All Railroad concession, granting tie
privilege 10 Mcssrs. Mason ana wy att, tue latter
fhiladeiphia gentleman; the Tuspan, Mexico City
and Pacific Railroad granting the concession tn
Messrs Richards, Smith ami Brennan, and tho
Tehuantepec Canal concession TO the Ienuantepec
Railroad Company. VITA the important and material
amendments suggested by the President OF tho
republic. There are reasons Tor believing that
Mexico will remember witR pride It's legislation
OF the last three months In winch 1t has committed
itself To material improvements and amnesty Tor
political oncnucrS.
The Tehuantepec Railroad engineering expeditions
Is expected TO arrive at the IstnmuS during Christ
week. ana the opening OF the road IN due form II
expected to take place on or about the LIST OF Janu
airy. The friends Of the lstlmus projects could
Iraln last night from toasting III champagne the
future OF canal and ralro ID ana Ii hearty go0d
wishes could build a road and dlg canal both will
be finished within a week.
The election campaign Is becoming rather bril-.
liant. Politicians and newspapers are taking sfdea
and the cont est seems just at This moment rather
favor OF Leido or Dmz than President Juarcz-
The intentions aud policy OF the latter are not
understood yet. Most OF the papers OF the capt
tai seem to have adopted one OF the other canul-
dates. HIS purpose mag be to step In between the
two at the critical moment or II may be 10 retire
from the field and pubic lile Negrere ana the late
revolutionary leaders are walking our streets and
probably narrowly watched and their movements
known TO the government