The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-31

WASHINGTON, October 3O.- General Sherman
had another interview with the President
to-day, after the session of the Cabinet, at
which be accepted the military diplomatic mis-
sion to Mexico, which / stated yesterday had
been rendered to him. He will, therefore, leave
for Ohio tomorrow, and, after arranging some
private affairs, he will leave for Mexico proba-
bly, within ten days, accompanied by Colonel
Campbell, Minister 10 that republic The Ad-
minIstration Is gratihed at the prompt action of
General Sherman, and the hope Is confidently
entertained that the presence OF an officer OF
such rank and distinction will be sufficient in
dIcation oil the earnestness of this Government
i'll the measures il is taking to aid the restora-
ton of the republic, and that it will render the
actual presence OF United States troops on
Mexican soil unnecessary. General Sherman's
precise mission is both military and diplomatic.
He goes to sustain Minister Campbell in all
the diplomatic relations which may be re-csta-
blished, and empowered also with full discre-
ton as to the use of military power in any
emergency requiring 1t. The very important
nature of this work is thus apparent and the
President is anxious that II not only shall be in
safe and able hands, but that our representa-
tives shall reach the scene of action as soon as
possible. The name of General Grant was at
first suggested as the proper person for this
position OF military envoy, but as he cannot
well be spared from the pressing duties conse
quent upon the reorganization of the army,
General Sherman was selected, he having de-
clined the tender of the War Department,
which was made by the President. When the
CuduBc uOGs OCCuT III Lu6 ldIIer department, III
is altogether probable that General Grant will
assume its duties.
OFFICIAL MEXICAN NEWS.
The Mexican Legation received to-day official
dispatches, dated chihuahua the lst inst, con-
tanning the following inormation:-
President JuareZ issued decree on the 2Sth
ult., repeating the decree dated Monterey, Au-
gust II, 1864, in which certain inducements
were offered to foreigners who would emigrate
to Mexico to join the Mexican army, Now the
70;
of fixing the terms on which it will accept the
services of foreigners in every case, according
to circumstances.
The official paper of the Mexican Government
published General Martinez's report of the
several successes obtained by the Liberal forces
In the state OF Sonora during the month of
August last.
A communication from General Lozada is also
at the beginning joined the French and Maxi
milan, is thoroughly disgusted with them and
has made up his mind 10 desert their cause.
He advises his coun'rymen who have taken
sides with the invaders to abandon that cause.
This is very great blow to Macmillan, as
General LoZada was one of the main supporters
OF the Empire, and man of much influence in
his district.
GENERAL snERIDAN's LATE LETTER ON MEXICAN
AFFAIRs.
In this connection it Is proper to state that
the Administration does not entirely approve
the vigorous language of General Sheridan's
French relations. Thus far ali the intercourse
with France on this subject has been of tie
most amicable nature, and there is neither in
tention nor desire to interrupt it at the
present moment. Everything promises to be
accomplis he'd without any bad feeling whatever
unless it be on the part OF those bandits whom
| General Sheridan very properly styles "bucca.
reers" The reports of General Sheridan being
relieved are coined and set ahoat from New Or
leans, in the interest of enemies of the Govern
ment, and for the purpose OF iniuring the status
| of that officer.
! GENERAL oRTEGA AND THE MEXICAN CONSUL Al
NEW ORLEANS.
| There is no truth in the rumor that the Mexi
can consul at New Orleans had applied to Gene
raj Sheridan for permission for General Orteg;
to pass to Mexico.
The Mexican Consul sent to-day despatch t.
Minister Romero denyin that charge. A
General Ortega intends to issue prOnuncia
nle'atO against the Mexican Government, he can
not have the support of the Mexican officials
| ". Y Times.