The New York herald., 1865-06-21

accidents happened through the caressness Of the
plate layers, who were repairing the roads.
The steamship Cuba from New York. arrived Off Crook
haven at nine o'clock on the morning Of the 9th inst
American Affairs. .tt
REBELDOM GIVEN UP LAST.
hailed with satisfaction, It being looked upon conclu
siye evidence OF the termination OF the war
WHAT NExr?-wILL IT DE MEXICO?
The army and Navy Gasee referring to the surrender
federal troops have been brought face 70 face with
che French ouposts on the Rio Grande
HARSH MEASURES DEPRECATED AND THE AMNESTY
PROCLAMATION APPROVED.
The London Times of the 10th has another editorial
article in which il deprccates harsh measures on the
part OF the American against the fallen and
conquered rebels II contends that both justice and
p,diency should dictate generous policy. II says
ave have always regarded the Americans generous
and ready enter quarres slight grounds but
ready also TO forgive those who struggle against
ings the better qualities OF the nation sadly misrpre
nted by the policy Of degrading and prescribing their
fallen ANTAGONISTS on which the present government
The Army and Navy Gdzete dcnounces what II terms
abe blood thirsty designs OF President johnson, but
thinks he will shrink from the horrd prescription he
threatens carry when the lists of Southern
out The punishment Of the Southern leaders
n already terrible enough--faure ruin and exile
The terms OF the amnesty proclamation generally
canvassed The Star pronounces them wire and gen.
erous.
FRENCH LIBERALS URGE LENlENCY TO
TRAITORS.
The Pail Mall Ga.ete learns that several members Of
the French opposition about to send address 70
President Johnson reminding him that the first act Of
the French republic OF 184S 10 abolish capital punish
for polt cal offences and suggesting to the govern
mont OF tho United states the application of this princi
pie with regard 10 their own political prisoners at the
F' '' .-'*t
AMERICAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF FRENCH SYN.
PATHY.
Tho text OF despatch dated May % addressed TO Mr.
Atptaf hu ha afafa fmnnf
Washington is published. II expresses the grateful
memory preserved by the government and people OF the
United States OF the sentiments expressed by the Em-
peror, Senate and Corps Legisatif OF France the
assassination OF President Lincoln reverts also TO
,he old friendship existing between the two nations
friendship says the Minister which Is cordially recipro
cat.d on our sfdc.
BRITISH CoNsULs IN AMERICA.
An official diplomatic correspondence between Eng
land and America published relative 70 the duties and
privileges OF British consns IN America II ends oy MT
Seward cheeruy according TO the British consuls all the
privileges enjoyed by the United States consuls IN the
Brit sh domniCns
The Trans-AtInntic Gable.
DR. w H. Russell goes out in the Great Eastern TO
write an account the laying Of the Atlantic Telegraph
cable The work will be llustrated by Mr. Robert Dud-
lev and published by Messrs. Day Son. OF London
Mr. Cyrus W. Field had returned TO London, after
visiting valcnta TO arrange for the laying OF the shore
Nr Inndy h q passenger on board the Asia rouf,
for Hearts Content Newfoundland to get all ready at
that point for the landing Of the cable
France and Mexico.
The Paris correspondent Of the London 7fae' under
date OF June writes foows"lt Is certain that the
Mexican agent who arrived Ia Paris sent by Maxi
milan the express purpose OF explaining the critical
affairs In Mexico the menacing attitude OF the
Amercaps and the fear Of his Majesty that would
be declared by the United States now that the war with
The French government has, therefore, given the
Washington Cabinet to understand very plainly that
Mexco IN under the protection Of France that France
will not allow any Power to attack IL that nlibusters
designs WILL II taken in arms be hanged shot without
loss time money and that the United states gov
crnncnt whoss good faith France of course does moi
doubt, will act wisry well humanely by doinl
all in it's power to kocp her subjects from inurne he
fntegs. - -
this time 10 be on bad with this country, and Will
doubt, at prndonty In this affair
The language and tone OF France what may be Gale,
decidedly energetic 1t may not be literally correct as
mention. but 1t IA substantially So
Favre \ a speech strongly condemning the Mexicar
expedition. He maintained that the position of Mali
milan was precarous, and apprehended acenhic' VIII
NJ CnAIr D'EnK AueE demonstrated, IN reply that th
position Of Macmillan was IN no way precarions an'
pointed the progress which had been made IN Mex
Tho effective force of the expeditionary corps h
sad, did not exceed twenty six thousand men kcatv
Ia the apptuhensions Uf conflict with America, th'
speaker quoted the expressions Of President Lincoln jus
before hi melancholy death to show that they neeu no
be entertained He said that these expressions had DC
come political testament that will be carried ont u
gvod faith by those whom President Lincoln no longe
governs but whom his memory still inspires The Cnite
satcs continued the speaker, only thinks OF con
song the WIDOWS and orphans Of their civil war, and d
not Contemplate the shedding OF more blood on the
frontiers.
Tho debate tho American question further con
nued by the Leg stature the 9th inst, but nothin
new was developed.
NJ RcrHrR defended the Of the government
Toe Empress Eugenie had received letter written b.
the President of the United States the Emperor
py TO tie imperial letter recalling Count Morcor iron
Warrington
France.
Tho Emperor Napoleon reached Paris on tho 10th inst
The r.fgnaiion by pincc Napoleon OF the Vice Presi
doucy The Council the Presidency OF the Exhibi
tiOn Commission is accepted.
The Empress has issued decree declaring all tn
warnings given 20 the French journals null and void.
fbe weekly returns Of the Bank Of France show q
increase In cash land Of three aud haf mihons
francs
The Boursc closed heavy the sth al 67f 45c for th
Rents
PROCLAMATION or rAPoiEos TO THR FREscI
Army lF AFRICA.
Tho Emperor farooon has Issued proclamation I