The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-01


TAMrco, Oct 90, 1868.
Difficulties OF Communications prth the Ererior-Bliad-
folding Of of the Invading Forces
The Aertcans Determined to Fight for Home and Lib
ety-A6atrs in Tszas-Necessity of Large Coast
Gudvd-Boldnsss Of Merican Gusrillds de-, &C.
The opportunities are SO few between this place and
city regret to say that much Is lost that doubt.
Sess would be interesting to the people OF the North
First oil passengers coming into this city are only
allowed to enter the garas blindfodea that they
may not anything Of the besegers; and belonged
to the outside COMMANDMENTS control ushersd into
this little pestental city blindfolded and stl remain
SO, as 70 the exterior world, only that can
SEQ . few OF those paries pcus. Most Of them
seem 10 me deserters from the Campo santo,
and yet without lettering themselves in this
land Of Ophir; where would seem as II fortune had
been doubling in their track and lting them Yet God
and EMPIRE law and religion, are now few Of the En-
psrors boobies to ride to the different may
b, Qen sabe per actuss Meanwhile the federals
now thoroughly opening their eyes their situation
and their danger and preparing to meet at all hazards
On the 10th instant party cavalry marched out
ssa tho belligerents outside. who had become bold
shat they had, the 17th at midday, burned all the
little houses at the oara and consumed the fuel and
for tho CATTLE 70 the prejudice Of the French
While looking for the enemy who we'll concealed in
tho chapparas brsk fire opened upon them and az
Ger losing several the whole Of the cavalry eighty in
number to Colonel Mendez Pavor his
party The hexicans felt at first but little general but
now they feel that the political crisis of life death
upon hem and they still feel that they have country
tight for and their struggle between tyranny and Free
dom-s native privilege. II may be that the sunbeams
OF the Emperor and the stars and legions OF
honor have degree dazzled the side while they
are wasting on the poor Mexican nation But the fever
Su Aka 49,
nipping winds OF the north and the deeerous effects
upon the wasted forms vigilance
produce, fast consuming only their strength,
but their hopes OF the future, onefourth or the
whole garrison have fallen victims to the malaria-the
bbck vomit-among whom were six officers and
oc'or; 80 at least have ascerained Nor could they
fesist any competent force Of 900 500 men, and
fighting with the feeling that their liberty been
invaded and their rights subverted, knowing that
Napoleon by force by fraud had. every instance
violated his rst promise could pretend to Ak limits
% the aspirations Of the French monarch in this country
The French look forward for aid from the SouthJen.
Davis forces and under certain conditions, Je PAWS
has promised territory north OF the Rio Grande OF
khc BEST cotton lands Texas and samples OF the cotton
special agent here, who spares no pains to obtain
samples from every portion Of this country. Some
slightly leagues from here saw some excellent
samples n French hands, then destined for the in.
bpectioa Of the french government Sti see that the
French Emperor and Persigny be believed. They
can be, but only far their Interest.
Wtto from spociAi kuoWf0oges having peen IN the
interior, and the state Of the capital,
and stin worse on my arrival here, small scale.
IN this place the fell destroyer has made such marks
chat they now fear - II were, Judgment and have got
priest from Vera Cruz topray the fever out Of the city
and the camp, AZ the Mexican cara OF this place had len
ehe altar for the deid Of sctiOp, setting aside bis
holy ORDERS 10 hsot for expiring liberty. This may
be an argument IN the mouth OF French or Spanish
atheist but 70 his credit b 10 said, he loves the land
SHAT he nrst received lighs and life in and, need b.,
% nshs Tor his liberty against those who wish 20 strip
him before he 10 cold; for clemency ID part Of the
ampeal prsrogative and his russes all this
cry undsrssand the mandate both in letter and spirit
ne Amsrtcans--that ID OF loyal States-havo great
Aea 10 cooteod with here the OF their
kuvorumeut; for they have both spanish and English
fne, 70 oppose them, all the broad plea Of
eyaty and all Secess0udo, which has spread like can
Cor the body polite, until honest can hardly
AAvs bodnes 10 speak the truth. But rejoice 20 have
met somo one two who would die death that
my tyranny might inhct wnen done in the ruins or
4bsFty and trampng upon the Gag Of one's country.
These that have been shedding their light and
Iusts upon their fathers arc now bsamIng 70 future
glory, and the OF that glory cannot set In this
Western hemisphere; SO let the North LOOK At the
Ally Of France This 10 not tho soil 70 allow
- take root in but such has been in every instance
she province Of the people, His breaches Of faith are
numerous aud fragrant that other may be &C.
duced from such lack or principle We assured that
any determined force could upset Mr. Johnny Crapea
and, above an, the troops arc wasted BY death and
disease The time OF service Of many has EXPIRED and
saf gloom sits upon every face Meanwhile the Mexcans
closing their circle around this city cattle or fresh
water 70 supply the Of the inhabiisnss-a small
demijohn sold st twenty-five No fresh meats
poultry, aud many Of the small milk farms that supplied
ebe French have besn burned and their occupants have
had TO rctire 70 more secure quarters.
rlnrlco, %, 1863