The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-05
MAMMALIAN.
p ARCHDUKEs MEXICAN HISTORY


arsfn MexicO-Circumstanoe CONNECTED
with his Acceptance OF the Crown OF
nFexicO-His Rejection OF Overtures
made by southern COnfederates.
The tragical finale Of the Mexican imperial
drama and the sad fate OF the unfortunate
Archduke, who, three years ago, exchanged
the peaceful shades OF Mtramar for the turbu-
lent Maelstrom OF Mexico-the insignia of the
dered everything connected with the chief
actor, even to brief recapitulation of the cir
cumstances attending his acceptance of the
crown of Mexico, of interest TO America as well
as Europe.
on July TO- 1893 quasi legislative body in the city
bes passed resolution ordinance. decree, or what
Mexico a moderate monarchy, giving its sovereign
the title of emperor and Offering the crown to the
defendants This assembly consisted OF the leading
splrs of Church pSTIy n 8c were G ec aec
ton Al the time that Prihce Macmillan built the
srapeey to politics the Emperor Of the French ind
Gated him to the "choice OF the Mexican people to
fulfil SO great and elevated mission as the pactca
tion and regeneration of the ancient empire OF Monte
Vienna on tHis point date from the month Of October
1851 The Emperor Francis Joseph then replied that,
accorded 40 his dynasty, he lett his brother en-.
Ssyd ee 5e 70 bis am Ss as
oifered him by the Emperor Napoleon, Maximilian
TeSSsecV9anted with the peope Of Me5co apS
their feelings, unequvoca proofs that his arrival in
as the dawn of an era of peace and prosperity. The
aged Archbishop OF Mexico went in person to the
palace of MiTamar to urge the prince, In the name
Of religion and the whole Mexican Eplscopate, TO
accept 1.-THE holy and glorious mhson to which Divine
Providence had predestined him." The deputa-
fion appointed by the Assembly OF Notables waited
Constituting him Emperor OF Mexico Other strong
elements were brought 70 bear on him; but 70 all
"That If the universal vote of the Mexican nation
secnre Mexico against dangers that threatened her
integrity and independence granted him !" he would
with the Mexican deputation he said that he atten-
MeIico, through the assistance Of the French Official
reports and the Information contained in the French
indeed All those preminaries heipg arranged salts
tactOrily, the poor deluded Prince Imagined, he
bade farewell TO his beautiful home of peace and hap
pness and invested with the purple, sceptre and
Or Of the soEy and dark G eT
before him in the New World, for he hesitated tenn
months Keeping the donor Of the gttering baubie in
constant state oI snxety for the willy diplomat of the
Mexico TO other shoulders Messengers and teiegrsms
Teess IN search Of the eeetSnt PEce sne
thing that related 10 Mexico was represented to him
milians visit to Paris, a short time before his depar
tpre for Mexico; circumstance occurred which may
civil Mr.. Sdell was in Paris at the time making
ansoS to 6e I GG'
One leading and important object of JEFF
hew Emperor q Mexico and estsDsh dS dpO sHe
matic relations with him. Hence the Southern Com
an interview on the subject but the Archduke post
for him to enter into any diplomatic or personal SeIa
tiOns with Representative Of the Southern Coniede-
Stances that the Rebels met on this occasion the most
Of s s % s
1t not mere diplomatic cold shoulder, but q
The United States before leaving Europe Then came
the ",riumphant' entry into Mexico, amid savos of
Church oo',Iy party r The citizens Of the
being accompanied with a gentle poke Of a French
Day0net 10 receive tnelr sovereign with enthnsiasm,
ceiyed and niatpsted monarch With his beautiful
ana wife rode Through the streets Of
moved at the many demonstrations Of "ioy-
sa5jects his first negotiations after 0 Eettins Ris
foot on Mexican soil, were 70 Propose to Pres
aenss of war - the lowest straits the most liberal
terms he could offer Compatible with the existence Of
The new Empire The mess age sent to Juarez was OF
smcb snc a frank, honorable, and Kind nature that
the Mexican President in Tefus; ssI1p s9G onSfs Sfs
Sdmiraiion and respect for Maximilian as geutle-
man The decree OF PoGnGio DaT pr9pSsng 70 Ina1-
Iion and Maximilian ever he fell into "Tlbe
ordering besides the instant execution of an imperial
emssary, sufficient to open the eyes of the new
he had intrusted himself Then followed his short aud
sOry St am ,neEsperenced Keeper to keep whole e
nagerie in order Quarrels with the Church party
abortiye attempts to obtain recognition from the
United stHtes and the dg growing strength 81 OF The
perseyerance-soon began 70 sap the foundations
M
the United States deprived him of the only arm
he could rely upon-ot the French troops. When
the news of his wie's insanity was communicated to
h wnsn on n es he H saw tSa a ss Gnd os &
nobler qualities of his mind came out in grander
relief and as a gentleman and brave man no one
can refuse him praise and admiration. He was
highly accomplished and well versed in every branch
OF learning, pupil of the Jesus must be, and as
regards his kindiiness of disposition and loving
heart his last words sufficient Poor Carlotta ~
Who shall break the sad tidngs at Mramr? The
thought OF her beloved husbands danger was enough
As there ls hardly O shadow OF doubt of the
truth Of the OF the unfortunate Princes execu-
tion. the United States Government must naturally
be placed In prominent and by no means credltable
bloody tableau which ludes the Mexican imperial
maneven If deceived into attempting 70 amt ntrodace
monarchical institutions on this continent. is stand
throats and Uncle Sam or his "sixty days. represen
tative stands by an unconcerned spectator, What q
humiliatng picture to be exhibited before the
the worldl
The Celebrated Decree OF MaxImiIIan.
We publish here the decree issued by Maxi
milan on the Sd OF October, 1855. It becomes
of the greatest Importance at this moment In
view of the fact that 1T was the main point
urged against him at his trial, and with the
atrocities committed under it, doubtless cost
him his life:-
Mexicans-The cause which Don BenIto .Tuaraz da
Tended with much valor and eonstancy has already
succum bed under the force not only Of the national
yoked In support Of his pretensions To-day the
abandoned by the departure OF its chief from his
emit and exercised great clemency to give those
misled and misnformed men an opportunity 70 rally
selves anew in the path duty. IL has fulfilled it.
object the honorable men have assembled under itl
banner and have accepted the just aud liberal prin
ciples which regulate It's politics. Toe disorder Il
Satrote Sny passions assisted by demorallzed" neg
sn byan nnprncipled odery the last and sad rem
mis- Of Hereafter