Washington telegraph., 1864-07-20

monarchy on this continent. His speech
is remarkable for omission Of any claim
70 recent victories, cnly reference to sub
jugation being made. claims that should
IN equal number be killed in every battle
it is plain result, must be the utter ex-
termination of the rebels. He concluded
by saying. though money be expended,
though farms and cities tie destroyed, let
the war for the Union go on, and tho stars
and stripes be bathed, if need be. in ma
tive llood, till law be restored and free
dom formally established
From MExico.-The Galveston News
correspondent writes, on the 18th ultimo,
that the Emperor MaximiIian has ap-
pointed Nelasqnez d. Leon royal minis
ter; Gen VOL chief aid-de-camp and
private secretary; Arangoir minister t.
Brussels; Aymilar to Rome, and Hi1ai-
20 to France. lie adds:
Mr. Corwin, thr u. >. minister. Las
left tile city Of Mexico. on visit 10
Washington. We will soon know whath-
er the United States will recognise the
empire Or not
unders and that ether appointments
IS ambassadors will soon bv made
A treaty has been signed bc;w-,n
Mexico aud France. Nr. Charles Ncbcrr
and Nelanguer Dc Leon arr acting ~
ministers pieni potentialiat. NJ vAich gives
AID idea Of Tile terms on which tie rcw
kingdom is established. II hnH been
stipulated that the number al French
troops in Mexico should. as snon ~ pos
siblr. hr reduced 10 force nt 10000
men. including the foreign lug cn. -A-
soon as the national forces are D.g ,uiZrd.
the foreign troops are TO be Withdrawn,
although thr legion Of the uninr. coin
posed Of 5000 men, il 10 remain Ill Mex
leo six years after tie withdrawal II iLs
French. At the present time there ale
in Mexico 10000 troops, in which nun.
ber j. included the expeditiunary aIInl (.
The reduction tn 10000 men II Nh tab.
place immediately. and the Niihdraval
Of the remainder Of the French army wii!
not be attended with much delay. ltinc
only the foreign legion, wlial. will tr
Listandrl n the end Of slx ynIr..
Mexican generals, notw ithsiarii Lrir
rank, will ty subordinate, 10 F1y..ga III
GERS.
Upon landing At Vera Cruz. IN E:n-
pcrur isssuud thg following
PROCLAMATIOE:
MExIcANs! You have called me. py
a large majority, your noble nation las
chosen m- I'D superinrend ypar destiny
from this day. | an happy N Gcctlr u
that call
As painful as i; has been 10 me 10 say
farewell to my native country aud prn-
PIE, have done in persuaded that God
has selected me, hy your means. ID per
form that noble mission. | will concpn.
trate my power and affection fox a PRO-
pie who. already tired cf lighting, SIN
cgrrly drsiay peace and tranGaiiiv-a
people WN1 have lawfully declared their
gpeAGence, and wish uos TO enjoy
the fruits OF civilization and progress.
The confidence We possess IA each other
will be crowned witn brilliant success,
II wr remain united ID defend courage
ously the great principles which form The
true and everlasting basis OF modern
| States-ihe principles of an immutable
and unchanging justice il he equality
VI The law-the road opened ID each per-
son for all social positions, guarantee :
complete personal liberty, carrying with
Il protection of persons aad property
the Development uf national resources.
,he encouragement III agricultural, Indus
trial ana mining interests. The opening Of
highways for commeice, and finally fall
encouragement TO education in all iis re-
latiors to thc public Interest.
Ihr blessing of heaven. and with II
progress and liberty, viii certainly attend
US, II all the parties will allow themselves
~ be governed by strong and loyal gov
! rrnmeMt III i'll realization o. lho objects
herein indicated. and to chrsisl always
the religious sentiment which has char
acterizrI Our beautiful country in It's most
unfortunate ages.
The hag Of civilization of France, placed
% high W ia noble emperor, ID whom
you owe the new birth OF peace and or
der, represents here tie same principles.
These are the same words which were
told you few months since IN the chic
Of lis troops, who was the harbinEer u
a new era Of happiness.
All countries that have wished a glo-
rious future have become grel. and strong
in following that rule. Be united, strong
and loyal, ana God will give n thI
strength to reach that degree Of prosper
ity we so much desire.
The future Of our beautiful country i
in your hands. As to mr, promise You
a sincere and loyal determination to re-
spect its laws and TO have them respected
with inyiolable authority.
God and your country constitute nv
strength. The flag Of independence i
my device. Ny motto you already know
-" Equality and Justice" l shall Be
faithful all my life.
am obliged to hold the sceptre con.
scientiously, and the sword of honor with
firmness. 10 the Empress belongs the
enviabe task of consecrating to the couu.
try all the noble sentiments of christian
/ al.