The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-01-16
MEXICO.
Progress of the Revolution.

from Travino arrived yesterday, asking
Palacios to join the Rsvolutionists, but
he refused. Palacios is strengthening
the Notifications, and has called for a
loan.
The Government troops still hold Ca
margo
A dispatch from Piedras Negras says
that 200 Of Ja,rez's troops reoccupied
that place on the 18th, driving out the
rebels. On the 18th a small force Of
rebels entered, and many of them were
killed.
! The Mexican Consul at Brownsville
refuses clearance to river steamers for
American ports occupied by revolution
lists.
| ANARCHY EVERYWHERE
CITr'oF MEXICO, Dec. 80, VIA HAVANA,
Jan. 5.-The rebels hold the States Of
Durango, Cohahula, Nueva Leon, Dono-
ma and Oaxaca, but make no progress.
The Government has gained ground in
Oaxaca.
Anarchy continues in nearly every
State. Business Of all kinds is prostra-
ted, and extortions and expressions are
the order Of the day.
San Luis Potosi has been declared in
a state of siege. The Legislature pro-
tested against it and the Governor aban-
doned the Capital.
The rsvolutionists have been expelled
from Guanajuato.
A battle between the opposing forces
took place at San Mateo, ,Oaxaca, on the
Oath, in which the Government troops
were victorious. Gen. Lsyva was killed
and the revolutionists fled, leaving their
artillery and baggage in the possession
of the Government forces Gen. Ala
torre on the Oath vas within fourteen
leagues Of the capital Of Oaxaca.
Gen. Porfior Diaz has made circuit
Of the States Of La Plebla, Hidalgo,
Tlaxacala and Mexico, with 1,5OO men.
A skirmish only occurred, Diaz taking
800 prisoners. Gen. Rocha followed but
failed to overtake DiaI, who returned to
Oaxsca.
Gen, Cadena has becn repulsed at
Aguas Calientes.
Gen. Donota Guerra on the 9th was
organizing at Mazatlan under revolution
ary regime.
Governor Leon, of San Luis Potosi,
with 500 State Guards, has abandoned
the capital of that State, it is supposed,
for revolutionary purposes.
Gen. Martinez with 5000 rebels Is
marching on Zacetecas.
The Government General here has re-
captured Fresnillo and Zacetecas.
The State of chihuahua has assumed
an attitude of neutrality or quasi indie
pendence.
The Capital is excited over a rumor
that 10000 American troops are being
concentrated on the Rio Grande, and
that Gen. Augur has received orders to
cross the river into Mexico and support
Juarez
Fears Of the speedy success Of the
Revo.utionists are disappearing. The
Government is confident of an early tri-
umph.
Lafraga, Judge of the Supreme Court,
10 mentioned as Minister to Spain.
Changes in the Cabinet are expected
at New Year. Mejia, Minister Of War,
will be promoted, and will then proceed
to attack San Luis Potosi, which is con-
sidered the stronghold Of the Revolu.
tionists.
Juarez issued proclamation on the
Oath relating to mines and the export of
minerals. Bars will pay the same ex-
port duty as coin.
Officers of the army quartered at the
capital stopped the pay of the private
soldiers one day, and with the money
bought a coach and made a birthday
present to Mejia, the Secretary Of War.
The Prefect Of Orizaba demanded a
loan of $4,000 from the citizens. The
citizens refused, and the Pretect arrested
the most prominent among them, and
made them stand on one leg during a
night The citizens then consented to
lend the money.