The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-19

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WASHINGTON, February lS.-Prvate letters
received from Europeby Government eX-otlicials
in this city state that a treaty was concluded
between France and Austria last month, stipu-
latlng that the French troops shall be immedi-
ately withdrawn IRON Mexico; that Austria shall
furnish one hundred thousand troops, if neces-
sary, to take their place, fifteen thousand OF
which are to be dismounted cavalry, dragons,
or hussars, and tha! France shall furnish trans.
portat on and commissary stores for them until
landed on Mexican soil.
These troops are to be raised by volunteering,
if possible, in Belgium and Hungary, and to be
commanded by regular officers in the Austrian
service.
1t is further stated that the Austrian Emperor
will induce Hungarian volunteering by promis-
ing to restore a portion OF their old laws ana
nearly all their condscated estates. The next
steamer is expected to bring condrmatory des-
datches from our French and Austrian Ministers.
THE PRESENT POLITICAL STATUS OF THE LIBERALS.
o. Ell PAso, TEXAS, OPPOSITE Ell PAso, MEXICO,
January 24-President Jua1ez and suite arrived
in Ell Paso first about the 18th day of August
last, where they remained until The 18th day of
November The French entered Chihuahua
soon after JuareZ departed about SIX hundred
strong commanded by Captain Bllat. The peo-
pie OF Ell Paso did not receive their distinguished
President in q manner becoming his rank and
services. but rather gave hun the cold shoulder.
In fact, at that time there was considerable
French feeling here, assisted and encouraged by
the resident CuraIe, VINO, OF course was CnOr-
oughly convinced of the justice OF the French
invasion, and the stability OF the Government by
them established. A portion of the citizens,
including the family of the curate, left El Paso,
fearing the wrath of uareZ, and the latter
spoken OF In terms not at all complimentary.
Shortly after the arrival of the President and
suite quiet was again restored, confidence re-
turned, and with 1t the fug tlves who had so
preclpitately fled on the approach of liberal
principles. The good order.which followed the
advent OF the President, and the entire absence
of anything like revenge on his part, soon pro-
duced O remarkable change-the verv persons
who had been his revilers and traducers became
his warmest admirers.
change came DER the spirit Of their Dreams
and they soon discovered that the abused and
outraged Juarez was a man OF eminent ability,
of answering integrity, and a true patriot; one
who came not TO destroy but TO build up; one
who came appealing to the noblest feelings Of
bitter end. From this period commenced the
greatest revolution in sentiment that has ever
been Witnessed in this part OF the republic.
JUAREz RETURN TO CHIHUAHUA.
Upon the evacuation of chihuahua by the
French, Juarez, ever mindful or his cause, deter.
mined ut once to return, which he did. He left
Ell Paso with scarcely an enemy, but with many
fond regrets.
THE EVACUATION OF CHIHUAHUA BY THE FRENCH
at this time, although wondered at in the East
was not at all surprising to us here. In the first
place the French troops had been greatly de.
the entire loss OF the army OF occupation was at
one time feared.
The spirit OF liberty and love of free institu.
tons pervades the breasts of the French also,
and, being for the first time so near to American
soil, they were determined to take advantage Of
the opportunity; they fed ia all directions, to
Sonora, Sinaloa, and a small portion came this
way. They are now scattered all over the coun.
try. About thirty reached this place, and most
OF them have enlisted in the 9Th Infantry, United
States Army, stationed at Fort Bliss. They are
In tiraA nff fha aud twa nnfn
of delights at beholdiug the flag Of free America
Flom what can be gathered from the French
deserteTs here 1t is evident that the army gene
rally has no heart in the war; but on the con.
maintenance of free principles; but the iron
heel of despotism which knows no law but
might, has thus far controlled their sentiments
and obtains by force that which it cannot accom-
plish by an appeal TO an unrestrained judgment
SECOND RETIREMENT OF JUARRz FROM CHIHUAHUA
Soon after the President returned to Chihua-
hua he learned that the French were advancing
again from the South, with new troops recently
arrived, TO permanently occupy the place. As
he had no force with which to MAINTAIN his posi-
tion he again started for I'll Paso and arrived
about December a. where he still remains. The
French, before entering chihuahua the second
time, were encountered at Paral by detaCh
meDt of Mexicans when slight skirmlst
occurred, which served to delay them tempora
rily, and the MeAicans then retired
The French are reported to have in Chihua
are fortifying the place for permanent occupa
ton. No other French troops are in the vicinity
the nearest being at Durango, over four hundreC
miles distant.
DIFFERENT RECEPTION AT FL PAso.
The last arrival of the President and his re
ception by the citizens of I'll Paso was so differ
ent from the first that it is worthy of note. Oh
the present occasion he was met outsid
of the town by cavalcade of citi
zens, and not few carriages, file
with the elite of the place; shouts and viva
rent the air and great enthusiasm prevailed
6iIc then Juarez has been gradually and surel
gaining in the affections of the people, bu
whether permanently or not it is impossible I
eey Such manifestations certainly are not diC
tated from policy; for the Government is pooi
it has no rewards To give, but must ask assistanc
from its friends
The lower order of the Mexicans are very ign'
rant and timeserving, and have not sUthcier
intelligence to understand or appreciate th
principles involved In the controversy; certainl
very little constanoy can be expected Of then
But the more intelligent classes Of the comm
nitN have disDlaYed recentlY great attRchmeI