The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-21
MAMMALIAN.
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Graphic Account OF His
Execution.
He Gives a Kiss Of Reconciliation to
tho Mexican People.
lie Forglves Lopez His Treason and
Mexico Her Crime.
AFFECTING LETTER TO CARLoTTA,

following account OF the execution Of Naxmilan and
hD two generals Don Tomas hejis and Miguel Mira
mon:-
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mo delay OF thirty days which kept people
90 long In doubt and aroused much excitement Is
thus accounted for Tho rss that reached Ban
LuH the morning Of May 10 bearing the news OF she
capture returned hero only tho I'D. and the
Emperor notified that he must appear before
court martial He protested In writing, demanding to
be tried by assembly OF noabcs who had called him
- the throne
President with the letter Of protest the documents
shas had been captured Juarez IS received
May 80 II was a refusal Of the demand, grounded
this ncontestabe fact that the assembly OF notabes
had not been convoked by the head Of the republic butt
aho President animated by praseworthy feeling, oor-
ed his safety to the Emperor condition OF the latter
taking oath again TO tread Mexican SOIL and
Of his signing al the same Time hts downfall or
mis- accord Macmillan said In loud voice that he
would accept with pleasure this double condition. II the
officers and soldiers captured along with him also
set free At that time no ignorant OF what had be-
ssms OF del Castillo and Avellano Even this require
ment acceded to; but gave rice conferences and
negotiations that could not fshl to be unsuccessful
Meantime a council Of war held on the morning
OF July IL, presided by General Corona, and
posed OF Generals Escobedo Martinez, Ruiz and Ne
grotc, with two eooneia The three prisoners
brought befoo the tribunal Macmillan refused to have
any counsel; Aeja and Miramon chose ono for them
both We have been able get any details of
session. which lasted only about hour The prisoners
were found guilty, and their condemnation, which
sent forward to San Luis Poosi that very day was
not returned confirmed until tho morning OF July Is
Ii Is known that the President all along inclined
70 clemency; but our Minister at Washington Senior
Romero had carried the day and secured the order FOR
his execution although fun upon tho fact
Of the small majority that had voted favor Of the
prisoners guilt
as General Coroua got possession OF the neces
document the three prisoners informed of
fate but they manifested Indeed, by this
time they lad learned what had befalen some their
comrades
Macmillan requested that they might be allowed to
remain together to the last. This was kindly granted
They transferred to the old convent which had
answered hospital for the French troops and the
principal ball OF whch-on the ground loor--was
spacious and comfortable. II this that the
hospital drug shop had been kept. The has two
windows looking out the yard gardens Atone
end Of this room altar prepared The senne,s
had orders TO IRE on any who should
attempt 10 enter without n pass from Captain
SonzaIes. At all no one was permitted
M first 10 enter but Father Fischer, secretary
aud confessor Of Macmillan. Later, the Bishop of
Querotaro offered his services which we're accepted
after short conference between tho prisoners. They
Insed most OF the night in conversation and in pre-
pairing themselves for death Miramon suffered grea
deal from his wound in the eye. which he kept
stanty bathing with fresh water Meja slept soundIy
At one time Aaximilsn asked for writing mate
Jiais; these we're got with some difficulty, as 10 was in
she middle of night He letters, the FIRST In
Gcrman, TO the Archduehoss Sophia his mother; the
other to his wife, He gave beth letters 10 the bishop
Inesting him TO that they he delivered He gave
him also lock of hair which the wife OF OF his
guards requested permission cut of herself Before
Kvtng the lock OF hair no kissed IT. folded up care
fully and then slipped II into The enveolpe already
asaled for his wife
About -four O'Clock Msxinlian wished mass TO DO sad
Which was done BY the bishop after Meiis had been
awakened All then received communion together.
AMER mass the Emperor remained long time kn GEL
the hard stones-for they had no pr.s die,with
Ms eyes towards the ground and his head resting
hAnd IN peusive atttude II 10 not known for
whether he was praying or weeping. Mramon
pale and downcast keis seemed To- be quite al ease
We must bear in mind, however, that he Indian
ADD that he deemed glory to die with his sovereign.
LEAVING PRISON
when seven O'Clock had struck ,he Of the
solemn PROCESSION hoard approaching, and Captain
Gonzales entered the chapel with the bAndages In his
hand 10 cover the prisoners eyes niramon quietly
r'lowed him TO his sy but hejA used, aud
the captain abou, 70 take TO
his resistance the bishop uttered something
th. Indian chief no at became submissive.
hut the Emperor. advancing, declared that would
Dot allow his eyes " 10 baudased Alter lev moments
al hesitation Gonzales s~uted hsyimiisn with q Kind
look and placed himself at the head OF the escort
The proseseon at once fell into line A squadron OF
noersied the way, follow BY band winch PLAYED
dead march bsitshcn OF infantry formed two lines
zach four mcr deep, between wnish lines the
~ soaen When the profession reached the door
the Mejia cr,es GU, for Lass time
ssho~ again the example 81 your noble courssa;
1o,ow the footsteps OF your Majesty Just this
snomert the rranciscsus passing The nrst two
aoro tho and the holy water the remainder bore
3ghied uvers Zach Of the three collins borne by
-four Ind ans aud the three black crosses with prs.
seals along the rear captain couss
De- POINT made assign TO MAMMALIAN step
He o0eved. advancing very courss eousiy
said Ms broken spanish, rsssS = 10 hbofad
sIei advance 10 our freedom
rsa uscrioN
The <rooea~lsu then sended i.s vav along ia. Gale
Del Cersen.sro eehpi church and sion. tho
Nv the alacdlct In a short vhfo 10 hsd The whole
ain ia ia view aud the wow be.oN mpos-
sug Bdced The Emperor marched nr.', with tho Abns
q ischef 90 ff rgtt, and tae bi-h"f on Ms leil We
hind him Ni'ssaon roofing on the arms OF iwo
lrsocsus aud heiis supported by the Two priests ne
longrg to che parish OF the SANTA cras when they
sad rned sbs top Of hesht de Ia CSnpsna, Max
snuan co~sl nSediy toward the rising then draw.
sng ffuu H. p0rSst hs useh, touched its sprnv aud
produced tsnissgre likeness Of The Empress Carlot,a
He brought tne imege 70 be hps ktssed H. and then
handing 10y the chain 70 Fstber Fscher, said -
- Garry tbs Europe Tor my dear wife
should fh- be- she you tell her that
nv eyes we're closed with her Themes With will besr
" "a me btavsnin The pont ~hica "a, eorisgs had
venca near the bis vail Of tue csue,sry The bells
% the charcbes tong. and The Immediate -is-
n.-cs o. ihs seems wsre few the had ncen