The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-15
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY, JULY u.s. 1854

6 veNicsve equizay smpa tonatiuh onualla taIxi-
masiiiiz in 10 teollanshuatilz Mean oluinec Tia
cxt,z italncaliy. Aub aNcan ximo papa luniican ca
Yano ic orpa quzeyan 10 tonaiiuh butl enema
( potlalllz Ma tico teotican ihusca. rachelitzin
Mexcans From the Fast came the knowledge Of the
Evangelical law here they sought TO persecute IT, But
let be glad now that from the same East comes us
defence. Let as adore Cod
{Xhualno huca in II tauchilli ihuan ximo chuhtzno}
Stito Zcoyatca Napaloliz In TO Zecno Jesncristo.
Come OH worthy prince, and he firm sustainer in
the religion OF our Lord Jesus Christ
PROCESSION or INDIANS
was picturesque, although somewhat strange ex-
hibiou 10 front went bands Of music playing on reeds
children dressed up In the most brilliant garments or
feathers spapees scattering rose leaves and decmos
with girls and boys dressed 70 peace plenty,
&C., s,rewiug the line OF march With roses and green
leaves Some OF the "big injuns had evidently been
early in the morning. for they did not Keep step
very steadily tho music Of the baud This music
simply succession Of the Same sounds slightly varied in
dsagreeabe effect. They accompanied The Emperor all
the way Cathedral where he entered TO hear mass
during the OF the and night remained in the
city going heavily pulquc and other liquors. snd
wishing 10 their hearts that they could have new EN-
week. for the sake Of the good things
they would be sure to get.
TIE ENEMIES OF rHR INrERvEsnoN,
whose name is legion, made several attempts TO cut
succeeded in ooe c.se. There also rumors Of do
sign asssssinae but could trace them 70 no
source and the guards and soldiers were 100 vgilant
they true. vcrythng connected with the re-
cepton passed of quietly without any outbreak or oppo
sition 90 tho hand enthusiasm or excitement on
the her. The Emperor and Empress seemed much bet
pleased with the reception given them 10 the capital
than with the cold and frigd welcome which awaited
them on their arrival Vera Cruz But OF this more
anon Let us now take glance the other side Of the
question, and what the constitutional President and
forces OF the republic are about.
INT
have, at CONS derable difficulty, succeeded 10 obtain
ing some highly important news from the States which
strongly adhered to the OF national and
etitutiona inde endence the States OF Presi
dent Juarez contradsnciion to the small fractions OF
the republic at occupied by the French invaders
II Is very interesting IN connection with tho great easls
which have preceded and followed the inauguration OF
the empire 50 called 10 take glance At the actual cond
ton OF the difficulties by which the new soveroa is be-
set and the moral and physical forces with which be has
to contend aud which he must succeed IN overcoming
before he dream OF founding sure and certain
dynasty Mexico have OF course, chronclcd all tho
grandeur aud brliaucy OF tho compulsory ieasts
festivals Intended by the friends Macmillan to him
honor; but 1t does not follow by any means that these
demons traons are the spontaneous expression
OF the sentiments Of the Mexican people, On the con-
trary have already stated former part of this let
tor that the people had choice 10 the matter They
in almost every instance compelled, by the orce OF
show OF LOYALTY and "enthusiasm," which, am
fully aware felt by but few Of them. In order TO
judge Of the real condition OF things they exist 10
Mexico found il absolutely necessary TO find out how
the TWO opposing parties were situated In regard to each
other and in relation to the forces at their command for
the depve resolving OF the question at issue between
them This Is need scarcely say the preservation at
all hazards Of the Free independent ard constitutional
republic, on the one hand; and on the other, OF the
usurpatons European desrots crowned by the found
ing OF an EMPIRE with foreign prince, on the ruins Of
peoples liberty. therefore took such steps thought
cessary attain desired ation, and APP
piication 10 sources OF the most complete re bity
obtained facilities 70 give you some details, WHICH, as
think, are OF considerable importance at the present
juncture
WILL first OF oil, proceed to give you idea Of the
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Of Franco and Of the constitutional President
with computation, nearly as 1t can be obtained, OF
the armed forces at the command OF either Power the
points territory occupied by them, and all other
relating TO the military part Of the question.
Ike only states that are up TO the present Time ac
tuay under French domination, occupied in all points
by the soldiers and emssaries OF the Emperor OF the
French, are Mexico and Yucatau, to which have
been added annexed tue old State OF Cam
Leachy and the territory OF Carmen the only section OF
the country In which there hiss been thing like spon
famous rron7 ani INTO IN favor OF sthe
II will be remembered that months some OF the
Indians of Campeachy, led on by few merchants and
shopkeepers on whom they were altogether dependent
employment and support declared themselves In favor
Of the French and OF the projected Emperor soon after
small force sent TO occupy the place. and since then
its allegiance has been transferred to the Umpire oil
nexco"
The Following States partly occupied by the French
forces in the manner aud 10 the extent hereafter men,
VERA cRrz- or this State, which is a very important
one being that in which the chief seaport 10 situated
the only portions occupied the and port OF Vera
Cruz, the city OF Cordova, Orz ba Jaapa Avarado and
Soledadthe two latter places neng OF no importance
whatever. Besides these points there are over twenty
towns in the Sate-towns OF wealth and commercial i'm
portance-not occupied at all by the French, without
counting those OF minor importance The constitutional
or liberal forces thousand IN Iiaco,lalpnm,
under the command Of General A. Garcia six hundred
men In Iscou an where the gov crpment of the State Is
present situated er the command OF Generals PARA
and Aatarre, and i've hundred IN zacapuasuan, under
Col }. Francisco.
the only point occupied by the Ere CHI. or course 10
the most important bat there fifty other
aud cities from which will be still necessary dis
lodge the liberals before the empire be established
The constitutional forces in this state follows:
ported by Generals Benavaes Carvaa aud Cueilar and
Colonel 1eez each OF whom has force under his
mand but the numbers cannot be definitely determined
be whole OF the forces united however, will not be less
than from twenty five hundred to three thousand
pretty res pectatle army Of guerillas.
French bayoneis sided by some bands OF unprncpied
Mexicsns under Me,ia and other leaders.
hcuoAcAS-horeIia, the capital Of this state and the
OF rench orces In the est Of the State there
stuiiona forces, the headuarers Of the liberal army
being Pascua which Is the Of tho state govern
ment. Here there Thousand men, under Colonel
Rva paacos grandson OF tho hero Of Mexican ndepond
ence, and OF the mest supporters OF The republic
In times past he was also President.
GuAsA.uA1o.-The capital OF this State, Of the came
the Slate Itself, Is occupied by the French
well as tbs city OF Leon All the State whose
population Is most important one, Is submitted 10
saional government Tue Governor not loug siaco re-
moved the capital TO Ceiaya, where DO has with few
troops In other points, some twelve hundred men, under
the command Of Rircou Gaardo who is taking measures
for the de'epcc OF the pace.
SAN Lrls Po1os-The capital " Gan Luis ia the only
point held bv the nvadcr. The Governor resides the
Vale de Eaz. The Governor and Commanderin CHER OF
the here General Iusures who
at his disposal five thousand we'll disciplined soldiers Of
the national army, aud not State troops.
TAMArLIPAs.-lhe port OF 1amptco IL all that the
French hold OF this State General tortna Governor
and Commander int hie resides Matamoros where he
commands two thousand men, scattered throughout the
whole State. III
JALsco.-The French occupy Guadaiajara, the capital
The Governor Don Jose Ogazor resides at Saguln The
vanguard or the constitutional army situated In this
STATE and SITS Of ten thousand Of tho national
army under The command OF General Lopez UragA This
General reported TO have made his subn ssion to Maxi
ZIcArgcAs capital, Zscatecas, and pace called
Trcsvias, occupied by tho French The Governor.
Gonzales Ortega, the commander OF tho forces. and
resides AT Sombrereto. The force al his command Ia not
Q very large, though compact and disciplined one.
ToLrcA-1he capital Of the State Touca 10 in the pos
session OF the french. The whole state Ia OF very email
importance but the liberals have many guerlss tho