The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-04-24
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MEXICO.

The diplomatic correspondence between Secretary
Seward aud the Marquis do Monthoon In relation to the
prcsenc, ofFrpch troops in Mexico and communications
In relation the from the Secretary to Mr.
Bgclow Minister at Paris, and to Mr.. Motley, our
Minister at Vienna presented for the consideration
OF the House OF Representatives yesterday by the Prcs
dent with his message, ia answer to resolution asking
for information relative to the proposed evacua-
ton OF Mexico by the French. In answer to
the Marquis do Montholon, Mr.. Seward, accepting
tho explanation Of the motives aud objects of France
in exercising tho right Of war and the right withdraw
what remains OF her army there when she Is nbe to do
with safety TO her citizens and respect to herself main
tains that the attempted subversion OF ropubcansm
there is regarded by the United States having been
undertaken against the will and opinions Of the Mexican
people. 1t therefore recognizes and must continue
10 recognize In Mexico only tho ancient republic
and involve itself In relation with the in
stitution Of Prince Macmillan. Fran cannot expect
the United States to go further than to her Of our
desire 90 facilitate tho withdrawal Of French
troops from Mexico and in tina, purpose do
whatsoever shall be compatible with just
regards for the sovereign rights Of that republic.
Mr. Seward was officially informed by the Marquis do
Montholon the 9Th Of April, that the Emperor had
decided TO withdraw the French troops In three dctach
ments the first 10 leave in November lso6, the second
in March, aud the third IN November. 1861
In his communications TO Mr. Motley, our minister at
Vienna, Mr. Seward, having learned that ten thousand
Austrans 10 be fitted out by the diplomatic repre-
sentative Of Macmillan for service In Mexico directs
the former to ask frank explanations OF the matter from
Austria emphatcally protest agains, 1t II true, and to
state that the United States IN the event Of war OF
this kind cannot engage TO remain silent or neutral
Passengers from Panama who arrived In san Francisco
state that French frgate Acapulco brought eonarma
Il N OF the report that the French we're defeated a,
Maza,lan and further news to the eec, that they were
again routed near Topic The mperalist consul how.
c.,r mai received oacal dispatches from Mazatan de-
O. g to-H.cpors
AdD. %. Ga, 18Th in tlnt state that General Mej'a,
iu rs fliuI 30 atauoris ambuscaded by Cortinas,
Wa. Gle in penetrating u with loss Of six Kill a.
he brought into Maiamoras two hundred wagons and
100000 IN coin.
CONGRESS.
IN the Senate yesterday resolution was adopted IN
srul ting the Committee Commerce to inquire into
the expedency q providing against the importation
transportation and manufacture OF nitro elycerne The
bill for the better organizat OF the pay department
Of tho navy passed with amendment that all
future apponiments In that department shall be from
tho.e who have served two years therein. Tn
hill making appropriations for tho Pos
otsco Department was called MP, aud an amend
man, was offered providing tina, no persoi
amounted in any department Of the government durin
che reces. Of the Senate, and wlQss ePpoiR@eaiA2S
confirmed or revoked ~ the Senate, shall receive an
salary or compensation for his services, unless he
appointed TO OH vacancy occurring during the recess
~ seaeIsL " since iv last adjournment 1he SenA