The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-14

bis two counsel. arrived Baron Dc LAgo, Austrian
Charge Anaires and Curtopassl the Italian Minister
able 70 get away from Mexico In spite OF eli his eforts
but he charged - Forest French Consul at Maxatlan.
to repair 70 Querosro and 70 leave nothing usdons that
was humanity possible 70 save the Emperor.
will not describe the emotion felt at seeing the
tranquility and resignation Of his Majesty, who con-
ysrssd With us o he used to do n the palace at Mexico
Our first conversation lasted nearly two hours 81
been betrayed, deceived and plundered," said the
Emperor several , times in tone Of sadness. but
without any feeling OF reproach land ct length
have been sold for eleven reaux. (" alludng to the
treachery which surrendered the that his Majesty
assailants Then with smile. he repeated the words
Of the chivalrous rch:-A 10 lost except honor
Rus sas Of o. Of his Of
tlandre 81 dare not write 10 my mother and to the
Empress ne SAID for fear OF causing pain TO those two
me any, and then II would be cruel 70 throw them into
psrplSsiss my conessor bssidss has written 70 pre-
During this conversation the Emperor frequently took
my hand In his and expressed his gratitude TO me for
coming 10 him. As superhuous precaution his guardi-
camp.
offered to share his captivity. II were permitted in
he had half that his doctor would be sent
back, and that could be useful him outside.
went daily for ten days to the Capuchnas and at each
visit passed several hours with his Majesty. H. dc
lago, NJ Curtopass and myself went in turn In order
70 alleviate the solitudeof the august prisoner dc
where Juarez was only three days at QuerS.
taro, and Forest only obtained leave once from Gen
era Escobedo TO visit tho Emperor notwithstanding the
desire of his Majesty.
All our remaining time devoted 10 efforts to save
the life OF the unfortunate Prince. Couriers sent
OH TO all the liberal generals whom supposed likely
10 listen to the voice OF humanity: discussed with
the counsel the line OF defence to be adopted while at
San Luis two other advocates Of the liberal
party, D. Mariana RivaPaiacos and D. Martinez de Ia
Iorre were endeavong with NJ de Msgnus to influence
the supreme government.
NJ. Dano had given me great number of letters for
persons belonging TO the liberal party, TO whom he had
been useful during tho Intervention, and several Of
whom even owed him their lives In the painful posi-.
France he did everything that lay In his power to second
our efforts Tho Emperor who learned this charged me
repeatedly TO thank NJ Dano warmly in bis name.
On the 18th OF June. few hours before the sentence
and myself were proceeding to the court, a colonel
stopped us IN the street and took to the general
handing In the state Of Queretaro who informed US
that we bad two hours to leave the The colonel
gave US our passports, observing that took into
heads to return zee should be shot" No reason
i BY en- excess Of suspicion and dstrust the part OF
tho authorities But wo compelled to submit and,
with aching hearts, 10 abandon to cruel solitude the
unhappy captive without even an opportunity OF bid.
ng him last farewell.
On reaching the camp OF General Porrio Diaz we re-
ceved final note from tho Emperor, announcing the
death Of the Empress he report OF which In fact
spread abou expressing his thanks and at the same
time his last wishes We were anxious however, TO
attempt one moro effort with the leaders Of the army OF
which had been transmitted TO Luis by the counsel
Of the Emperor. Memorials with that object had
already been addressed TO Juarez among others one
from the artisans OF San LUIS and one from widows
who had lost their husbands in the struggle against the
empire.
All was fruitless