The Sun. — 1862-05-01 (London, England)

UUIIS. tug . day may be extended to Englishmen and Frenchmen to-morrow. It is a direct attack upon private property, and shows, beyond all doubt, that nobody's strong box is safe. These cases might be multiplied beyond number. But individuals are not the only sufferers; the country itself is being plundered by anticipation in the most reckless manner. I mentioned in my last a case where the Real del Monte Company were to receive in 10 years 1,200,000 dots. for an immediate payment of 300,000 dots. My statement of the amount was incorrect. I find by the most moderate computation that they will have received 2,500,000 dole. Exclusive privileges and contracts of every description, ruinous to the country, are being granted and entered into every day. What little remains of the Church property is being disposed of at prices merely nominal ; even hospitals are being alienated. Of course, it is well understood that members and employes of the Government are hereafter to participate in the profits of each and every one of these arrangements—a provision against a rainy day. If bona fide creditors are ever to be provided for, it is shrewdly suspected that the allies upon their arrival in the capital will have to overhaul these most unrighteous arrangements. In fact, it is impossible to convey even the faintest idea of one-half the villany that is going on. Mexicans themselves blush for their countrymen, and it is no figure of speech to say that such a system has never been known—no, not even in Mexico.  I All these iniquities, however, sink into insignificance when compared with the execution, or, more properly speaking, the murder of General Robles. This gentleman, formerly Minister to the United States, served under Miramon ; when the outrage upon the British legation was perpetrated, he at once throw up his commission, and from that time to the present has never served in any capacity. Ho came in under the amnesty of November last, but having been favourably looked upon by theDeputy-Commissioners,he was de( med a dangerous character, and ordered out of the capital. Not thinking himself safe, he attempted to make his way down to Tehuacan and claim the protection of the allies. Unfortunately, he was arrested when within three leagues of the French outposts. The news of his arrest was telegraphed by Mendoza, the commandant of Puebla, on the night of the 21st. No reply was sent to this telegram, as Mendoza was known to be a friend of the General's, but a courier was sent off at once, with directions to avoid Puebla, and make his way direct to San Andres de Chichicomula, the headquarters of the Mexican army, with orders to try him under that disgraceful law of the 25th January and shoot him at once. Immediately his arrest became known, every possible interest was made on his behalf. Being universally respected as a gentleman, a man of honour, and one who had the interest of his country really at heart, he commanded the sympathies of all parties. This was enough to insure his condemnation with the present party. Notwithstanding the most urgent interference on the part of Baron Wagner, and in open violation of the preliminaries, he was shot as a traitor on the 24th. Within my recollection no event has created so great a sensation in Mexico. The following are the letters which passed between the Prussian Mi- , nister and Doblado, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, which will be read with interest :  " March 22.  " Sir,—l have just been informed that General Robles has been arrested rear Tehuacan. This i 3 a most unfortunate incident. At such a moment it would, without doubt, have been more to the advantage of the Supreme Government that he should have escaped. Through an unfortunate circumstance or the precipitation of some inferior chief the life of Robles may be in danger. I am certain, Sir, that you wilt understand all the fatal consequences that such an incident. as the death of Robles may bring upon the Government, and, above all, upon the president. You will perform a reel service to his Excellency in calling his attention to this matter.  " You are aware that General Robles received an asylum in the French Legation, and that such a protection cannot have been conceded to him without the consent of the French Government, who will resent any unnecessary shedding of blood at a moment when an armistice has been proclaimed to stay the horrors and the vengeance attendant upon civil war. E, DE