The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-18
Yankee Enterprise Encouraged
by Macmillan.
1mureSnava Funeral Ceremonies q
the UnaA I'd States Consulate.
Scenes In Il ne Great Mexican
Caa hedral,

Our Cstv ~ nr.~s- Correspondence.
CO. MEXICO, May %, 1895
Tho news Of the recent battA ~ noiA0"e'0'A "'NSo
h.va a, sorr.o ,o,ch.a g. this. Negrete the
aberl commander has been dsA os'0a W Ne vonO'no.
Mexican and French troops At on0''!' eA''ho ~
NstamoroA The action at the Iatus pa'' was On rA'e
large scale for Mexico, some ssysn e'sns
troops having been engaged eacas 'ae ins fIenOn
Esaayes with their athlstsc moyemsk '"pe'uoaS on
tst and sword bayonets, THANH 'ol '.o
poorly organized squads OF Mexians, "n' s.'"i W
have little stomach for fight with white psk " Ane POI
culars Of these battles have yet reachSA u.s. near
we are TO the scene; but enough Is known 10, ~ '"'
assertion that the Juarcz forces have received
ing blow In that direction. Juarsz said to hsv
ehs boupd.rx int ,,a II,,d c.. rs w.. en-
...ad An tbe.a .o.ir. 49,. .... a, - err left
vsr. cru. univ :. ,o,v ,v..,. etc. "a =. 49,. when,
the rainy season having commenced, 1t was deema
possible 70 begin a campaign with any prospect
success Marshal Bazane however, stops at nothing.
APPROACHING xAKHrAox or MARSHAL BAzANs
BY tho way tho Marshal lis 10 be marD:eA
next week 10 q young lady Of this CITY, rich
and pretty, but better suited In years TO be his
Granddaughter than his wife The Emperor and Em, k
press grace tho occasion with their presence and
Eumor has that the couple receive bouncing
presents In the shape Of residence, equpagc &c. from
choir Majoses. The wide difference in age between the
two Ia matter Of dicue, not Of scandal throughout
Ahe city, although such things not uncommon in high
life II ever Mars succumbed to Venus In the full blaze
of absurdty May and December got harnesscd into
one team, this is q notable instance Of either or both
IMPERIAL 1Hx PALACE.
Tho season Of state balls Is During the winter
ths Empress has givon number Of splendid receptions
q which the wealth and ellis Of the capital assisted
Hhese In the spacious suites Of saloons In the
palace fronting upon the plaza Of which the grand cahe
Aral forms the western sidc The apartments opening
Unto each other and extending several hundred feet
1iumined with chandeliers and richly furnished |
On such occasions the throne room opened and ormsa
part Of the brilliant In this besides s,vorai nne
paintings Of the Emperor and Empress, Napoleon ILL.,,
Eugene and Others Is a full length one bf Washington
decidedly tho largest and most imposing Of all The or
ehestra which placed In the western apartments Is
composed Of Austans who certainly do justice TO the
occAsion The Empress enters the ballroom by pri- !
kate door. accompanied by her maids Of honor, and
pssscs leisursy down tho side Of tho hall where the
ladies arc standing receive her. psusng here and there
% speak with those she particularly recognizes preceded
By dame dAosmesr, who in succession those
ladies who ars 10 b presented. Tho Formally
= observed the gentlemens side whore one Of the
ohamberians performs the ceremony Of presentation
This being over the dancing begins The Empress
usually sails through ono ootlions during the
ball. which about nine and closes at two or
half an hour Tho dresses Of the ladies' always In
ehe last PnrfSian mode1 arc IN many instahOos VI |
exceeding riohness with surprising profusion OF
Iewclry particularly diamonds. The dress for gentle
men black ousway coat, black pants vos at discre-
tou white gloves white cravat and patent leather boots
or shoes Military officers appear In full uniform The
Blending Of the rich rcgimentals Of Austrans French
and Begsns with the floating silks and airy indsscriba
bes Of tho Mexican bellies produces peculiarly beautiful
effect
AprEARAsu THE KxPREss
Csr,otta II about twcny.throe years of age stately in
form and Q graceful dancer. In an assemblage, OF
which I should think two hundred were ladies',
ehe the sallest Beyond some fabulous lace, and
necklace Of splendid diamonds large as hazelnuts
cook no notice OF the Dress prosrng to leave to some
prsctscd jenkins the congena task Of more particular
description Between the hsr Majesty and ladies OF
honor arise which the signal Tor all TO do the same
another short round Of social little presentations fol-
MAMMALIAN AND cARLorrr
Tho Emperor exhibits these occasions a |
cordial familiarity among those with whom he |
wishes 70 converse. Macmillan speaks nuenty six
languages He 10 particularly pleasing in his address,
hss tho air Of STUDENT and wears. In conversation
tnasurai or cultivated cannot say whichl kind and
genial SMILE which wins for him many friends do
mis- anabis manners Hs Is tall and commanding In FORM
IN thysx years Of ags, and looks every inch the en-
peror
Az midnight the great supper hall 10 thrown open and
cher MAestcs lead the way 70 usoe oocofsseu
with the perfect tasts and loaded with every dell
oacy rcAnsment In French eis~s can produce or
passe crave including exquisite wines brought BY the
Empesor from Europe while the board groans with the
most superb silver and porcelain, bearing the mpe
rial arms Il IL not easy conceive greater richness
profuson refined taste than ID here displayed Their
IaOsses presently retire. when the anal! reaass isas
from its state formally, and ofcers and civilians we
their attentions 70 such ladies have mot followed sns
Imperial couple. -
Csotta Il decidedly and indisputably handsome Tho
owes and forehead full Of intellect and In converse
lion The fAcs lights up with smile that indicates .
pure and kind heart There n e times, however,
dsrres Of koutew IN the expression, which, thouen