New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
THE MEXICAN DISPATCHES
MR.. Stewards INSTRUCTIONS TO MINISTER CAMPBELL
THE FRENCH EVACUATION.

THE MEXICAN DISPATCHES
Mr. Stewards INSTRUCTIONS TO MINISTER CAMPBELL
THE FRENCH EVACUATION.
The following important diplomatic correspondence
was published in but small portion of edition yesterday
morning:
DEPARTlsENr OF STATE WASHINGTON, Oct. 90 1866
SIR You that friendly and explicit arrangement
exists between tins Coy eminent ana ne EP, Oh rIagg
forces from Mexico in three parts the r OF which WIN eaye
Mexico November the second in March next and the
thd in November 1861 and that upon the evacuation
being thus completed the French Government VIII mme'
Moxco which held BY the United States Doubts have been
entertained in some quarters upon the question whether We
such doubts have been entertained by the President who has
had repeated and recent assurances that the complete
evacuation Of Mexico by the French will be Consumnaed nj
the periods mentioned OF earlier if compatible with chmaica
There arr grounds for sapposin that incidental questions
have already engaged the attention Of the French Government
Whether should not advise the departure Prince Maxi.
milan for Austria be made before the withdrawal OF tue French
Wheher wOuld not be consistent with the eli1s,ss military
dictionary force instead Of retiring in three parts and at diff
No formal communication however upon this subject has been
made BY the Emperor OF the French to the Government OF the
10 this Department b. direction Of the President has replied
that the United States await the execution OF the agreement Tor
evacuation by the French GoycrnmenI az least aeeohs 70
letter while they would be gatifed that agreement could
pc efsged T s ss snO Pdent
poets that within the next month lNolemberl PoI
the whole expedonaTy force may be Withdrawn AT OF aOou
great political interest in the Republic of Mexico 1t Is i'm
poriant that You should DC eliher %hh the ~ @
ercsc OF your functions Minister Plenipoenay Of The
United States TO the Republic of Mexico What may be the
proceedings of the Prince Macmillan in the event
Of partial complete evacuation Of Mexico, Of
course, cannot now be certainly foresech what may
be the proceedings Of Mr. JuRcz the President Of the Republic
of Mexico IN the same court cannot now be definitely en
pated We are aware OF the existence OF several political
parties ia Mexico other than those at the head Of which were
President Juarez and Prince Macmillan who entertain
hctpg views concerning tue most txedlet anu proper uode
Of restoring peace order aad civil Government III that Ee
Of these parties in the event Of the French eyacu.
ating Finally it is impossible TO give you specific d
high which the Government Of the United States has
cOa6ded You. Much must be left to your discretion
ltioa movements they shall disclose themselves innh
we think NAV be safely Ia down in regard r. lcy which
tho Government Of the United states 81 The United
nr' o S 1ee sod 5t 20 the Republican Government of
MeTco Of TbcS ar Juarcz is President. Your com
,Sniost,oDs as such representative viii be made 20
him wheIesOeyer be nay De- ana IN no gnen' Who wh
% Emperor any other person. chief OF combination
exercising the the Executive authority IN Mexico uiin9n
Saco,d~ sssTnino that tbe french military ard naval
commanders shall be engaged good faith in executing the
before mentioned for the evacuation Mexico the
spirit Of the engagement part in relation 20 that event
will forbid tie United States and their representatives,
from obstructing embarrassing the departure Of tue
French Thirdly What the Government OF se United states
Mexico or any part Of it, or the aggandement Of the United
states by the purchasing OF land dominion but the other
hand thew desire to see The people Mexico relieved nom all
foreign military intervention TO the end that they may resume
the ecuduct Of their own affairs under the e1iSunS
Republican Government, such other iOrm OF
Government being left in the enjoyment OF perfect liberty
they shan determine TO adopt IN the exercise ol he own c
will by their act without dctation nom any iGels9
country and Of without dcation IRON the United
States results as consequence rom tse r'hyss sl.
you will enter into stipulation with the French COlnAnGcr
with Prince Macmillan, OF with any other party, which
shall have tendency TO eounteTaet or oppose he eunlna
On Of President Juarez 20 hinder or delay the restoration
of the authority Of the Republic On the oae. band II may
possibly happen that the President Of nc EooAe Of Meeo
may desre the good offices Of the United States OF even some
qualification country long distracted by foreign com
bned with civil war and thus gain time for the rcsiabhsa
republican and domestic system OF government II = posi-
be moreover that some disposition might be ade o. te au
within the Jurisdiction Of Mexico violating the laws OF neu
traty which woud be useful In avorins TIE restoration Of law
and order and republican government in that country You
authorized 10 confer this subject with the hepuDch
oyernent of Mexico and It's agents and also coner in
formally you fnd it necessary with any other parties or
agents should such exceptional conference become absolutely
NECESSARY but not otherwise. YOu will BY these means
obtain information which will be important 70 this Govern.
mes and such information You will convey to this department
part which can be adopted conformity With the principles
have before laid down You viii be CONTEXT Win lha ne
ferng any important Proposluons on te Shee 81 teoiga
i1stioR and restoration Of the RepaOiean Goternmsn
IN MeL,co a. may arise to TINS ~ @ c i non
already discretionary authority 9s to the 9Sdon o.
military experience viii enable linn 70 advise you concerning
such questions as may arse durng tle uahslt3on
z.
BY foreign enemy TO condition OF practical SELF
government At the time it will be IN bis power
being the Of action 70 Issue any orders which may DC
expedcn necessary for maintaining the obligations resting
upon the United States in regard 10 proceedings upon the
borders OF Mexico For these reasons be has been requested
and instructed BY the President to proceed with you TO your
b. this Department in regard 70 the matters which have
been herein discussed After comforting with him you arc az
liberty proceed the City OF chihuahua such other place
IN Mexico may be the residence Of President Junez or IN
discretion you win proceed to other place in Mexico
the Republic Of Mexico you viii stop a any place IN the
and there time enter any portion Of McHco which
shall hereafter be In the occupation Of tho Republican Govern
@sOt Of Mexico am, sii, your obedient servant su
10 Louis D. Campbell &C.. &c.
The PresIdenf to he Secretary Of War
EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON. ID C., Oct IS 1856
SE Recent advices indicate early evacuation Of Mexico
BY the French cxpedonary army and that the time has arrived
Whea Minister Mexico should place himself IN eOmmnIi
cation Will Republic in rtherance Of the objects Of his
mission aud evidence the desire st by the United
states fo the proper adjustment Of the question involved
deem OF great importance that Gen Grant should ny
have Therefore 10 ask that you viii request Gen Grant 70
proceed 10 some point Mexican frontier most suitable
cs Grant deems II best 70 accompany him to bis destination
m nexic0 and 10 give him the aid Of bis advice IN earng out
VIC Of the Secretary ofSa,e copy OF which here
Sh seat Tor the Generals Information Gen Grant VIII make
ro 70 ne Secretary Of War Of such matters az IN s d
STgf 70 Be communicated to the Department Very
To Edwin NJ Stanton Secretary OF War
Iae PrestdeHt 20 The Secretary of Var
s sNe ~ MANSION, WASHINGTON, u. G.. Oct 80 leo
os,. ses = Grent having found IL inconyenlent 10
s 'as duties specified my letter yon Of the Goth inst
IN ~ % e him nom the and assign them IN
the United Ststes By way Of eupg Gen sherman In the
~ DIS eutes you win furnish him with copy Of
my letter OF the 26h inst or win COW 80 ~
Of ne seiessy q State % Lewis canpben esq therein
ton OF his duties Withou delay ~ P'OS"eo !" 'ne eA''u
Very respectfully yours. AxpRpw JOHNSON