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rai,nc throne in this country in order to place
49,. t,a A rchduka of Anstria.

thereon the Archduke OF Austria.
| Moreover l entertain tho profound conviction,
Sire that there are very few men Of nonarchica sem
timents in this country and it is reasonable this
sbooli be go since monarchy was never known here
in the persons of the Spanish morarcbs, but only IN
the viceroys, who governed each one according TO
his better wOrse Judgment and information, ana
all according 10 the custom ard usage OF governing
ths people at that distant period Monarchy, then,
left behind it in this country neither the Immense
interests Of a secular nobility, as happens in Europe
when by the violence Of revolutionary hurricane
some throne ia overturned DOR did 1t leave moral in-
teTests or anything which would cause the present
generation TO desire the re-esiabshment OF mon
srohy, which il never knew, and which nobody nor
anything has taught is to desire or respect.
The proximity Of the United States, and the ,an'
guage ever harsh, Of those republicans against the
mOnarehical institution, have contributed Hlucn 70
produce here genuine hatred TO monarchy, 80 inuch
20 that the establishment OF the republic, more than
forty years since, in spite Of It's disorders ana con,
slant agitation, has created habits, customs, ana
even a certsin republican language which II wouid
not be easy TO destroy. Therefore, and ior o'her
reasons which Cannot be- hidden from the deep pene-
trs,ion Of your Imperial Majesty, you VIII under
stsnd that the vastly prevailing opinion OF TINS coun
try is not and cannot be monarchical but II reason
ing be not sufficient TO demonstrate It, VIII DC am
ply proven by the fact that neither during the Two
months in which the allied standard hoated over tue
/ CITY of Vera Cruz, nor now when We occupy the
important towns of Cordova, Onzaba and IehuAcan,
where 10 Mexican forces, nor any authorities, save
the civil, have remained neither mouarchsts por
conservatives have made the slightest demonstration,
were it even to let the Aos see that such Pariisas
existed.
Far be It from me. Sire, to imagine even that the
power Of Your Imperial Majesty is insufficient to
estab,b throne in Mexico for the iiouse OF Aus
tina. Yonr Majesty rules the destinies OF great
Matchmaker in brave and intelligent men, rieh Id
resources. and bourgeoning enthnsiasm-wh
off,
Imperial Majesty. II will be easy for your Majesty
TO conduct Prince Macmillan to the Capital aud
crown him King; but this King Will IND In the
country no other support than that OF those eoasef
vative leaders who, when III power, never tnou8nt
of establishing monarchy, bat contemplate H. how
| that they are beaten, scattered, and IN exile.
A few wealthy individuals also, will accept a Tor
eipn monarch who comes supported by tho soldiers
of your Majesty; but they will do nothing 10 sustain
him the day that support shall fail hun, and the mon
arch will fall from the throne raised by your Macs
that the imperial mantle Of your Majesty ceases 10
sustain and euveop them. ! well know that yonr
Imperial Majesty in your high minded justice does
not desire to compel this country 10 change ner inst
tutions in SO radical manner II the country uoeS
not of its own accord ask aud desire it, but the lead
ers of the conservative party, who bsve come 70 Vera
Cruz soy it will suffice to consult the higher classes
Of tie community, without troubling themselves
about others and this disurbs men minds, insplr,
ing fears lest the national VIII shoud 10 io''eu anu
violated.
The English troops, who were to come to Orizaba,
and had already prepared means Of transportation,
when they learned that more French forces were
coming than were stipulated in the London Conven.
ton. re.embarked Your Majesty will comprehend
the Importance Of such 2 withdrawal.
beg thousand pardons of your Majesty, for hsv
ing presumed TO call your attention to this long IT.
ter; but believed that the way 10 make suitable
return for your Majestys klndness toward me was
to tell YOU the truth, and the whole truth, ON the
political state of this country as understand It, In
doing which shall have satisfied not only duty,
but feeling Of eminent, respectful and high regard
for the person Of your Imperial Majesty.
1t only remains for me TO say, Sire, that since we
came TO this country the most cordial harmony has
existed between your enlightened Vice Admirhl La
I Grsyiere and myself, as also between the chiefs,
officers, and soldiers of both nations-a harmony
which. / doubt not, will continue whils We remain
/ in this country.
ton, remain, Sire, your Imperial MaJeslys warm
and devoted servant, PRAYING for the preservation
and greatness Of your Majesty, her Majesty the En-
P''''' THE COUNT DE REUS.