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Control-Flight of Gelves—Triumphant Entry of the Archbishop-

Reactionary Measures by the Audiencia–The Viceroy under Re-

straint-His Vain Negotiations for Return to Power-Gathering

Evidence-Measures by the King-Cerralvo Sent as Viceroy-Nomi-

nal Restoration of Gelves and Triumphant Entry- Proceedings

against the Rioters-Fate of Serna and Gelves—Significance of the

Defence Measures — The Dutch at Acapulco-Corsair Raids along the

Coast of Yucatan - The Barlovento Squadron-Royal Loans and Ex-

tortions-Inundation of Mexico-Proposed Removal of the Capital -

Relief Measures and Drainage Projects—The Huehuetoca Tunnel-

San Felipe the Protomartyr of Mexico—His Irregular Life and Beat-

ification-The Hermit Lopez-Viceroy Cadereita—The Prelate Zú-

ñiga—The First Creole Archbishop....

ADMINISTRATION OF VICEROYS ESCALONA, PALAFOX, AND SALVATIERRA,

Vierroy Escalona's Arrival-The Bishop and Visitador Palafox-Quarrels

about Doctrinas-A Covetous Ruler-Fruitless Complaints--Start-

ling News from Portugal --Escalona's Sympathies--An Insolent Cap-

tain-Viceroy versus Bishop-Palafox Vade Archbishop and Governor

of New Spain-Secret Preparations—The Stroke against Escalona-

His Vindication in Spain-Palafox an Able Viceroy-Iconoclasm-

Episcopal Labors at Puebla-Viceroy Salvatierra Arrives—California

Explorations-Salvatierra's Rule.....

JESUIT LABORS AND STRIFES.

The Field of Jesuit Labors—The First Disputes with the Church of

Puebla—Attitude of Palafox-Rclations between the Bishop and the

Jesuits--Open Hostility-Appointment of Judges—Palafox Sen.

tenced-He Retaliates-IIis Flight from Puebla—The Victorious So-

ciety—The Bishop Returns—General Reprimands from Spain-The

Jesuits Defeated in Rome-Revival and Conclusion of the Quar-

rel-Life of Palafox in Spain--His Death-Disputes with the Society

about Tithes—The Jesuits at the Close of the Century ....

CONTENTS.

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VICEROYS TORRES, ALVA, AND ALBURQUERQUE.

Bishop Torres Governor of New Spain--His Brief Rule-Epidemic-Gov.

ernment of the Audiencia–Viceroy Alva Arrives-Iis Quiet Rule-

Alburquerque Appointed Viceroy--He Governs with Prudence-And

Checks Abuses-Loss of Jamaica and the Influence thereof on New

Spain-Yucatan Infested by Pirates-Attempt to Assassinate Albur-

querque–The Swift Punishment that Followed-Public Rejoicings

Viceroy and Archbishop Recalled— Their Departure and Subsequent

An Uneventful Period-Good Rulers-Marshal Cárlos de Luna y Arre.

llano-The Government of the Towns-The Monarch as a Mendi-

cant-Governor Juan de Vergas-His Maleadministration - The Li-

centiate Carvajal Takes his Residencia-Indian Revolts- The Suc-

cession of Rulers-Campeche Fortified-Soberanis and Martin de

Ursúa - More Dissensions - Excommunication of Soberanis-Con-

cerning the Conquest of the Itzas–Conduct of Ursua Justified, and

his Subsequent Promotion-IIis Qualities as a Soldier the Cause of

his Preferment......

FIVE MORE VICEROYS.

Count de Baños, the Twenty-third Viceroy-A New Order of Things-

Indian Revolt at Tehuantepec-An Arbitrary Ruler-Character

of the Man-He is Replaced by Archbishop Osorio—The Prelate's

Brief but Beneficent Government-A Native of Mexico Made Arch-

bishop-Arrival of Marquis Mancera–His Efficient Rule---Cali-

fornia Explorations—The Cathedral of Mexico-Its Dedication -

Mancera's Wise Policy-Eruption of Popocata petl and Other Calam-

ities–Veraguas, Descendant of Columbus, as Viceroy–His Cn.

timely Death-Archbishop Ribera Succeeds---His Character and

Good Government-He Declines New Honors-His Retirement to

Spain, and Death.....

THE SACK OF VERA CRTZ, AND OTHER PIRATICAL RAIDS.

The Corsairs in Central America and New Spain-Laguna Appointed Vice-

roy-Van Horn the Sea Rover-The Pirates Resolve to Attack Vera

Cruz-The Corsair Lorencillo-A Clever Stratagem-Vera Cruz

Surprised by Buccaneers-The Inhabitants Imprisoned in the

Churches—And Kept for Three Days without Food or Water-The

Captives Taken to the Island of Sacrificios-Departure of the Cor-

sairs-Division of the Booty-News of the Raid Received in Mexico-

Further Operations of the Freebooters—Dampier and Others in the

South Sea-End of Laguna's Administration...

THE PROVINCE OF VERA CRUZ.

Extent of the City of Vera Cruz-Entrepôt of Commerce-Character of

the Population-Prosperity of the People-Its Inhabitants-Its

Trade-Scarcity of Water—The Black-vomit—The Port of Vera

Cruz-The Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa-Its Garrison-The Works

Cost Nearly Forty Millions of Pesos—Cessation of Buccaneering

Raids—The Towns of Córdoba, Jalapa, and Orizaba....

FLOOD, FAMINE, AND ECLIPSE.

Laguna's Administration-His Successor, the Conde de Galve—The Pirates

Driven from the South Sea-War with France-Pirates in the North

Sea-The Armada de Barlovento--Union of Spanish and English

against the French-Drought and Flood— Loss of Crops-Excesses

of the Soldiery-Death of María Luisa–The Drainage System-Por-

tentous Events—The Bakers Refuse to Bake-Efforts of the Viceroy. 221

Increased Murmurs—Rumored Grain Speculations of the Viceroy-An

Imprudent Preacher-The Léperos—Pulque Shops--Inefficient Forces

at Command-Awaiting Opportunity--Affair at the Granary--The

Viceroy Threatened-Outbreak-Death to the Officials !—The Palace

Set on Fire–The Plaza Stalls also Fired—Robbery and Murder-

Executions—Revolt at Tlascala-Sale of Pulque Prohibited--Re-

building of the Palace-Affairs in New Mexico.....

VICEROYS MONTAÑEZ AND MONTEZUMA.

Jore Insurrections in the Capital—The Baratillo Suppressed – Narrow

Escape of the Treasure Fleet-Another Fainine-Montezuma Suc-

ceeds Montañez-Fair at Acapulco-Obsequies on the Death of

Cárlos II.-Rejoicings at the Accession of Felipe V.-Montezuma

Suspected of Disloyalty-A Worthy Ruler Deposed-Jesuit Expedi-

tions to Lower California...

NEW SPAIN AT THE OPENING OF THE EIGHTEENTII CENTURY.

Montañez Viceroy for a Second Term–His Formal Entry into the Capi.

tal-Loss of Treasure Ships—The Hermandad and Acordada-Mon.

talez Appointed Archbishop of Mexico-Alburquerque's Reign-

His Character Illustrated-Captain Dampier Once More in the

South Sea-A Privateering Expedition Fitted Out by Bristol Mer-

chants-A Motley Crowd on Board the Ships—Their Voyage round

the World—Enormous Profits of the Enterprise-Linares' Adminis-

tration-Earthquake, Famine, and Flood-Contraband Trading-

Valero's Rule-Attempted Assassination--Corsairs in Yucatan. .... 288

Boundaries of the Territory-Its Governors—The Audiencia of Guadala-

jara-Its Jurisdiction and Powers-Local Government–Corregimien.

tos and Alcaldias Mayores-Cities, Towns, Villages, and Mining

Districts—The Capital—A City of Office-holders—Treasury Depart-

ment-Industrial Progress-Mines-Quicksilver Monopoly and its

Effects-Agriculture and Stock-raising-Labor, Commerce, and Ship-

building-Population and Local Statistics..

THE CONQUEST OF NAYARIT.

The Last Refuge of Idolatry in Nueva Galicia-Geography of Nayarit-

Characteristics of the Natives—Partial Success of Arisbaba in 1618-

Trouble at Acaponeta-Massacre of Bracamonte and his Party in

1701–Revolt at Colotlan—The Barefoot Friars--Mendiola's Expedi-

tion and the First Jesuit Attempt–The Tonati Visits Mexico-His

Treaty and his Flight-Preparations and Obstacles at Zacatecas-

Camp at Peyotlan-Flores in Command-Assault on the Mesa - The

Nayarits Subdued and Conquest Achieved--Progress of the Mis-

PROGRESS IN NUEVO LEON, AND CONQUEST OF SIERRA GORDA

AND TAMAULIPAS.

Governors Agustin de Zavala, Juan Ruiz, Martin de Zavala-Congre-

gas--Uprising of Natives—And Final Subjection-Political Divis-

ion--Secularization of Missions—And Consequent General Insurrec-

tion-Governor Barbadillo-His Prudent Measures-More Difficul-

ties—Population of Province—Sierra Gorda–Death of Zaraza--

Governor José de Escandon-His Pacification and Conquest of Sierra

Gorda--Condition of Tamaulipas—Escandon is Appointed Gover-

nor-He Founds Nuevo Santander-Numerous Towns and Missions

are Founded-Statistics for 1757-General Progress of the Colonies. 333

THIRTY-SEVENTH TO FORTY-THIRD VICEROYS.

Bi-centennial of European Occupation-Viceroy Casafuerte-He Encour-

ages Public Improvements, Peaceful Progress-Death of the Vice-

roy-His Successor Archbishop Vizarron-Negro Insurrection at

Córdoba-Its Suppression by the Military-Ravages of Epidemic-

Viceroy Conquista's Rule--Fuenclara Arrives -- Commodore An-

son--IIe Captures the 'Covadonga'-Spanish Jealousy-Persecution

of Boturini-Loss of Valuable Manuscripts-Administration of Re.

villa Gigedo-His Trafficking Propensities–Famine, Discase, and

Earthquakes-Fuenclara Resigns-Viceroy Amarillas--His Poverty

and Death—The Audiencia Rules-Short Administration of Viceroy

VICEROYS FORTY-FOUR TO FORTY-SIX.

Viceroy Marqués de Cruíllas–King Carlos III. Proclaimed-War with

Great Britain-Extensive and Costly Preparations against Possible

Attacks—Visitador-general José de Galvez–His Eminent Services

in Mexico and Spain-Cruillas' Relief and Harsh Treatment-Vice-

roy Marqués de Croix-He Supports Galvez–His Rule Approved -

Promotion, Recall, and Future Career-Unjust Strictures--Viceroy

Frey Antonio Maria Bucarelli--General Measures of his Long Rule-

His Death—Temporary Rule of the Audiencia-Fourth Ecclesiasti-

cal Council-Its Acts-Archbishop Francisco Antonio Lorenzana-

His Course in Mexico and Spain-He is Made a Cardinal-Future

Career and Death.

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