The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-27
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Important Documents Relating to the History
Of Ihs Empire.
The following documents thros Bcod OF light on inc
policy OF the Mexican empire towards the United States,
steps deemed most advisable 70
secure rscoenltoa.
Judge RugsIss offers his services 10 obtain rs'ognl-
ton
lConsclsts OK the Mexican empire, Es~ crlesns-pup-
NEw Yosz, Dec. 3. 1894
diplomsst q person who enjoys tho reputation cf an
abba man Tnis gsntioman, without any sniscedents
ps'in 'nta .scs IN
Desired yet before this ceremony nes1 had been
made 20 ma 10 his pane a9?g q9ss something favor
OF recognition II ~as stated 20 ne that no very
influential with NJ seward and thKt frDra nis gentle.
man, well ~ from other mefnberj 81 ,cngress, 10
c,ud obtain Wherever no desired, csa assure your
EIcelenoy that further information bad conarrnsi ina
In the belief that his reputation well deserved; that
lie is blind partisan Of tho Lincoln adm inis.faoa;
that 10 10 favorable "a Tho empire and that hc has been
employed "a special zp.ometc commissioners 10 kus-
sa; nnaly that ais opinion % respected By tho Pres
dsnt and oy Mr. SS.srd This came gentleman seny
word tBat the rex he he will be abba To
tel mo conadsntlaliy soms1ingsf which ne soon q.
In tho enclosed communication your Escsllency will
nnd HIST rue aas OF the Persoeass alluded 70 sbovoi
secoaay nay own opinion aod that Of ether persons as
TO who csn bs thu ,nstgstor OF ths business tnrdy
what no has offered 30 do, and finally my answer aud
my oats Ihopa my answer win meet tins approval al
our august sovereign, and should Eacsency be OF
opinion that suggest something Ia she M tier you ~h
have ae kininsss 20 give mo your Instructions IL tns
mea5sms viii continue 10 inform y0ng Excsliency Of
pos, &c. the cpnsa,, LuIs DE ARROYO
To his Excelcnoy the MIsisras OF srAf aud FOREIGN
AFFAIRS Mexico.
The name az the parsonage Ia Gr. RuggIss am ia
cinod TO nslisve he been commissionod By Mr
Seward 70 what no. &c, OF as concerning the
views desires OF the or his Majesty
Emperor, 30. he promised TO ms TO use his eoss en-
deasOrs for tho recognition OF The empire by this gov
eramen. 10 ,hs answered thas my posusn, my u.
nj thA inxlF D
to medde affair oisuch detats charaser: lhas
did not know hov far shs dignity OF nv government.
OF which als q most jealous guardian would be ar
feciad by such step all the more ss unacqusfnted
with the wishes, Vows and The programme OF the En-
perof on tho question OF recognition that feared 10 10
dsplessurs BY tskiog tue initiative. In spite or
ali this they stiA insisted upon mo indicate what II
Dios guards so. The Consul, LUIS DE ARROYO.
To his Exceeacy the MINISTER FoREIgs AFFAIRS 80.
The following Ia sample Of diplomatic deAcacy;--
METIco, March 10, 1868.
SRK--Ir. Morfholon has paid visit in which he
showed hsef very anaes and cheerful He only spoxs
TO ABOUT the consular convention and the oommer.
sec0ni thai Majesty may idsa gard
10 H. begging remark that the bank Isf, In article
IL Will Lave 10 be filed with the wofds "l5 10 20
cent" Mr. Nenthosn himself CONSIDERS them sbsurd
He made mention whatOv about the affair Of 'ner-
orders reransd iEswss from saying anything In The
matter. ] most frankly own to your Majesty that tnis
so deica,e matter and after 80 many days has an ar
OF a1ectatsoa and Aissmulation which hurts me
trcly opposed to the sincerity Of my character. MIR
Monthoon hmself might be justly offended the day
when such disclosure should nude 10 him; and
that day must neces.ary come. would prefer TO be
advance TO avo.d the Shame Oh repToec3. walt tor
your Msjesty's orders
Your Majesty respectful and obeflsnt servant
JOSE +. RAMIREZ
Mr. Arroyo sets forth IN the following his plan
Of forcing tho United States recognize tho smpsre
Consulate OF tho Mexican empire for New oreans-
Dupicate-No b.-ConndeniiaLl
Nkw YoRK, Jan. "a. 1865
ExoILgScY-I had never doubted that there ex lad
In This part Of tue so-cailed United States . party
highly opposed to Tho establishment of q monarchy ~
Mexco Ys, IN spite OF in!s belief wish surpr 30
and regret that 10 IN fact large and mmense party
nay more this same party cxsts IN me South where
sre M nd ana tendencies. In view of facts,
eoeds In subduing the conederaoy, or both sacons
come TO an agreement on the basis OF reunion, con-
duclvs 20 peace, srsa, part Of both armies VIII
OF destroying monarchy but In fact realize aososp
ton Of oar country these fsars, ~Aca sou viii com.
preheni ungrouudsd they easily awakened,
AMI are even found among those who never elsned
them Before. now that they see tie attitude which
press OF the country Is taking IN this matter. veil
account OF tho unfortunate revoses sustained thu
Confederate arms during tue las, year Their triumph
tusiiy from future conncI do therefore DO
eve that tho time has arrived iaud should
gardedl when this govornment should DO called upon
known poiey. its Its purposes aud what
attitude II will assume At any given tune. The
accredited near govsrsmens 80 As TO ace
II Ia the alternative OF declaring whether IL does rec,g
not the Imperial government Q government
de aco and de Jlre for, logically speaking that OF Jua
does not any longer Should this step Jas
DO supposedly snd IN refusal win snow Us what We
expect from the people Ia sither Of the
Indicated cases. will placs W IN the necessity of pre-
pairing for defence, And anay will disabuss Europe
about tie Intentions and projects OF sGis ma
ton towards Us, and 10 may induce some OF
the continental nations TO cid Us IN vindi-
eating the unjust aggression OF tbsse constant
aud interchangeable enemies believe 1t would be sery
important 70 urge tn, government, OF his Majesty, the
Emperor OF tho Freucn 20 demand from TINS 20, eru
l have
dared 10 disclose ~ your Excelency my opinions
t.is matter had not them confirmed b. tnoso OF
very aoe European politicians well as by thuse OF
some persons here VINO not IN favor Of territorial
aggrandizsneui and very particularly by 500 persnn
meationed IN the accompanying sheet Pes-t acQuans
the Emperor with the foregoing, ~
To his Exceilenry Tho EISI.TER sIArE koRElos
AFFAIR, Mexico.
Mr. Arroyo nps DR.. cwin Ia the bud
Consulate Of the Mexican empire for New Orleans
nav York, Feb. I, 1888
EtcrrIEScy-A gentleman, whose conduct have no
rceson TO suspect and VINO IL acquainted With Dr. Gwln
inl that some time before this gentleman ief,
for France, be tDr Gwn) wrote him etter wherein
no stated that although Mexico would not io,e her
DO given to France by his Msj-siy Emperor Max
milan, and that Francs would hold II until Mexico would
have scharle her debt tia. for these be ha
madc up his mind 10 90 10 Sonora; that he going
there Governor OF that portion OF The Mexican terri
tory confident Of being able TO develop Immediately all
the elements OF wealth OF that rich ana extensive
gon and that he felt confident OF The prompt arrival OF
twenty. hve thousand einigranis from taioIrla he al
tho time expressed 10 me his opinion concerning
the Doctor and stated that he did consldsr MIN
person d. to DO entrusted with such delicate business as
hs considered him disloysi man. very apt TO take
such step would In tho snd lead 10 tho results
that We experienced In Texas BE pleased TO acQuant
the Emperor with the foregoing sc.
Dos guardo 10, Tue Consul LUIS DE ARROYO.
To his Bxcslcncy tho MIsIsrEa OF srArs FoasIos
AxYARs Mexico.
Dipnterssted proposal OF an English iittersteur:--
Consulate OF the Mexican empire for New Orleans
No 12l1
Nsw Yosx, April a. 1888.
ExcELrEyCy-f enclose you a letter which was for.
warded by Mr Fulton, In which, as your Excel
Ieucy will 500, he submits some Propositions that may
be useful TO tho government Of his Majesty. transa-
ton Of IL Is enclosed II IN true indeed that very
important reaction In Of peace taxing place here
but this point my opinion differs from that OF ssd
gentleman. do undoubtedly believe that peacs is
earnestly desired here but at the time ambition
aud national vanity will not lot this people dssist FROM
their plans Of invading Mexico. Be pleased 10 scquan,