The New York herald., 1862-05-08
General Almonte's Manifesto.

General Almonte,s Manifesto.
Translated the Prensa dc Ia llabana Of April 20 for
the NEW YoRK HERALD
CoMrATRforsI have for time past desired to ad-
dress you few words concerning the object OF my
TO the republics but the circumstances occurring
pending amstice, finding me under the protection OF
the French have not permitted me TO speak. and
decided 20 await the opportunity TO present you the
truth. To-day the representatives ef France take the
burden Of the position manesting the and
act wishes Of the allied govsrnrnents and feel II my
duty TO break that silence which, against my WILL bave
guarded long, and the enemies OF order have 6ksn
advantage OF 10 publish doubtful proclamations. Re
turning the bosom Of my country II will toll you that
/ do not come animated with any other sentiment
the republic, and OF cooperating in the establishment
Of the national govsrnmcnt-the government truly
OF morals and order, which will put AN end to anarchy
giving sufficient guarantees for life and property both
TO natives and foreigners. Considering the bloody
struggle which for so many years has destroyed our
beautiful country scandalzng the whole world, until
has attracted the attention Of the great Powers Of West
ern Europe, my efarts will always be directed 10 pro-
cure tho reconciliation OF brethren and 10 drive
the aud that have existed between
them In my efforts 70 bring about an object SO noble
have dcsre OF vengeance, nor do crave the slightest
recompense sufficient rscompsnse by the nation for
the services that became my duty 10 perform before
aud after the independence OF she nation | have
already received, and my only desire today Is 70
fore closing my eyes in death, and that 10 to
ing about the peace she has been so long in need Of
Besides, having 10 know, as do the desires OF
the allied governments, and especially those Of his
Majesty the Emperor OF the French, which are only to
the establishment ia our dsgraced country OF urn
government aud for benefit, ono Of order and
morality, that piage and vandalism may disappear
which exist today all parts Of the rspubc-and that
the mercantile world may reap the immense advantages
that fertile country holds out 10 IT, IN conss-
q,encs Of natural riches and its geographical stuA-
ton, thought It my duty to hasten TO bring about
this state OF affairs and 70 explain these Intentions also
involving the phianthropc idea OF assuring the inde-
pendence, the nationality aud the integrity Of the
Mexican territory.
For the establishment, then, OF new order OF things
the people may confds in the eacacous cooperation Of
France whose ilusrious sovereign has always dstri
butcd his bsnencent influence over all places where
Just cause and civilization prevail.
Mexicansl-f my honored antecedens, IL the services
have lent TO my country, ~ much in the glorious srug
gle for Independence ~ In directing its policy ~
different times, when formed part osour Cabinet, aud
representing the nation abrosdf all this, repeat Gu
titles 70 your confidence, unite your sHorts with
mine and rest assured that very We will obtain the
establishment Of government that will fulfil high.
est aspirations necessities and religious faith Let me
assure you Ireman your compatriot and best friend
JUAN N. ALM0NTE.
CoRpovA, April II, 1862.