The New York herald., 1863-04-11
THE FRENCH EXPEDITION TO MEXICO.
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Tho Powers Of the Invader and
tho Invaded.
Graphic History OF the Whole
Enterprise.
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Resources and Patriotism Of the
Mexican People.
INTERESTING MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTATION,

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they give faithful idea Of tho situation Of That republic.
now struggling against powerful armed INVASION and.
what is still worse, against the distracting elements in
its own bosom. Tho statements, many Of them uncon-
nectod and distinct, which appear in this narrative will
SHOW, that side truth which never ap
pesFs n official Documents and which the foreign public
Tor the most part are entirely ignorant Of although Il
ar the most Important standing tho foundation Of
ths great questions In which nations take part For
this reason prefer 70 extract from my note. book Of
travels the scenes and incidents which, speaking
WIN the vgor Of facts themselves, will
spage me the necessity Of long dissertations,
n'e they attract the earnest attention Of the popu-
lar masses. If in this narrative you should find any
thing which appears form ike romance than
chronicle, must not for thst doubt the truth
therein contained. There is mot single word which
not strictly and which cannot he proved by great
humber Of witnesses.
No one knows better than yourself the grave ntevt
which the Franco hesean question has the peoyse Of
The United States. trust, therefore, that your great in
auence n this respect will aid excusing the Of
literary merit in these lines. / remain Mr.. Editor,
yours, &C.,
ARAB sTEEp.
Fortunately there few passengers the steamer
which brought Us from Aspinwa 10 New York and, as
pdnong rhe children Of South America take open
ountvance good letter Of Introduction and quickly
ratsrnze, soon found myself in company with q new
esd engaged in perfectly frank cordial converse
scn without any ceremony a. all.
rYou say, then that you going Vera Cruz 70 re
pain theref'' question asked me by J. deZ.
"At least while the war with the French continues
pas my reply.
"And are ycu not AFRAID Of the yellow feverfn
~ have had It already, and II does attack person
pore than once Besides, am going there commits
for my government, and have discharge duty n
he service Of my oountry.n
"I wish you every success, and assure you that
sould accompany you with great pleasure we're in
ny power to do The in Mexico ID of great nte
70 all America but more especially 30 10 those repub
which possess much gold and ists strength After
exico Porus turn win come, and on with all the
.her republics OF the South Donv you think 30 toor
probably, IL the Mexcans allow themselves be CON
,srcd now But have some hopes that this win no. be
10 vase."
DO you TINA that The unlsd states will interfere in
lvor q hsxicof"
cannot expect for che present, although believe
e inevitable that they must do future time
.'Provided II be NOT TOO late. Sometimes fear that
rance VIII from Mexico half its territory be-
Are the civil Of the United States Of North America
brought a csse. In such the evil would have
remedy because there would have been already for
bal cesson With all the necessary formaly OF law, 70
Under suy circumstances seems evident TO me that
he French Invasion Ia but the preliminary Of great
vents and from the bottom OF my heart I'm glad that
Inn about 70 witness thcm."
"I envy you your good fortune. II the Mexicans main
hin ground and conquer, they will have re estab
kshed their country and caused 10 all republics
earsns through The effects OF civil war To witness
tory the French would be worth TO any Of us ten
"As you are so enthusiastic you ough, go 70 Mexco
al would do so without heetating moment; but ! be-
sve have alresd, said canno, DO 90 At present"
A rtauAl kny yrux wnulA ho n
reeabe companion 70 me, and perhaps We could make
ourselves useful 70 each other"
wnment requires the services OF another person"
"n 10 probable Al least have been authorized 70
oy persons In certain and for particular
bS,ec,s Perhaps il would sait you 70 become one Of
"Csrtainiy.n
"Do you scqusesce wNhous ever knowing the person
jwth whom you sre converstngY IL b strange"
"It may seem 90 70 yeu but Am lying from my coun
sy because OF the prosecutions Of civil war. was an
"a "a better Ter reason s.M .ha. We should syupa.nius
With each other. I also have been ooscsr in my
"And happssed 70 sc among those who were de
" "isave you been sxiIsdfo
"very much lske IL; for between persecution on one
where DO ysu snpscs q establish your.s, eli s''
~ DO no. know myself II could and e@ploymens IN
New Yort ! would remain there until Affairs should
at Ia very dinlcut 10 nnd empIoyneut In that city
without waiting very long time. Have you any &C
Il have never been w. the United States: but have
god many letters Of recommendation"
"Thse Just good ~ you had nothing. In that
N city they only employ when they require
him, aud iberc n ovcrabundance Of for every
VI New York In the position yourself and
with all their recommendations and merit they do
know what % 40. suppose you speak Enslishf"
"A very few words"
N "ln such case you would ind employment in
II year perhaps not In two"
care you certain about thiss'
"Periectly so"
rcwc as do feel very much inclined TO perish Of
huner would under these circumstances prefer TO 20
with you on your voyage 10 Mexico. But | am afr aid
that may MT be tbs sort Of you require"
III inclined " believe differently. When two men
have " be Indispensable 10 each otber circumstances ge
neray teach them agree Besides. have this expe.
r,ence. that, whenever have required important
patposc a Providenoe generally thrown
ibem IN my way Let us see DO you speak French"
'.Just the our own language
"wen you q South American. officer of the
YOU speak Irencn we'll and desire 70 open the way 70
future ior yourren This In all that could desire We
will 20 Mexico, aud you shall not have 10 trouble your
D sen sbou, any expenses. DO yoa agree,
should disapprove Of your actonp'
.Ihen I VIII get you the Mexican army You
voud not disiac tic epauiets Of commander, would
n '.rhe place Of commander Imposslbler
"And return with couple Of decorations on your
s.won from the frenchl This, Of course Therscanpo,
be glory drcsmt ef eater than medal obtained IN the
defence Of the liberty and Independence Of nation For
such cause would willingly de-
81 hope you will not BE- killed however, and after The
viii together make tour through the United
sSatee"
GONE what VIII. thcn, from this nomens am wah
yca 70 20 TO any part Of MEXICO you please.r
Then, the strength q this aeresmcnt, give Ypur
hand my ccminander. am sure we Wi be psY q
fast friends We gill live ard travel together your
principal business will he 70 accompany nay travels
TO act as messenger IN case am detained at any par
| Ocular pace"
.'Iun be afraid. We soush Americans are born horse
Uen and military especially So"
an viii 10 necessssy 20 60 70 che capital Of Mexico and
return cast vsry often. We will bsve 10 plss
D Sarougb military encampments, and sometmee BE- eom
s,ered 10 20 through the nre of French and Mescans
"Io tbsi all that Il needed mettcyome horse
eeet and strong"
ano you forget that there two q wy,
yThat NJ true Teo hrses, then, feet desrs proud
ssd pery lks thoee nee IN varsn
- am much sfrsh that vs sb al ~ be sbc 10 sci