The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07

detachment from Mexico In November, with pur-
pose 10 avowed, Of Withdrawing the whole Of the
forces time nsxs spring. give you also copy
Of my reply thereto announcing that this resolution or
ssS. i the .%s p.ps win inform yoa sS.; the P
does mot think necessary advisable 70 modify
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from France. WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Mr. CANPBuA
MIR. Seward to MIR. Bigelow.
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WAsHseroN. Nov. %, 1866.
~ snS ON "ur nr"caesins u'i
your interview with NJ Mouster and also your proceed
ings in your interview with the Emperor, are entirely
approved Say to NJ Moustier that this government 10
surprised and affected with deep concern by the an
nouncement made for the first time that the prom
Mexico In November current has been postponed by the
Emperor. The embarrassment thus produced is i'm
| proceeding Of the Emperor has been taken with
out conference with and even without notice TO
| the United statea This government has not 10 any
way afforded achievements to the Mexcans, as
the Emperor seems to assume, and 1t has
known nothing at all Of his countermandng instruction
TO Marshal Bazaine, Of which the Emperor speaks We
consult only official communication to ascertain tho pur
pose and resolutions Of France, a. make own
purposes and resolutions known only In the
ner when she concerned am not prepared to say,
and is unnecessary 70 Discuss whether the Pres
proposed deay il he had been sessonaby consnlted~f
the proposition had been then pu a. the proceeding IL
now upon the ground Of military considerations alone,
and II it had been marked with the customary manifesto
Of regard the Interests and feelings or the United
| States But the Empsfor's decision 70 modify
with United States to leave the whole French
army Mexico for the present. instead OF Withdrawing
now found 10 every way nconvenent and exceponable
We cannot acquiesce, first because the term 'next
spring." appointed for tho entire evacuation is indie
finite and vague; second because we have no authority
for stating Congress and 70 the American people, that
| have now better guarantee for the withdrawal
OF the whole cxpedtionany force In the spring than We
have heretofore had for withdrawal Of part in No
vember third, in full reliance upon at least literal per-
Torrance OF the Emperors existing have
taken measures while facilitating anticipated French
evacuation TO cooperate with the republican govern
ment of Mexico for promoting tho pacific OF that
country and for the early and complete restoration Of
the proper constitutional authority OF that government
As part Of those measures, Mr.. Campbail our newly
appointed Minister, attended by Lieutenant General
Sherman has been sent TO Mexico In order 20 confer
with President Juarez on subjects which arc deeply
interesting the United States and OF vital importance
! to Mexico Our policy and thus adopted in
full reliance upon the anticipted beginning OF the
TO the French legation here and doubtless YOU have al
/ ready executed your instructions by making them
known to the Emperors government in Paris. rhe EN-
will perceive that cannot recall Mr. Camp
bell: modify the instructions under which
he expected to treat, and under which he may
now be treating with the republican government Of Mex
ico That government will Of course most earnestly de-
sire and confidently expect an early and entire dscOn
tinuation foreign hostile occupation You will there.
fore state the Emperor's government that the Pres
dent sincerely hopes and expects that the evacuation OF
Mexico will be carried into effect with such
inopportune complication which calls for this despatch
| shall allow. Mr.. Campbell will be advised Of that
complication. Instructions will be issued to the United
States military forces Of observation TO await every
special directions from the President This will be
done with confident expectation that the telegrap h
the mail may seasonably bring satisfactory
luton from tho Emperor In reply 10 this note. You
will assure the French government that the United
States wbie they seek the relief of Mexico, desire
| nothing earnestly than to preserve peace and
friendship with France; docs the President allow
himself TO doubt that what has been determined in
France, most inauspciously think. has been de-
cided upon inadvertently, without full reflection upon
the embarrassment II produce here and without
any design retain French expedtonary forces In
| Mexico beyond the full period OF egh.ecn months orr
| ginally stipulated for the complete evacuation.
49, - 80 '' WILLIAM H. SEWARD
| To JoBs BrcEow, Esq, &c, Paris
The Very I.atest-Cable Despatch from Min.
lister Bigclow-Napoieon Specifies the Time
for the Withdrawal of the French Troops,
and ~ Satisfied with the Mission Of our Gov
WASHINGTON Dec. 8, 1866
cable despatch received yesterday from Nj. Big
elow which has convinced the government of the good
faith Of the French Emperor The late change Of plan
which excited suspicion solely from military
reasons, and the Emperor has distinctly specified the
time when his army viii embark to the last man.
The Emperor further expresses his satisfaction at the
mission to Mexico by government and proposes
daily cooperate in promoting the restoration Of the
republican government HIS Majesty suggests as the
shortest road solution that election shall be
brought about by the joint influence Of the United States
and France without any dicta,on the choice Of
candidates. but he thinks it will devovc on tho United
States to maintain tho government thus created.
This despatch has removed apprehensions Of any
further misunderstanding with France.
Maximilinn Still mt Orixnba-The French I'm
patient for His Departurc-More Rumors Of
Maximli ans Insanity.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 1866
gentleman OF distinction arrived here to night from
Mexico who that Macmillan still at Orizaba
coqueng with the conservative and clerical parties at
the capital who entreat him to resume the control Of
the In order TO the return OF Juarez
who is held in great aversion.
The French authorities are waiting with manifest i'm.
patience, informant asserts, for the departure Of
Macmillan, whose continued stay is embarrassment
and an annoyance
The desire Of Bazane is to enter at into negoa-
tons with the American mission with . view TO
Mexico from pillage and anarchy his embarkaton
with the French army.
At the moment our informant was leaving Mexico IL
whispered that Macmillan beginning 10 exhibit
frequent symptoms Of the mental disorder that
revealed itself In Carlotta bofore she loft Some dis
oovees had led to the suspicion that the Empress and
her husband had both been poisoned, tho subtitle effect
Of winch rst to produce insanity and finally DEATH
It may be recoIcced that the Empress constantly de-
carcd after her insanity broke out that sho had been
poisoned This strange story rcvves the horror Of the
Middle Ages Investigations beng made that will
enable TO form opinion Of this odous de-
noue,aesu
Removal Of General scdRwick.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Q, 1865.
Orders have been sent TO General Sheridan TO relieve
General sedgwick Of his command and send HIM forth
with 10 Washington 40 undergo court martial for dis
obedience OF orders in the Matamoros affair
| NEW ORLEANS, Dec Q, 1885,
General sedgwick has been removed from the COM
mand the Rio Grandc. The order for his removal il
have bean forwarded General Sheridan from