Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26
MENICO
The Mission of Gen. sherman and Mr
ampbelI-Escobedo Hung hN CanaIe..


CamPbell-Escobedo Hung by CanaIes.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 23.-The Mexican mis-
sion having acco mplished Its ends-IIeut.
Gen. Sherman and Minister Campbell having
each returne q by separate routes TO the States
there remains no longer any obligation OF
secrecy which need debar me from placing
before the public the objects contemplated and
the ends gained by the expedition. The eNpe-
dltion, though ii has not achieved ali tnat was
expected OF n. has not been by any means A
failure. II has opened mp communications
with the Republic Of Me Nico, and has defined
and determi. I'd upon JOINT plan OF action.
which IN The fullneSs OF time Will be adopted
by the United States and the Juarez liOyern-
menf moving IN concert
The incidents Of the Susuuehanna's visit 10
Vera Cruz have already been made Kno wn.
l be sole reason why the members of the expe-
dIuOn did not land there was tnat the solitary
landing place Of the port ~ uominalIy In pos
session Of the Macmillan authorities, and 70
nave attempted Decentralization there would
have seemed an informal recognition OF a gov
ernment that il not known Al Washington
Noihlng but courtesles passed between the
French authorities and the Susquehanna.
Bazaine's polite letter TO Gen Sherman, inyit-
ing HIM to Mexico city, was replied 20 by Gen.
Sherman IN terms equally courteous and
friendly.
On leaving Vera Cruz the Susquehauna a.
| once proceeded to Tampico, where accredited
emlssaries of Juarez awaited the ambas sadors
OF the United States After a brief consulta-
ton they went on To Matamoras. where another
snort council was held with the confidential
agents Of JuareZ. and the result is that a def
mite and JOINT plan of action has been deter
mined on between the United States and the
Repuolic OF Mexico. Immediately after the
withdrawal OF the French troops, which will
unquestonably take place before the 3Ist of
March next, Jaurez will transfer his seat OF
government TO point which am nota liber-
" 10 name at present THAT point" said
Lieut. Gen. Sherman TO me, "I as a military
man, consider well chosen. Their entire plans
nave been laid before me, aud consider them.
as whole, ludIcioug and prudent" Then in
the event OF any fragment OF Imperial power
remaining, United Safes troops, as your cor
respondent has strong grounds for believing.
Will be marched over the Rio Grande 10 the
support Of JuareZ, and Minister Campbell WILL
return TO the Mexican seat Of government 70
resume his oniclal relations with the Republic
OF Mexico.
This much being accomplished, L asked of
sherman, "Do you consloer your mission a
failure or success !" He replied, ITO come
extent q success. We are now in possession of
the plans of the Juarez Government and thew
know what we mean TO do. Just Is in mechanics
the opposing pieces Of ceRtripetal and septrifu-
gal attraction produce certain results, so in
Mexico the fear OF French absorption on the
one hand and the dread OF American annexa-
non on the other have brought about some de-
gree OF unanImlty among their leaders L wish
there was more of it, but we must hope for the
best All that the United States want TO see
is strong, united government in Mexico
Lieutenant General Sherman leaves to- NOR
row for 81. Louis 10 report TO General Grant
and to resume the charge Of his department
Minister Campbell will remain in New Or
leans 10 await the tide Of events, and the Sus-
quehanna will return TO New ork
There remain yet some important items OF
general Mexican news. MaXimilian left mis-
palace prison, or Orizaba, on the Iith inst, en-
route for Mexico city. 1 was personal wit
ness OF MS departure, so often prematurely
announced. His last words before getting into
his carriage were. IF am compelled 10 re-
main, will remain within the lines" On the
18th Max had arrived at Atlasco, six leagues
back is not to perpetuare his power but 10
thwart the French and spite Bazaine He is
ready to treat with Juarez or the United States
GALVESTON, Dec. 24-The U. s. guubcat
Taliapoosa, Capt McCann, has Just arrived
from Brazos. having left there yesterday She
brings intelligence that Canales had hung Is
cobeoo. The time was not mentioned. Orteea
had escaped TO the iaterior beyond pursuit
MATANoRos, Dec. ia courier from Mon
terey arrived last night with news that San
Luis Potosi was occupied by the Iiberals
Zacatecas was reported in possession of the
Liberals. under command OF Gen Auea, on
the 2eth ultimo. Col. Ascension Gomez, COM
manding al Tampico. who has been for some
time IN hos ulities with Gen. Paron, command
ing Victoria, lie said TO have pronounced in fa-
vor OF Oriega- Gen. 0rteea LEFT the city Of
brownsville for parts unknown, but he was
beiieVed 10 be In the In.erior Of Tamauiipas,
above Matamoros, where Csnales and Oorri--
mas mac pronounced in his faver.
NEw ORLEANS, Dec. 2i.-On the morning Of
the 18th, LOO French troops commenced en-
barking al Vera Cruz for France. Nearly aIl
the commerce Of the interior is paralyzed for
want OF protection. French merchants ara
selling ont and going home. Several French
transports have recently arri we'd at Vera Cruz
j. Estafetts, the French erean IN the city of
Mexico, suspended On the 10th.
HANGING OF RscoBEDo CONFIRMED.
GALvksToN, Dec. A.-The Tallapoosa
brought the Brownsville Courier MP 70 the 2lst
instant. The principal news, which was the
successful escape OF 0rteea TO the in terror. vss
received just a. the Tallapoosa was about 10
leave on Friday. Telegrams received an
nounce the hanging OF Escsbedo. The report
Wae believed BY the commander n Brazoe
The Taliapooea brought news Of Escobedo,s
murder by Canales. A general insurrection of
all parties occurred n Matamoroe on the can
sentative Of OrteFa, had Escobedo put 10 dean
on the morning Of the 2lst and then assn med
the command himself Preparations for a Sen
srai. heht were making, and ehsos ruses the
hoaT ~ Matamoroe.