The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
More Mexican Anarchy and Depredn-
tiOns-The Duty and Opportunity OF
General Grant.

tions-The Duty and Opportunity Of
General Grant.
| Mexico is distinguished for two things, just
as most of the other Spanish-American repub-
lies are-namely, chronic disorder and con-
stantly recurring revolutions and utter unre-
liability in the statements made to the rest Of
the world about the internal affairs of the
news from Mexico has been that the insurrec-
ton against the Juarez government was dying
out and on the eve of complete suppression.
Day after day this was the intelligence that
came through Juarist channels, and that
coming from the city of Mexico
was particularly rose-colored. We have
heard OF the same time that the
raids, cattle stealing and other depreda-
tons across the border and on American soil
had ceased-that, in fact, the Juarez govern
ment was firmly seated and was powerful
enough to perform its duty as q neighboring
nation to the United States. Knowing the ma
ture of the Mexicans and the character Of the
news they generally send out we were in
doubt as to the reliability Of this intelligence.
Now, we have from the special correspond
ents Of the HERALD at Camargo and Matamo-
ros news that changes the aspect of affairs
both in the interior Of Mexico and on our
bordering territory. The previous report of
the utter defeat of the revolutionists under
General TreviEo by the Juaristas near Monte
rey was premature. They obtained only
temporary advantage apparently, while
they imagined they had achieved
great and decisive victory. General Co.
rella, who was In command Of the Jua-
rist forces, was quietly resting contented with
his fancied laurels. when suddenly Treviho
rallied his men, attacked the Juaristas and
completely routed them. We have no account
Of the number Of troops engaged on either
side; but, considering the Importance of the
ground contested and the long preparation for
the conflict, the main strength of the forces
on both sides probably was concentrated in
the engagement. The day after Corella had
sent despatch to the Juarez government an
nouncing the total humiliation of the revolu-
tionists-that is on the 31st Of May-Treviho
fell upon the Juaristas like an avalanche, taking
them by surprise and unprepared, and gained
complete victory. The revolutionists gave
no quarter to their enemy, and the whole Of
the Juarist force, it is said, was killed,
wounded, or scattered. General Corella lost
everything-all his guns, munitions, siege
trains, and even his personal baggage. It is
reasonably supposed that General Trevi1os
retreat on the first day was merely military
stratagem to lull the government troops into
feeling Of security. If so it shows that Ire
Corella must have been stupid. It appears
also that Cevallos advance had been checked
by the revolutionists; that he was defeated
and driven back near Mier, and that General
Quiroga, with revolutionary force, still holds
Ceralvo, the principal city on the road to Mon
terey. Our latest special despatch from Mata-
moros, which will be found in another
column, gives complete confirmation Of
this news, adding that General Corella had
arrived at Mier, fugitive, with small rem
nant Of his late army, and that telegraphic
communication between that city and Mata-
moros had been cut by the revolutionists.
The scenes of panic during the recent tenn
porary siege Of Matamoros by Treviiio are
again enacted, and the Juarez authorities are
making desperate efforts Of defence in ex-
pectaton Of the arrival Of the enemy.
The campaign on the northern frontier,
according to this news, is probably ended. Of
course the revolutionists are greatly elated.
They consider this success will yield fresh
impetus to the revolution and give them the
control of the northern frontier. We learn at
the same time that the cattle-stealing and
other outrages in Texas, which had been
stopped temporarily, had begun again on as
large scale as ever The Mexican thieves
were at their old work again, and were keep
ing the United States cavalry and mounted
infantry employed The arrival of commits
sioner to investigate these depredations was
anxiously looked for by our citizens 1t is
evident the civil war in Mexico is far from
being ended that this rich country is fast
sinking into ruin; that no stable native gov
eminent is possible; that anarchy, bloodshed
and Generalization must go on till arrested
by the United States, and that there is nc
hope for the people but in on American pro-
tectorate or annexation. Juarez may hold the
city of MEXICO and small area Of territory
contiguous, but he can neither extend MOI
maintain authority over the Northern States
and some other parts Of the republic. He
cannot preserve peace or execute the laws on
the border While our government may be
disposed to sustain Juarez he is powerless to
perform the duties of good neighborhood to
this country. AS far as the interests and secu-
rity of our citizens are concerned along a
border of thousand miles or more there is
no government in Mexico and no protection.
Our people are at the mercy of Mexican cattle
thieves and bandits, except when few United
States troops occasionally check depredations.
But it would require an army to do efficient
police duty along such an extent of intermin-
ors te,ritorv Are wa then To be Mt the cost