The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-20
sketch OF Colonel j. II. Pickett, the Rebel
Commi 80 ioncr to Mexico.

from the Mexican Extraordinary OF tho 9th November
This gentleman, who Is the diplomatic agent OF the
Southern confederacy the government Of Mexico
was put under arrest some three weeks since on the
charge Of having committed assault the person of
citizen Of the United States Col Pickett taken to the
Deputacon but making known his character was per-
mtted to return TO his to await further proceed
judge and again pleaded his Official character and was
permitted to return to his On the night Of the
18TH ten O'Clock he suddenly seized by the police
while preparing to retire TO bod and was carried of to
the Deputacion where he was placed in small and uncom
Portable guardroom. There no forced to remain in
company with three Others during tho night Room
scarcely TO be found to extend himself the cold floor
and he consequently spent seepless night. All tho
next day no remained in this miserable apartment but
In the evening he was transferred TO the house Of friend
Of tho judge, ~ special favor, on BAIL
msns from M Ssa doaSs Of ns
well known official character Of Col Pickett confden-
al agent Of the Southern confederacy The native rress
generally insinuate that. the government of the Southern
comfdrucy has not been recognized ~ Merco. Col Picket
Is not entitled 10 the rights and inmunis Of diplomatic
character Now the facts Of the about these
Shortly after the arrival Of Col Pickett In this capital he
presented bic credentials to the Minister for Foreign Az
sn0 = GS On
hat Ia .sss .1ai sp Isl I'D Il u psss
nor has tho Mexican government formally recognized that
OF the Southern conederacy although has thus formal
ly treated with It. Had, however, the Mexican govern
ment havo refused TO treat with COL Pickett the
IN. n sbs m rights agent
mipshed His rights come from his government and
cannot be impaired by Mexico and tho laws Of civilized
nations exact that whe no be in this republic IN hiS
official capacity he shall enjoy exterrtorial rights and
therefore be exempted from molesaton by the local ia
thortles Of the country The recognition by England Of
the begercnt rights Of the Southern conederacy
to the agents OF that country the respect that is due
to the agents OF the most powerful nation on the face
Of the globe. Even the ancient Mexicans well under
stood this principle Of courteous intercourse and tho
agents and messengers from hostile tribes or nations
were always treated with the most distinguished con-
sideration, and any infringement Of this law was CON
sidsred an objectionable offence Tho usuagcs Of modern
civilized nations have placed the matter beyond dispute
as to the rights OF In Colonel Pickets position
We fear bad friends OF the government have urged on
the proceedings which have taken place against Colonel
Pickett from motives OF personal revenge, with the
view Of increasing the calamties Of this unfortunate
country We arc the moro induced 10 believe this from
the fact that the person upon whom tho assault CON-
med has declared that he has feeling Of animosity
agant Colonel Pickett and has proposed TO with.
draw his action IL is therefore clear that he has not,
Of his own will been instrumental In causing these pro-
ceedipgs,