, 1864-07-11

Judge, he reduced the terms OF several othcrs. /
On leaving he conferred the Cross Of Guada- |
1oupe on the President Of the Ayunt.mlento,
as well u.s. on the director Of the manutactory
of Cocolapam, as a mark OF his approval Of |
his efforts In behalf ofindust1ial art. Shortly |
before his departure deputatton Of. indians
came in from the town Of Navarejal, bringing
with them all kinds Of exquisite fruits ana
birds Of rare plnmage as presents to the En-
press. The chief made a tender address to
their Majesties in their original tongue, which
was translated into Spanish by the ltcentiate
Chimnlpopoce. His MajeBty's reply was also
turned Into the Indian Language By the Inter.
prefer, much to the delight Of the natives,
whose broad ytsages beamed with smiles OF
On tic afternoon Of the Sd of June, tho
Imperial party left Orizaba, ind was accom-
panied BY the political project aud other au-
thorities to Puente Colorado, the limit be-
tween Orizaba and Puebla. The authorities
spot to take mp Ithe escort, 50 that there
should be no break in the chain Of honors.
FIRST TASTE MEXICAN FARE.
a eumptuous repast was here provided for
their Majesties, who for the first time since
their arrival in Mexico. partook of nsolt dc
gucjo'ote, to,tiAas con chilt, and pa@qme .fno,
native Mexican dishes t and drinks: OF which which
tion In words. The meals were served on
the heights of AcultzIDgo, romantic and
beautiful place, where but d few re5olnte
men might hold q very large force ut bay.
cumbres on horseback, the bitter to observe
the magniAcenco of the scene; continuing
their journey in this way to the Caha.la Of
Ixtapa, where they were regaied with the
finest iruits md Wines which could be pro-
cured.
INCIDENTS En- ROUTE.
Late In the evening the whole party arriy-
ed at San Augustln de Palmar, 9 sort OF
halfway house between Orizaba aud Puebla-
At eeyen o'clock on the following morning
they again left Palmar, arriving at Acatzingo
in time for breakfast. On the way to Pucbla
some other dignitaries was, upset In deep
irvine, and the imperial ministers tumbled
out on the roud Fortunately the accident
was not attended by any more serious re-
suit. The Emperor on hearing Of the occur
renee came to the spot on foot, and inquired
O'Clock that evening they arrived ut Xonac,,
small village some two or three miles from
Puebla, where the whole party passed
the night, in full view of the historic City of
Orteea and Zarogo2a. For my own part, I
| took the road to Puebln, arriving some hours
before their Ma1esties, and in time to sec the
I preparations which were being made for
| their reception.
| GRAND EETRr INTO PuEDIA.
The grand entrance Into the city OF
| Puebla was made amid the roar Of cannon
| and the noise Of bells at halt~past nine
o'clock on the morning Of Sunday, the 5th
of June. 4 large number OF people came
ont for about two miles on the road to re-
ccivc their Mnjesties, q committee OF ladies'
having been appointed to welcome the Em-
| prcss The city itself was very tastefullY
| decorated, and the French garrison, under
| the command OF Gen. Brincourt, formed
guard Of honor. The troops were formed
~ r.. -. A. ~.
palace Of the Bishop. During all these pro-
cesslons and movements from one place to
another, the Emperor was simply dressed "a
| citizen, only wearing the Cross OF the
Order Of Guadalupe. The usual formula
was here adopted Us in every place on the
route. First mass, then breakfast, receipt
tione, presentations, and nt night, balls,
parties and fireworks. On no occasion were
the people more than ordinarily excited, a1-
though in Puebla the Emperor was more
warmly welcomed than In nuy other city on
the route to the capltal.
DEPARTURE FOE THE CAPITAL
The stay in Pucbla extended not over two
days. On the afternoon Of the 9Th instant
their Ma}estIes left on their way to Mexico
Thsrc was the usual accompaniment Of bells
and artillery, and u fine procession Of soldier
and civilians was formed to accompany the
party beyond tho gates OF the city. AS the
procession moved away, the guns Of tue fortf
Of Loreto and Guadalupe opened with q fare
well salute Of one hundred and one guns
mingled their hortatory music with the roa'
of The artillery. Their Ma;esties seemet
much pleased with their reception. The pre-
feet OF the city and the commander Of th'
French garrison accompanied the Empero
some leagues beyond Pnebla to the nncicn
city Of Cho1ula, reu a!aable for the wonder
ful py ramld existing for centuries in the cen
tire Of its plains. Here they passed severa
: hours In communication with the Indians
| md In hearing mass In the little chapel bull
! on the very summit Of what was once,sn'
, !, doubt heather temple, and place OF sacrl
flee and burial among tie ancient Mexicans.
After leaving Cholula-a full accountIo
the visit to which place must reserve Tor
future letter-the party proceeded On th
direct road towards Mexico. until they az
rived at Rio Frio, small village OF coa
thieves aud robbers. Here the whole pla
!, OF entering the. city By the main gates wa
! entirely changed, the pioas inclinations c
. their Majesties lending them to prefer entel
s ing BY way Of the railroad, SO as to enabl
= Virgin of Guadalupc,' at the little town i
= called, and to hear mass there. This pla
a Waa accordingly carried into effect.
~ TIE ENTRANCE INTO THE MEXICAN CAPITAL
AS they approached the capital, prepars
tons were easerly made for their reception
By 10 O'Clock on the morning Of the 11tt
I there passed through the streets column q
9 ehaises, with the principal and richest faml
Q lies of the capital. This aristocratic pro
e cession was going out of the city Into th
Open country to receive their new favorite
q At / o'clock in the afternoon the meetip
!: took place at the Rancho de sauta Cruz
:, lies which welcomed them, and were giyin,
;, them proofs OF the greatest and most re
G spectful kind feeling. From the same hon
there was hurr3iug to the villa de Guada11p
another crowd Of families who came to gree
J. their Majesties. At two o'clock great dus
: WAS seen along the plains Of Aragon, 500
6 groups Of carriages and h0rsemen shove
: that it WAS the Imperial cortege, amonga
t which was brilliant body Of French o1lcert
q Soon IVES heard the roar Of one hundred an
+ one cannon and the peallng Of the churc
!. bells. A crowd Of persons bearing dag
8 rushed to meet Maxim1llian, and then II
9 were obliged to alIght and walk over fift
t PAGES, till they got 70 the gates Of the yillt
l. where they were received BY the nuthoritie
q and By the Archbishops Of Mexico and Al
e choacan, and BY the biahop Of oa1aca an
], the Dean and Chapter, who conducted then
) under canopy Of state, to the church, aul
o rounded by brilliant nssemblake, who q
8 | most carried them. Commander.in.C Chit
s Bazaine, the french Minister and Gen Nelgf
d welcomed them. The Civil Prefect made
n feeling speech, to which Maxinlillian II
9 sponded BY one equally tender.
u On the following day he made bis state er
d trance into Mexico City, at II o'clock; d
o the balconies and roofs were covered wit
J. people, 6cadoldings and arches abounded
u in the carriages was courtly ind brillia1
II array; verses and flowers were poured upo
10 the august visltors all the way from the raj
Q way station to the cathedral At the mort
Of the cathedral they were received by tt
Archbishop and other dignitaries Of tt
le Church, tue authorities and corporation
ts who accompanied them to hear the fe-Deuu
T. which was performed with great pomp.
Is A1monte las received from Napoleon Il
r. grand cross Of the Legion Of Honor;. Whil
la The Project OF Vera Csnz and Don Aveliu
H. Versera, President Of its corporation, ha,
l. received from ,Ma1imilllan the cross Of Il
D. Inperial Order Of Guadalupe.
q TIE FRENCH MINISTER TO MEXICO.
ID On the 18th, the Marquis De Montholon #:
,e received in, state audience by the Empero
10 and presented the letters which acc1edite
D. him as Minister Plenipotentfafy Of His M
" jeety, the Emperor Of the French. The i
I. PRODUCTION was made in accordance wit
le court ceremony. His Excellency, the Frent
ID Chamberlain to the Emperor, went to Il
lie Imperial palace in one Of the court carriage
n md Was introduced into the presence OF tt
IL Emperor By senor Nesrete, who acted
i. Master Of the Ceremonies. He was then Il
ae troduced TO the Empress BY the Marqu
ID Corlo, Chamberlain to her Majesty. In b
III address to Mex1milliun, the Marquis Mo
II tho1on congratulated himself on being Il
IT, first Of the foreign Ministers to approa'
th the throne Of his Majesty, just rails
I'd By the acclamation OF o whole pc
lc pie. The work Of renovation undertak
by the Emperor Of Mexico was such o.
that none but great soul, attracted BY sc
he | denial and love Of Well-doing would have q
n. dertaken II. France will watch with ferve
s. solicitude bis noble efforts, and ever be Eea
n to second them.
- The Merriam natinn already understan