The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-01

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Military situation OF the
French.
THE LINES OF OCCUPATION.
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INTERESTING FROM CHIHUAHUA.
INSIDE VIEW OF 0RTECA'S MOVEMENTS.
&C., &C.. SC.
our CHIHUAHUA CORRESPONDENCE.

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Retiring from Northern Mexico after desolatng 1t all
that was possible the mperists have, from all appear
ances occupied line which they determined to de-
fond If possible This line appears to be that Of Vera
Cruz, San Luis Poto Zacatecas Fresnllo sombrerete
and Durango From Durango to MEXICO is two hundred
and thirtyfour leagues by the roads, 1t Is from this
point that this northwestern outpost Of tho French
receives Ito supplies and supports In men and money
straight line produced northwest from Vera Cruz
touches nearly all the points above mentioned. About
hundred and City leagues by the Soad and west
southwest Of Durango lies Mazaan the Pacific II 10
stil occupied by the impcriaiss and judge will not
be evacuated but short time before 1T determined to
evacuate Durango for the that the liberal force
in front Of Mazatlan would be Immediately marched
the aid Of Auza and Aranda closing their armies
around the former city, 1t upon the above line that
the imperiasts hope to make the stand for the empire,
and upon this limo that may expect to see some
battles fought before the liberals enter the capital Of the
country.
DURANGO
Is naturally strong point and strongly fortified II is
occupied by thirteen hundred French and imperial
troops who appear determined to try defence of the
place. If the information which possess Is reliable,
have no doubt it is For the sege, the liberals
gather from thirty-ve hundred 10 four thousand
General Amanda was with the Chihuahua force which
on the Nazas river thirty leagues north Of there
He had gathered around him many Of tho smaller gue
rila bands which been harrassng tho imperialss
and rapidly augmenting his army He had also
sent large cavalry force to Santa Catar'n" fourteen
leagues northeast Of Durango corps Oh ooserVsuon
From this II appears that the mperas not only occupy
thecaplta city but some Of tho smaAer places In tine
Movsrnor hnzas yops OF Zscaecas are still threat
ling tho Lne occupation from Durango TO Zacatecas
sunny Ymmedia,ey unite with Aranda when every.
thing Is prepared for the ogc For this purpose how
ever Amanda has written 10 Chihuahua for some heavy
field pieces and siege guns, which here in the
artillery park, and which, from their appearance, VIII
do good service with the copper shot and shell which
are daily being manufactured here These guns will be
sent OF Immediately
The tmperiaists are reduced TO great straits The
latest states that the whole garrison sailed out and
drew themselves up in line Of BATTLE The liberal forces
fight when suddenly tho mperasis retreated TO their
works and 1t was discovered that tho movement was
made 70 cover corps Of wood cutters who gather
ing supply OF that article 10 the OF the line Tho
imperialiss arranged mno Of six barrels OF powder
under an old house which the liberals had occupied but
the liberals cut the train and secured the powder.
srrArIoS nATAMoRos.
The forces of Ecobcdo been divided to crush the
revolution OF Maamoros General TapLa after escaping
10 Brownsville went up the Rio Grande and crossing
river proceeded 10 Monterey where he had interview
with EAtobedo This General having received informa-
ton from Tamplco and other parts OF Tamaupas that
Canaes had friends in that State except such he
could gather around him to share tho plumber Of Mata
ceve General Tapa their egtmately appointed ruler
gave the force deemed necessary for the overthrow Of
for the conquest Of Matamoros This is entirely in
cordance with instructions TO General Escobedo,
condition which Canaes viii find himself and the few
troops, two hundred and fifty to three hundred-part
Americans-whch he has there but little chance OF
his holding tho city for any length Of time.
SITUATION IN SAN LUIS
The forces OF Trevno arc still in front Of Marahuaa
In northern San Luis Potos which the imperaliss sti
hold outpost to their northern line Of occupation
To Trevinos command arc assembling all the smaller
guerrilla parties OF that section and understand that
the liberal force which took Tampico also marching
reinforce IT,
LARGE ARMIES NECESSARY TO THE LmERAIs
1t may here be observed that the has reached that
point In the liberal progress where necessary
and where guerrilla lighting must to great extent
This proven by tho fact that Amanda and Auza front
OF Durango have TO concentrate every guerrilla element
and send 10 chihuahua for siege guns while to assa
have to gather all the minor forces into considerable
army OF the three arms Of them being the In
dispensaoe artillery which for two years past has been
Against this imperial line OF defence shall now SEQ
concentration Of the liberal orccs and here TOO will arise
Of Mexican military skill and genius. am certain II
win be shown where is least expected, and be expected
under French tuition, and the Mexlcans have gained
prestige in the last year while their opponents have lost
nearly all they ever possessed
CRACK IMPERIAL REGIMENT.
The "Reoncnso de Ia Bn.era-fr' is coming to grief
This choice organization out Of which much
DEsposDNo WARRIORS
Despite all the imperial efforts to make bold front
their armor has become weak that with them
Is forlorn hope rather than sturdy blow for
pre- as witness the following extracts from private let
tor from Moxico:-
The court reception Of the las, news OF the lib
cal riumphs the frontier and since commenced to
has entered into melancholy silence without doubt
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rule 10 the last moment under what he
his master 70 gain much money with his Triumph Com
mercs Vhe name OF Baxanes commercial housel In San
ranosco street 70 continue a. oonrsband 10 rob the pub
" 70 submit himself 10 the young lady marshal
thst sne mar become In France OF his old
age but he cannot upon rollers transport TO PARIS
Buena Vista - . S""Noe'
The clergy divided into two sr.., and warning fac
empire II. A ssss
Vatican against the demsgogues whose are FOR
them terrible msn.se and the lower clergy who hope
grasp at any plank which will make them master, Of the
position and the clergy Who hope 10 tho change Of things 10
snleree from the humllatins condition which thew
held reduced by the insoent despos 81 those
AZ the drst shock Of The liberal empire viii An 10
psces the prestige Of the frontier great and the people
81 the Interior only await NE movement 81 Ne troops TO
10 mass and sweep from the country BY concerted action
their oowardly invaders.
4 muR MEXICAN NvRcHAvr
Here IL another letter from very prominent Mexican
In the city Of Msxico am not permitted TO give hls
name; but ID strict Tansaiion from he original
II the previous one:-
MsScc Sep. Ia lesa