The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-26

French, describing them set Of barbarans invading
tho country for the purpose OF Yobbng piaging and
numbering the Mexicans At first this proclamation had
the desired effect few farmers abandoned their Hre-
sdes others se are TO their houses Az the French ap
preached Jalapa they surprised to find whole vii.
lagos deserted and in places the smoking embers Of
burned cottages THIS the fruit OF Escobars procla
nation months residence at Jaapa satisfied tho
inhabitants Of tho city and surrounding country as to
the real character CT the French expedition Farmep
returned to their poughs merchants their bueness
AT the same lime tho gueras who infested the valley
which extends from the to the table land OF Ana
huac retrcaed westward and left the province Of Vera
Cruz which is now comparatively free their depre
dations.
inc Opla'on dca Ja'dpd, newspaper published 10
this city, acknowledges the good effects Of the
presence Of the FrecA and refnes the statements SCI
forth IN Escobars proclamation. It shows instance
Of their alsehood tho spectacle by the revival
business and by the return Of the feeling OF security and
confidence prevailing among all classes
The strong position OF Cerro Gordo which gal
lany defended by the AIexicans against tho 18th
OF August 1847 has been without fighting and
is now occupied by post Of French troops.
General Forey. notwithstanding his numerous occupa
tons, finds time to organize the civil governments Of the
principal cities he occupies. Upon recommendation OF
the chief men of tho city he has appointed tho gov
eminent Of orizaba two OF great Intelligence
probity, project, mayor, and municipal council OF
ing partiesths conservatives and the liberals By this
measure General Forey has demonstrated that his plr-
but 10 be guided In his choice simply by The merit and
character OF the citizens of that city.
In visit made by Meneisnor Ramirez, the Bishop Of
Orizaba, at the head OF all his clergy 10 General Forey
who had previously waited upon him at his episcopal
palace tho General observed that would DO well for the
tho clergy should abstain from interfering with politics
Monsgnor Ramirez answered that II false they
posed of members OF tho clergy. hut Of OF various
professions against whom have often protested on
account OF their dcpredatlons and Of the cruetcs they
exercised against their adversares, the liberals The
latter, having despOied Of property
from our bshoprics and churches and dealt ANONYMOUSLY
with We could not do otherwise than 2port hoee
who rendered their services us and In some cases
gave US proofs Of affection. But have neither nst-
gated nor encouraged this fratrcdA war; aud We are
ready TO make all required sacrilces provided the Pope
intervenes In tho convention
great many Of tho oldest inhabitants are Of opinion
that tho Mexican corgy expect 10 be OF
the property Of which they have been dcspoied by
Juaroz aud his party i is hard to tell whether It's
Expeditions will be fulfilled General Forey very
polite and condescending toward the clergy keeps per-
ecy silent on that subject. However, his intimate
ton Of the wealth Of the clergy but that no would
see Its immense property securazed, as il is in France,
Spain and Italy.
The Catholic clergy express e greatest feeling Of
gratitude for the French. Monsignor RAMIREZ, in his
address TO the Commander in Chief, said that the
French intervention blessed by the whole Mexican
clergy, which would support IL with all their might
wards the Mexican population.
understand that General Berthier has taken posses
sion Of the ste OF Pcrote which he has found deserted
and rifcd OF its guns and munitions OF war. Juarez
IL seems, has concentrated all his forces upon Pueba
whore hc Intends TO dispute the Mexico with
French.
10 bahs his plan General Forcy has ordered twelve
th6lpnd men under General Dona occupy the heights
OF Amo1ac, which command the city OF puebla, and
another cos,mn or about tho strength to march
against Mexico city itself That column will make Il.
junction with General Berthicr at point above puebla
TO cooperate wish him in his attack against tho
capital General forsg thinks that the city Of
Mexico in possession Of Tho French Pueba viii surrender
and the FIRST city is CT easier an invading
army than the second he will by this faci.
tate hts task and avoid the shedding Of blood He also
beeyes that by the 18th OF January the French nag will
wave over tho walls Of the city Of Mexico