The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-21

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things arc fscts which defy all contradiction. No
can get rid OF any OF them IL would be we'll for Engh
readers TO think over them little We 40 not say they
justify the execution OF Msxmian In our eyes moth
ing whstever could Justify such deed In our eyes IL
must always seem dark stain Mexican republican
lsm Blu. these things at least show hs. there
good deal 10 DO said upon the other side and That
human nature being what it Is there Is nothing per-
laps, very surprising In the fact that men on whom
forced by an Invader should In the hour OF their
snumph have sunk 10 the level OF their enemies and
forgotten To be mercifuL
Point NJ History 70 be Cleared Up Marshal
bazaino's Military Policy.
a. Ine 1oenat de Hdure OF July has editorial under
Mexico captured Orizaba Puebia Mexico Jalapa Guar
nars IAN LUIS rososi Zacatecas, &C., In nne all the
whole Mexican territory TO the Rio rande Juarez was
Snven 20 me wal and the empire in full possession
Of time; and in most ease vittout Laulno had 10 sriI
bcc II Ia true the resolution the French severn
ment to abandon Mexico the main cause OF mis-
change, but there were circumstances Connected with
tho case that call for attention and examination
Tho troops or General D0uai for instance during thar
retrogrsde towards the capital gave the be,si.
some rude lessons; but those under the Immediate
OF the marshal commanding do not to have acted
They did not defend the provinces which they ocou
pied. or which they could easily have protected with
qnently allowed tho guerilleros country
and levy ransom money on towns but short distance
tion instead OF pursuit OF the liberals II seemed as
II they were not TO treat the latter cnenes but
to lend themselves rather to the developmen, OF enter
prises hostile 10 the Emperor Naxmillan's cause.
The information that We have received from divers
sources satisfies that such s the opinion formed Nv
great number OF returned OILERS Moreover,
sured that the indignation caused by the attitude OF Mar
shall Bszane toward the Emperor Macmillan cont rbuted
largely toward the enlistment OF many Of our officers in
should have been better defended by those who
him TO Mexico sad reflection presents itself to
minds as we write these lines. Have not those brave
compatots OF ours been stricken down. perhaps by the
orders OF Jnarezf May they not have, this, paid
With their lives so generous devotion the Prince
whom thew would not consent TO abandon,
II u especially affirmed that, in the last
grand council OF ut which tie Marshal present
and at which the Emperors Minister'S the majority OF
the high funconares OF the state and great lumber
OF tho Mcxcan noabes assisted, Marshal Bazane for
plaly advised them TO from tbs Emperor and
snter into negotiations with Juarez.
We merely relate facts which have been poin ed out
TO US by witnesses In whose good faith We bound TO
put trust We draw no inference whatever against tho
character or conduct Of the General Chief commanding
the French army in Mexico Nor do seek make hun
responsible But think that in presence OF The rs
suits that now start.e the public, IL Ia we'll to inquire
whether that General IN lending SO weak support 90
the Emperor Macmillan in the struggle which has just
terminated in so cruel manner for him and bis dc.
Tenders, acted only IN conformity cA the orders aud
tstruc mons o. ne French gocernment2
II belongs 70 the Corps Legislatif where the question
OF Mexico Is 10 be the subject OF solemn debate
closely upon delicate questions and interests the most
momentous kind.
How the Emperor Lived In Mexico.
writer In tho Paris Figaro. NJ. d'Auvergns. who ap.
pears to have known the Emperor Macmillan in
respecting him. NJ. dAuvergne says:-Fverybo will
remember the portraits OF this fair German with blue
81 the ofehs.d Aa up s
only bis photograph, but his bust by Danton, resembles
him exceedingly.
OF his hands, with his long and taperng fingers lie
read in him taste for science, unconcern for the
gifts OF fortune, decided tendency for usou love
OF power ana rageantry, and, above all, prodisous
obstnacy combined, however, with Irreso.uton
which has unquesiicnaby fastened the destniss OF
the Mexican empire
Maymiiians taste for science SO strong that lie
was accused OF shutting himself up at Chapuiopec for
the purpose Of stuing birds He has left in fact be.
hind him some remarkable collections ia natural history
which were the only things that the poor Archduke
thought Of saving and sending Europe the time the
French army took It's departure.
The Emperor rose regularly At four O'Clock in the
gray from the CATERS to the hasat down before hi,
writing table, and ouy resigned his pen when n,ne
precisely MS vae. TO him u at his breakfast
returned to his interrupted work this with hours
reading, one or two audiences and council with his
ministers suthced to NIL up tho morning. At three
O'Clock the Emperor dned with his entire suite when
the Court was at Mexico, and with simplicity which
was almost Ctzenlike when he and the Empress
Chaputepec In the latter case there were usually three
or four priests, the reception OF whom intimate.
Tue emperor and kmpress sat side BY side,
the guests took their seats at pleasure each striving
70 be nearest 70 their Maeses who did the honors Of
their table with amiabilty, cordially and good
humor thai charmed every one. Three domestos only
served the dinner, a. the conclusion Of which the
guests smoked without ceremony some exquisite cigars
made at Havana expressly for the Emperor who him
self handed them round
the people by whom he was surrounded a most
despicabe set and should have much recoun, to
their disadvantage did 1 tell oil / know, / will limit
myself 10 two or three anecdotes. Example: The
Emperor had his table revolver dainascened with
- n nj NJ unrx and btrh
appeared one day after q series OF audiences At
which the lowest In rank present Mexican
General. The Empress, too allowed herself 10 bs
robbed OF couple OF valuable gold watches by
her ladies Of honor, and the same Colonel Lopez
who has Just lmmortaized himself AZ Qusrearo by be-
trayng his chef volunteered day 10 Ae Emperor
sieoi from his bureau IN less than couple If ho,rs'
hne any o5ec nof NIGH be poia'sd ont 10 him. and dis
,riox being detected As for the bureau ITSELF Lopez
for his daily walk and to convey TO any other apart
rnent that might be Indicated. Lopez this time
omtnandant OF the isapersi chateau and Macmillan
now The s.,ens to Witch Epez has since pushed ,hsm
Al Mexico the imperial household placed on most
liberal footing The guard OF the Emperor known
the Palatne Guard consisted OF forty halberdiers.
clothed in splendid costume. and under the COM
nand Of Count de Bonbee, friend Of Maximilian's
The Emperor wore at all times The uniform OF Msxi-
can genera-black frock coat aud gold epaulets and
woro the Order of the Golden Fleece round his neck
and Iattcrly the Ribbon " the Eagle order his
own creation, together with that styled 81 Merit when
the institution Of this latter order ander considers
ton the Empress Carotta lad spirited dispute the
French Emperor who objected to the same color rib
hon As that OF the Legion OF Honor being adopted
Wlsn the arguments had been brought end--ths
should be remembered took place through
the medium Of a written correspondenceths Empress
gummed on piece or paper three leaves OF the flower Of
The wild poppy and wrote beneath them these Words:
II adopt for my order Tho tint OF this flower which
created imagine, 6efor" the legion OF Honor my
lection Of autographs Of the Empress Cariosta