The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-19
Nj Il X 100.


European Mission from the Emperor
OutraRes Upon nAmer1cans-NapOIeO .
Designs Against the UNITED RGatos-
what Ho Proposes 60 DO when Peace
I'm Europe IN RestOred-RopOrted Cap.
tUro of TampicO, ETC.
NEW NATURALIZATION LAW.
City OF MExIoo, July 3.-Contrary to general
belief, the Emperor could obtain almost un-
limited lcars in Europe il the United States were
TO recognize the Emperor. Both English and
German capitalists stand ready and anxious to
back him up to any amount the moment the
Federal Government shows the least favorable
change towards the empire; but that ugly elf
iDterieres, and spoils the trade. The revenues
have been constantly increasing the commerce
OF the country is greater than ever before, and
the new TAX system must yield large income,
ii 1t ever shall be enforced; and, altogether the
financial condition Is as promising as at ally
other period. But the renewed activity and
unexpected successes of the Liberals must
necessarily call for greater activity and increase
of the Imperial army, which must cause cor
responding increase OF expenditures, which will
doubtless exceed the estimates of the Minister
OF War.
SECRET EUROPEAN MISSION.
On the English steamer which sailed from
Vera Cruz yesterday went out Senior Elon chief
OF the Emperor's Cabinet He goes upon spe-
ctal mission to France and Austria; but his
instructions are secret, and can only be guessed
at. 1t can refer but TO two things-arrangemen
IOl luO vi JIOOpb foreign dsSlSU-
ance, or abdication of the Emperor. Madame
Rumor has set afoat most improbable story
that the Emperor has become so heartily sick
OF the condit on of affairs, that he intends to
order an election Immediately after the with
drawal of the tr t detachment of French troops
No interference OF any kind is to be tolerated at
the polls; but il is to be full and free expires.
sion OF the Will of the Mexican people; and if
majority declare their prefer ence for a republic
over the empire, the Emperor will at once abdl-
cate, as be does not choose to rule over an un-
willing people. OF course this is mere sensa-
ton: although 1t is well known that his
Malesty's preferences are In favor Of life in
Europe, and that he remains here most unwill-
ingly, and only upon reasons OF state.
The capture Of Matsmoras was severe blow
to the empire, as 1t threw the whole northern
frontier into the Liberals hands, as well as
endangered the whole Gulf coast above Vera
Cruz. The city press have been outspoken and
severe IN their remarks upon the late course OF
the Emperor, who apparently looked upon all
the proceedings IN the North with the utmost
unconcern; and the structures of the French
journals would have insured their suppression
had they been anything but French. The
HStdfette was particularly bitter in its remarks
and laid the whole disaster upon the Emperor:
but, OF course, there are two sides to the affair,
and when the whole truth Is made kno Rn 1t
will be seen that Marshal Bazane is the responsi.
BILE party. The lukewarmnesS of the French
almost amounts to opposition, and SO dis
satisfied are the Emperor and the Marshal
that neither seeks to conciiate the other.
The control OF the military is in the hands of
the Marshal, who orders forces to such points
as he deems necessary, and he has nearly alto
gether ignored MatamoraS and Tampico. The
Austrian and Belgian troops are placed in all the
exposed positions, while the French loll at their
ease IN this capital and other large cities. The
Marshal, however, appears to have an eye to
Chihuahua, Sonora, and Sinaloa, it is believed
here. with the ultimate design OF holding those
States as indemnity tor French claims. II is
certain that upon several occasions the Liberals
t0Ok strOnp towns in ffha inferior Uithnut fri
shot, and eXacted contributions OF the inhabi
tants, the French soldiers in the meanwhile
being snug and safe behind their works. saying
they had orders only to defend themselves and
unless attacked, would not fight the Liberals.
NAPoLKoN's DESIGNS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
The French continue very bitter in their
feelings against Americans, and especially the
newly arrived officers are very free in their
expressions of what is the design of Napoleon
towards the United states. A prominent officer,
terms the French hatred of American pro.
gression, and declared it to be the set
tied policy of both England and France
to prevent the Uuited States from OBTAIN.
ing foothold, under any pretense
upon Mexico. His argument was that il the Fede.
raj Government should do so, 1t would control
the commerce OF the world, dictate terms to
France and England, and with the alliance
of Russia, en0anger the peace OF Europe;
the States would soon 6lspossess Spain
OF Cuba thus acquiring the monopoly of the
cotton, sugar, and coffee trade-the prime neces-
sites of the Woodland thus make all other
nations mere tributaries to them. He also OBJ
served that so we'll was this understood by the
two Lations most interested in preventing it,
that the cooperation was already agreed upon
and the peace of Europe once secured, the
Mexican question would be solved, and that
too, not at all TO the liking of the United States
This may be all bosh but the officers position
enables him to acquire the state secrets, and the
fact that it accords with the expressions of all
new arrivals Is at least significant.
ARRIVAL OF MEJIA AND STAFF AT MEXICO.
General Mejia and staff arrived here last night,
10 consult with the Department upon affairs
upon the frontier. Marshal Bazaine has gone
to look after affairs in that direction, and it is
not at all likely he will remain quiet specta.
tor Of Liberal success es. He has the power to
recapture Matamoras in few weeks. Whether
he Will exercise that power is pIoblematical.
TAMPICo REPORTED CAPTURED.
The Liberals claim that TamDco and Tuspan
are both In their hands General Lamadrd
after heIoicallY defending Tampico several
weeks AGAINST large odds suddenly pronounced
against the empire and raised the Liberal Tag
turning his guns uDon the few French soldiers
aud inhabitants THIS Lamadrid Is looked upon
with suspicion by both parties. He commanded
brigade IN the Liberal army, and fought the
French at Puebla, but was among the trst to
give in his adhesion to the empire for which he
was rewarded with an important command. He
has proved himself 10 be skilful soldier; but If
his recent betrayal of his command at Tampico
be true, 1t stamps him as double traitor. But
his course Is In entire keeping with Mexican
character-most OF the officers have changed
colors so often within the last ten years that 1t is
not difficult task for them to make the leap
from the Imperial 30 the Liberal lines. There