The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-18

Our Vera Cruz Correspondence.
VERA CRUZ, Dec. A. 1855.
american Vessels POrt-An.erean Consular Relations
The Presence of an American Manot War Desira-
Die, de-
Aside from the steamship Manhattan there is only one
vessel in port which floats the United States coors The
vessel referred to is a sailing one and halls from Mane
and made her last voyage from England to this port
Our consular relations here are good By law made
by the authorities in the imperial government INTENDED
TO drive United States Consus away from the country,
and If possible, help in compelling the United States to
recognize Maximian) the United States Consul here hap
to be within the law and to be regularly recognized
The presence Of armed American vessel is much
English merchants evincing great desire to be we'll
posted on the real true state Of affairs In this country,
and are making arrangements accordingly.
VERA CRUZ, Dec. s, 1885,
The Excitement Interchangeable Relations Betoeen France
and the United Sates-The Drafting Machine to be Put
IN AotGn-Amnesty 10 the Liberals 10 be Ert nded-
Fench Reiryorcemend- Reports that Napoleon ,oiu
WIhdraW French Troops from Aerico- Aarimiliaa's
Neaos, de-, DC
The excitement in regard the future action Of the
United States is daily becoming greater The slightest
rumor-the merest ndication--is Immediately seized
upon, debated and earnestly regarded Public attention
is earnestly divided IL be in watching between
France and the United States, and Mexicans say
1--WE are as one little dog between two great ones,
knowing must be up or later by one or
the other Of the two" Such MexicaB say this who
United States troops here only as auxiliary
forces and who do not want the OF the United
States TO assume protectoate the territory They
want the United States to help them with men aud
money and after doing and driving the French away
TO leave at convenient and principal cities and places
American generals and small bodies Of United States
troops and then not TO control the govern
ment Of the Mexican people In any FORM shape or man.
AS RAJ nd
left after the restoration OF peace TO be under the
Immediate control Of Mexican councils.
The very latest and most important information which
has 10 hand that the Emperor has ordered gen.
era draft throughout the empire. This report is
garded reliable. In the draft to be made there
several exceptions. Included among the number are
said 10 DO the heads OF large families
Al the same time decree has gone forth from the
Emperor extending the amnesty 70 the liberals for
short tmcfteen days from the 10th OF last November
Il said the Emperor was induced TO take this step from
high considerations Of bonevoence and In order TO, IL
possible, stay the efusion Of more blood The decree
has been ordered TO be published throughout the EMPIRE
and has accordingly so been published.
Another military matter Of importance is found In the
arrival Of six hundred and fifteen French soldiers at
Vera Cruz the I'd Of this month in the French trans
port hTa These troops sent into the Geld Ut
With the arrival Of every steamer from France I'VE get
information" that the Emperor Napoleon will soon with
draw the French troops from this territory and yet with
almost every day the French troops increased ON
this land and preparations made put the military force
here ON the best possible footing both for offensive and
defensive operations in the field and elsewhere II may
be that the Emperor will withdraw his mobile army Of
occupation in Mexico" but II does certainly look
though be was Withdrawing them from France and
u is said by correspondent Of L'Eaqtete paper
published In Mexico French that Marshal Bazainc has
ordered his house In Paris to DO Immediately prepared
for occupancy The Marshal intended ~ let his cAdrman
petit h6s but has changed bis mind. Will he occupy III
is the query now made here.
II IL quite fashionable here for all sorts Of advepturcrs
10 represent themselves AZ correspondents and agents Of
the NEW YORK HERAD.
Colonel Andrews, late Of the Confederate army, has
been stopping for some time at the Hotel dc Comerco in
Mrs Chase, wife OF the United States Consul General
for Mexico now at Tampco, arrived here on the last
steamer for the North.
There IL great rivalry between the French and
Austrians here. The Austrans lost prestige when they
first fought in Mexico and they ego in whether IL
pays or not. 70 show their bravery ana their skill
with Southern gentleman who had once held high
position this country by authority Of the United States
army In the OF conversation this Southern
gentleman said 'sF, | am rcpentant rebel, and
OF re- ean thew % an
not dssimar TO that presented by other pantaoons"
worn by certain class Of little boys who circulate
rather loosely in the streets Of New York repcntant
REBEL Why, who wouldn't be repcntant rebel with
snch pair OF pantaoonsf
Mr. j. T. Beauregard cousin Of tho late rebel General
beanregard, IL hero. and very handsome little
craii the dminutive steamboat Alexandra This bon
bNii' oy peamnrter Of New York city She cost $4,000
u Wa oTousht out here IN sections NJ an additional
cost u zoO The steamer is intended for river navi
ga,,on. Her tria proved very satisfactory.
"aS 'u' ohf on winch beneral lflcc was 70
~ ou rom ,ornova 10 select the site for the proposed
confederate colony in Mexico IL Is not definitely
Known though " Is possible IL will be another Mormon
dom ON small scale, and Price will DO the Brigham
Slaughter and Shelby will OF course DO elders
An armed vessel OF the United States nov erume mt ia
absolutely needed in these waters at once Wby IL 4 the
Navy Department negects this natter Has the secre.
tary Of the Navy again taken 70 hc long white robe9'
Information has been received that Pierre souc has
given up the idea Of settling In Mexico, and declined TO
become q coonlst-at least Tor the present
Among the latest arrivals are Captain Price relative
81 General Price, and Texan ranger; Colonel Douglas
late OF the rebel army Engineer corps and formerly u