Box 3

Reissue of congressional decree stating loading and unloading restrictions on ships calling at southern and western ports of the Republic.

Reissue of congressional decree stating that federal employees who are named senators or deputies will continue to perform their original duties, according to Article 43 of the Constitution.

Reissue of congressional decree that specifies regulations to govern taxation of documents pertaining to maritime customs.

Reissue of congressional decree recognizing that present congress has the power to make changes in the 1824 Constitution on behalf of the nation's welfare, said power to be limited by Article 171 of the Constitution.

Reissue of congressional decree pardoning all citizens of political crimes committed between 27 September 1821 and 4 January 1835 (but not foreigners after 1 May 1834) and restoring them to their former employment.

Circular, warning the ayuntamientos that payment of the state's debts can be made only through the general treasury, that they will be responsible for any further violation.

Reissue of congressional decree authorizing government to receive up to 200,000 pesos, terms of from 4 to 6 months and at interest not to exceed 4% monthly.

Reissue of congressional decree calling for ships that have unloaded cargo in southern ports of the Republic, later taking on cargo in western ports, to call at S. Blas or Mazatlan before continuing.

Reissue of congressional decree providing for disposal of estate properties and goods where owner is unknown.

Reissue of congressional decree that allows ecclesiastic communities and guilds to freely use their respective properties.