New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05

armies by the bid Of which it invades the country;
but will oppose now aud forever, until the Lawful
term of his authority shall expire, his removal ro"
che post be 30 worldly occupies. The address FUR
Their states that the Mexican Republic accepts the
devastating war which the Emperor Of the Freuch
is making against her: that the resistance which she
"a comoelled to make will rebound TO her own honor
that she will wage the war with energy and decie-
ion. and will defend herself against the author OF
,he war. TIE indignation caused by that attack,
says the address, will make every Mexican unite IN
repelliug thai unjust invasion.
The Mexican Congress was closed with all due
ceremony on the 18th Of December, 1862. Before
sdiournipg to the next year, it passed several im-
porant DEGREES, Of which tho following is sum-
NARY
ARTICLE /. TIE acts Of tho so-caled authorities
established by the invaders aud traitors, or whioh
they may hereafter establish in tho Republic, are
null aDd vod.
ART. y All contracts made by the so-called an.
thort!es or which may hereafter be made, shall be
al.o null! and void, and all who take part in them
" ill do at their perll.
ART. 3. The traitors cannot he considered IA en-.
titled to make treaties with the Government OF
France.
In answer to the DEGREES Of the Mexican Congress,
Gen. Forey ordered tho following proclamation, for
tho proper administration Of justice and the protec
ton OF property and PERSONS to be published in all
the Mexican cities IN possession Of the French
troops:
"No person shall be prosecuted, imprisoned. or
suffer tue legal difficulty without due authority
OF law.
mo person can or shall be Incorporated us
soldier in the heAican army.
The product of the country, horses and catte
I - -. md How.
can army shall only be- taken after regular requrI-
ton; proper means for securing payment nave
been made.
The military and civil guard shall protect all
travellers, una shall clear the country and roads vi
all robbers " 10 despoil the inhabitants
." A full and entire Amnes,y shall be conceded to
all VINO have taken arms against She army, who, re.
turning peacefully 10 tier homes, ehall promise the
mag istrsies 10 i've henceforth good citizens No
Mexican shall be disturbed concerning bis political
OPINION.
PLAN OF GEN. FoREY IN HIS ATTACK UPON
PuEBLA.
Although it was generally expected that the Com
mander-in-Chief Of the French forces would carry
On military operations according to the laws Of war
that is say, in doing all possible injury to his
enemy-tbs position in which he was placed from
the start, by n considerable number Of Mexicaps
hostile 10 Juare1 compelled him 10 act with pru-
dence and circumspec,ion, and 10 avoid al violent
measures Knowing from experience the suscoPti-
biliiy and pride OF the Mexican Character, and de-
sirous TO avoid as much as possible woundins i, his
fret object on landing at Vera Cruz 10 elevate
tho MsIieans in their own eyes, reminding them
constantly Of tho greatness Of their country aud OF
their raee and assuring them Of the protection and
friendship OF France.
| tu,yali.t la Er.nch General
forbcar acting US a conqueror. Ga bis arrival he
he'd presented himself to the MeAicans ar a deliver,
aud tie restorer Of pesce, order and secnryi he
had been invested by the Emperor with the double
title Of diplomat aud general, IN be ready. &C
eordpg to circumstances, TO act either as legislator
OF az a man Of tho sword. Hence be hid 10 justify
his double headed comnitsion by tho pursuit Of
policy free from weakness but protesting ~ be
friendly. firm enough ~ intimidsio bis foe, and
sufficiently ooneiliatory to give ASSURANCE TO his
friends tia, nothing would DO attempted derogatory
to ihe dignity or glory OF tie Mexican people lie
bad al.o to consider the enormous expense incum-
bent upon the transportation Of an army aud Of
material Of war seross the ocean, the difficulty and
time IL took 10 renew his contingent. and The i'm
pcraiive want Of econoniLlDg, much As he could,
the blood Of his soldiers.
TIE INVESTMENT or PuEBLA.
When, Oh the 18th oil March, 1863 Gen. Forey
approached Pueba, no did not ind i,-as Con. De
Lorcnoor found it-open on ell sides aod Of ear
access, especially on the southern aide. ohort
examination soon convinced him that Puebla
real strong hold defended by n system of detached
fortrsses. provided With powerful artillery. aud
defended by 10000 men, without mentioning a
~ stem Of interior defense which. Hcommanied with
ability, could create serious difficulties TO the
French. 1hs is Gen. Foreys own statement
before be commenced laying siege ~ Tho city; ~
that il appears that from tie beginning he was
perfectly aware O. the Obstacles he had TO expect,
aud Il tho resistance tho Mexicans might make ii
they chose.
| On the 18th Of March the inves ment Of the city
had been completed. On the l9Ih, Gen. Donsi
took possession Of Ceuo San Juan, after a lively
engagement in which two Of bis officers were
wounded, and cut the telegraphic wires connect
INK Pueblo with the capital Gen. B.zaine lad
meanwhile occupied San Bsrtolo, siua,ed south OF
Pueba, aud was communicating with Gen. Donai,
so IA to surround the city sll sdss. Tneee prem
iny operations beng successfully carried out, Gen.
Forey transported bis headquarters 10 n conven; To-
Gated the top OF Ccro San Juan, and Immediately
after trenches we're opened aud batteries placed IN
position. While this was goingon, the Mexicans did
mol remain inactive. On tue I'D, Caryaja with 500
horssmen, succeeded in Guiding lie attention Of the
French aud in efociny biz escapo from Puebla,
where he had been compelled against bis will to
find shelter. and tho garrison showed its determine
ton by openinga tremendous fire against the be-
siegers, and by throwing shells into Forey's head
quarters, ono Of which burst ia the chapel where
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