The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-12

WASHIHGTON, July ll-bVenlng-Tno man
opposite my table lis more than sixty years of
age. He is a Mexican by birth, an American
by long residence and education. He has Just
arrived from Queretaro. He saw and conversed
with MaximiiIan before his death. He wit.
the rank of the vlctim-had become very COM
mon TO his eyes. Yet he was and is, unusually
affected. He had learned, as even many other
victims had learned. to love the Prince who is
dead.
The people Of Queretaro could not understand
them at first, He was presumed to have the
hauteur, the exclusiveness, the disregard of
they had been taught to believe most princes
had. No wonder they were astonished. This
Beard, his fair yet ruddy visage, his kindly
smile, his winning, frank address, and his
cerene courage, won their hearts. He did not
claim exclusive privileges. He slept out OF
doors, ate cheerfully OF coarse food, and stood
troops. His aims were free and unobtrusive.
Every wounded soldier knew the grasp of his
in Queretaro that ne was never overbearing or
gruh towards the wretchedest, hlthiest wan
derer IN the city IL was new sensation Even
affectionate-for little while. u ~ y
Even his generals professed this feeling. But
Macmillan added to bis many mistakes. He
did not distrust his nearest friend Three fates
were at work spinning; these were Despair,
Avar1ce, Treachery. The scene was the very
black heart of q. colonel named Lopez. But you
have heard about that This mans name Will
not be execrated in Mexico. Mexicans do not
long trouble themselves about disreputable
people whom they decide not to kill n
MaXimiltan was nrst confined In the Convent
ofSanta Cruz, which had been his headquarters
during the siege He was taken then thence to
the Convent OF TeTsiia, next to the Convent Of
been with him at the Capital, and had followed
him from that city nnawares, shared his Inn
prtsonment This officer had been engaged in
the American war. He rose In the " est to the
rank of brigadier-general. He had married an
american lady, Miss Agnes LIE Clerq. She, too,
os oi ...R II. ao' frrt.t, ~
The Convent of the Capucbina is a type OF the
ruin that has desc ended upon ancient public
edifices all over Mexico. Its towers, its arohi-
tectural ornaments, its distinctive marks of any
sort, have been razed or torn away. The thick
walls enclose chambers paved with tiles and
scantiiy furnished. The meanest, neglected
dows, like those OF all Mexican buildings or
dwellings, are barred with iron. 1t is a natural
My acquaintance opposite found the Arch
duke and his companion in one of the rooms on
tne gr0Sn1 SoT 40 q aS SGGyent Sn a Ene s steT
upon the pavement; Prince SalmsSaim sat
writing at coarse table; two senunels lounged
AS the visitor entered. the Prince enjoined
caution. "Do not speak too loud, sir" he said;
"the Emperor is sleeping"
The visitor took seatby the table.
"I do not WISH" was his response, ito disturb
whether can be of any casual service. L nave
some acquaintance with Escobedo."
"Escobedo IL is impossible to speak OF him.
He has already determined"
ing his voice. "shall, OF course, die"
"Do not be too sure. Escobedo"--
The Empefor % has appIied to TuareE W for t post
ponement. My wife has gone TO see MIN; she
should be here to-day. II is just possible"-
and raised himself upon his arm.
''Is there then," he asked, 'any further news
mot yet today. This gentleman only comes
"W nat" said the Archduke, YEARLY as he got
up and approached the table. sis there from
The visitor explained, as BEFORE that he was
not sent, but had come to learn whether he
'Ah, is that all? thank you. But fear--''
'BabW interrupted the Prince 1.-The mule
But here the Archduke checked his COM
"Hushp' he said; "I will trust more to the
Princess than hundred Escobedos We will
%she ue' ought to come" said the Prince
anxiously. "She will do what she can"
walked the floor. His eye-glass dropped nm
noticed from its perch: His fingers writned
tune, but failed Maximilian sank into the
vacant chair. For few moments ne was
silent Then he lifted his eyes with pleasant
"You are an American, or aMexican-which?''
"Both. I was born in Gnadalahara and have
lived in the United States"
Still smiling. the Archduke continued
'The Americans, suppose, would not regret
~ think they would; they are not such a
people; hope they will not have to hear Of 1t"
1--WE shall see." The Archduke's face became
sobered and he spoke abstractedly. 81 did what
seemed for the best They deceived me- am
afraid they will all regret" Here he leaned
his head upon his hand, and seemed to be walt
ing and listening.
The visitor sat uneaslly, regarding the TWO
prisoneTs-one motionless, the other pacing "a
and fro. The barking of dog In the sultry
street, the sounds of carousal In an opposite
building, the soldiers voices In the saodn, were
all cruelty distinct A few minutes were thus
spent. Then hustle was heard outsldei the
heavy door was opened, and soldier an
nounced
"La Senorar
In an Instant Prince Salm-Salm had the new
conner in his arms. She was the voluntary
messenger, his wife. She had just arrived from
San Luis Potosi from Juarez Her race was
sunournt and soiled; her shoes were torn; heI
whole form trembled with extreme fatigue as
she laid her hands upon her husbands Shout
ders. The Archduke came forward eagerly
waiting lot his turn. The Prince was heard tC
Have J GU had any successg What did Juarei
"They will do what they have said in tn,
despatcnes They have granted the delay
She turned TO Macmillan. 40, your Majesty
am so gladW
Macmillan took the Princess hand ant
kissed H. May God bless you, madamep IN
said; "you have been too kind TO one who Il
afraid he can never serve youn
The Princess forced a smile. "Do not be tot
sure OF that, your Majesty i shall have som,
favor TO ask for the Prince here vel.
"You will never need to ask that uaadanei
responded the Archduke, leading the lady TO
seat s,But you look weary. You are verV tired
We can offer you little Prince, You must car
TgTning his face aside. Maximilian move,
abruptly towards the window. IT was easv h
see why His grief was restrained, but aImos
audible The Prinee-Wltn one nand on TIA
pack Of his wife's chair, and with the other aF