The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-18

imperiaiss return Matamoros The wagon train is
| said to have contained $250, 900 in specie.
UNITED STATES GENERALS PRESENT A TO MINIS
TER OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS EMPIRE.
The Matamoros Ranchero Of August 20 has the follow
ing account Of the ball to the Mexican Minister Mata
moros:-
Tho grand ball given the new theatre on the even
ing of the th IN honor Of Senior Don Luis Robes Min
1t up the high expectation which the public had
entertained, in view of the leading names in society
tribute to the distinguished gentleman in whose honor Il
| was given The dome was fesooned with the trcoors
Of Mexico and mammoth flower basket swung in place
of the central chandelier In Short the proverbial good
taste OF Mexico in the arrangement OF ornaments was so
we'll displayed that no one could suggest an improve
ment The attendance was very large and select, con-
stituted Of the elite of both cities, and combining to
rarely SEEN the beauty and the chivalry" Of
both nations. land we may add the wit also, the press
being represented) Among the distinguished persons
who participated In the festivities we noticed Minister
General Eomanio General olvera, Colonel Guerrero
Mayor Apesa and many others distinguished for their
sm s sae os
tendance OF other United States officers, all OF whom
tered into the amusemens with zcst and animation.
There numerous attendance of the fair and beaut
full whose radiant charms sotened the spendor Of the
scene The variety and richness Of the ladies' costumes
only exceled by the beauty which those costumes
arrayed and the grace with which they disposed
| RUMoREp MURDER OF THE REBEL GENERAL PARSONS AND
OTHERS.
The Ranchero of the goth ut has also the ollowng:-
| Americans
barbarously murdered few days by the robbers
the road from Monterey to this city From the last
counts the party consisted OF family travelling in
ambulance with white flag displayed Ruinor has IL
that the name Of the gentleman Parsonsome say
General Parsons of Missouri and others that it was
Colonel Parsons of Texas We had not previously heard
OF either Of these gentlemen being In Mexico The party
who committed the murder said TO be headed by
Daro Cara and s part the forces commanded by Es
cobedo if it be right TO speak Of such bands
mand
The First cavalry been ordered to san Anto
MO 10 report to General Merritt for duty
Our Brownsville Correspondence.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, August n, 1865
MAMMALIAN GROWING NERVOUS.
Whatever is TO be the ultimate policy of the govern
ment towards neighbor Mexico the effect Of large
army upon her border productive of results which de-
veop increasing socitude in his Imperial Majesty
for the probable finale to formidable fact When
we had but few hundred at the Brazos, and tho
rebel power doomed grandly in the distance his on.
cals at Matamoros excessively troubled with tho
hauteur Of imperial arrogance, notable only nimcsl
TO u.s. but now instead of firing shots hard press
ed boys across the river they keeping up fusisde
Of champagne and sivtes Of excursions picnics and
parties; and officers nothing 10th to frolic and
caring to for tho design which prompts it the
recipients DO for the charity OF free soup Kitchen read
lily accept in tho sodiery fight with you
spirit, the studied invitations
straws show, &c and tho wind now decidedly sts in
the concistory quarter. Would IL be curious IL tho
black cloud resting the Rio raude has wrought
so sudden and marvellous changer
Nero did some ridiculous things while Rome burn
ing but he could fiddle away the sense Of loss TO the
Roman heart Perhaps the modern Nero hopes 10 be
lucky than tho ancient Courtly graces and cham
payne dinners can do much In an individual waysuch,
for instance as getting fat contract from the c0ninis
sary backed by small doucesr and the hike; hut can
never dust or wool nation 10 the equanimy Of giving
cherished idea or the tame endurance OF studied
insult. No. Our Hapsburg Gear warm
himself into regards than his great prototype Nv coad
into the affections OF tho f0tbs those other Nandas
Messrs Brutus Csssius Il Co
THE EMPIRE SURROUNDED wv GrvRrLAs
But TO become serious, 10 ri, with the dignity
OF the subject rather his Imperial Fighness despite the
Quxosm OF tho attempts upon our fanced weakness in
seeking an Empire upon our continent against will,
~ IN the ludicrous prcdcament Of fellow who, after
years Of toll has stolen treasure box he neither
carry away open. Say what may be said to the
paccation of his empire, he Is THIS moment much
shut up in his imperial city by gueras his viccr0y
Meia Is here in Aatamoros by Cortina. rat cannot
escape from either city without a squeak or n bale of
goods without escort. THIS of glory crates harshy
upon the representatives. OF Auseritz aud Marenso and
whils the Glitter of Champ do Mars is frghtiuy rusted
and begrmcd by the sweat Of commercial marches its
cuisine rccolecoBs in wise Improved by hull beef
and iepid water. II that poor devil Adam regretted
gain OF the Mexican Eden So far they Ind nothing but
the elephant In IT, nnd the bright and fairy grisco Of
many waking dream ~ rationcd to them now IN the
dusky eyes of their brother Aztccs
rm FIEcER or GOLDEN MEXICO BETWEEN
Thus between the Scya at home and the Cbarybdis Of
popular opinion and armies OF observation abroad the
imperial mind Is steering between the two awninQ upon
the One IN The ratio of the rowns and kicks administered
by the other How long this delightful situation the
head Of an ignis Ituus empire enticc him and his
ray Empress from the tail of scarcely less troublesome
one at home, may be question 10 be dc ised by
his powers Of enduring the occoleratns grows OF his
Frrnchncn by his love OF music the rondelay of the
inevitable and saucy guerilla and last, least, by
fast depicting purse and declining credit I'd isifcrm
rs hope and AMI on spur upon the side 10 maintain
Hln md tnlss
other 20 drive him from H. equal 90 either fortune he
prepares both His soldiers may growl the gucrillas
scrcnadc and his purse and cred grow less and less
som. tubs may 'urn po hang none on " let alone
Bui the example Of his friend Davis who only asked the
same gives him no assurance that he will be. and hence
The Key TO his concaory policy. Champagne balls and
county gfaces, arr potent locality; brt something
must be done to ngr'tiac the country. And here or
poHuncy, comes the chance-the chance also 10
SHOW how rightly we have Judged empire
aud tbrone-a dospoiism and country
The one Is the cxilcs home, the other drives him
from ne shores. The rebels who so late were re.
ceived with open arms are now ordered 10 forthwith
leave the empire. Those remaining in Aonterey pc.
utoned Tor time 10 make preparations for Brazil, but
told the order was perenptory Even Shelby and
| his men, who were marcb were FAR back and
included IN the order iisny of these men havo
means Of going thence tarryng there; but while tho
crimes % many " them forbid heir return to native land
! ana nome Toe order, coming from who supported
or oGnntenanc,d them IN their treason, is harsh and
cruel ana reflects scant honor the empire The
suuuen oIuer ~ as vet unknown can his lmpe-
| RAJ Majesty 20 nave misunderstood American magma.
! hai''g W eupppee we cared ~ whether those
became ms loyal subjects open enemiesS or Is no
AFRAID OF such resur But are entirely Indifferent
10 Tue secret " u he one. Let him keep H. with the
order Of Punishment came DR. Gwin to Monterey as is
said, on puOlc business 10 Europe. He applied for an
escort through his masters pacined domlnons TO Maia
inuros, hut could get and Ia now on his wav re.
joicng In conductar train Of specie which Cortina IL
waiting for, and my Lord Duke may be gratncd by tho
sight Of battle, " not Of blood u what has become
Of the Sonora sohemeY Whore IL Napoeon's pocket
money TO como froml Has the bottom dropped out
and with V all the soldr IL there balm I'M GileadY
AT least the physician is not there
Flight OF the Republican Governments
Junrc, at El Pas0-rhc Republic in En-
trcmcs-Indifercnceo Of the Mcxicans.
CorTesnondenoe OF the Republican