The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-12

Tapea has been named Military and Hvi Governor OF
Tamaulipas. lie Is serving with Escobedo as MS
second In command Should he accept tho position, y
is not improbable that he win receive the aid OF his pre-
sent chief driving out he or1ogaes now IN posses
sion.
EXCITING ACCOUNTS FROM THE INTERIOR
Mos, excng accounts OF the condition OF affairs in
tho interior are constantly reaching US and they
contained ii letters OF commercial correspondents OF
business here they may be regarded as reliable.
FRENCH PRETsxr FOR REMAINING IN MEXICO.
Letters we're last evening received hero from San Luis
Potosi which bring Important information. They state
that tho Emperor has succeeded 10 obtaining more
money from France, and that new campaign will
be inaugured and with renewed vgor; that this whole
frontier, including the cities Of Monterey and Matamo.
ros will be again reoccuped Most energetic efforts are
bong made 70 recruit and organize tho new imperial IA
live troops News of the murder OF large number OF
foreign residents the capital of Sonora by the liberals
had reached Mexico and 1t was Thought hs~would be
made the excuse for retaining the French troops In the
country
rns sEruRuoAs GOVERNMENT EXPECTED MONTEREY.
President Bcnto Juarez s expected here within few
days Preparations for his accommodation aud that oil
his officials are bciDg made lie viii be received hero
with much enthusiasm.
The Joy Of the people their dsinthralment is due
not only 10 their patriotism and love Of republican Hs
ulons but the fact that they suffered every
species OF tyranny and oppression here from the French
While IL may seem strange 10 those accustomed 70 enter
tain tho highest respect for French vor and galiahr
Sides both i've and foreign, am forced TO the con.
clnsion that the French during the last ten menhs OF
their reign here in constant state Of terror and
that the most outrageous seyerlls we're pracsed Ia
fear Of some outbreak Large fines were exaced FROM
,tizens pou the most trivial charges and without IN
auiry into their truth No receipts were given upon
payment of these and no account was ever made Of the
money. number OF citizens have been shot upon
charges OF aiding the liberals without even show OF
trial at o,cry spies, native and foreign
and ii not unusual for the unsuspectng citizen
| to DO seized and hurried OF to prison for Ian
family or friend. Tho finest residences. and the
best rooms therein were selected by the French officers
for thor personal use without in tho least computing
the convenience or tho families, who were often
PEELED 10 donlc themselves in tbs yards and sheds at
lched to the promises Citizens were grossly nsntcd
by French Off era aud If they dared TO II
hurried oil 20 the guard house, and there mI!ced in
heavy fine All trade sarnatcd, and over the city
hoyered the gloom Of despotsn @oise tbaa death.
From all this has the aivent OF the republican areas
citizoas correspondney heartfelt and enthusiastic
REfoRT on LscoBl.Do.
The following the official report OF his operations
made by EscoDedo to the Minister OF VAR
EgxIcAA REfuBr.c,
CoRfs OF Tue Amy OF TIM NORTH
As had the honor OF previously addressing you
took up my line OF march from Malamoros dividing my
force in tree columns but Indictment weather OF ten
days duration compelled me TO make slow marches
was MOI unknown to tue enemy who garrisoncd this
CITY, thai upon the arrival OF my troops an attack would
immediately DO made but scarcely had We reached
China when steps promptly taken by him for tie
evacuation Of the city, and the z6i Of Jy last at
disorder towards Saltio from which point Douay had
issued TO him. no having previously spiked his
cannon and takcn precautions to prevent the dsband
The citizen Colonel Ruperto Martinez with his body.of
riiehen of Nuoyo Leon, belonging to tie First brigade
OF cavalry aud the scouts OF Cadaveta occupied this
city the day subsequently to its eyaceaon by the inya
doris and traitors, and Immediately advised This head
quarters OF having dcn0 although without express
orderthe object being the observation Of tho enemy
and the preservation OF public ORDER which has
tnucd. In compliance with my orders no afterwards
followed IN rear Of The enemy, skirmshng With and
harrassing him whenever opportunity offered.
The forces OF the French and traitors commanded by
General Dcuay, after having concentrated In Satilio
evacuated that place. taking up their like OF march Tor
Matehuila where Bazaine ID Ho came up that far az
VIC learn from his intercepted correspondence with
column Of two Thousand men for the purpose VI pro-
tecting D0uay q retreat
traitors armies have suffered In this part OF the republic
have materially demoraiized their forces, and daily rem
dered tcm loss elective ss es|sf affa
shalt only remain In this city until augment my
force, and equip 10 proper manner those recently re-
cruiied and them in obedience 70 my duty which is,o
carry the war without cessation, l shall open the
campaign in tho Stale Vt Gan Luis poos unless tho
ordersu 81 the suprens government orda that The mill
tay operations OF the army under my command DO else
where directed. ssfg 9 Il
Be pleased congratulate the csen President OF the
republic on the evacuation OF the important cities OF
Monterey and saitiilo, abandoned Ia cowsrdy manner
by tho French and traitors on tue approach Of the
Independence and liberty NJ EsCOBEDO
MoSTmkY, August O. 1866
To the Chei hin,stor Of War aud Marine of the Mex
MoSTsgEv, August 81, 1865
GENERAL QulcoeA ~a y
who commanded the native mpsgtalst troops In oily
during It's occupancy by the French has abandoned
them and gone 20 the liberals He left this city
with about two hundred aud fifty mon, most OF whom
have deserted He has oncrod lis Escobedo
aud other liberal cheftans but bis has boon &C.
copied His toward the liberal caiycs has been
al int
fore III should he fall into the hands OF those he has
jured. Ashis communication forms the basis of few
remarks wish 10 make reference condition Of
Mexico, and IA itsclf Of interest Indicative OF q cor
tin phase Of tho Mexican character loraard In full
It Us as follows:--
ssLrnLo. Juiy 30, 1896
Sefor General MARIANA EseoaLDo:-
NY DEAR Fnrsp-In Unison With my friend Don MAY
mo 1ampos since my first entry into tho service Of the
empire have sought AN opportunity Of bong useful to
vented realization OF my wish. OWNS the Changes
IN public affairs which you we'll know have taken place
many pa tie are a,,ing IN hs inferior OF Tho country,
but being DESTROYS tho initiative nd be carried
from me frontier 10 the centre do not wish oiu my
scr and those Of General Campos 10 or ow STATE
represented by yourself For this purpose request
t,at you VIII send mo an Official COMMUNICATION by
your accustomed fanknes and clearnes upon the point
above rc.orrcd 10. alsc With gard 10 the gra.rices
nhcation for tho loss Of my property which has
justly been Destroyed Ny Intentions have always been
upright and hnvc ever sought 10 gave our people from
injury, with the hopes that we would day all be
united The person that You send como With all
safety 10 the Factory o. Aurora near nitio. aud tho
trne headquarters OF the French - ogig rOsDESI,
where will receive the answer 10 this communication
Your arections,e friend and sessan who Kisses your
hand, JULIAN QUIROGA
The italics my own incidentally mention thst
General Escobcdo refused the letter. and i'm
prisoncd the bearer rs Of equal infomy with hs EN-.
ployer and well known a spy and guide 10 the Fonch
No will probably be shot
TuR KSD sMFrrg
H. doubtless at hand. To evidence this Is moi necce.
ry consider the fact thu, impos ble establish
i in opposium 10 the moral innurueo OF tho United
tacs refer TO tho OF the liberals
the exhausted state OF the imperial exohcqutr
pnaonDAsr xLExEsrs COUNTRY
one need only to look At the agitation and uphcsvinu
Of the politics, elements Throughout, tho entire republic