The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Mexico.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY
OF THE EMPIRE.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY
OF THE EMPIRE.
The following documents throw some light on
the policy of the Mexican empire towards the
United States, and show the steps that were
deemed most advisable TO secure recognition.
Judge Ruggles offers his services to obtain
recognition:
op,u ate OF the Mexican Empire New Orlesns-Dupcste
No. 2J-prvatel
New YORK. Dec 3, 1864.
FyceHencl-There lives in this city a Judge, az
old diulomatist a person who enjoys the rsputa.
fiop of an able man. This gentleman, without
any aBtecedents whatever, requested, through a
third person, to be introduced TO me. The intro
duct0n took place as desired; yet even before
this ceremony offers had been made to me in his
meme about doing some Thing ia favor Of recogni-
ton. II stated to me that he was very in1u.
entail with Mr.. Seward, and that from this gentle
man, as well as from other members of Congress.
he could obtain whatever he desired. | can
assure your excellency that further information
had confirmed me in the belief that his reputation
is well deserved that he is a blind partisan of
the Lincoln administration; that he is favorable
10 the empire and that he has been employed as
a special diplomatic commissioner to Russia I;
finally, that his opinion is respected by the presi.
dent and by Mr.. Seward. This same gentleman
sent me word that the next time he me he will
be able to tell me confdentislly something OF
which he soon expects to be informed.
In the enclosed communication your excelency
10 above; secondly, my own opinion and that Of
other persons as TO who can be the instigator of
this business; thirdly, what he has offered to do
and finally my answer and my fears. hope my
answer will meet the approval of our august
sovereign, and should your eXcellency be of
opinion that | suggest something 10 the matter,
you will have the kindness 10 give me your
instructions. In the meantime | will continue to
inform your excellency Of whatever may occur
in the matter. DiOs, ETC.,
The Consul LUIS DE ARROYO.
bis excesney the Minister OF State and Foreign Affairs
Mexico.
MEMORANDUM.
The name Of the parsonage is Mr.. Ruggles.
am inclined to believe that be has been commits
stoned by Mr.. Seward to see what be can get out
of me concerning the views and desires Of the
government Of his majesty the emperor, etc. He
promised 10 me 10 use bis best endesvOrs for the
recognition Of the empire by this government.
To this | answered that my position, my insult.
cheney, and the instructions that had, did not
allow me TO NEEDLE IN an affair Of such delicate
character; that did not know how far the dig
nifty of my government, Of which am a most
jealous guardian, would be affected by such a
step, all the more as | am unacquainted with the
wishes, views and the programme of the emperor
on the question Of recognition; that feared TO
incur his dspleasure by taking the initiative. In
spite Of all this, they still insisted upon me to
indicate what is desirable to do in favor of
Mexico. DiOs guarde, etc,
Tho Consul, LUIS DE ARROYO.
To his exceeney the Minister Of Foreign AraTs etc.
Consul Arroyo in the annexed note, calls for
money to bride the press:
Consulate Of the Mexican Empire for New Orleans
NEW YORK, May 7, 1865.
EJceRency-The activity Of the dlSideRtes liz.
suIgents) and fbusters on one side and the want
Of all means Of action, as well as of the necessary
instructions, on the other have rendered vain and
useless all the efforts of my zeal and activity.
Fully aware that events leave hardly any rea-
sonable hope. yet would engage your excelency
TO send me the necessary instructions and powers
which are so greatly needed IL these moments so
critical and precious. Before closing this subject
have to state to your exoellency that can rely
for the prosecution of my labOrs on the aid
afforded me by such men as Mr.. Loosely, the con-
sui general Of Austria, the vice consul Of France
and Mr.. O'Sullivan, the agent of the firm of II ol
day Co. The last mentioned gentleman has OBJ.
tanned from the Commercial Advertiser, the Tri-
bune, Times and other papers their promise of
writing against hlibustering expeditions TO Mexico;
but for this purpose a Gel tain sum should be al
lowed them. In view of the rapid succession Of
events in which our enemies are the indefatg-
able agents, the above gentlemen and myself
have resolved to hold a meeting on Tuesday
next TO see what can be done in favor of the Mex
The Consul, LIS DE ARROYO,
To bis Exceency the Minister OF State aud Foreign Agairs
Macmillan informed of Senator Wilson's sym.
patty and support:
consulate Of the Mexican Empire for New Oeans-NO
New YORK, May IL, 1866.
FJceleHcy-I have the pleasure Of assuring
your excellency that Mr.. Wilson, senator of the
United States and president of the committee on
military affairs in the Senate, is highly favorable
TO the Mexican empire. 10 connection with the
subject he used, few days since, the following
words: The person who succeeds in re-establish-
ing order in Mexico, whether an emperor or a
president, deserves to be aided and encouraged;
consequently, "a the Emperor Macmillan is per-
son thoroughly fit to regeneTate that country it
will be necessary TO work IN favor of his recOgni-
ton, and TO obtain this end | will lend my hearty
corporations. Dios guarde, etc,
The Consul LUIS DE ARRoYA
his excsency the minister of State and foreign
The following letter was never sent, owing to
opposition on the part of Max's cabinet:
To Il G President Of the United States:
Ny great and Good FiTend-l herewith send
your eXeellency copies Of proclamation which
/ have 10. day addressed to the Mexican nation, as
well as Of the laws which form the complement
thereof. The object OF the one "a well as OF the
other is TO prevent further bOOdshed, and to put
an end 10 the war. which threatens 10 end only
with the destruction of the entire country filling
my heart with the most profound grief. have
accordingly not hesitated 10 appeal to the good
sense of the whole people Of Mexico, calling upon
them TO elect freely and without obstacle whatso-
ever, national congress, based on the principle
of universal suffrage, which shall decide on the
future form OF government. Should that body
determine upon any other form than the mOnarchi-
cal, am ready TO deliver the power which hold
into tie hands of that body and 10 retire from the
head of a government which | have accepted
only because / was made TO understand that
such were the wish and the will of
majority Of the people Of MeXico-a posi-
ton which certainly offers no other induce
ment than the hope OF being enabled to
accomplish the happiness and welfare of Mexico.
have appealed as your eXcelency will perceive
from the contents of the documents TO the several
chiefs Of the republican army 10 lay down their
arms until the assemblage of the deputies al d the
decision OF the principal question. The main OBJ.
Ject OF the present letter is TO ask your excel
lency's interference and influence 10 obtain the
adhesion Of those chiefs TO the invitation which
have directed to them, and the acceptance of
which will az once enable the people OF Mexico to
settle upon the principal questions which are
being agitated. and to select the rulers most &C.
ceptable TO them. To this decision none will sub
mt with greater cheerfulness, nor bow to their
selection with more sincere qualification than my
self. | cannot bring my mind to the belief that
your eXcellency will hesitate for a moment to aid
IN this manner in bringing TO termination the
unhappy struggle which has divided Mexico during
the past y ars and TO give it last opportunity
Of organizing a stable government, which may
satisfy it, wants and necessities and lead TO glory