Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-01
FROM CoRDOYA.


We had the pleasure Of call Yesterday
from friud who left Mexico on the Sd ult.,
coming by way of New Orleans. Ofthe fu-
ture prospects Of that country, and of the
condition of the emigrants from the Southern
States who have gone there, he gave most
Aattering report. He regards the Empire of
Macmillan as established beyond question,
unless defeated by unfriendly interference
on the part of this country. He represents
the more substantial class of Mexicans IA
yorable disposed towards his government
the opposition under Juarez as Insignificant
and daily weakening that even large
portion Of the Liberal forces would prefer
the rule Of Macmillan TO Intervention on
the part of the United States, believing
that such Intervention would only result in
subjecting their territory to further absorp-
ton ON our part, and the establishment of
our, not their, sway over il. He reports the
financial condition of the Empire very diff
ferently from that reported by the cores
pondents Of the New York press, and that
the military force, instead Of diminishing by
the Withdrawal of French troops, is daily
increasing. That the army in future is to
be a Mexican, instead OF a French army, a
part of the new Empire, composed princi
paily of recruits from the present French
army and Others brought to him from Aus
tria; that this army is finely disciplined
and an effective body of men, while the
guerrilla bands under Juarez are mere ma
rauders, disorganized and inefficient.
The emigranls from the Southern States
who have sought homes in Mexico-the
number Of which is reported as daily in
creasing though principally at Cordova,
are distributed in various other towns and
sections Of the country. They have enjoyed
excellent health and are generally industri-
Gus and hopeful. Whilst the majority are
turning their attention to agricultural pur-
suits, some have secured contracts in con-
structing railroads and telegraphs, others
are engaged in trade and in clerking Our
informant thinks there is no difficulty in
finding employment and represents the
country as inviting to all who are willing
10 work, but not TO idlers.
We are farther informed that in becom-
ing citizen allegiance is pledged to the
Mexican government, and only to Maxi
milan by implication and il is understood
and recognized that in the event of his
failure to make good his claims to the En-
pire, they are the rightful subjects Of what
ever government prevails, aud The grants
now being made to emigrants are recognized
as valid by both the Juarez and Macmillan
parties; and for this reason, in part, pay
ment for lands are deferred for the period of
five years. II is expressly provided fur
thermore that emigrants from this country
are not TO be received into the army, and,
as consequence they are not interfered
with by the opposing factions.
Our informant has purchased him farm
and planted a crop, commencing on small
scale, within twenty miles of Jalappa. He
has had no difficulty in getting laborers at So
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character. Out of seven days these Mexican
hirelings viii perform about three days good
work. He has planted some sugar cane, but
expects 10 give his attention principally TO
the raising of stock. The country around
Cordcvs is better adapted TO coffee, but labor
is higher. Gov. Harris is paying $50 per
month.
Living in Mexico is very cheap. A few
articles, however, commanded a high price.
Flour, for instance, is worth S45 per bar
rel, meal only Is cts. per bushel. Beef is
cheap, except in the city of Mexico, where
il sells as high as ten cents.
Chocolate is considered the most profitable
crop. Next to that, coffee.
Our friend called ON Gen. Candy as he
came through New Orleans, and learned his
disposition as to parties wishing to sail from
that port for Mexico. Gen. c. has no in
structions to interfere with immigrants
going to that country in good faith. His
recent interference was prompted by the inn
proper conduct of impudent parties, repre-
senting themselves as hostile to this Govern
Inent and seeking 10 join the army of Max
imilian. Parties going TO Mexico to settle
should get certificate of the amount paid
out as passage money, in order that it may
be refunded by the colonization agent ON
their arrival there. The foregoing is a
brief synopsis of the information given us
by our friend We publish it for the benefit
Of those who feel an interest in the subject
The gentlemen alluded to returned TO the
United States for the families of himself and
friend. He expects to pass through this
city in ten or twelve days on his return, and
will take charge of any letters that persons
may wish to send by him. They should be
directed 10 the care of this office.