The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-10
MEXICO.
THE EXECUTION OF THE IMPERIALIsTs.
Full Particulars OF the Execution Of
Maximilian, MiramOn, and Mejla-Last
Nnrdn OF the COnhamnad.

Full Particulars OF the Execution OF
Maximilian, MiramOn, and Mejla-Laat
Words OF the Condemned
NEW ORLEANS, July 9.--The Times this even
ing publishes an extra containing q ranchero
uer from San Luis Potosi, stating that at
o'c oclS on the morning of the 10th the troops OF
Escobedo formed q short distance from tue city
tor the execution of Macmillan and mis- Gene
rails the people of Queretaro docking BY thou
sands to see the CLOSING scenes IN the Ire OF tne
bells toll and announce that the prisoners nave
lett their prisons for the last time, and are on
their way to their execution. After Few
moments they appear, drawn in carriages and
large guard around them, the Emperor first,
Biramon next, and Mejta last. As they near
the place of execution, convulsve sobs break
from the crowd. The carriages stop, and the
prisoners get out Among tue conclave you
can hardly see a dry eye. Tokens of dissatis-
faction are manifested. Macmillan, on alight-
ing, is saluLed by the people, In an easy and
marched TO the fatal spot. The prisoners were
dressed in q PLAIN manner They were not
bound nor blindfolded. In taking his position
the Emperor spoke in a clear and firm manner,
and with nothing of bravado He seemed u
feel his situation, and said when he was first
waited upon at home by the deputation from
Mexico who came with credentials Offering him
the Government of the country. he refused. AT
a subsequent meeting, the proposition was
again presented, aud he replied that
II convinced that he majority Thought
that IL was to their interest to place him at the
head of the Government, he might consent.
Another deputation waited on him and brought
additional testimonials Upon advice from the
was no other course to pursue, he accepted the
call. He denied that the Court that tried him
faith. The nations Of the world had pledged
their faith to him. He never would have done
the act had It not been for the good OF Mexico.
In conclusion, he hoped his death would stop
the effusion of blood in the country.
Miramon spoke from paper. The only regret
he ielt in dying was that, should the Liberal
party retain the Government his children
would be pointed out as the children OF
traitor. He told them that he was no traitor,
DUt had ALWAYS ODDOSed liberal PRINCIPLES. and
always been against the disorder of the coun-
try. He should die, as he lived, conservative,
satist ed to die for his country. The fame of his
acts would live, and posterity would judge
whether he was right or wrong. He closed with
the words Viva Ia Emperor! ViUd Ia MertcO W'
Mejia made no address; he went to Escobedo,
and said he would die poor, that he had never
IIee maze an enori 10 MAKE money. Ihy ms Only
He asked that the merchants of MaLamoras, to
whom he owed considerable, would not press
his wife 10 pay his debts, when they came into
possession OF the money left Them by the kind
ness of the Emperor
After Miramon ceased speaking the guard
was drawn up The prisoners were standing
facing them. The Emperor called the sergeant,
and drawing from his pocket handful OF
twenty dollar pieces, he gave them to him, and
requested that after his death he would divide
the M with his company, asking as favor that
he would aim his bullet at his heart. The ofti-
GERS gave the signal. the volley was fred, and
The prisoners lay stretched on the ground. The
Emperor was not quite dead. There was consi-
derable quiverlng of the muscles Five balls
had entered his breast. Two soldiers were then
called out, who shot him in the side. Mtramon
and Mejia were killed by the first volley. Each
of the four balls entered in the breast. A sheet
was thrown over the Emperor by the doctor
who was to embalm his body. The bodies were
then taken by their respective friends, and the
troops moved back to their quarters, while
thousands remained, kept by supernatural
agency.
The Last Hours OF MaxImiIIan.
A correspondent of the Brownsville RdncIero,
writing from Fresnillo, Mexico, says
81 have see seen afr friend who has just arrived from
peror. He was closely confined In q convent with
rialist, he described the camness with which the
Emperor spoke OF his execution, and his quiet, dig
having been deeply affecting.
personal comfort Of their royal prisoner He had
change OF linen, and gentleman from san LUIS
which was gratefully received"
The Rdnchero, of the 28th ult., adds the follow
ing as the prime cause of his death
"a gentleman just In from the interior, who Is we'll
posted In Mexican matters, states 70 US some rather
milan. From his intercourse with leading Mexicans,
this gentleman sta es most positively that was Sew
that directly caused his death. Prominent Mexican
str freely admit that neTs WAS no 9th thought Of exc
the Liberals previous to the reception by Juarez. of
States. on the reception OF that however. delerm
nation to put The Emperor to death was almost unan
for his execution"
MaximIlian's Efforts to Escape.
El ObSerUodOr of Matamoror tells how, after
his condemnation to death, the Emperor offered
a Gen. Rivadensi a million dollars If he would
enable him TO escape. The latter agreed to It,,
got the promise In writing, and then carried IL
to Escobedo
A letter from Juarez.
The Boletin OfcidI of Matamoras, of Goth ult
publishes the following letter, which Et Mert-
conO says is understood to have been written by
Juarez himself to Beriozabal:-
1.-THE trial OF Macmillan, Miramon and Mejla ter.
minated, and as was 10 be expected, the council or
war has condemned them to death. Notice of the
sentence given them yesterday at ana EscObedO
Ing. The Baron Magnus, who had been Minister OF
Prussia near Maxmilian, and Senores RIva.Palacos
and Martinez de la Tore having received telegram
from Queretaro informing them as to the hour of exc
pension. so that the condemned persons might have
time 10 make their testamentary dispositions, for
which the time was too short. The Government,
which mas been anxious all along TO temper justice
so as to give Baron agnus time arrive before
Ihe execution. The sentence has been pronounced
and Is rrevocable All means have been tried TO pro-
cure the favor of the Government for the condemned,
but in vain To all such the Government has replied
win a simple negative. All efforts are useless TO
avoid the law. which Will be applied without remis-
sion nv the eisurely course OF the proceedings and
thn various concessions made to MaXtmilian ana his
associates, the Government mas tried 70 SHOW the
world thai it has been urged by passion but by
its conscence, TO solemn duty. however weghty.
1The death therefore. OF Maximiian, Mramon, and
Nfjo is decided upon, and they must explate their
STHco will be raised lofty height in the conside-
ration a nd respect OF the world"
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