The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-06
From Ex.4nuernor Allan

An esteemed friend of Gov Allen has permitted us tc
publish extracts from letters lately received from him
Every thing from the pen of the noble exile will be reaG
with deep interest by his many warm friends and
Z4rRB1DE HorEr CRY OF MErIco,
august Z, 1865
! I arrived in this great city some ten days
ago. and have been well received by both the civil and
military authorities wrote you from Monterey and
San Louis Potosi and also frequently the road from
G. TO Monterey. Gov Moore and Gems. Preston, Smith
and Walker, are all gone TO Havana. Gems MagrudeI
and Wilcox are here. left. Gems. Price Hlndman and
Hardeman in Monterey. This believe, disposes OF all
our dsting uished exiles.
I am delighted with Mexico. It is GER
tanly the garden spot of this continent and in the
hands of the Americans the French, will make a
most delightful country in which to live. This is the
climate for all who are suffering with pulmonary DIS
eases. Here consumptions We 5000 feet
above the level of the and to-day the h of August
is as pleasant as the month of October with u.s.
On last Sunday | went to the military at the
grand cathedral The marecha and all his staff bril-
liantly dressed, present. The old church was
crowded full band of martial music played, and
during the ceremony the soldiers who were around the
altar With their muskets in hand knelt and salused Ia
nstta5ss. The band played beautiful pieces from the
Troyatore and Norma This is Iexicol
There is great display Of fine carriages and equpages
The houses OF the wealthy most uxurlantly 1urn-
Ishedln fact everything Is IN barbarlc spendor The
city has population Of ESQ 000 of which only $4,000
gentlemen merchants-the rest Indians or
Leperos who throng the streets fruit sellers vendors
of small wares water and pack carries, etc, etc.
have been very well received by Ihe marechal and
others high positions. Many have called upon me
and made my stay thus far in Mexico very agreeable
The ladies here truly handsome AT the opera the
other evening saw great many very pretty women
They dress very elegantly with profusion of jewery
No lady here wears bonnet. An elegant mantila is
wish you were here to join me in my daily excur-
sions. went to-day to the celebrated cypress tree
known the "tree of CorteB" 1t il the city
the Paseo, and looks very old indeed. 1t under
this very identical tree that Cortez sat down and wep
It was here that he spent that te nOct mentioned by
Prescott in his Conquest. Everywhere you go in and
around this great city you places null OF historical
interest In the museum stands the huge sacrihcla
stone covered with heroglyphics. regret much that
cannot the short space OF this letter. give you
count of many things have / have taken a
Spanish master, and am now daily engaged busly IN
learning the beautiful language. If ever | you
again, which is rery doubtful hope to be able to
verse with you III Spanish am preparing myself to
teach school BY giving English lessons In few good
families find that can make support Thank God,
at least breathe free air, aud although poor and
penniIegs am d free man!
have lust received 2n invitation from the emperor
and empress to them at the palace at
~ o'clock This invitation has this moment been
handed me- ! shall 90. In few days shall write you
again and give you account ofmy interview.
Commodore Aaury is here. he is in high favor at
court He is with IN this hotel He IS IN tine health,
and has become citizen of Mexico My dear friend,
want TO make a colony of Louisiana planters to come
out here. Speak to Mr. D. and J. r., MI N. and your
brother-n-laW. can get you all the finest coffee and
sugar lands at one dollar per acre IN i've years.
AUGUST 10, 1865.
Since writing you have been presented to the en-
peror and empress. They received me very graciousy
The empress is elegant woman, highly cultivated,
and speaks the English language very we'll She as
sured that poor Cohtederates had her heartfelt
sympathy and that she wanted us 70 settle permanently
in Mexico | am much pleased with both OF them and
shall make this my home. 1t is hard indeed to be
lied from home and friends and all we hold dear on
earth, but it cannot be helped.
General Price and governor Polk Of Missouri, Gov.
Harris Of Tennessee and judge Perkins arrived to-day
No letters yet from snybody-no newspapers from
the States.
The carriage containing the Host is Just passing my
window. All their knees. Even the emperor in
passing has stopped his carriage and has gotten out and
Is hs knees The French officers and soldiers do not
kneeI they simply raise their caps
I dined yesterday with party of Englishmen We
had most magnificent dinner, beginning at u o'clock
and ending at H. | really gratefully for the
ner in which have been received. Tin measure
HoTEL DESAS CARLos,
CRY MEXICO, September 5, 1865.
ly Dear Ffiend-You letters of the ed June and Sd
of July were only received to-day | am glad to hear
that you WE'LL and that there is prospect Of
ing quiet to distracted land. say our ought TO
say yonr for shall soon be citizen Of Mexico.
Since writing the long and tiresome letter. to you
have made arrangements to publish newspaper in
English, in this place nclosed send you prosIec-
us GU cannot, OF course, act agent of the paper
out you can appoint one for me- and correspond for the
paper Will be under many obligations for your let I
ers Make them general Touch gently on politics. |
IS do not wish to publish anything offensive to the
United States authorities / out of money ana I
must 90 something to live on | am proud to beg
md too honest hope, to steal have therefore gone
o work as an editor of a weekly newspaper siu +
end you the paper regularly.
very truly, your friend, HENRY " ALLIE,
In postscript dated October 8th Gov Allen SAYS ii.
I'LL be IN Havana in January next. IN o. Star
THs PARpoN OF. Jrrr. DAv1s.-The Baltimore Gazette
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