The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-06

Butler was sent up the James with column OF
troops for that purpose. How grandioquently
he managed to do nothing every one must re-
member.
The NEWS FROM MExIcO-The intelligence
from Mexico, which we publish this morning, is
very interesting. It indicates that the imperial
arms are still advancing In triumph, while the
civil and ecclesiastical reforms introduced by
the Emperor are working their way into public
favor. The war in the southern provinces may
now be said to be at an end; for, with the re-
duction Of Oajaca and the capture Of Pordrio
Diaz and his garrison, all active operations
from that quarter must cease. The guerillas,
too, are being vigorously hunted down, and
several of their parties are reported destroyed.
General Romero and four Of his officers have
been captured, tried and summarily executed
by tho imperialists; but It was feared that the
liberals will retort by shooting number Of
French officers who are at present in their
hands. The trial Of Porfirio Diaz, the late COM
mander at Oajaca, was daily expected; but it
does not seem probable that he will be exc
cuted. He has always been brave and hon.
orable soldier, and has never had any connec-
ton with mere guerilla enterprises.
This is brief summary Of the news from
Mexico. But, though the flames of war are
apparently extingulshed in Southern Mexico,
the far northern regions on the borders of
the territory of the United States are about to
become the scene OF conflict. The devastating
march of fire and sword will simply be trans
ferred from the south to the north. Here, in
the mountains, President Juarez is solemnly
awaiting the onset of his enemies. Cut Off from
all corporation with many of his best officers,
who have either been killed or Imprisoned, he
is girding up his loins for the final issue. AL
ready has Marshal Bazaine marched his vic
torious columns to Sonora and Chihuahua to
cooperate with the French, Austrian and Bel
gian soldiers under General GARNER. The do
cisive contest cannot long be delayed. JuareS
may be routed, and his armies destroyed or
dispersed. But shall the republic for al
thiss That is. the question.
DANvHxE AND LYK0HBURa.--It Is probable
that General Lee;with his shattered and divided
army, is aiming. for both Danville and Lynch
burg. The railroads to both these places from
Richmond and Petersburg meet at Burkesville;
ffty-three miles out, where ono road leads Off
northwest to Lynchbury. and the other south
west to Danville-tbs distances from Richmond
being one hundredi and twenty-five miles to-
Lynchburg and one Dandred and forty to Dan
vile, the latter town. lying about seventy-ave
miles across the oousAey south from the former.
Lynchburg is ohie8yoa high bluff Of the,
James river, and is pretty well fortified. Isis,'
in all probability, nov the largest city within
reach of JEFF. Davis, having . population, in
peace times, Of over ten thousand, and
an extensive trade from the produC-'
tive country around it. Danvllle, on the
southern border Of Virginia, is situated
On the Dan river, one oc he principal constitu-'
enAs Of the Roanoke. From the falls in the
river the town has became place Of mills and
factories, although Its population is only about
two thousand. Unlike Richmond or Lynch
burg, il lies in hollo~, and WILL therefore, 70
quise an extensive circle Of Notifications to de-
fend It. All the country between LynchburH
and panville is fhmouasfor its bountiful crops Of
wheat corn and tobacsos and, being nowindis-
pensable to the suppoHt Of his soldiers, We dare
say be Is aiming for both Lynchburg and DAN
willie, to gather up thssupplies at the oneplace,
and to meet Joe Johnston Ut the other. If not
Intercepted and cut or at or this side the Burkes
willie junction, he will probably be leftto take
the chances Of being:hsaded OF by Stanley and
Stoneman from the West, while Sherman is at
tending to Johnston In any event bis case Is
settled.
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