The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-10

amnalen Of the matter passed to the order of the day.
although without several deputies msniestiug their
rsprobaton Of all connected with the projected Belgian
little before there had been In Brussels meeting Of
the citizens which condemned In energetic the en-
lstments alluded to- calling the attention OF the Chap
bers 70 the same and publishing pacards the resolu
tons they adopted with reference to the matter.
There have also been published two important :s
Belgian Expedition TO Mexico appeal TO the Chambers;
and the other General Chapels, The BELGIAN Expedition
TO Mexico and article % Of the final code" Both are
the bar In Brussels.
In the hrst-after an impartial historical vcsrk OF
Mexico since the Convention OF London OF October 81
ls6l-it ID demonstrated that the Belgian government
offence to our country and violated the neutrality
which Belgium Is always bound to observe with respecs
to all nations in conformity with It's political constitu-
ton.
BY such conduct says Mr. Demeur, Belgium has lost
the right to invoke in the future that neutrality which s
Its principal protection and has not only incurred the
enmi,y OF feeble republic such Mexico will Be Tor
some time bit also that OF the United States which ia
ter fact may have consequences the most ruinous.
The second pamphlet written by Mr.. Van Don Ker-
koor IL powerful demonstration by legal argument thas
the enstments for Mexico without previous aud express
authorization OF the Belgian government, constitute
crime that the penal code OF that country
with death It concludes with vehement appeal 70 the
Attorney General to whom the pamphlet addressed 70
and his accomplices.
As as have secure opportunity which expect
win be very soon, viii remit to the department both
70 you tn. assurances Of ny dssgS;s'd
70 ras CITIZEN xDnsrn o. Foassos RlrAnoxA en-
RuAaUA. Nsa
senior Lerdo de Te5ada to Mr.. Romero.
DsrARrxsSr o. FoRucx AsrAns
AND o. 00vuuHEs1, NATIONAL PAxACn,
By your not. No. 400 Of IL az Of IN sov:nSsr fs.
cal. With reference % he sssssns ,Sss have been
taking place IN Bslgfm for the purpose o. forming
ss In q y II as
rs may b aadsd 70 .As ebssrva.,ons 70. make with
noe alleged he's pretended 70 have the slightest
mol Of compaia. against the Mezcan republic. Not
vsnaass Of the msforones Of nation that has never
Done nm an injury and for the private Interest Of favor
~ a Hsns r. has 70 CIV: hs ns
poweSng the AexicAns and 70 shed stu The blood
Of people who defend Their Independence and thss
Il T. no. strange, therefore. that King Leopold from
solely private family interest," has been willing also 70
terssss and the opinions Of the people whom he governs
assure you Of my most atsn;iys ecps!Ssrssson
TO the cusen MArlAs Roxuso, Envoy Extraordinary
an1 Minister Plsnlpotentiary Of the Mexican republic
IN Washsngton. Fn~ta
Visit Of General Doblads anRthe aexi.
!. can Minister TO the Army OF the POto-
INA. R0NHR0 TO TIE MINISTER OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS.
NsxisAx LOCATION usIrnD STATES OF AMERICA, I
WASHINGTON Oct 20, 1894. (
On arriving here General Doblado desired visit the
Army OF the Potomac and being unable to 60 alone
desiring also my part TO that army, decided 10
accompany him. asked from Mr. Seward the necessary
permission for both Of u.s. which Immediately given
with letters of Introduction TO Generals Grant and Meade
and for Admiral Porter.
Gu Saturday the 22d Instant we left here for Baltimore
from whence We proceeded on the following day City
Point where the headquarters Of General Grant To-
Gated and at which place we arrived the afternoon Of
the oath General Grant received With demonstrations
OF the most sincere consideration and great cordially
He assigned us quarters ia tent very his own aud
expressed the greatest sympathy for our ca,ise
nsnfesting desire TO directly aid in the glorious
enterprise or defending the independence of Mexico and
preserving republican institutions on this continent
In Mexico with the army Of the United States in ls47
made many illusions 10 his pleasant rcollecons Of
country q
On tie following day. excusiug himself for not accom-
pahyng us personally pn account Of his military duties
OF his escorted us by special train TO the
headquarters Of General Meade the Chief Of the Army or
the Potomac, 70 whom our arrival had been previously
General Meade sent his carriage 70 the railroad station
with one OF his aids who received us On arriving at his
csmp.e found saard Of honor, composed Of = regi
ment OF Zouaves, with military band who extended
10 US the honors paid 10 the cuenant General In tue
camp OF General Meade We met all Of his stan and the
Generals OF the highest grade who command the three
army corps which form the Army Of tho Potomac on
the part Of all received with the same welcome
as from General Grant and all expressed the
sympathy our cause and the same desire 10 aid us In
oa oer ssd to ~ ts Se yI should DOT Consider
their military mission concluded until after the foreign
forces and Macmillan had been driven out OF Mexico II
may be added that the unanimous sentiment OF this army
IL TO continue and terminate In Mexico the gn
which has commenced here. as
General Meade and his staff, with numerous escort,
accompanied US afterwards around the line OF fortnca
lions OF the Army OF tho Potomac, which extend from
Railroad to tho southwest OF Pe,crsbars AZ sunset we
returned 10 General Meade's camp, when down 10
an abundant dinner, after which We returned TO City
On the Goth General Grant despatched Us with another
OF bis aids by special steamer to the camp Of General
Butler the chief of the Army Of the James which is
composed of No corps Here the same scenes were re-
peated the day before General Butler accompanied
us to view his lines and 70 see the canal which he is
sructng at point called Dutch Gap for the purpose OF
avoiding great bend in the James river He detained
US TO due with him. and in the evening We again 70
On the 9Th General Grant left for the vicinity OF Pc
tersburg To direct movement against the Confederes
and we returned 10 this city, where arrived this
morning.
As the result Of this visit have tho honor to commu
ncae 10 you that the army Of this coantry entetans
with every day increasing ardor the opinion which
is the unanimous sentiment OF this people. that the
establishment OF monarchy by foreign bayonets in
Mexico an insult which must be washed with blood
a. soon as the civil here shall have terminated
,,., renew 70 you the assurances OF my most dIstin-
To rnE CITIZEN MINISTER OF FoRrrox RsLanoss' Chi.
huahua
SENIOR LERDo DE TEJADA TO MR.. ROMERO.
DEPARTMENT or FOREIGN RELATIONS AND GOVERNMENT
NATIONAL Palace, CBIHrAHUA, Jan. 90, 1865. I
have received your note No $50 OF the 2sth OF DC
tober asst with reference the visit made by yoursof
and neral Manuel Doblado TO the army Of the United
States on the Potomac
The PRESIDENT has been informed with very great salts
faction Of the attention with which that government
coded at once the necessary PERMISSION OF the cordial
consideration which was extended 10 you and General
Dobiado by Generals Grant, Meade and Butler and Of the
good opinions and favorable sentiments Of that army Ia
favor Of the cause of the Mexican republic
assure you oil my most attentive consideration.
LERDO DE TEJADA.
To the citizen MATHS ROMERO, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plcnipoentiary Of the Mexican Republic ia
Washington.
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