The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-02-14

JUAREZ READY To NEGOTIATE.
Az ADVANCEMENT POSSIBLE.

By the arrival II the I. 8. NJ. steamship Column
bia, CAPT. Adams, at this port yesterday morning,
We have Havana dates to the afternoon Of the sth,
and from Vera Cruz, the 11t inst, and Mexico the
2sth Of January. The Columbia lsn Havana at 4
p. M, On the sth. At ~ A. NJ. on the 9th, of
Cape Florida, she spoke the 4. s, steamer Massa-
chusetp, bound North. At3 p. NJ on the 10th, she
sighted Port Royal Light.
The papers contain nothing OF that intense inter-
est which had been anticipated In consequence OF
the late rumors frcm Mexico. However, some Inn
portant and interesting particulars relative 70 the
progress ~ the allied negotiations In Mexico are
given Private letters referred to Ia the DIARo DH
Ia MARINA state II at the Allied Commissioners who
conveyed To the Capital the Joint manifesto
Of the French, Spanish and English Plen-
ipotentaries, were received by the Juarez
Cabinet with great courtesy. The Minister
OF the Treasury gave them a grand banquet.
Very many distinguished MeSicans were present,
and among th' m many relatives Of the Countess de
Reus who bel, ngs 10 OF the wealthiest and most
eminent families. This entertainment had given rise
10 many conjectures, some even going 30 far As t.
hint entire Reconciliation and REIMBURSEMENT Of
hostilties. The attitude assumed toward the Com
miss toner's by President Juarez Is differently repre-
sent d, some accounts declaring him to have been
quite plant, others indicating the frmest reserve
ON b part.
Jslapa sppems 10 lie the point liked for the ind
conferences, and Juarez was said to be DESTROYS 10
have II So. The Commander In Chief OF the expe-
dictionary forces had expressed determination 10
push on his troops M far az Jaspa, with the hope
II Iemedying the tendencies 70 sickness that had
beo me very alarming among the European sole
diers. lie had, also, intimated that there would
probably be another advance upon the Capital it.
sel, where the final arrangement Of the questions
in dispute would de definitely settled.
The CGnmissioi ers returned n Vera Cruz on the
evening Of the 2tth ult They report that thU ugh
out the entire journey, both going and coming, they
were received with the greatest courtesy and kind
near Ohicers Of all grades Wed with each other N
do them honor and facilitate their progress. In
Mexico, 81 above stated, they were invited by the
Minister Of the Treasury, 10 sumptuOus banquet,
az which every luxury that the market of Mexico
afforded was produced They we're treated like
princes, and the distinguished lnsideratlon shown
t. them AZ once interpreted in Mexico az in
dicatiOn that there would be war.
The Prusaian Minister had also entertained them
splendidly slong with the Minister Of Treasury
and Gen DobladO.
After due consideration Of the ultimatum, Presi-
dent Juarez delivered his reply, and dispatched
with the Commissioners Sr. Zamaoona, * Minister
Of Foreign Relations accompanied by the cher Of
General Uraga'H staff, clothed with full powers "
treat with the Allies In reference 30 prelminarie.
The reply Of Juare2 expressed desire 10 avoid hos
thities He acknowledged the breach OF the treaties
and Chered the most satisfactory security Tor the
future, lie proposed that the Allied Ministers
should come N Jalapa and treat there In detail
with Mexican Commisoners; but he exacted a. a
preliminary condition that the whole eNpediuonary
force should be Te-embarked, except . guard OF
honor Of two Thousand men, who should accompany
the Ministers TO JlApa and remain there during the
negotiations. Throughout his communication he
manifested much anxiety 10 make II appear 10 the
MeXioans that he did not yield 10 the armed threats
Of the Anies
sr. zamaoona submitted this reply 70 the allies on
the 39th, and Siter several conferences with the
Marquis Of Casileos, the purport Of which did moi
uanspre, he started Immediately on his return 10
Mexico The allies had concluded that the oondi-
ton imposed by JuAreE was inAdmissible, and their
reply, refusing 70 reembark the troops before treat
ing, len Vera Cruz, for Mexlcn on the LIST inst In
case JuArez should show disposition 10 be obsti-
nate In regard 70 his condition, Gen, Prim had do
oided 10 advance with his whole force. opening the
roads by fighting II he should encounter resisssnce-
He Ia determined not 70 expose the health Of the
army 70 the unfsvorable climate Of Vera Cruz any
onger than " necessary.