The New York herald., 1866-07-23
Onicia 4 Report of the Battle Oh
Acapulco.
our CITY OF MEXICO CORRESPONDENCE.
CRY OF MEXICO, July 5, 1865.
WA vnupru N MpytrO


C,ry OF MEXICO July 5, 1865.
rHE MEXICO
The Fourth of July duly remembered by the
Americans residing here through the lberay and
patriotism OF Consul, Marcus Otterbourg, the day
was celebrated In spirited and becoming manner A
public invitation extended to all American citizens
sosea al the Consulate between three and five O'Clock
fnlthe afternoon and also announced that at the
kser the Declaration of Independence would bc
1esd Accordingly at the time specified the following
snmed gentlemen presented themselves several Of them
however, being prevented from remaining and taking
spart IN The celebration Judge Osulvan, Of New
York; NJ McManus, of Chihuahua; John White J. A.
Hull, OF iinos; Henri Hiersch John A Gadsden, OF
North Carolma; F. Lohse O. Jackson, Of Mississippi;
u W. Turner, OF steamship Manhattan; Nicholas B.
schaucidaz. of Louisiana; Lewis G. Castle, John
8 Creppe and J. NJ Schnierle. OF south
-garolna; NJ G. de Lozardi, T. de Lozardi
James c. Lohse Theodore Daicing A. j. Bertram, B. C.
Barksdals, New York; E. D. Blake South Carolina;
~-Thomas C. Reynolds, St LOUIS Nc. Lewis G. Slocum
and W. H. Dishrow Jr., New York; Ed. B. Healey,
Nerylarh E. Fairfax Gray, Texas; John Campbell,
Name j. Ernest Meire Maryland; Charles Krebs, New
York; Edward Daily and Robert Brtzmann, Wisconsin
His Exceency Mr. Magnus, the Prussan Minister;
Prince sSam Sal of Prussia and Mr. Suffer- Swiss Con-
eneral also called at the Consulate to pay their
seepe cts General j. Bankhead Magruder, formerly Of
owe and veneraton for his native country and coun-
sryn ien and for their constitution and laws
) Tse American Consulate occupies portion OF the
emit sueo or second story the residence Of General
Bas formerly OF this district General Baz s
OF the most distinguished, honorable and patriotic
les ers Of the liberal party and is at present in New
y, Tk preferrng abroad while his native city Is
nc by foreign emperor Mrs Baz Is one Of the
accomplished and talented ladies in Mexico with
nius for poltics and has done much for the liberal
cause to which she is ardently devoted The Consul
Ihaying determined to give his countrymen a regular
Amer can entertainment Mrs. Baz very kindly placed
lhcr dn!ngroom in the third story Of her mansion, at
ahe Consus disposal and to the dining-hail the com
Fny bear the Declaration read Our friends
very agecahy surprised TO find prepared for them
. magnificent entertainment-one which showed
Hoxco The table was spread in costly and elegant
with description OF vands and edibes and IL
caste in selection and display has rarely
becu equaed upon such OCCASION and certainly never
every one present several Of whom were conyersant
with the courts Of Europe, and who had a!enaed many
nent more regard for the appet,tes and ncnatons
Of guests than did the ''sprcad" of Mr. Otterbourg
Consul 10 road the Declaration OF ndepend
preacing with the following trite and happy re-
ait IS in keeping with the custom OF the people
United States to recto tho Declaration Of Independence
she day celebrate. II follow this custom In a
1oreign country do with view 20 refresh minds
and Keep alive the sentiments and principles LAID down
IN that document, and Ia order that may pay trib
us 70 the nemory OF those who signed and fought for
the principles advanced therein. To them We owe the
Gay cecbrate-the Of nation, independent,
respected homo and abroad and wherever flag is
unfured Your presence here, my 'e',w citizens Is
evidence you liz .he sentiments have
expressed our Union is ny notve-it Is certainly
yours Do your share toward 1t. You viii mover find
wanting 10 promote It, and do everything consistent
with my position 10 preserve tho Union among the
American ctirens in Mexco.n
The reading Of the Declaration through with, the more
important business cCmnen ced and AIRED VITA
spirit which showed that the Mexican climate had not
spoiled American appctisc and sfer hour spent
fhe viands the wines brought The Consul,
master of the ceromonos proceeded to give the memory
Of Washington which responded 10 by Ex-Governor
Reynolds or Missouri The speech OF Mr. Reynolds was
glowing euogy upon the character, virtues and nhu
II OF Washington and more like stad oil Grafton
than extcEporsneous address n dinner party
IL was imprisoned burst Of finished ortsory, which
well dcsorved TO be proeeryeo.
The President Of the United states and the Press
the next soasis followed by the Army and Navy of the
United states General nagruder who was present was
called upon respond in behalf of army, and made
. most happy and eloquent response, expressing the
qualification would afford him could he DO legally He
gave IN relasn:-'rresident rohnson--.hc nrm md
defender OF tho constitution Of the United States, which
was beqaeaihed 10 US as sacred legacy by our ances
Lieutenant Tarax Cray, Of Texas, formerly ,of the
United States Navy responded o- his OH branch of the
service, and ended by giving The unei states Mani
fest dcstlny.n
The scndmen,--'Thc Father Iard.n brought up Mr.
Desseic2 anatualzed citizen, who spoke in glowing
colors OF the future OF his adopted country and gave
.The grand future of America
Ths memories of Jefferson, Scott Lincoln, and .othcr
American patriots were duly honoreG-that or Mr. Ln.
coin being particularly distinguished and received with
marked respect by the southerncrs present
Several national songs sung ard poems recited,
sed General Nagruder gave some very valuable rcml-
nscences Of Je.lerson with whose family he fami-
har 10 early life, aud numerous anecdotes related
sfGcnere Scott by General Msgudcr, Colonel Flake and
vera other officers present. who had served under the
Several Mexican ladies honored the asscmSlsge with
tner presence IN the course of the eyerng aud who
we're rcsaved with demonstrations or The hisiest
spet Ihe health of the ladies Of Mexco'' having
nf III A.4.ta thai
Consul 70 onor their name 'Thc ladies q hcInited
stases Nvs Baz tho ectimabie lady to whose
lions 80 much OF the pro-e minen the srser-
tanment was mcasuraby due was presented by The
Consul y the request q his counymcn with the beat
thul Temple Of Liberty which graced tho centre thr
table also the elegant bouquets which bad been brought
by Americans a. offerings to their country psesenia
Mexico boasts cft three Of the finest military bands in tho
worid-French Austrian and MeSican--each numbering
some sixty or sesehy pieces and performing the uus,c
Of its country
The Austrian band, which plays for the bah and par
ties ~ the palace, renowned both In Europe Mexico
for n superior excellence, and certainly music Is
almost unapproachable. THIS hand engaged ~ the
Consul for his entertainment and at Intervals viayed
several national aira
This celebration marks a new era among Americans in
Mexico. Through tho admirable management OF Mr..
Ousrbourr all disgusting remarks or allusions were
cucfully excluded, and al as American citizens .
thor country Not he Slightest orsumsaoee occarre
10 mar the harmony Of The occasion, and The desrmna
sentiment snd decd was plainly marked by the
70 which the sentiment offered BY the Consul 20 The
memory OF the martyr President honored Not only
do American citizens hcre but the government rest
under Obligations 70 Mr. 0erbourg for his beraty and
ypsnsrement OF this entire sram. Ho has achieved
great work and reunited the little band of Amcncans
Nho coming from all sections axe the city Of Mexico
fhsiS temporary home
DnuusL oryicAL AccorsI or IrE RArriR At AcArurco
AeAPrtco, June o, lsCd
70 Nm Ercuirycr ns Nhus1ys OF WAL hcye much
pleasure IN announcing ycur Ercenency that re.
solved en- the 18th of the Last month, concert with the
oonmands q the French steamer Lucer 70 susck
me enemy who 10 close proximity 10 THE city Up
80 sftevpso7 save We qyde5 10 advance V Me ausiL