The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-04
Dun CITY or MEXICO CORRESPONDENCE.
CRY OF MEXICO, Sept 10, 1866.

Dun CITY Of MEXICO CORRESPONDENCE.
CRY OF MEXICO, Sept 49, 1866
THE l6rH OF SEPTEMBER.
The anniversary Of Mexican Independence, 10th Of Sep
iember, celebrated in the capital with more than
usual magnidcence In the morning the Emperor, to-
gethor With the royal household, civil and military dig
naries foreign ministers and others, celebrated high
mass at the cathedral Tho immense building was
crowded TO its utmost capacity, and the ceremonies
were Of the most imposing character After the ser
vices at the cathedral grand had
upon the Plaza all the troops native and
foreign. In the afternoon the theatres were thrown
open gratis 10 the people, and about thousand were
treated TO bull 6ght the FIRST which has taken place
shis city Tor six months In the evening the Gran
Plaza crowded, principally by the lower
orders TO witness the display Of fireworks During
tho whole celebration not single disturbance
TOOK place and the strictest order was every
wsere Observed II had been contemplated by the
liberals that the people Of the whole Valley should con-
cenrae here that day, and in body present them.
selves TO the Emperor and ask him get rid Of the
French as possble but the affair fell through
and the attempt made. This probably owing
The action OF the government which received an init
nation Of the proposed demonstration and fearing
e7acsnc caused the arrest the Friday previous, Of
large number Of the leading liberals This left the crowd
with none TO guide them, and consequently the pro-
HTanime was not carried outs
In the morning the Emperor received at the Palace
large depuaton OF citizens the foreign and
eonsuls, military officers, Council of State the Cabinet
and city officials Senior Lacunsa President Of the Coun-
Gil or State behalf Of the deputation made feeling
and highly patriotic address TO the Emperor which his
Majesty replied as follows
SPEECH EMPEROR.
MExIcASs--Now, for the third time chief OF the
fon celebrate with you with pleasure and enthusiasm
great and glorious family festival In these days Of
oic rememDrances il Is aiwaysa necessity part to
address frank and faithful words TO my patriotic fellow
citizens and to participate with them in the general
feelings Faty-six years have passed since was heard
the first Of nations new BIRTH II Is half cen
fury during which Mexico has been struggling for her
Independence and pacific consolidation The time seems
long undoubtedly, for patriotism is justly inpatient
butin the history of people just coming into lite it is
simply The period OF o severe apprenticeship which
great and powerful. Without blood and without afc
ton there great human trumphs no political ell
opments, durable progress The lesson which this
FIRST period Of free history addresses 70 is that
OF ultimate sacrifices OF cordial generous and frank
nnon and than all, immutabie faith in our
success Let all loyal patriots support with energy each
in his sphere The great Of Regeneration Then my
abors will not be sterile, and will be able TO follow,
tercd Let them have confidence and good wiI in order
that We may one day reap the fruits desired OF
and prosperity am still rm in the position which the
votes OF the nation have made me occupy, notwhstand
ing all the difficulties and without failing in my dutcs
for it is not in adverse moments that true Hapsburg
defend its sacred rights against the enemies
of order property and true Independence. The Almighty
.he voice Of the people is The voice OF Godn This was
shown in miraculous manner 1t the time OF our nrst
national rising; i win be shown in the present regen
cforts Let US follow their immortal examples without
yascation without dstrust and 70 us will thon belong
work Of Independence which they began with their
:. 6 s:ssI ;sE ,|s Sr and s memory
20 THE SSsscn EVACUATION
AFrcnch paper Of this capital claims 70 know exactly
tho result OF the negotiation with tho mperalgov
rren and that her Majesty could not but fail a. her
propositions contrary to which France
had contracted with the United States
The movement Of troops will be carried out TO the
very letter OF the agreement with the United States
On the 2sth the Eighty rs Fifty nrst the Zouaves and
Chasseurs dArQue will embark at Vera Cruz for France
Marshal Bazans's intended departure pext month"; il
Is reported, may possibly be postponed few weeks
account Of the new phase which affairs likely
assume. Considerable aaxiety Is felt BY French re-
sdents many Of whom win return France al an early
day. Their here If the liberals get into power
viii certainly be unpleasant IL not unsafe Judging from
threats freely induised in by the least cautious talking
Mexcans.
An AMERICAN faorEcToRATE SEEpEp AND DESIRED
The adyisabiliy OF American protscoratc has been
fully canvassed in this city, and prominent men from
every state IN the Empire have become is advocates
Looking to the possibility OF the sudden abdication OF
mo Emperor at any time II liz proposed In the
event Of Maxmlian's resignation that the government
Of tables until Congress be elected and Presi.
dent inaugurnted This Triumvirate, as ap.
pointed 70 send commissioners 70 the United States
place Mexico under american protection, and nego
loan Of $l2 900 600 and the assistance Of
sand mon. This money aud army, 1t is claimed, would
pacy the country within one year establish arepu6nc
upo foundation, tho loan could also be repaid
and tho retained within that time. Conservative
say the country is heartily tired OF wars and be
easily pacihed, especially there military aiven.
Of ability IN Mexicothcre not being one Of tho
whole Number capable OF planning a campaign hand
ling single brigade when ptcd against general Of
any foreign service
rnx ANTICIPATED ABDic2TIox
We all sorts Of here but nothing reliable
The Empcrors abdication y considered certain t VIII
not take place for some months yet BalsGc, think
will leave next month.
American Intervention Is prayed for by ai cias IS as
the only OF paciying the country and rcndcring
life and property Yankees viii prove OF some
max TO HEAD ms rRojr~
Tho E,fafeffc asserts that his Ajcsiy Is resolved 90
Tho rebels.
General Almontc had resgncdthe position of Minister
70 Paris but his resignation bal nor YET been accepted
rAMf1Co NSTAKEN.
oneral Meiia left on the .9t TO take command Of the
Third aiysion San Luis Asivc measures were 10 be
taken asainst Tampico
Eamors were currcat that OF the Juarst garri
son at Chihuahua mad pronounced in favor or Orega,
aftor killing ue Governor ltmzes and causing Juarcz
Anowyrogr~rme conservative in ts political sense ID
propxiBcd saliy by tho Imperial government
Tho ma, however announces that Macmillan would
soopfeavc on his projected journey 20 San Luis
ralacps remained Governor " the State OF chihuahua
He liz friend 81 0rrga, and l. The author Of protest
ira.ldonA
40 last Fscoasdo was at Monterey, and had
IMPOSED several naLs on the population, and emigration
had heon greater ~ saIilo than at Monterrey.
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