The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-03

General Sherman left st. Louis lately a tour Of in.
spection through his military division with view TO
cutting down the forces and mastering out many men
the cxgencies of the Indian service permit 1t is
generally believed in military circles that but small
force will be necessary protect Northwestern from
tier and that large portion Of the army concentrated
there Will be speedily dispensed with
THE WASHINGTON pErENcEs.
OF the thirty forts composing the Washington
line Of defence south of the Potomac but eleven have
armament now All will probably be dismantlcd before
the 1st of January.
THE SECOND NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY.
The Second New York, Colonel Oscar +. Hulser, the
last of the volunteer artillery organizations
the river this morning and may be expected at Harris
Island some time during Wednesday
THE VETERAN RESERVE CORPS.
The statement in Washington paper that the Veteran
Reserve Corps to be OF service partly
erroneous The writer thereof probably derived his i'm
preston in the above regard from the fact that 1t
templaed merging the present twenty-four regiments
representing that organization into ten regiments from
among the picked men that compose the corps The
strength Of the Veteran Reserves is about thousand
PERSONAL.
Cen Wool, Gen. Howard, Gen. Palmer and Senator
Wilson had interviews with the President this morning
Commissioner Cooley, Of the Indian Bureau, and the
delegates that accompanied him TO the recent grand
council held with the red Of the Northwest
pcctcd this city the latter part Of the week.
Brigadier General Dewitt Of the United States army
reported for duty to-day He has absent for
ks recruiting his health.
Ex-rebel Prof NJ f. Maury and family arrived at the
Metropolitan Hotel last evening" probably seeking
struction.
Brigadier General Horace T. Sanders Of Wisconsin, is
,o bIod, and dnu
of the service.
Assistant Postmaster General Randall is expected to
return on Wednesday. His mission of healing the party
distractions in Wisconsin is reported successful.
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
The third volume OF the Diplomatic Correspo ndcncc
contains the following dispatches the subject of
Mexico
MI. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. r.rrs
DE"ARrMEyT STATE, WASHINGTON Feb 81 1864
sIR-Your despatch Of February ., No. l4o has been
received In this communication yon mention that the
Archduke Maximian Of Austria, Is expected In Paris,
and that circumstances may arise In which II will be
for either TO attend to decline TO attend
ceremonies which may be observed in hrs honor as n
sovereign Of Mexico ard you ask instructions upon the
question. II the Archduke Macmillan appear ia Paris
only in his character imperial prince Of the house
of Hapsburg will be expected to be neither demon
sirative reserved in department towards him.
If he appears there with assumption Of authority
title In Mexico Won will entirely refrain from intercourse
with HIM. Should your proceedings become a subject
Of inquiry remark, will be at liberty in the
else OF your discretion To that this government
in view OF its rirht and duties IN the present connncurc
Of It's Affairs has prescribed liked rules to be observed
NOT only by this department. but by Its representatives
IN foreign countries. We acknowledge revolutions only
bv direction OF the President, upon full mature con
sideraon Until such regular authority for recognition
do not hold formal informal communications with
political agents representatives Of revolutionary
mens in countries with which we maintain Diplomatic
Intercourse WILLIAM H. SEWARD
WILLIAM L. DAYTON, Esq, &c. &c. &C
MR. DAYTON TO we. sgwaRp-rALsE STATEMENTS M Rp.
MIsIs-fR AT PARIS.
PANS, March 81 1864
SRI herewith enclose you a slip cut from fyalIig.
mani 1.-THE original being from the London Gbb stating
that had infmated rcadn 50 the part OF the United
States 10 receive minister from Macmillan Emperor
OF Mexico &c. These statements will doubtless be re-
published In country l need scarcely say that 40
them. ] have never given or thought OF giving any
such intimatou therein stated either olcially
officially publicly or privately Whether there is any
truth in the statement MS respects Mr. Slidellhs appli
cation for conference and its reusal--I know not
lam, cir, your obedient servant, W. ]. DAYTON
Hon WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary or State. &c.
MR. sgwARp TO Mr.. pAyros-xA1MtIAv's AccrrTAyCE OF
TUE cRowS-PRorosrp COURSE CTR GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT oF STATE
WASHINGTON, April 30. 1894
siR-Your despatch OF April mo. 4l9) has been rc
ceiyed thank for the information II brings con
Germ ne the acceptance Of the rendered crown by the
Archduke Macmillan and his attended departure for
Mexico.
Events which have recently occurred in the eastern
section of that country, " they correctly reported
10 be Immediately suppressed II " OF course i'm
possible that endorsements for this Government
may grow out Of the Archdakes assumption o. au-
thorty in Mexico But shall do all that prudence,
justice and honor require 10 avert them the
time shall not forego the assertion Of any OF
tional rights
f such precautions fail to secure us against
we shall then, trust, he able TO rise, without great
effort, to the duties which IN that will have
dcvolved upon l remain now firm, az heretofore IN
the opinion that the destincs OF the American continent
are not TO be permanently controlled by any political
arrangements that can be made In the capitals of Europe
WILLIAM H. SEWARD
WILLIAM T. DAYTON, &c, &c.
MR. SEWARD GENERAL oAsBy--conrrSA's ENTRANCE
rExAf.
DEPARTMENT os SrsrE
WASHINGTON, sept. 10, 1864 I
SrR-Unoffcia newspaper staiemc mtg concerning tho
alleged entrance Of the Mexican General cortna with
armed force, into the territory Of TEXAS within the
nited States, with an assumption OF military authority
have attracted the attention OF this department. we'll
A. that OF the Minister Of France at this capital lhl
reports contradictory, and, apparently. unreliable
Tie Qniy OF this government and lis honor NJ nou
ra Power In the conflict which Il raging in Meyico ren
necessary TINT the President should be fully ~.
formed early possible OF the proceedings TO which
have thus referred have, therefore, 10 request that
you will ASCERTAIN the facts and make report thereon
10 the Secretary of War In the mean time have the
by which, the occasion referred TO- yon gave notlc
the said Cortna that his presence IN arms within the
United States, in an attitude Of war against friendly
Power with which the United States a. peace would
be tolerated. Although that proceeding dictates
that you have faithfully adhered To- the instructions
given 70 your predecessors yet think proper TO renew
the injunction that account and In no way mast
the neutrality Of the United states IN the war between
France and Mexico be compromised by our military
forces be sufficient 10 be compromised within your
command BY either OF the belliyerents.
have the honor 20 be, General obedent servant,
WILLIAM II SEWARD
Major neral r. CAYBy, Commanding department
Of the Gulf, Headquarters New Orleans
Mr. SEWARD TO MR. GoprREy--EnieRAroS FROM
UNITED STATES TO MEXICO.
Mr.. Seward in the course Of his note TO Nj Godfrey
representing the French governmentl dated Washing
ton, April 0, 1864, SAYS
You also inform in your lest mentioned note that
French forces haze been directed towards sonora and
you bring 70 my knowledge rumors that very consider
able number oi emigrants from California have lately
dsembarked at Guaymas, and have established them
selves IN tho country IN virtue of grants which
made % them by President Juarca whom YOU describe
MS President You further state that the mission OF
the French forces Is TO prevent n Sonora the taking
possession of under such the lawfnneas