The New York herald., 1867-03-22
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The Chain OF Event. since Miramon's De-
fcai-Lzaeohedo's Posiiion-The Result as
Awaited BY the LiheI nls--.lasrez I'm koute
20 San IsuIs-Need Of am American Aiinis-
ter-A Hint for sEr. Seward &c.
ZAcATEcss yExico, Feb IL, 1867.
In NV las. ;nfsrmod YOU OF lhe destruction OF the
army Of General Mrumon, bv portion Of Escobedos
force under command or Treyino Besides the ninety
eight French prisoners after the baite Tseyno shot
four more which makes one hundred and two French
who have thus io their lives by accepting the oppcr-
tunity offered them remain in Maximlans service
There ore sixty French soldiers In Zacatecas who
were wounded and taken prisoners at the combat
It's not yet determined whether they will be shot
Castillo with the imperial force which making
. movement on san Luis Potos, was at latest ac-
counts full retreat and Queretaro. force
under General Herrera Cairo endeavorcd to
deiain Castillo until the main army Of General
Escobedo could come mp 10 the attack. This force,
however, smacons isting OF only four hundred
men--that Castillo received the charge with two thou
sand of hs troops and killed. routed and prisoners
the entire detachment The commander, Herrera y
cairo, Was Killed IN the nght. was personally
auained with him, and counted him one OF the most
talented and truly patriotic Mexicans have met He
condition This light took place at ouemada, point
about half way between San Luis Poosi and Queretaro
ouercaro His troops are rapidly desert.
ing him. and the balance OF his force Is held together by
contiuc his march Immediately the city OF Mexico
and in connection with MARQUEE endeavor to make q
feeble stand aga nat the Liberals
General Escohedo writ the government under date
OF February that he has been unable overtake Cas-
uo, who was then twenty four leagues in advance Of
him towards puerearo; that he should advance his
guard TO within fourteen leagues Of ety. and
gather all the forces possible for attack upon
place in this he will be aided by n column from the
army Of General Corona 1t is extremely doubtful If Cas-
tiio remains at Quereiaro. think there is but little
doubt that he, in common with all the imperial
stand for the empire make the best terms possible
for surrendcr-which must soon take placeof all the
imperial forces II is anticipated here by the government
that within thirty DAYS The military position VIII (pro-
vidng the inperiass make and for the capi,aD some
what follows:-Generai Pofuo Diaz, with about
thousand men, on the south and east, cutting of
and northwest with about eight thousand men, inclu-
dino the force OF Regues hemmng in the city from that
quarter aud Genera Escobedo, with about six thousand
men, the north, cutting oil all exit in that direction
There will thus be about twenty thousand excellent
Mexican troops thuncerng away at the capital, which
must soon bow 10 the liberal storm. The doomed
pre- Is fast losing its last footnold and Maxmiln
soon sneak out OF the country in manner
disgusting than that in which he entered General
Bazaine the only who has reaped colossal for.
tune in this royal Mexican aibus,ering expedition
QUEEN SADIE, who VIII enjoy mos Senorita Conchila
hendez or the pretty Mexican wife?
Adviccs have reached the government that Colima, tho
last point held by The mperiasts IN the province of
that name has surrendered to small force against
IL by Geucral Corona
capture that place long deferred RcguIes
besiegng il, and other forces are marching his
assistance
The government of Juarez VIII march for San LUIS
Potosi the 10th 17th instant The day is yet
nxed events may napren oefore tnat ,ne when win
induce march directly on Mexico via Guanauato; but
the chances nine to one that II will be in San Luis
Potosi on the 22d OF the present month
As Dave before remarked, an American Minister Is
much needed here. IL will take great load of the
shoulders Of your correspondent HERALD corresponds
ent should NOT be expected by the United States
ment 20 keep them posted about Mcxcothe policy Of
the liberal government here It's whereabouts what the
United states should do, &c. Judging from
the numerous applications which have had TO
arrange affairs With this government apper-
il viii be advisable any American Minister who dares
20 reAcn this that no should De escorted by
TO protect the legatou, ana quls 10 despatch the
enormous amount OF work that awaits him. enter my
protest agains. doing this work gratis ] pray the
Where IS Mr. sewaIdY has he really used up all the
poor material for United States Minis'ers Ii SO pray
him 70 make an exception to bis general rule and ap
pom. FOR Mexico dt Tor foreign business One that
he viii allow occasionally 10 think for himself and alp
from under his thumb
Thc Capsure Of Zamora-severitv of the Cow
srnmenr Towards Traitors After the French
Lenvc-Preparations TO BesicGe QucretRro-
Herald Article Translated for Circulation
an Mexico. &c.
ZAcArrcAs, Mexico, Feb. 15 1867.
-FOUR correspondent The city OF Mexico has doubtless
given you account OF tho capture Of Zamora This is
probably tho second city in importance In the State OF
Michoacan and Is situated hafwa between uadslaara
beseged by Rsgucs and defended by the imperialist
chief Msndez The details OF this capture valuable.
According TO the most reliable Information Zamora
defended by fifteen hundred regularly organized troops
and thousand armed citizens who forced
the defence Of the forhcaiions, which also
much strengthened the typographical features OF the
country. II is moreover, stated that the attack
river which had been damned up for the purpose was
allowed 70 overflow oil the sround In front Of the works
Ttf-, ~r, IA rr,.
lasted hours aud well both sides
II appears that the defenders the city repclcd tho
attack, but the foowins day forced to retire
wards korciia from their inability TO hold the place
The following is extract from the official report:
Al the signal for tho attack Colonel Gotta followed by
the battalion q Cc.aaorss de Cdlfornfo--u believe
these are American i.oopsand protected by those OF
Juarcz and the Ci;d9ofcs De Cectdes the frs with
that dash peculiar to tie soldiers of the West assault
one OF the iorrlcaiicns This was tie momen; AZ which
tho place should have fallen into hands: hut per-
haps the misfortune was that four Of The guns ably
managed by Colonci Ayiez, and the unequaed efforts
of Colonel BanGa, with his infantry sufficient
70 check the frc OF the cnomy All his reserves and
artillery charged upon the Third brigade. Colonel Gotta.
Major MANUEL Perez and eight OF The bravcst officers sf
the Cazaocres OF California being badly wounded
found necessary TO abandon the fort The remainder of
the force remaining in the trenches under OF
Lieutenant Coone, Emilio Lszazpi At this moment
ordered the yorrth brigade 70 charge ana also tha,
Colone Lomel should relieve Colonel Gotta The bat,al.
ions Juarcz and tdsadorx &c Occid,ne fought hand
Rosaies battalion, penetrated tho Of the city,
saving tho remains OF the Cazadores OF California
The combat was most bloody and lasted seven hours
until all the ammunition expended. I was then
obliged 10 withdraw the force In good order tho camp
there 70 await the arrival Of fresh ammunition, that
might order another assault the park already
on tho road might arrive But the enemy had suffered
equal losses and incapable Of longer lie
abandoned The place at daylight Advised OF his fight
penetrnted into the city, captured sixty prsoners
eight mountain howitzcrs, muskes and abund-
ant park
zAnoRA, Feb 6, 1857. MANUEL MARQUEE
There IL no very stirring news hcrc this week.
General Joaquin Miramon, brother Of the famous
Miguel Miramon. lately shot. after being wounded
and taken prisoner you that the nhs bitants
Of small town whore Nramon was taken prisoner
pcutoncd kscobedo TO his life This petition, for
wMded 70 the government, had no effect
The government policy With regard 10 those who