The New York herald., 1864-03-14

the Of generals colonss employees and othcrs who
begging forgiveness and promising amendment and de
~. Verify, the empire goes along swimmingiy.
AS usual there are insignificant skirmishes occurring
and again. and mail coach gets robbed occasionally
but these unworthy OF mention and daily lessen
ing in number and Importance. SO much that paper
in the capital says the country was never so tranquil as
now.
The rumor that Doblado and Ortega were endeavoring
get uarez resign the Presidency favor OF one or
the other fully confirmed by the publication OF letter
from the President in reply to Doblad0 In which be
tuses 70 accede TO the proposal made by the latter in
letter dated as far back the 81 Of January hch
delivered by two commissioners Iuarcz explains very
clearly the utter usecssness Of complying and shows
that the change would not produce any desirable result
or tend 70 any amicabe arrangement with French,
who no says, would not treat with Ortega sswhom tney
regard as deserter who has broken his pedee Neither
would they treat he adds, wth any other Mexican who
had not previously accepted tho intervention" TIc
thinks that his abdicaton would be not only useless
ana ridiculous IN the eyes or the enemy, but even
motive for disturbance and anarchy" He thus disp0ses
Of this intrigue, and concludes by sayng:"n the moan
time will continue making all the efforts 10 my power
to- sustain the country in her struggle for her nde
pendence her institutions and her dignity Certainly the
situaon 20 gay IS not brilliant ana am not deceived into
believing that present circumstances are very favorabe
but am fully persuaded that duty TO fight for the
country and that between defending ones mother and
betrayng her there is no honorable Middle course. II
may be, pcrhaps, error part. but sin cere
error, which, cherish and which merits your indulgence
beg. hcn that will do Injustice TO the reso
tion which oppose the proposal you pleased
mako me 10 resign the Presidency but consider It rather
tho expression OF the purest intentions. ask you
also continue lending me your aid with the same firm
ness and self denial as ever, by making the
enemy with all available means. because ought 70
oe wen convinced that n this Is our pnly hope OF saliva
tion. In no other way will She enenF with US.
cept on dishonorab.e conditions, which should not
accept or else we must treat with the established
meat, which Is not the government OF tho nation.r
This letter so courteous and calm in tone must
tany win respect even from tho enemies OF uarez who
draws his mantle around him and prepares TO fall with
dignity.
. The celebrated Padre Miranda received tho last rites
OF the Church on the V4th u from the hands OF Arch
bishop Iabastida assisted by the Bishop Of Oaaca and
large number Of the clergy Of the capital and other
cities. They went in procession from the cathe
dral to the house OF the sick with all the
pomp and ceremony possible Besides the persons
mentioned there present Archbishop Espinosa.
Bishops Barajas Ramirez Carate Ormaechca and
Guerra all the Of the cathedral the members OF
the Common Council members of the government. n
host Of public funconares generals, statesmen, and n
multitude OF private citizens. Seldom has such honor
been paid 70 any man in Mexico city rs was shown to
this, the prime mover OF tho imperial scheme Al last
accounts he little bet,er, and his friends enter
tanned hope OF his recovery.
French reniercements continued TO arrive at Vera
Cruz
The latest from st. Domingo are to tho 27th but
these is no news beyond few uuimportan skirmishes
HAVANA ITEMS
o. an interesting startling nature continue
as ever. Nevertheless mus, say something OF the
immediate world around, which revolves like other
worlds suppose, in order 20 be looked at and noted
We have an opera company though their performances
have been rather irregular They DO however pop up
occasionally and show themselves especially now when
the season is drawing 70 clo and the artists
.. benef nights. Then yon may be sure they appear
quite successful. On Tuesday night OF this week Signor
Susin had his turn when the honsa crowded from
occasion, as those who have this popular
artist in Belsario will acknowledge. It is un
necessary to say he did WE'LL for ella
aire notwithstanding he was unfortunately suffer-
ing from a cold he eucceededQAn overcoming the
difficulty resulting from his condition, and repeatedly
the warm applanse OF his immense audience TO night
Sisnor Sbriga follows suit and his friends him
what most extravagantly termed ga hummer" II that
means large attendauce and golden returns, doubt
the expectations Of himself and friends will be realized
And then we shall have the last scencthc farewell and
deuarture.
lacrly tho Tacon has been almost monopolzed by the
Acknowledgement trOr,e, whose PERFORMANCES, evi
IDENTIFY intended only for the amusement OF children suit
the simple taste OF this public. and the result
beneficial to the party of the first part" who peck
etiaS something more Substantial than greenbacks. On
the nights Of their performance there s seat left
unsod and the house will seat nj loas twenty Ave hun
dred peore These. also will be returning TO New York
pretty soop suppose e. BE- ont Of the way when yellow
Jack comes along. speatlng OF this di.agreeab!e
customer reminds ne that Russian officer belonging
the rigate Peerwert (is that the died OF the
fever iast Friday do not know his bnt his rank.
nm told that OF captain Of the frgae which, in the
Russian service is about equal 20 the United states grade
OF commander.
feel sorry the poor fellows rapidly arriving
from Spain for many q them must fall victims. Oar
public places swarm with Young captains and antenants
apparently Just out of college and wearing their uni
forms for the first time.
what are we gcing to do IN Havana for hotel room
some for'yor ty persons arrived BY the Corsica and
British steamer from Vera Cruz and how they 60, &C
coniulodated cannot imagine, for know that every
room in every hotel is occupied There is splendid
chance for a magnificent hotel here. win nobody bids
On the arrival OF the Corsica exchange went down a
little and quoted Yesterday as low as 40i,-say from
SO TO 40ls-dscount.
Newspaper Accounts.
private letter received from Matanoros, dated the
22d nr February contains the following interesting INTEL
rence concerning affairs in Northern Ncxico:-
Governor Vidaurr writes this correspondent, had
reed Presder. Jiarez from Monterey. and had also as
il said. issued proclamation IN which he heaps
Of reproach and ignoiny upon the fugitive
dent calling hun among the rest rogue at tie head Of
government Of rogues
President Juarez, overwhe med by his last humiliation.
Ike sn'e animal hunted from his last re'nge and was on