New-York daily tribune., 1863-07-16
FROM MEXICO.

Inmatiens Of Forey-Appointmen Of n
Provincial Government-ArrivaI of
Re-cnforcements for she French Army.
From Our Own Correspondent
HAVANA, July II, 1863
BY the British Royal Mail steamer Trent, which
arrived on the morning Of the 10th, we have dates
from Vera Cruz to the LIST, and from Mexico to the
26th. We get little news Several proclamstions
have been issued by Forey, the tools immediately
under his surveillance and by President Jusrez and
his Government. Jusrez, finding that he co~ld not
defend the city against the advancing French forces
hsviug only 5000 soldiers. after causing the de-
fenses to be destroyed az well as the arms and am
muniton he could not take with him, retired 10 San
Luis Potosi, where be was followed by all these
iolders, and which city he declared to be the cap.
fal. There the Government has formed and issued
edicts and proclamations. Ere leaving Mexico
Juarez called upon the representatives OF The dill
$erent nations to their respective citizens, pray
Ing them TO preserve order &C., during the time
elspsing between his departure and the entry Of
che French.
Large crowds collected in various parts of the city
on the 1st of June, and finally united before the
Post. Office and there were addressed by Gen. Bruno
Arguillar and at p. m. the general ringing OF the
church bells notified the adhesion OF the city to the
French Intervention. All corporations ceased TO
operate, the city government ceased to exist. and
Gen. Sslas became Civil aud Military Chief. Fortu-
pately no disorders broke out. On the 5th por-
zion Of the French troops entered the city Gen.
Eorey left Puebla on the same day and entered the
city on the 9th, amid the acclsmatons OF the multi
Rude composed principally OF foreigners. On the
1lth the General-ln. Chief (Forcy) accompanied by
Almonte and Saligny, took part 10 the procession OF
Corpus Christi.
The first decree, bearing date Of June IL, was the
prohibition Of the of all printing presses, until
shey should be placed under tie censorship Of the
French and the publication OF any pamphlet or book
--save the Boletia Ofcsal. Next came proclama-
zion to the Mexican nation. Forey, In Ibis, says
Chat bis mi sion has the double object OF causing
the weight Of the arms Of France to be felt by her
enemies and Of offering TO Mexico the cooperation
Of France in aiding il TO establish government OF
its own electon-a government which shall put In
practice ustce probity, and good faith, In all its
foregh relations. Tbe French victories have accom-
vished the hrs, object. aud now the second must be
carried OUT" and, after giving considerable advice,
he winds up with an invocation to all "inteptgent
people" 70 lay down Their arms aho JON MIN IN nis
rood work. '"But declare TO be enemies TO their
country those who show themselves deaf to my con-
ciliatory voice, and will pursue them wherever
they may hide Themselves ibis refers 10 Juarez,
speaking of whom, he says :: " he has any doubt
ject the lO,h of June, 1868, which belongs to his
tory, m should remove all his illusions, and make
Dim understand bis impotence In preserving the re-
mains Of power OF which be has made so deplorable
4 use" A city government has been appointed by
Gen. Forey
Another decree, prohibiting the publication OF
any newspaper without special license, and then
each article must be signed by the writer; all at
tacks upon private persons, ana al discussions tna'
ests OF the prests, touch the influence or honor
of the clergy, and all controversy or remark upon
the laws and institutions about to be established
are prohibited. The penal code will be the same as
that used in France. All sales Of property since
Che 10th Of June are declared null and void, AZ they
might interfere with the SeQuestraton act. This
Applies TO all cities places occupied by the French
troops.
portion Of tho bands Of brgands (goerrllas 10 be
without the pale OF the law. When caught they
are TO be tried by Court-Msrtisl, from whose de-
cinon there is appeal and the sentences are to be
carried out within twenty. -four hours
Decree No. 13.--A proclamation from Gen. Forey
announcing the election BY the Supreme Council
fwhom be appointed with this understanding Of GeD.
Almonte-the Archbishop OF Mexico (who was
Kicked ont by the people time slnce) Labastda
and Gen. Sslas to take charge Of the executive
power, TILL the establishment Of hnal power,
says The names have just cited are wcll.known
70 you o.; they enjoy the public esteem, and al due
respect, owing to the many services rendered snd
% the honor OF their characters. Rest tranquil,
therefore as do In regard to the future which is
% be prepared for you by this triumvrate, which
will assume the reLs Of Government ON the 24th OF
June" This 10 the impartiai:y promised. When
MI this was prophesed the French papers were very
indignant aud denied it. Poor Mexico On the
o5l6, the City Governmsnt was ins allied. General
Almonts pronounced before q crucifx the following
words The members Of the Executive swear W
tnhll faithfully and strictly the duty confded to
chem, 70 defend tho inde psndsnce and sovereignty
Of the nation to insure order ana peace, and Ia s
shiDgs 10 seek the common benefit"
Jusrez has dscreed that all persons who unto with
favor Forey shall be declared traitors and Forey
has decreed that all who do not shall Re 30 consd.
cred In either case their property IA be coafis-
Gated, " no neutrality il allowed.
On the 29th, Forey was to give grand ball in
Che National Theater, TO which We are told tall
Families have been invited without distinction as TO
political color"
Several transports have arrived in Vera Cru. with
te6nforcsments--artillery, cannon, and ammuuition
ghs transport Entreprenante brought several com.
3aniss Of artillery and engineers Gen. Courtois
DHurbsl has arrived 10 fill the place Of Gen. JAN
vier, killed at Puebla. One hundred. and ten
efEeere came with him.
Forey has In ell things carried the power Of might
70 the iulhllment Of his designs, as have several
Pines written you would b the case. Almonts has
been raised TO the head Of power in Mexico, called
for tho noncs Provisional President" and in the
coming elections, with the help Of French bag onets
Till b elected President Of the Mexican Republic,
And then the rest Of the programme will be carried
out. Grateful 70 the French for their protection
4hus far. or in fear Of its withdrs val, Aluou,e
Sn, TN the name Of the Nation" sign anything,
Acknowledge the expenses Of The Invasion - Ds
esonai debt, sign away Sonora &c., in fact, do what
ever Gen. Forey, counseled by that srch.6end
Nangny, may dictate. This viii sli be accomplished
g easily that Napoleon will be ct liberty 10 cary
$vuizsaen' 70 the Usised States, and, entering
3sxas recognize the South, and with offensive and
fstson: Many laugh n all tins, bat frsnchmeu
s q eoond intellect declare this TO 10 Eapolson
e@, ana boast that he will carry it out.
.nsre IN incident 10 Mexican affairs which