The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-16
MEXICAN NEWS.

The New O.leans Times has letter from
Houston, Texas, giving detailed account of the
execution OF Macmillan, Mramon and Mejia.
Neither of them was bound or blind folded, nor
was any indignity offered, as reported. Maxi
milan, before being shot, recapitulated the
causes which brought him to Mexico; denied
the authority of the court which sentenced him;
and hoped that his blood would stop the effusion
of blood in Mexico. lie called the Sergeant of
the Guard, gave him handful of gold, and re-
| quested the favor that he should aim at his
heart. Five balls entered his breast, but the
effect not Immediately fatal; when two SOL
dlers were called out, who shot him in the side.
Miramon spoke from pcr,-sta.ng that the
only regret he felt in dying was, that if the Lib
erals should remain in power, his children would
be pointed at as the descen dants Of traitor
Mejia made no address.
Much dissatisfaction and grief were manifest
ed by the spectators. The sword Of Macmillan
was presented to Juarez, by Escobedo, in the
government palace.
SANTA ANNA-It will be remembered that
Santa Anna was seized 10 the harbor of Vera
Cruz, by an American war vessel, while at
| tempting to make his way into Mexico. He
was placed, against his protest, upon the Vir-
ginia, an American vessel, and ordered off the
coast. Our naval officer, 20 doubt, exceeded his
duty and his authority in interfering in the
matter at all, but his offence does not in the
slightest degree palliate the subsequent conduct
of the Mexican officials Santa Anna was com.
PEELED to submit to superior force and as pris-
oner he carried to sea. The Virginia, in
| fulflment of the objects of her voyage entered
the Mexican port of Sisal There the Mexican
authorities, learning that Santa Anna was on
board, demanded him, and, having at their dis
posai three gunboats, We're enabled to enfrrce
the demand. The commander Of the Virginia
prot sted against the outrage, and appealed to
bis flag, which he spread upon the deck in trout
of the gansway. The Mexicans were not, how
ever, to be baked, and they walked over the
flag, trampling it under their feet
The question now arises, will our governme ut
quietly submit to such insult or will it de-
mand and euforce indemnify? 1t is intimated,
in the Northern papers, that the sailing Of the
frgate Susquehannah, with Commodore Porter
on board, under sealed orders for Mexico, is
with reference TO the matter Of reparation
AN OBSTINATE KrHG.-The King of Abyssinia.
with indomitahie obstinacy, holds on to the Eng
lishmen whom he pat in prison when Queen Vic
toria refused to marry him? lie is determined
to carry his point or hold the Engli<hmen. The
British ministry have sent earnest circumstances
against this proceeding and urging the immediate
release the prisoners. As An inducement to
the African king they sent some captivating pres
ents and number of ariisans-the presents 10 be
handed over and the artisans to visit the country
the moment the prisoners were set free. Moth
ing has been heard from this last Proposition
Earl Derby, who made this explanation, said it
was not prudent to state what further measures
the Government intended to adopt The English
cannot well resort to force, and lit is getting pretty
plain that nothing short of that will be available.