Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-06-15
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO

NEW ORLEANS, June 10.-Mexican dates
to the I'd inst, have been received.
Mramon was still dangerously ill from
his wound.
Mendez was executed by order of Esco-
bedo on the 10th. He was shot q few hours
after the amputation of his leg, rendered
necessary by wound.
When Macmillan gave up his sword to
Escobedo he said, VI surrender to you my
sword, owing to ar Infamous treason, with
out which to-morrow's sun would have seen
you in my hands"
Escobedo had ordered court-martial to
assemble ON the Goth ult., for the trial of the
Emperor.
Maximilian sent, through Porfrio Diaz, a
telegram to the Prussian Minister in the city
of Mexico to get Mariana, Rivi, Publicio
and Licentiate de la Larre to defend him.
The following is Maximilian's Proclama-
ton:
CoUNTRyMEN After the valor and pa
triotism of the Republican forces have de-
stroyed my sceptre in this place, the tena-
cious defense of which was indispensable to
save the honor of my cause and of my race.
After the bloody siege, in which the Impe-
rial and Republican soldiers have competed
in boldness, will explain myself.
SOuuu ytutu - Cdunc W ucAlCO, uOI
only animated with the best of faith, of in.
surirg the felicity of all and each of Us, but
called and protected by the Emperor OF
France, Napoleon III, he, to the ridicule of
France, abandoned me, cowardly and infa-
mously, at the demand ofthe United States,
after having uselessly spent the forces and
treasure, and shed the blood of her sons and
your own. ......
When the news of my fall and death
reaches Europe, all the monarchs of Charlie.
magne's country will demand of the Napo-
leon dynasty an account of my blood, and
of the German, Belgian and French blood
shed in Mexico. Before the whole world
Napoleon Ill will he covered with shame
from head to foot. To-day he has already
seen His Majesty, the Emperor of Austria,
my august brother, praying for my life to
the United States, and myself prisoner oi
war in the hands of the Republican Govern
ment, and with my crown on my head torn
il pieces.
Countrymen These are my last words
l desire that my blood may regenerate
Mexico, and serve as a warning to all the
ambitious and incautious, and that you will
act with prudence and truthfulness, and en-
noble with your virtues the political cause
of the flag you sustain. a1
May Providence save you, and make you
worthy of myself .t- ....-l ...r %
(Signed) MAMMALIAN.
| New York, June 10.--A special dispatch
to the Hopard, dated Querretero, May 26th
says that Escobedo has issued an order that
all officers in hiding who did not surrender
in twenty-four hours would be summarily
shot when captured. ra fta4..
Mendez did not give himself up, but wal
captured on Saturday night, and shot early
on Sunday morning In the public park. ii,
met his fate like brave man. i 4.
Colonel Compos, the commander of Maxi
milian's body guard, was also shot. NJ
other executions are known TO have taker
place, though many are suspected. All thu
French officers are missing. iaar n
The principal prisoners are confined to
gether In very indifferent quarters.
Maximilian continues i'll Of dysentery.
The wife Of Prince 6alin gslin, an Ameri
can lady, closely related to President John
son, made her way TO President Juaraz, q