The New York herald., 1872-07-25

The following special despatch to the
HERALD has been received from our cores
pondent in Matamoros -
| MArAMonos, June "a, 1872
General Ceballos telegrnphs from Saltillo to-
day, that His Excellency President Juarez
died on the 18th instant of an attack Of
apoplexy.
General Rocha reports by telegraph, of a
still later moment of date, from Monterey tc
the commander of this plaza, confirming the
news Of the death of Juarez. Rocha states
that 'Benito Juarez died in the night, from
an attack of apoplexy, which seized him at
five o'clock in the evening of the 18th OF
July"
| RECEPTION OF THE NEWS BY TIE PEOPLE
The news forwarded by Rocha from Monte
rey was received by all classes with astonish-
ment, and was not credited until it was con-
irmed by a second despatch from the same
source.
HONOR TO THE MEMORY OF THE DEAD CHIEF
Rocha directed that the national flags and
all the government ensigns should be placed
at half-mast in respect to the memory of the
deceased Chief Magistrate.
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Presidency of the republic devolves on
Lerdo de Tejada Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, and until recently, Secretary of Foreign
Affairs in President Juarezs Cabinet
but lately in opposition to the
government, and regarded as sympathizing
with the revolutionists. Although he re-
mained in the city of Mexico he took no active
part with the insurgents.
Tejada will act as President until the Con-
gress orders an election to fill the vacancy.
CONFLICT AND BATTLES IN THE FIELD AND
There is rumor prevailing to the effect that
General Rocha has been defeated at Salinas,
distant six leagues from Monterey.
General Martinez is reported to have occu-
pied San Luis on the 14th instant without re-
sistance.
Guadalajera has pronounced against Cover
nor Corona, who was driven out by the inhabi-
tants.
SENSIBLE ACTION.
The state of siege which has been main
tanned here ut Matamoros was raised, and the
National Guard disbanded yesterday.
PLUMBER OF FOREIGNERS
Four Americans, who left this place yester-
day in private conveyances for Monterey, were
robbed within ten leagues of the city.
General Martfnez's Assault ON San Luis
md Its Repulsc by the National
GuarIs-Government Success on the
Frontier-Plnns of Trevino and Qui-
rOga.
MATAMoRos, July 20, 1872.
The government forces having been generally
withdrawn from San Luis Potos when General
Rocha advanced on Monterey, the revolutionary
General Martinez took the opportunity to attack
San Luis with about six hundred cavalry but after
fight Of several hours he was repulsed by the Ma
tonal Guards and citizens, with considerable loss
General Rocha has despatched a cavalry force in
pursuit of Martinez. Both parties at Monterey are
inactive.
The revolution in the State of Tamaulipas having
been suppressed, the whole frontier OF the States
of Nuevo Leon and Cohahuila in possession OF the
government, leaving the insurgents without port
or single point of importance, and the country be-
ing practically pacihed, the military authorities to-
day issued proclamation raising the state Of SIEGE
annulling martial law, abolishing the passport sys-
TEN and other military restrictions which have
prevailed for several months and restoring the
civil rule.
Colonel Ramirezs regiment arrived from Mon.
terey this morning, and will occupy the fortIn-
cations, relieving the National Guard, which will be
disbanded.
General Ceballos is expected soon to assume the
command Of the line Of the Rio Grande General
Rocha, at Monterey, will operate against the revo-
lutonists still in the mountains.
TREvINO AND QUIRoGA.
IL is believed that the commission sent by Gen.
erals Treviho and Quiroga to the city of Mexico
have made terms with the government, and that
the revolutionary chiefs will submit to the authority
of President Juarez leave the country after dis
banding their followers.
Railroad Speculation from the Capital
TO California and Vice versa-Robbery,
Murder and Executions.
SAN FRANCISCO, July "a, 1872.
The steamer Montana brings advices from Glay-
mas and MaZatlan.
The Legislature OF Sonora has ratified the con-
cession to California company for railroad from
Guaymas to Tucson, Arizona, and United States
Consul willard has started for the city Of Mexico
font a,fr
Juarez.
Struggling bands of revoutionist highwaymcn,
taking advantage OF the return OF Pesquicra to
Sonora, and Rocha's march eastward, occupied
Culacan committing robberIes and murders in Che
interior of Sinaloa.