The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-11
Arrival OF General Sherman and Minist err
Campbell at Kera Cruz.

VERA CRUz, December 4, via Mobile, Ala,
December 10.-The Sherman Campbell exp 9dl-
ton has fZzled out for the present. The SuS-
qstehdnnd arrived here on Thursday, anchoring
at point three miles from the city. Neither
Sherman, Campbell, nor any member of the ex.
petition landed or held any communication
with the shore, except through the medium of
the United States Consul, Mr.. Lane. The
French authorities were courteous in the ex-
treme, Offering General Sherman and suite an
escort to convey them safely to Mexico city,
where Marshal Bazaine aud General Castlenau
now are. This and all similar offers were de-
clined, and in the darkness OF Monday night the
Sasquehdnnd stole away, few know whither.
The whole expedition was based upon the theory
that, before the SuSQuehannd reached Mexico,
MACMILLAN and the French would have gone,
and that direct communication could be opened
with the Juarez Government. This Imposition
proving groundless, the SuSqlLeIdnnd has sailed
for some other port where Juarez can be found.
She will probably next be heard OF either at
Tampico or Matamoras, unless she proceed 20
4. Havana or New Orleans for instructions. Sne
would have gone to Tampico before making Vera
Cruz, but that heavy norther prevented.
CoutemporaGeously with the arrival OF Gene
raj sherman and Minister Campbell at Vera
Cruz, the following proclamation was issued:-
Ell PRRFEoTo SUPERIOR PoLITIoo DEL BUREAU
VERA CRUZ, December l. Viva Ell EH,perio, viUG
Ell EmperGdor' Vera Cruz amos! One OF the great
EST events for the good Mexicans has happened to
give renewed lite to the nation. HIS Majesty the
Emperor, who has made so many sacrifices Tor the
We u being and happiness of our dear country, has
given the final proof OF his consideration tor our
welfare while agltated by those natural sentiments
which struggled in his breast In consequence of the
afct1On OF his august and noble spouse, lovely
sovereign, 1t was for a moment believed that he
would temporarily quit the country to dedicate his
whole time to the rendering of those attentions which
the delicate state OF health of his worthy consort
rendered necessary. The Emperor has sacrificed all
for us, has put aside his duties O man for those
which concern his house as a ruler, and in the mo-
mentous crisis now OverhaDgng the country, de.
cares solemnIY his intention of continuing in the
'front.' even to the extent of shedding the last drop
OF his blood in the defense OF the nation. Citizens
Of Vera Cruz we congratulate you. Let give
thanks to Providence for having saved the integrity
OF our country, and from the inmost of
hearts let us hail the day of resurrection of
0onahty, which was on the eve OF being destroyed.
What the exact bearing of this strange mani
festo may be, 1t is hard to determine. 1t bears
no signature sufficient to guarantee its authen-
ticity, yet 1T has been in circulation four days
without any attempt at contradiction, and in
the best-informed quarters IL is confidently
asserted that Macmillan will leave 0rizaba on
Friday next to resume the reins of government
in the city Of Mexico. 1t IL certain that he has
thrown himself into the hands of Miramon Mar
ques, and the reactionary, or Church party.
They have promised him ten millions of dollars.
Whether they use him, or he them, is yet TO be
made manifest The former is much the more
probable.
Meanwhile the Emperors baggage is still
being shipped for Austria. The French are
rapidly concentI ating their troops preparatory
TO leaving. Every one here expects war with
the United States and trade is at complete
stand still.