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RumGrs about the Movements of gunrax-
Basdad ReOccupied by Nsaxirnilian.s
Fro0ps-A Mercantile Protest from
NatamOras.
NEW ORLEANS, February l.--Files OF The Mata-
moras Ranchero from the I'D to the eth of January
are received.
The Rnnchero insists that President Juarez has
lett El Paso for Texas and that his arrival at San
Antonio, before reported and then denied was de-
seu 10 ne concealed; also, that he had great deal
OF SILVER with him for future use.
Cortinas left Brownsville on the 22d uItimo to &c
up the Rio Grande lie returned and crossed over to
point fifteen miles below Matamoras on the 26h
General EseObedo, with his entire force two hun
dred and fifty strong has left Camargo for some in
terror Mexican point
General Canales, with a small force has left Mier
for Victoria. lie and General Escobedo are at open
variance.
The Rnnchero says that Canales and Escobedo can
not escape to neutral territory for protection
Bagdad was abandoned on the 26th ult bv the
Liberals and by the United States guard there. The
Imperial troops entered the town on that day.
English. French and Spanish men-of-war are
cruising off the mouth of the Rio Grande. and three
Mexican imperial war vessels are cruising from off
Brazos St. Jago, to the mouth of the Rio Grande
Major General Wright is reported to have arrived
at Bagdad to investigate the Bagdad affair."
better condition Of affairs is now prevailing at
Monterey than for some time past Business men
who had left there for SaltiIlo are returning
Nearly all the merchants at Matamoras, Mexican
and foreign. among the former several prominent
and influential liberals, have published solemn
protest against the OF tho United States army
and civil officials on the Texas side of the Rio Grande
charging them with being responsible for the troubles
and outrages on the Rio Grande frontier by aiding
the partiSans Of Juareza party which at present the
protest says, has no more foohoId on that frontier
than that afforded by said officials
The protest very in its tone and its truth
is officially certified to by the vice Consus of Spain
France, Prussia and Great Britain resident at Mata
moras.
New YORK, Jan'y 3d-The T"ibnnc's Washington
correspondence says the immediate withdrawal of
the French troops from Mexico may be regarded as
certain. Letters received confirm the news that an
extraordinary commissioner has been sent to Mexico
to make necessary preparations for the evacuation.
The Emperor longer insists on the recognition OF
Maximilian by the United States, but is satisfied
with the renewed promise that the Government Of
the United States Will preserve strict neutrality with
regard to Mexico. Whether an Austrian force
however is to supply the place Of the French troops
is not stated
The Rer@'ds Mexican correspondence says: From
the capital and Vera Cruz, we have reports TO the
effect that arrangements being perfected for
the withdrawal of the French troops. That Maxi
milan has given his consent for their departure if
the United States will send him troops to replace
them! That he has expressed his willingness to abdi-
cate in favor of Iturbide.
That ne will soon receive another million of dol
lars from France; and that he will certainly make
change IN his cabinet as soon as the difficulty between
the Pope and the Mexican clergy has been settled in
favor Of the latter.
About 90G0 stand Of arms for the Imperialists re-
Gently arrived at Vera Cruz from New York, but
being condemned as unSeryiceahle, were sent back.
The Mexican imperial court is in mourning for the
late King of Belgium. Carlottas father. In response
to recent address of coincidence, Maximilian made
speech, in which he expressed his determination to
continue the course he has commenced in Mexico
and to pursue his destiny. lie concluded his speech
as follows:
As TO myself, gentlemen, you have been witnesses
of my labors Leaving aside the vain theories which
led to anarchy, have consecrated my time to the
direction Of the public administration, to the develop
ment of the elements ofthe wealth and prosperity of
the country, and to the solution of the great ques-
tions which interest it the most.
In this ardu0us task have been obliged to en-
counter the impatieuce of some and the backward
ness of Others for wounds opened by fifty years of
civil war not healed in a day; but strong in faith
go straight to my end with indefatigabe persever
ance. Ny strength may fall my will, never.
NiS OhttL - Gl " tliG
Of the nation. because a2 convinced that they ele
vate the mind of the citizen in ii.Gnirng him with
the consciousness of his dignity and value. have
respected the liberty of the press when it has not de-
generated into license, at the time that have
made the authority qf the land respected lie must
be blind indeed that does not sec thai strong au
thorty is the last anchor of safety for country.
You have seen my camne8s in the midst of calum-
nies that have been pointed against BY foreigners.
Forward gentlemen the caiumnies will pass, but
work will remain. Strong in the suppGrt Of my con-
science and the purity my intentions. contemplate
the future with tranquility Mexico has put her honor
in my hands. Let her know that her honor is Sc
cure"
The court martieling and execution of republican
prisoners by the Imperiajists and anarchical pro-
ceedings throughout the country 60 on and the
promised tranquzation appears no nearer than at
tho beginning, the republican bands prosecuting their
operations in some form or other in almost evefy
State. The majority of the rebels who emigrated
from this country TO Maximilian's dOmiEions are
said be already disguised and anxious to get hoe