New-York tribune., 1867-07-16
THE EXECUTION.
TIE EMPERoRis LAST woRDs-jUAREz REFUSES
TO DELIVER UP THE BODY

TIE EMPEROR's LAST WORDs-JI AREL Kkfl sEs
TO DELIVER UP THE BODY.
GALVESTON, July 1J.-The following add
tional particulars of the execution Of Maxmllsn have
received When leaving the convent Maximan ex-
claimed "What beautifueear heavens; 10 is such az
desired for the hour OF DEATH All three were dressed
with scrupuous care. The officer OF the firing
party begged Maxinan's forgiveness, saying
that he disapproved of the execution. but
was soldier, and must obey orders Macmillan re-
Piled "A soldier must always comply with his orders
thank you with all my heart for your kind sentiments
but that you comply with the orders given YOU
Macmillan gave Miramon the center as his post.
Mejia's wife ran distractedly through the streets
jusl before the execution, carrying newborn
babe. Juarez refused 10 deliver up Maximilan's
body and SAYS il must be made the subject
OF treaty. There IL great anpathy toward Americans
because they asked Maximians life. Princess sam-
sam devised for the escape of the Emperor but
was betrayed by officer TO whom she confded the Sc
cret who took brbe Of s?5OOO in diamonds. She was
ordered to leave Queretaro with all her attendens.
fight is probable between COrtna and Berriozabal,
the old enemies, and both recruiting The cause OF
the dispute the Governorship OF Tamaulipas Corna
ordered TO occupy the Rio Grande with an army
observation of 1900 The United States is hated
because Of Its interference in behalf OF Maximiian
The RdacheTo, of the 30th, says:
From q gentleman who witnessed the execution, we
learn that Macmillan was allowed 10 make snort
address. The patriots falnOn ana Mca vert stIppcu
Of their uniforms and with their Dacks 10 the detail
shot dead IN moment.
The RaeherO OF the 6th contains the account trans
mitted by telegraph TO this city, Monday last OF the
execution of the three martyrs Of Mexico, with the
additional particulars given in letter from Saltilio
dated June 25, which says of the shooting:
Before being shot they embraced one another The
Emperor stood in the middle, Mlrsmon 10 his right and
Mejia to his left. few moments before the Emperor
suffering from dysentery. He walked TO the platoon
of sergean who to shoot him. and gave 10 each an
blood wonld be fruitful for the Mexican people, but was
convinced TO the contrary. Mramon said that he was
no traitor that those who had tried him were the
traitors" Mejia the only who did not say one
word. They all died bravely. Maximian, III his wll,
leaves 20 the families OF the unfortunate Miramon and
Mejia 100000 each.
speaking of certain prisoners specially picked out for
aummary trial, this correspondent says they NUMBER
la among whom OF the most capable ana honest
civil and military officers OF the country These ~ men
will given sham trial. and all shot by tlrees anu
throes to quench the blood thirsty of the Juarez Govern
ment. Tho trial before Escobedos tribunal at
Coils. Mariana Monterde, Mariana Reyes.
Don Juan and others all notabes. The next news We
will get Ia that they executed.
Ilon the death Macmillan being known in Quereta-
70 and San Louis many ladies changed their attire into
and taken charge OF by the Baron dc Magnus Prussan
The war upon property continues with the fury.
The telegraph put up from 6an Luis to Mexico has been
because the charter granted by the En-
peror Maxman and doubts entertained but that
The Vera Cruz and City OF Mexico Railroad viii also be
confiscnted for the same reason.
The Mercdno Lre says that the foreign Ministers who
from the City of Mexico Queretaro anl proposed
10 buy the guards to favor the escape of Macmillan,
have been cxed Tacubaya and that the Princess of
sal has been exiled 10 San Luis for tho same